Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Julia Ann Franquiz of Harrison, Arkansas. Julia passed on May 5, 2025.

footsteps with his passion for planting.

Paula Jo Cole, 66, of Yellville, passed away on April 29, 2025, at Baxter Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. On April 17, 1959, Paula was born in the small town of Garnett, Kansas to the proud parents Paul and Nadine Skillman. She was the third of five children.

George Carlos Woodson, 83, of Yellville, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2025, leaving behind a life filled with passion, adventure and love. He was born on April 24, 1942, in Stuttgart.

Joyce Alene Cunningham, 88, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. She was born on February 10, 1937, in Eros, to Roy Dale and Ider Price Cunningham.

Wanda Joy Savage 85 blessed this earth from December 8, 1939, until April 9, 2025. She lived in Conway and passed away at The Blossoms Nursing Facility in Conway.

Brandon John Huffer, 44, of Diamond City, Arkansas, passed away on April 13,2025, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He was born on June 8, 1980, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Robert and Renee(Randall) Huffer.

Dorothy “June” Pond, 83, gained her wings on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Cox Hospital in Branson, surrounded by family. She was born on June 14, 1941, in Grady, New Mexico, the daughter of Edward L. and Irene (Tillman) Reed.

Jimmy Joe Sasser was born to Arthur and Geneva Sasser of Bruno, on July 1, 1935. He was the sixth of nine iblings. Jimmy Joe left this world on April 16, 2025, just months away from his ninetieth birthday. He would tell you he lived a long and blessed life, and he loved his God and his family above all. This was evident to all who knew him.

Joseph “Joey” Gary Martin, 13, of Peel, passed away on March 19, 2025. Joey was born in Roseburg, Oregon, on July 15, 2011, the son of Joseph and Christina (Ikerd) Martin.