Obituaries

Ricky Jim Riley, 65, of Lead Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 2, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1960, at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Allen and Lyvern (Hanna) Riley.

Michael Edward Belyea, or better known as “Good Ole Mike Belyea,” passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 52. To his daughters Sophie and Alyssa, he was more than a father—he was their steady place in the world, their biggest supporter, and their closest friend.

Donald Ramsay Kline died on November 29, 2025. He was born in South Saint Louis, Missouri, on 17 June 1933, the eldest son of Cecil Ramsay Kline and Florence Kubaugh Kline.

Greta “Jean” Hurtt, 72, of Diamond City, peacefully passed away at her home, on November 22, 2025, with her husband Larry by her side. She was born on October 1, 1953, in Batesville, the daughter of Jim and LaVada (Haggard) Barnes. A memorial Service honoring the life of Greta Jean Hurtt will be held on December 13, at 11:00 a.m. The service will be held at Southern Hills Missionary Baptist Church, located at 178 James Way in Harrison.

Kathie Lynne Hendrick, 74, of Harrison, left this world and moved on to a better place on November 21, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Carolyn Sue Cates, lovingly known as Sue Dooly, Carolina, or Hollywood, went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2025, at the age of 73.

Louis Wayne Sorbo, 72, passed away peacefully at his home near Yellville, on November 22, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

Marie Isom, 89, of Yellville, passed away at The Springs of Creekside Health and Rehabilitation in Yellville on November 23, 2025, with her son David by her side. She was born on July 5, 1936, in Somerville, Texas.

Suzanne Ballard Stewart, 86, of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025.