Obituaries

Donna Foster (née Ruggs) of Eureka Springs, passed away on August 11, 2023 at the age of 66. Donna grew up by the Gulf of Mexico in south Houston, Texas, but had made Northwest Arkansas her home for more than 30 years and loved her small town.

Jerry Elwin Edwards, 76, of Bergman, passed away on August 16, 2023, in Harrison. Jerry was born on June 12, 1947, to Elwin and Pearl Edwards. He is survived by his wife, Jolene Edwards; daughters, Glynna (Ken) Allen, Jade Edwards, and Karsen Edwards; many family and friends.

Timothy Gilbert Hardman, 49, of Summit, Arkansas, passed away August 13, 2023, and was born June 30, 1974, in Fairfield, California, the son of Darrell and Gwendolyn Hagler Hardman. Timothy leaves his 3 children and many loving family members and friends.

James Lawrence Sheets, 82, of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away August 8, 2023. Born April 1, 1941, in Port Royal, S.

Joey Austin Sumrall, 23, of Omaha, Arkansas, passed away August 4, 2023. Born May 2, 2000, in Branson, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Daleana Schultz Sumrall.

Carl Henry Wilson, 75, of Alpena passed away on August 2, 2023. He was welcomed at heaven’s gate with open arms by his heavenly father and his parents Henty and Shirley (Pruett) Wilson.

Betty Clayborn Rich Epson, 82, of Deer AR., passed away on July 29, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1941, in Hurricane, Arkansas, the daughter of George Floyd and Will Lee Opal Clayborn.

Pearl Fay Briggs, age 78, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2023, at her home. Pearl was born March 14, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan to Pavao and Margaret Ailene (Bryant) Grahovac.