Obituaries

Paul “Hillbilly” Edward Mathis, 65, of Valley Springs, passed away on May 1, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1958, in Denton, Texas, the son of Ervin and Francis (Beaver) Mathis.

Holly Nguyen Le Ly, 56, of Harrison, passed away April 30, 2024, in Harrison. www.DiamondStateCrematon.com .

Gerald L. Gager, 87, of Yellville, passed away May 3, 2024, in Yellville.

Albert Trent Harless, 66, of Cotter, passed away April 24, 2024, in Cotter. Albert was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Albert Trent Harless and Lavon (Gabbard) Harless on March 9, 1958.

Gary Joseph Alcorn ,51, Fayetteville, passed away April 26, 2024, in Fayetteville. Condolences can be left at www.

Paul “Hillbilly” Edward Mathis, 65, of Valley Springs, passed away on May 1, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1958, in Denton, Texas, the son of Ervin and Francis (Beaver) Mathis.

Sheila Marie Williams, 77, of Harrison, passed away on April 24, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald (Theresa Bloodgood) Jones.

Ray Lee O’Dell, 67, Springdale, passed away on April 20, 2024. He was born on August 6, 1956, in Brookfield, Missouri, the son of Loren and Vaniva (Neely) O’Dell.

Mary Lois Hughes, 76, of Mountain Home, passed away at her home surrounded by family on April 24, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1948, in Steele, Missouri, the daughter of William and Lorene (Babbit) Wright. She leaves behind many family members and friends.