Obituaries

Melanie Snelson was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, grandma, and great grandma. With tons of grandkids and children, her home was never empty. She loved butterflies, drinking Dr. Pepper and spoiling all the kids rotten.

Patsy Faye Rogers, 85 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Hillcrest Nursing Home located in Harrison, Arkansas. She was born on January 28, 1940, in Yellville, Arkansas, the daughter of Orville and Bernice (Fisk) Cowan.

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.

Mary Louise Baser, 73, of Norfork, Arkansas, passed away at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas, on November 21, 2025. She was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, on February 1, 1952.

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.