Obituaries

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.

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.

Janell Kirkwood, 92, of Springdale, passed away Sunday, July 30, at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born May 24, 1931, in Yellville to Elva Kirkwood and Lucille Burleson.

Joanalia Proffitt, age 52, of Summit, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Mountain Home. Joanalia was born in Yellville, February 17, 1971, to Charles and Jo Ella (Kirkwood) Baker. She was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Michael Alan Alvey, 61, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was born August 29, 1961, to Michael Leon Alvey and Danita Lenora Lebleu in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Joseph Paul Cantrall, age 73, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home. Joe was born in California April 2, 1950, to Jewell Crews and Virginia Orrell Cantrall.