Obituaries

Brian Lee Fouts, 56, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. He was born on April 7, 1966, in Denison, Iowa, to John “Jack” and Marilyn (King) Fouts.

Dona J. Ezell “D.J.” age 69, of Bruno, Arkansas died May 18, 2022.

Alfred Earl “Al” Gibson, 86, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on January 30, 1936, to Howard and Cora (Morgan) Gibson in Nunda, New York.

Gerald Clenton Freeman, 62, of Harrison passed away on May 8, 2022. He was born April 1, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Billie Thomas Daniel, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, surrounded by family at her home in Flippin, Arkansas. She was born on July 19, 1930, in Memphis, Texas, the sixth daughter of W.O. and Stella Thomas.

Wanda Lee Pickel of Yellville passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at the age of 91. Wanda was born November 7, 1930, on Crooked Creek in Yellville, Fay and Ola Hurst Jefferson.

Donnie Jaye (Benton) Ziegler, age 83, of Yellville, Arkansas departed from this life on May 7, 2022, to be with the Lord. Donnie and her twin sister were born on March 8, 1939, in Lakeway, Arkansas to Floyd and Myrtle (Baughman) Benton.

On Thursday April 12, 2022, Rose Leah Merritt Chapman entered Heaven. She was reunited with her father, Ray “Buster” Merritt, her mother, Almeda Merritt Browning and stepfather, Rev. Charles Browning, along with her brothers, Rev. Kenneth Ray Merritt and Dennis Edward Merritt and sister, Esther Naomi Merritt Kourtney.

The world lost a beloved mother and sister, Mickey White, on April 17, 2022. Mickey battled many illnesses, but it never stopped her from giving out a warm smile, joyful laugh, and the greatest hugs. Mickey died at home surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Mickey was born in East St Louis, Saint Clair, Illinois on January 19, 1950.