Ethel Whitaker, age 89, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on November 17, 2020.  She was born on January 12, 1931 to Lawrence Brantley and Mae Ethel Whitaker in Gaines Landing, Arkansas.  She retired from Georgia Pacific where she worked in accounting. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lawrence B. Whitaker, Jr. and Franklin Eugene Whitaker. She is survived by one sister, Helen M. Osborne of Fort Smith, AR along with many special friends that she...

Virginia Carter, age 99, of Crossett died at Ashley County Medical Center on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  She was born in Hamburg, AR to Boyett and Kelmie Goodwin on October 19, 1921. She is preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Carter; her son, Robert Carter and her great granddaughter, Morgan Boxer. She is survived by her son, Connie Carter (Wanda) of Salem, New Jersey and her daughter, Carol Barton (Danny) of Crossett, AR; six grandchildren, Brooke Cusick, Whitney...

Laverne Spikes, age 97, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Crossett, Arkansas, died November 6, 2020.  She was born December 12, 1922 in Hamburg, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Houston and Myrtis Patrick.  Laverne graduated from Hamburg High School but lived most of her adult life in Crossett where her husband, Hanks, owned and operated Spikes Drug Store.  Laverne was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Crossett. Laverne is survived by her two daughters,...

 ROBERT EDWARD “ROB” GRIFFIN   Robert Edward Griffin passed away on November 3, 2020 in Whitehouse, Texas   Rob was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on June 1, 1965. He was the son of Betty and Richard E Griffin formerly of Crossett, Arkansas and Houston, Texas. Rob is survived by an older brother, Richard Gregory Griffin of Texarkana, two sons, Robert Coby Griffin and Blake Geordan Cutrer Griffin of Whitehouse, Texas, and a very special friend Karen Enright of...

Loyd Don Fletcher was born in Monroe, LA on December 6, 1940, to Loyd Chesley Fletcher and Mary Elizabeth Bolin. He passed away at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND on October 26, 2020.  After graduation, Don joined the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. He spent many years working throughout the United States and stayed in many beautiful places. He loved his job and the people he met throughout his career.  After retirement, Don and Carrie moved back to Arkansas...

Stephanie Annette Pippen, age 46 of Crossett, AR,  passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.   She was born on August 29, 1974 in Mobile, AL.  She was a boom truck driver with Midwest Missouri Contractors.  She enjoyed riding horses while growing up, sightseeing and traveling for her work.  She was a Christian and passionate about spending time with her family. Stephanie is preceded in death by her biological dad, Steven Studlar; her adopted father, William...

Kenneth Neal Maxwell, age 69 of Hermitage, AR, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020.   He was born on July 13, 1951 in Crossett, AR.  He worked as an equipment operator at Georgia Pacific for 35 years.  He enjoyed hunting, crappie fishing and sports, especially football.  Kenneth was always busy working around his home and enjoyed sitting around a campfire.  He enjoyed eating meals at Judy’s Diner where he visited with friends and drank coffee...

Karla Joyce Miller, age 58, of Crossett, AR, passed away on September 18, 2020.  She was born on August 23, 1962 in Farmerville, LA to her parents, John Henry Spells, Sr. and Adrienne Spells.  Karla enjoyed deer hunting, cooking, church activities and was a member of Sparkman Assembly of God.   She is preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Spells, Sr. and Adrienne Spells; her son, Jacob “Jake” Kevin Smiley; her step daughter, Rachell Chandler and her...

Zoe Ann Berberick Sawyer, age 76, of Crossett, AR, passed away on September 15, 2020.  She was born in Stamps, AR, on July 3, 1944 to her mother, Maudie M. Ward.  She was a CNA, babysitter, and enjoyed ironing and cleaning.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She loved visiting with friends and family, eating out and helping others when she was able.  She enjoyed reading her Bible and listening to gospel music, especially The Bolins, her nieces and nephews.  She was...

Willie Jo Phillips Bond, age 78, of Crossett, AR, passed away on September 10, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1942 in Hamburg, AR, to her parents, Thomas J. Phillips and Mattie Jo Kelley.  Willie Jo spent her life as a homemaker for her family.  She also enjoyed camping, fishing, talking on the phone, and watching Hallmark movies.   Willie Jo is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willie Frank Bond; two infant brothers, Thomas Jefferson Phillips and Thad Douglas...