Edward (Eddie) Kaffenberger died September 13, 2021 in Crossett, Ark.  He was almost 86.  Eddie was born in New Orleans.  He met Cora Sturgis killing snakes in a canal and they were married for 66 years.  They had a family of 5 kids, Bruce, June, Judy, Angela, and Johnny. Eddie was a serial entrepreneur with no formal education past middle school.  His first jobs were in the movie industry working for Paramount and United Artist which brought him to Memphis. Soon...

Eleanor Rose Denson Farmer peacefully passed away to her eternal home on September 5, 2021.  Born in Fountain Hill, Arkansas to Zenobia Kate and Frank Denson on March 15, 1932, she grew up in a loving home with two older brothers (deceased) and her two younger sisters, Sue Denson Bays and Nancy Denson Woods.    Eleanor married Glen Stovall Farmer on March 13, 1951.  They were married 70 years and lived in Crossett, Hot Springs, and North Little Rock.  She is...

Alonzo McClellan Vought, age 79, of Crossett, AR, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.  He was born on December 29, 1941 in Monticello, AR to Alonzo McClellan Vought II and Helen Delene Watkins Baty.   Alonzo was of the Baptist faith.    He served his country in the United States Air Force.  He served stateside during the Vietnam era as an electrician who worked on planes.    Alonzo was a competitive shooter who competed in NRA national...

Robert Lee Martin, age 85, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on August 25, 2021.  He was born on May 9, 1936 to Loney Lee and Ida Mae Lambert Martin in Natchez, Mississippi. Robert was of the Baptist faith.  He loved to travel and fish.  He worked in construction, many times overseas.  His dog and his cat let him live with them.  Robert also served his country in the Army Airborne, Navy and National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother,...

Dr. Frederick Norris “Skip” Burt, age 85 of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on August 18, 2021.  He was born on February 14, 1936 to Frederick Murray and Hattie Mae Ready Burt. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Crossett.    Skip was a graduate of Crossett High School, the University of Arkansas at Monticello, formerly Arkansas A&M, and University of Arkansas Medical School.  He practiced medicine for 51 years before retiring in...

Joseph Lee Kelley, age 76 of Mountain Pine, Arkansas, passed away on August 18, 2021.  He was born in Hamburg, AR on October 18, 1944 to Joseph Edward and Leon Lucille Cundiff Kelley.  He retired from Weyerhauser as a Plywood Layup Supervisor.  Joseph loved the Lord, his family and his country.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed camping, gardening and tending his lawn.  He always had time for a chat, and was a great friend to many.   He is...

  Jerry Pahal, 82, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on August 12, 2021.  He was born on September 2, 1938 in Crossett, Arkansas to Ruffie and Doris Pahal .  He worked at Georgia Pacific for 39 years as a maintenance superintendent.  Jerry loved the outdoors and spending time on his farm tending to the cattle.  He loved sharing old stories with family and friends.  He was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Crossett, AR. Jerry has served on the...

Mercille Strickland Buck, age 87, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on August 9, 2021.  She was born on August 19, 1933 in Hampton, AR to her parents, Doyle and Mallo Blann Strickland.  Mercille worked as a beautician for many years and was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship Church.  She enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband. Her favorite time was time spent with her family.    She is preceded in death by her husband, B. J. Buck (2009); her father,...

David Milton Cross, 68, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  He was born on December 17, 1952 in Hamburg, AR to Willie and Jo May Savage Cross.  Before retiring, David worked as an auto mechanic.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Cross and one brother, Herman Cross. His memory will forever be cherished by his son, Gene Cross of Charleston, AR; one daughter, Leasha Koon of South Korea;...

Max Tillman Ray, 92 years old, passed away on July 14, 2021 at his home in South Crossett, AR surrounded by his loving family.   He was born on October 15, 1928 to his parents, Tillman Newton ‘Buddy’ and Essie Burchfield Ray in Center Point, AR.  He was the youngest of four children.  He is a charter member of Crossett First Church of God.  He was a long time member of First Freewill Baptist Church and past Sunday School Teacher who was loved by all his...