Jonathan Robert Cook “John” SR., age 71, of Crossett, AR passed away on November 24, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1952 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Mr. Cook was a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents; his father, Aubrey Pierce Cook; his mother, Frances Mae Ellis Cook and his sisters; Patty Cook and Teresa Cook. Survivors include: a son, John Cook Jr. (Clara Denise); a daughter, Amber Michelle Hotrum (Christopher); Three Brothers...

Bruce Wayne Sims, a loving husband, father and friend went to be with the Lord peacefully at the age of 82 on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, Texas. Born on September 2, 1941 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Bruce and Edith Strickland Sims, Wayne brought joy and laughter to the lives of those around him. Wayne grew up in Crossett, Arkansas where he spent many summers working for the paper...

Curlie Frisby, 91, formerly of North Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on November 3, 2023. He was born on September 6, 1932, to Bobbie Frisby and Lena Benford Frisby.  Curlie is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ann; his grandson, Kevin Oden; a son in law, Jim Kelley; and granddaughter, Kristie Kelley Griffin. He is survived by three daughters, Anita Knapp (Kenny), with grandchildren Tyler Knapp (Ellen) and Parker Knapp (Kendall); Vickie Kelley (Roger); and Jane Morgan...

Allene Myrtis Carter, 89, of Crossett, AR, passed away on October 12, 2023. She was born on February 10, 1934, to Bob L. Wallace and Susie L. Armstrong Wallace. She was a banker, and retired from First National Bank of Crossett. She enjoyed cross stitching, working in the yard and reading. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tommy Rudolph Carter; and a granddaughter, Alicia Kay Liles, and 15 siblings. Allene is survived by her children, a son, Tommy “Tom” R....

Carl “Doug” Douglas Coley, 74, of Crossett, passed away on September 27, 2023. He was born on December 6,1948, in Kirkwood, Missouri, to Stan Coley and Martha Waggoner Coley. Carl served his country for six years in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter Patricia Ann Coley and a brother, Phil Coley. He is survived by his wife, Janie Perdue, of Crossett; one son, John Coley (Amanda) of Springdale AR; and step son Jason Dubose...

 Margurite Ann Murphy, age 85, slipped peacefully from this life on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in Crossett on July 24, 1938 to her parents German Nevell and Margurite Paulene (Carter) Murphy. She was preceded in death by her father in 1990 and her mother in 2000. She graduated from Crossett High School in 1956 where she was a member of the first organized group of “Eaglettes”. She attended the Warner Brown School of Nursing in Eldorado and retired after working...

Dora Elizabeth Kelley, 95, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. She was born on March 18, 1928, to Thomas Wallace and Effie Pippen Mills. Mrs. Kelley enjoyed quilting and was an excellent cook and homemaker. Everyone loved her chicken and dumplings and the hard candy she made. She was a Sunday School teacher, and for a time worked at Griffis House of Music. Elizabeth also enjoyed trips with the Snails Widows group. She retired from Jones Funeral Home in Crossett...

Marguerite Harrison, 94, passed away Monday, September 3, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1929 to Lofton and Cora (Doss) McDougauld in Crossett, Arkansas. Marguerite was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Crossett. Along with her parents, Marguerite is proceeded in death by her husband of 49 years, A.F. “Tush” Harrison; her son, Gary Harrison; a brother, Lofton Daniel McDougauld; and a sister, Clara Bell Carter. She is Survived by her son, Mike Harrison; her...

Joshua Alan Lochala, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on August 28, 2023 at the age of 40 in Crossett, Arkansas.  He was born on September 1, 1982, to Michael Lochala and Stacy Maxwell. Joshua loved the bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and Nickleback. He enjoyed fishing and practically anything outdoors. He shared an interest in welding and was amazing at tinkering and fixing things. He also loved coin collecting and making friends and family laugh. He is preceded in death by his parents and a...

Annie Jo Smith, 91, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on July 29, 2023 in Hamburg, Arkansas. She was born on January 30, 1932 to Gaston Marion Higginbotham and Janie Margarit Venters in Hamburg, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold Wilton Smith; four brothers, Lavon “Slick” Higginbotham, Frank “Bunk” Higginbotham, Ralph “Pete” Higginbotham, and James Higginbotham; one sister, Louise Pelton. She is survived by her...