All Obituaries

William Dudley Crocker, 80, of Murfreesboro passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at a Hot Springs Hospital. He was preceded by his parents, Tommy and Hattie Crocker of Murfreesboro; sister Edith Anderson of Murfreesboro; brother Harold Crocker of Hope and late wife Sue Jones Crocker. He is survived by Faye Crews of Murfreesboro; son Jason Crocker of Murfreesboro; adopted daughter Nicky Sigman of Murfreesboro; brother Thomas Crocker and Zetta of Murfreesboro; Larry Crocker and Sharon of...

Joyce Parker, age 86 of Murfreesboro, Arkansas died at home with her family on Wednesday February 24, 2021 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.  She was born June 22, 1934 in Hagerman, New Mexico the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Bullock Allen.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Kathy Marquez and a grandson Jason Marquez.   Mrs. Parker was a lifelong Christian, she felt that the greatest gift God gave to us was love. She truly loved her...

David Blase died on February 23, 2021 at the age of 8o. He was born on December 2, 1940 in Decatur, Texas, the son of Charlie and Nora Blase. He attended Decatur Baptist College where he surrendered to preach sixty years ago. He then attended Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He later received his Doctor of Ministry degree, but never wanted people to use that title. In his mind, and in the minds of all who knew him, he...

Orville O. Campbell Jr. 93, of Nashville, Arkansas died on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Nashville, Arkansas.  He was born June 14, 1927 in Hannibal, Missouri the son of the late Orville Sr. and Hazel A. Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a member of the Nashville Community Church and a proud United State Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Celeste Campbell, two daughters Sharon Leewright and Cathy Serrato, one granddaughter Monica Obar; a grandson...

Steve R. Young, age 65 passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his home. He was born February 12, 1956 in California to the late William R. Young and Leona West Young. Steve was a member of The Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. He was a Lifelong construction worker. He is proceeded in death by his parents, William R. Young and Leona West Young; one brother, Danny Young. His survivors include his loving wife of thirty years, Rebecca Young and their dog Zoe; one sister and husband of...

Freddie Leon Clay, age 80 of Delight, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in his home. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Plainview, Arkansas to the late T.H. Clay and Nora Avery Clay Adams. Mr. Clay was a Mason and a Grand Lodge Representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union. He served on the Air Force for eight years and was an Airman 1st Class. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter...

Dorothy Garrett, age 85 of Okolona, Arkansas, passed away on February 8, 2021 in Hot Springs. She was born on November 16, 1935 in Cowhide Cove to the late Bluitt and Lola Murphy Funderburk. She was a member of the Antoine Church of Christ. Before retirement, she worked as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and working in her yard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Ethel M. Gibson Proctor Ponder went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 4, 2021. She was born in Center Point, Arkansas on August 17, 1926 to Harmon and Susie Gibson. She met and married her first husband, Eugene Albert Proctor, on January 2, 1942 and he preceded her in death on October 1, 1971. Following his death, she worked as a medical assistant and respiratory therapy technician. She married Coy Pope Ponder on September 27, 1986 and they enjoyed many years of traveling,...

Gerald Lee Littlefield, age 82 of Nashville, Arkansas died on February 2, 2021 in Nashville, Arkansas. He was born July 5, 1938 in Nashville, Arkansas the son of the late Arthur Lee and Loia Floyd Littlefield.   Mr. Littlefield was a member of the Lockesburg Church of Christ, National Rural Letter Carrier Association, and the Woodmen of the World.  For many years he enjoyed calling games as umpire and referee.  He was a proud veteran in the United States Air Force and...

Joe Patrick O’Bryant, age 74 of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Little Rock. He was born on January 10, 1947 to the late Mack and Pauline Owens O’Bryant. Pat was a 1964 graduate of Nashville High School. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War while serving in the Navy as hospital corpsman. He owned and operated a grocery store in Old Washington for 14 years. He and his wife, Sue, owned and operated Flowers by Johnny until 2004 when they retired. He...