All Obituaries

Dr. Hiram Travis Ward, age 95, of Murfreesboro, Arkansas died on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.  He was born November 26, 1925 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas the son of the late Grady Hiram and Ruth Lilly Ward.   Dr. Ward studied pre-medicine at Ouachita College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas before being drafted in World War II where he served as an Army Medical Technician from 1944 to 1946.  He received his medical degree in 1952 from the University of Arkansas in...

Vera Leona (Kropf) Hostetler, beloved wife of Duane Hostetler, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2021, at 80 years of age after having a hemorrhagic stroke on July 12. She was born on February 4, 1941, to Dave and Dorothy Kropf at Tampico, Illinois.   On February 5, 1961, she was united in marriage to Duane Hostetler, sharing life together a little over 60 years.   She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour and was baptized in her youth and was a member of the Mineral...

Lyman Reese Slatton, 92, passed away on July 10, 2021 in Hot Springs, Ark. Lyman was born in Pisgah, Ark on December 19, 1928 to Frank and Lala (Henderson) Slatton. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Joy Rhea (Morrow) Slatton; his parents; five siblings--Foster Slatton, Juanita Gorum, Grice Slatton, Clyda Jackson, Lethel Slatton; and two sons-in law-- Jimmy Stone and Clifford Martin.  Lyman is survived by one sister, Joy Mae Brock and four children, Oscar Slatton, Peggy...

Lecil Jamison, age 92 of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born November 20, 1928 in Nashville, the son of the late H.A. and Mattie J. Shofner Jamison. He was a member of the Sunset Church of Christ, for many years he owned and operated Jamison’s Cleaners, and was the district director for the Mine Creek Soil Conservation for forty-three years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ramona Ball...

Mary Woodruff, 63, of Nashville, Arkansas died on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Texarkana Texas.  She was born March 25, 1958 in Winston, Oregon, the daughter of the late Marvin and Grace Newton Green. Mary was a member of the First Christian Church and served many years as a board member and as past president on the Nashville Chamber of Commerce.  She spent her career serving the City of Nashville, where she retired after thirty-two years at city hall, and then she returned and was...

Wilma B. Womack, age 93 of Little Rock, Arkansas died on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She was born September 14, 1927 in Nathan, Arkansas the daughter of the late Irvin and Mary Jeffery McDowell.   Mrs. Womack was a member of the St. Luke/Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.  She retired from Siesta Beauty Salon where she co-owned and operated for over twenty years.  Her hobbies included fishing, church, and going to the...

Mike Staten, age 59 passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Nashville, Arkansas. He was born February 17, 1962 in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Sue Jackson Staten and Don Staten. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by wife, Christie Nuttle Staten; his mother-in-law, Donna Vail. His survivors include, two sons, Dustin Staten and wife Rachael of Delight, AR; Taylor Staten of Nashville, AR; one brother, Donny Staten and wife Dianna of Murfreesboro, AR; one sister, Sandy Fallin...

Billy Stone, age 66, of Nashville, Arkansas died on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Nashville, Arkansas. He was born February 13, 1955 in Nashville, Arkansas to Willie Mae Allen Stone and the late Robert Vaughn Stone. Mr. Stone was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and served as manager of the local Crow Burlingame Auto Parts for forty-two years. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one brother Bobby Stone, and one great-great niece Reign Ann Culwell. Survivors...

Larry Dale Crossno, age 65 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 12, 1955 to the late Darrell Crossno and Wanda Grant. Larry enjoyed carpentry and worked hard at it. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers Darrell Wayne Crossno and Wayne Crossno. Those who survive his passing include his two sons Wayne Crossno and Jonathan Crossno;...

  Mervin George Rial, age 79, of Saratoga, Arkansas died on Monday, June 14, 2021 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  He was born March 6, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of the late George and Blanch Boyce Rial. Mr. Rial served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 until he was honorably discharged in 1962. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Rosann Rial, three brothers Wayne, Burt, and Richard Rial, as well as one sister Iwana Rial. Survivors...