Otis Dean “O.D.” Burtcher of Benton, Arkansas gained his angel wings with his family by his side after a brave battle with liver cancer. He was born in Russell, Arkansas on November 23, 1942. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Oliver Denton and Lela Mae Burtcher; first wife, Meredith Jean and stepson Bobby McDaniel He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughter, Cynthia (Monte) Bemis, grandchildren, Caitlyn and Sarah Bemis, Aaron (Raena) McDaniel, Zachary, Matthew and Sara McDaniel;...

Jane West, 88, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on August 10, 2020. She was born on March 28, 1932 to Henderson and Clara Slaughter.  Jane worked at various pharmacies in the North Little Rock area and was a member of Levy Baptist Church. She was a very out-going lady who especially enjoyed time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James “JN” Nelson West; and seven siblings. She is survived by her sons, Stan (Lisa) West and Chris...

Marvin Franklin McCallister, 87, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 10, 2020.  He was born April 7, 1933 in Jefferson County, Arkansas (near Coy and Tomberlin) to the late William Sylvester and Eula Marie (Dardene) McCallister.  Marvin loved the Lord and read his Bible every day.  He was a member of Forest Hills Missionary Baptist Church.  Marvin created great memories with each of his family members and all who knew him.  He was the owner of Mc’s Garden...

Barbara Jean Jackson, 87, of Little Rock, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on August 10, 2020. Born in Little Rock to Ted and Jeanette Lee Croy, she was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Daniel Thomas Jackson, daughter, Phyllis Kuykendall and granddaughter, Lanie Moore, she is survived by her son, Steve Jackson (Frieda); sister, Pat Smith; grandsons, John Kuykendall and Jeremy Kuykendall (Jamie); several...

Wilma Jo Hyer, 85, of Mayflower died August 8, 2020.  She was born on January 10, 1935 in Alabama to the late Austin Jones and Lula Lovette Jones.  She was a former employee of Wal-Mart and went on to retire from Kmart.  Wilma attended Amazing Grace Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by 16 brothers and sisters.  Survivors include one sister, Minnie McCulley; several nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. Visitation is 6:00 to 8:00 PM,...

Ardy Ray Berry, 69, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 8, 2020.  He was born October 11, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ethel Mary DeLong. Ardy was a truck driver who travelled the United States.   Big trucks, especially Peterbuilts, and fast cars were his passion.   He enjoyed listening to country music.  Ardy likes nice clothes and shoes and was a sharp dresser who never went out without a starched shirt complete with pearl buttons. Ardy was preceded...

Betty Lou Turley Winkler, 89, went to her Heavenly home August 7, 2020.  She was born in Little Rock on July 18, 1931, to the late Alfred Turley and Bessie Meeks Turley.  She lived in the Levy and Amboy area of North Little Rock. She was a homemaker and a attended Amboy Baptist Church. Betty loved God, her family, flowers, music, watercolor painting, ceramics, and her many friends. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Winkler, and their daughter,...

Otis Price, 78, of Beebe went to be with the Lord, August 7, 2020.  He was born January 13, 1942 to Leonard and Argie Price in Wooster, Arkansas.  After serving with the Military Police in the United States Army, Otis worked for Democrat Printing for over forty years.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Otis also enjoyed tinkering on anything with a motor. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, Bobby and Larry Price; and one sister,...

J.B. Henry Edwards, Sr., 85, of Heber Springs went to be with the Lord August 7, 2020. He was born August 19, 1934 to Jim and Flora Lea (Wiggs) Edwards.  J.B. served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.He retired from Nellis Air Force Base, as a Civil Engineer in 1989.J.B. was united in marriage to Joanna on September 21, 1962 in Las Vegas, NV.To this union one son was born, J.B. Edwards, Jr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joanna; two sons J.B. Jr. and Joel, and all his...

Bobby Gene Pipkin, 88, McRae AR, passed away August 6, 2020.  He was born to the late Abe and Flossie Pipkin on April 25, 1932, in McRae, Arkansas. Bob owned several service stations throughout the years.  He was also a skilled carpenter. He is preceded in death by two brothers, J.W. and Billy Joe Pipkin. Bob is survived by his wife of 70 years, Wilma Rascoe Pipkin; sister Ivy Bell Strayhorn Pipkin, brother Guy “Doodle” Pipkin, and a host of nieces, nephews, family...