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;...

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 15 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...

Julia A. (Fendley) Garrett, age 82, of Amity, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020.  She was born, one of eleven children, on July 18, 1938 to the late Wiley and Georgia (Bryant) Fendley in Lenox, Arkansas.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Garrett; infant son, Earl Wayne Hardin; siblings: Ruben, Gladys, Nana Lola, Duel Artean, Lois Gwendlyn, Lillian, and Stella. Julia was a faithful member of Trinity Temple Assembly of God.  She worked at Levi Strauss...

Charles “Chas” Earl Farmer, Jr., 44, passed away at home on August 5, 2020 in Little Rock, AR.  He was born on April 9, 1976 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the son of Charles Earl Farmer, Sr. and Carol Smith Farmer.  He graduated from Hall High School in 1994.  He obtained his Business Finance Degree from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Chas is the beloved son of his parents, Charles Farmer, Sr. and Carol...

Gregory “Greg” James Stickney, Sr., 52, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away August 5, 2020.  He was born April 1, 1968 in Waukesa, Wisconsin to George James Stickney and Diane Dillman. Greg loved the Lord with all his heart and was so thankful for the way God changed his life.  He was a member of Malvern First Assembly of God.  Greg gave sacrificially in helping others.  He would give anyone the shirt off his own back if it would help them.  You could...