Obituaries

Edith Juanita Anthony passed away June 26, 2025, near her home in Wilton, California. She was born February 6, 1945, in Yellville Arkansas to Don Cecil Lantz & Altha Wood-Lantz.

Gary Frederick Schratz, 81, of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away on June 26, 2025, at his home. He was born in Monroe, Michigan, on January 23, 1944, the son of Frederick and Phyllis (Seaton) Schratz.

Sherry Lee Ritchey, 76, of Peel, Arkansas, passed away at Cox Medical Center in Branson, on July 4, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Howard and Marion (McAdam) Chandler.

The world is less jolly and sweet with the passing of Mary Ann (Cheek) Angus on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Mary Ann was born as the fifth child of seven to Marie (Rogers) and OJ Cheek on October 25, 1957. She grew up on the family farm and attended Flippin Public Schools where she graduated in 1976. Mary Ann passed away at her home.

Sean Patrick Summers, 54, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. Born on August 19, 1970. Sean lived a life filled with adventure, love, and unwavering dedication to his family and country.

Eva Mae Robertson Eaker Proffer, 92 of Diamond City, passed away at her home with her daughter Carol by her side on June 25, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1932, in Indiana, Porter County, the daughter of Reed and Madeleine (Barnard) Robertson.

Shawn Weldon Smith of Little Rock, beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2025, in Little Rock.

Linda Rhaelene James 75, of Mountain Home, passed away at Care Manor in Mountain Home on June 18, 2025. She was born in Denver, Colorado on November 18, 1949, the daughter of Virgil and Elsie (Paxton) Macon.

Peggy Jean Moore, 91, of Harrison, passed away June 7, 2025, at Hospice of the Hills House with her family. Peggy was born January 10, 1934, in Weir, Kansas, to Joseph and Virginia Stricklin.

Robert “Bobby” Vernon Bishop Jr. 66, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away June 16, 2025, at his second home with his family by his side. He was born in Louisiana November 12, 1958, to Robert Vernon Bishop Sr. and Cecil Marie Bishop who preceded him in death.