Obituaries

Marilyn Wanda Denny Sowles, 79, passed away on May 21, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on July 4, 1945, Marilyn was a beloved daughter of Jefferies and Ettie Denny.

Taylor Jade Brundridge, 25, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on May 19, 2025, at North Arkansas Medical Center. She was born on May 26, 1999, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Corry and Stacie (Logan) Martin.

Alberta Lou Tyer, 85, of Everton, Arkansas passed away at Care Manor in Mountain Home, Arkansas on May 7, 2025. She was born in Indiana on March 23, 1940, the daughter of Melien and Alberta (Washnock) Mack.

J Ray Bristow, 80, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Flippin. Born on May 7, 1944, in Virden, Illinois, J lived a life marked by deep love for his family, dedication to his work, and an unwavering sense of integrity.

William “Tony” Alton Tovey, 49, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on May 7, 2025. He was born in Batesville, Arkansas, on May 30, 1975.

Phyllis Ann (Rea) Burleson, 79, of Mountain Home, passed away on May 16, 2025. Phyllis was born on November 3, 1945, in Little Rock, to Chester Frank “Tank” Rea and Billie Ruth (Phillips) Rea. A lifelong Arkansan, she met and married her husband of 59 years, Bill Burleson in Yellville, on October 22, 1964.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Julia Ann Franquiz of Harrison, Arkansas. Julia passed on May 5, 2025.

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