Obituaries

Betty Clayborn Rich Epson, 82, of Deer AR., passed away on July 29, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1941, in Hurricane, Arkansas, the daughter of George Floyd and Will Lee Opal Clayborn.

Pearl Fay Briggs, age 78, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2023, at her home. Pearl was born March 14, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan to Pavao and Margaret Ailene (Bryant) Grahovac.

Paula Lynette Lea peacefully passed away in her sleep on August 4, 2023. Born on December 12, 1964, in Harrison. Paula was the beloved daughter of Marilyn Whynice Ruff and Brice Albert Blair. S Paula was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Mike Lea and a nurturing mother to her two sons and a daughter.

Larry Don York Sr., 75, of Western Grove, passed away on August 1, 2023, he was born on March 19, 1948, in Roswell, New Mexico, and was the son of Emmett Wallace and Pearl Elizabeth Hyman York. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; two sons, Larry Don York Jr.

Brenda Arlene Clark Williams, age 60, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away Wednesday August 2, 2023. Brenda was born in Yakima, Washington, November 21, 1962, to Hobert Charles Clark and Arlene Clark.

Howard Morrow Jr.” Junior”, age 89, of Yellville, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, in Mountain Home. Junior was born May 30, 1934, in Yellville to Walter Howard and Thelma Opal Camp Morrow. He lived on the farm where he was born.

Janell Kirkwood, 92, of Springdale, passed away Sunday, July 30, at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born May 24, 1931, in Yellville to Elva Kirkwood and Lucille Burleson.

Michael Alan Alvey, 61, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was born August 29, 1961, to Michael Leon Alvey and Danita Lenora Lebleu in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Joanalia Proffitt, age 52, of Summit, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Mountain Home. Joanalia was born in Yellville, February 17, 1971, to Charles and Jo Ella (Kirkwood) Baker. She was a lifetime resident of the area. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.