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Lilyenne Joyce Yarbrough was born in Bucklin, KS, on February 21, 1933, the youngest of seven children born to Luther and Inez (Alspach) Craycraft.  She and her family moved to Green Forest, AR in 1936, where she graduated from high school in 1950.  Joyce was a strong believer in Jesus Christ and served Him throughout her life by serving as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent, playing the piano and singing in the church choir, serving on various committees, and trying...

Ruby Mae Parks, age 99, of Green Forest passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at Harrison, AR She was born August 12, 1922, in Doyle, TN, daughter of Ezra and Viola (Reavis) Barger.  Her family included 10 children. Ruby grew up on a farm in Tennessee along with three of her brothers and graduated from Pleasant Hill Academy in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee.  She moved to Detroit, Michigan and worked as an aircraft riveter during World War II. On June 6, 1946, she married Walter Parks...

James (Jim) Lee Dwyer, age 69, of Kensett, AR, formerly of Carroll County, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.  He was born January 16, 1953, in Pekin, IL son of James and Betty (Pherigo) Dwyer Hasty. Jim graduated from high school and joined the U.S. Army in 1971, where he served for 3 years.  He began his Law Enforcement Career in 1975 and was a 38-year veteran of the force.  His employment began in Berryville, on April 23, 1975.  He also worked the...

Luther Frank Battenfield, of Green Forest, AR passed away on April 8, 2022, in Harrison, AR at the age of 78. Luther was born in Harrison, AR to William Frank and Elsie June (Morris) Battenfield on December 27, 1943.  He has one sister who survives him, Virginia Ruth Paul, of Harrison. Luther worked hard during his lifetime, having many different careers along the way.  He was a banker for Security Bank, and he set steel for a construction company in the 70’s.  He was...

David Brian Meyers went home to Jesus on April 7, 2022, at age 62 surrounded by his wife and daughter in Arkansas. David was born to Raymond and Victoria Meyers on October 9, 1959, in Aberdeen, Washington. At age 17 David joined the United States Coast Guard and served for 30 years retiring at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4). David then went on to work as the Superintendent of Maintenance for the City of Novato in California for 11 years before fully retiring. David and Lorraine...

Santiago Renteria, age 24, of Berryville, AR passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.  He was born July 24, 1997 in Puruandiro Michoacan, to Jesus Renteria and Arcelia Renteria. Santiago was the youngest of four brothers, Jesus, Roberto, and Alfredo.  Grandson of Elias Renteria, Selerina Ramirez, Salvador Renteria, and Eulalia Leon. Santiago attended Berryville School.  He spent the last part of his life with his girlfriend, Viannei Rangel....

Larry Doyle Scitern, Sr., age 82, entered his eternal home in heaven on March 28, 2022.  He was born October 3, 1939, in Anton, TX, the son of Earl and Winniefrede (Chance) Scitern. On January 14, 1961, he married Jo Ann Granger and they celebrated 61 wonderful years of marriage.  Together they raised 2 children, Larry Scitern, Jr. of Alpena, AR and Teresa Scitern Maybee of Berryville, AR. Larry (also known as Big Larry and PawPaw) enjoyed life and was known for his big...

Thelma Loveta Hughes, age 80, of Green Forest, AR passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022.  She was born March 20, 1942, in Green Forest, AR daughter of Robert Wesley and Rosa May (Trent) Taylor. Thelma grew up on the family farm outside of Green Forest along with her 8 brothers and sisters and graduated from Green Forest High School in 1961.  On April 15, 1962, she married Leland Greenhaw, who preceded her in death March 24, 1989.  On May 28, 1993, she married George Hughes who...

John Edward Ayers, Sept.6 1945-March 22, 2022. John died peacefully at home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Verla Marshall of Berryville, AR.; daughter Phoebe Ayers of Somerville, MA; four siblings, Jane Hunt of Raleigh, NC,; Susan Monk of Atlanta, GA,; Bill Ayers and wife of Tyler, TX.; and Janet Hunt of Ardmore, OK.; as well as cousin Chuck Yates and nieces and nephews Lisa Brenes, Sunshine Foster, Tony and Eric Bascus, Ryan and Ben Ayers, He was predeceased by his...