All Obituaries

James “Sonny” Smothers, age 86 of Green Forest, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  He was born August 14, 1936, in Coin, AR to Fred and Fairy Mae Magness Smothers. Sonny, as he was known to everyone, worked at Automatic Casting in Green Forest for 20 years. He grew broiler chickens for Tysons, and he was a cattle farmer. He was a master of tinkering with things, and he enjoyed gardening. Most of all he loved spending time with his wife and...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beautiful baby girl Yvette Bereniz Renteria. She was born to Viannei Serrano-Rangel and Santiago Renteria on February 17, 2022, and went to be in the arms of Jesus and her daddy on August 25, 2022. Though her time with us was short she was loved deeply by those around her. Yvette was a happy baby, she loved to be held. She brought brightness everywhere she went with her smile. Her family cherishes her memory as the brief gift it...

Brenda Starr Wallace Exley was born January 30, 1948, in Gonzales, Texas. She was the daughter of Ben Roy and Hildegarde Wallace. She married Richard Exley on June 10, 1966, and spent her entire married life in ministry. Brenda was the consummate minister’s wife and served with Richard as pastors of five congregations and co-led more than 200 marriage seminars and conferences with him. She had a special gift of making everyone feel loved and valued. She is survived by her husband,...

Burma Hope (Goff) Cantwell, was born March 12, 1948 at Bentonville, AR. She was the daughter of Maurice and Verdie (Ruhl) Goff. Burma attended Bentonville Schools and North Arkansas College. She later attended the University of Arkansas.  She married John Cantwell who was a very dynamic part of her life. Burma had an outstanding memory and never forgot a friend. She is survived by her sons, Maurice Michael and Jeffery Cantwell as well as two grandchildren, John Nealous Cantwell and...

Janie Lou King, age 89, of Alpena, AR passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. She was born October 10, 1932, in Lorenzo, TX, daughter of Gerald Cleveland Owen and Essie Carmen (Lloyd) Owen.  On September 2, 1950, Janie was united in marriage to Robert (Bud) Douglas King in Clovis, New Mexico. Bud and Janie moved from Texas to Arkansas in 1956. She worked at Franz Food for a couple of years until Bud stared Harrison Contracting where they spent many years running it together. She was a...

Linda Mae Rogers of Berryville, passed away on August 19, 2022, at the age of 73.  She was born Febuary 9, 1949 in Blue Eye to John and Thelma Carpenter Smith. She worked at Tyson’s for many years. She was known for giving to others, including working with disaster relief for Hurricane Katrina and other disasters. She donated time to her church for crafts, Bible school and numerous activities just to be in the house of the Lord. She was known to open her home to those in...

Barbara Jane Thompson, age 88, of Berryville, AR passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was born June 8, 1934, in Ballston Spa, NY, daughter of Max Robert Noyes and Elva Maude Askew Noyes. On September 21, 1990, Barbara was united in marriage to Kenneth Thompson. They enjoyed 32 years of marriage, working, playing, traveling and loving life. Barbara’s faith and family always came first. She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Berryville. Barbara had been employed...

John Junior Estep, age 81, of Berryville passed away on August 18, 2022. He was born September 19, 1940, in Berryville, the son of John William and Bessie Elizabeth Villines Estep.   John enjoyed fishing and hunting all his life. He was known to be a hard worker and a simple man. He worked for Smith Tire Company for many years. John is survived by 2 children, Carrie (Frank Briley) Jones of Berryville and Larry Estep of Berryville; 2 grandchildren, Jessica (Frank) Jennings Tavarez...

Billy G. Heil, age 91, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2022.  He was born and grew up in East Prairie, MO on June 15, 1931. He graduated from East Prairie High school.   Billy was married for 72 years to Aletha Jane Sweet. They moved to California in 1957 where he worked at Kaiser Steel plant until he retired in 1982. After retirement, they moved to Green Forest, AR in June 1983 where he worked at Swift for a short time. He enjoyed camping, being outdoors,...

Russell David Logan, age 67, of Green Forest, AR passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, surrounded by family.  He was born February 7, 1955, in Killeen, TX, son of Donald and Bernita Faye (Hayhurst) Logan. Shortly after Russell was born his family moved to Arkansas and settled in the Carroll County area.  As a boy he enjoyed playing on the farm, catching frogs and hunting and fishing.  Russell graduated from Green Forest High School in 1973. Russell farmed...