Obituaries

Kathleen Susan Dawson, 61, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, died August 3, 2023. Born November 10, 1961, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of John and Ruthanne Morris Ovington.

Betty Clayborn Rich Epson, 82, of Deer AR., died on July 29, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1941, in Hurricane AR.

Carl Henry Wilson, 75, of Alpena died on August 2, 2023. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Carolyn (May) Wilson of the home; children, John (Tammy) Wilson of Green Forest AR., Susan (Ray) Hayford of Clinton AR., Carla (Donovan) Qualls of Yellville AR., Paula Richardson of Hollister MO.

Judy Jean Taylor, 71, of Mountain Home, Arkansas died on July 28, 2023. She was born on March 1, 1952, in Pasadena, California, the daughter of Richard and Virgina (Case) Evans.

Larry Don York Sr., 75, of Western Grove, Arkansas, died on August 1, 2023, he was born on March 19, 1948, in Roswell, New Mexico, the son of Emmett Wallace and Pearl Elizabeth (Hyman) York. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis, sons Larry Don York Jr.

Sara Jayne Johnson, 65, of Omaha, Arkansas, died away July 31, 2023, at her home. She was born April 28, 1958, in Galesburg, Illinois.

Paula Lynette Lea died peacefully August 4, 2023. Born on December 12, 1964, in Harrison, Arkansas, Paula was the daughter of Marilyn Whynice Ruff and Brice Albert Blair.