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Linda Kay (Bratton) Prince passed away peacefully on September 10th. 2025, in Lubbock Texas, with her family by her side. Linda lived a beautiful and full life. She was kind, fun loving and encompassed style and class.
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Joseph “Jody” Avant Wilkin Jr. 1942-2025
Joseph “Jody” Avant Wilkin, Jr. 83, of Dumas, AR passed away January 3, 2025, in White Hall, AR. He was born September 13, 1942, in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Joe A. and Kristine Puddephatt Wilkin, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Joseph A. Wilkin, III and one, half-sister Jo Ann Ringer.
Jody was a member of Watson Methodist Church, and was Coroner of Desha County for 15 years, a commercial fisherman and a member of Wilkin Hunting Club on Big Island. Jody loved to fish and hunt whenever he possibly could.
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Martin David Mallory 1964-2026
Martin David Mallory, age 62, of Bryant, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born January 25, 1964 in Santa Rosa, California. Martin served in the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and the Coast Guard. He was an Inspector Mechanic and a member of First Baptist Church of Bryant.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Eleanor Smart, Don Sr. & Betty Mallory, and Alice Paladanity; biological father, David Ortiz and a brother, Gabriel Ortiz.
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Hyder L. Johnson 1936-2026
Hyder L. Johnson, 89, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. '
Born August 28, 1936, in Tillar, he lived a life deeply rooted in faith and service. He was a devoted member of Loggy Bayou M.B. Church and later New St. Hurricane Baptist Church. Hyder graduated from Wolf Project High School, earned degrees from A.M.&N. College (UAPB) and Texas Southern University, and honorably served in the U.S. Army as a bacteriologist.
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Laura Love Goodson Leek 1961-2026
, Dumas High School students and staff colored a butterfly tribute in honor of the memory of Mrs. Laura Leek, a beloved memory of the school community. Participants were invited to color butterflies and write personal notes or cherished memories on the back. The butterflies have been displayed in the hallway as a visual memorial. The butterflies will be presented to the family later
The tribute represents the lasting impact Mrs. Leek had on our students and staff. The butterflies symbolize transformation, hope and the way she influence continues to guide and inspire us.
Laura Love Goodson Leek, 64, of McGehee, AR, passed away on February 10, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1961 to the late Larry and Betty Love.
Laura’s students at DHS were one of our most prized gifts in life. She cared for them and loved them as if they were her own children. She saw her position as a teacher as an opportunity to change a young person’s life and make them feel loved. Every student that she crossed paths with truly made every single day fulfilled.
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Ronnie Joe Mizell 1945-2026
Ronnie Joe Mizell, 80 of Dumas, Arkansas passed away February 4, 2026. Born October 13, 1945, in Cardon Bottoms, Arkansas and was the son of the late Elton Eugene Mizell and Dona Rose Cates Mizell. His parents, wife Kay, daughter and son in law Jamie and Robert Carter, five brothers and two sisters, twin great grandchildren Ian and Ili Delacruz all preceded him in death.
Ronnie was Baptist by faith; he had been an auto mechanic and retired as a millwright at Potlatch paper mill for seventeen years.
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Verlee Huskey
Verlee Huskey, 77, of Dumas, Arkansas departed this life January 16, 2026.
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Cardell Hall, Sr., affectionately known as “CD,” age 76, of Dumas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at The Springs of Pinnacle Mountain Health and Rehabilitation in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born May 30, 1949, in Pickens, Arkansas, to the late James and Alberta (Jackson) Hall, one of twelve children, seven of whom preceded him in death.
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Jada Claire Gasaway 2001-2026
Jada Claire Gasaway 24, of Tillar, Arkansas passed away January 24, 2026, peacefully. She was born November 1, 2001, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Brandy Gasaway and Leslie Gasaway. Jada attended Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Star City, AR.
Jada loved to drive her jeep and was always riding to the river. She loved all kinds of animals, especially her dogs. She was such a fun loving, person with such a great smile. Her personality exceeds her.
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Jada Claire Gasaway 2001-2025
Jada Claire Gasaway 24, of Tillar, Arkansas passed away January 24, 2026, peacefully. She was born November 1, 2001, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Brandy Gasaway and Leslie Gasaway. Jada attended Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Star City, AR.
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Whitney C. Dorsey, 39, departed this life to be with Her Heavenly Father on January 2, 2026 at her home in North Little Rock, AR. Born on July 22nd,1986, she was the daughter of H.L. & Mary Doresy.
She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Steven Dorseym grandparents: O.K. Dorsey Sr. & Mrs. Minnie Dorsey; grandfather: Walter Grant; great grandmother; Essie Reed; uncles; Andrew Hayes, Lanthauns Marshall, Billy Horn Sr. & Tucker Tatum.
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Brenda Darlene Williams Wilcox, 59 of Star City, Arkansas, passed away December 21, 2025. Brenda was born December 6, 1966, in Burbank, California and was the daughter of the late B.D. Williams and Ruby Ellen Hayes Williams. Her parents, husband Dale Wilcox, Jr and son David Wilcox, sisters, Peggy, and Janette preceded her in death.
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James Dale Wilcox, Jr 63 of Star City, Arkansas, passed away December 21, 2025. Dale was born January 12, 1962, in Stuttgart, Arkansas and the son of the late James Dale Wilcox, Sr. and Linda Carol Cullipher Wilcox. His parents and son David Wilcox, all preceded him in death.
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Randy Carroll Reaves 1955-2025
Randy Carroll Reaves 70 of Gould, AR passed away December 9, 2025, in Gould, AR. He was born February 5, 1955, in Lake Village, AR to L.V. and Georgia Mae Milholland Reaves. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty Hawkins Reaves one brother Roger Reaves and one sister Kathy.
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Diane Rowland Lawrence 1956-2025
Diane Rowland Lawrence 69, of Dumas, Arkansas, passed away December 9, 2025, in Dumas. She was born August 31, 1956, in Tucson, Arizona, to James and Juanita Stephenson Rowland. Diane was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jerry “Condor” Lawrence, whom she loved very much.
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