Obituaries

Michael Werve, 74, of Berryville, Arkansas passed away on March 9, 2023, after years of battling with COPD. Michael was born to parents, Keith Werve and Margaret Ruth Beyers on April 10, 1948, in Decatur, Illinois.

Bonnie Lou (Newman) Lander, age 84, departed on her journey Monday, March 20, 2023, peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born August 24, 1938, in Blue Eye, Missouri, the daughter of Finis and Breecie (Dodgen) Newman.

Judith (Judi) Ann Williams passed away on February 3, 2023, at her home in Sun City, Arizona. Judith was born on November 25, 1949 to Ray and Joan Durham Williams of McGehee, Arkansas.

Hal Fredric Kennelley was born on October 19, 1935, in Oak Grove, Arkansas, the son of Letha Fox. Hal was preceded in death by his mother. Hal passed away at the Circle of Life Hospice Center in Springdale, Arkansas, on March 22, 2023, at the age of 87.

Patricia “Patsy” Ann Carlton of Oak Grove, Arkansas was born August 20, 1939 in Yocum, Arkansas to William “Bill” and Lorene (Reece) Peden. Patsy went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

March 5, 2023 – today was the day. _e day we prayed for, yet the day we knew would sadden us to the core. At least it was a day full of sunshine – her favorite! Born in Toledo, Ohio on December 8, 1929, she was the daughter of a Swiss immigrant. She spent her youth in Brandywine, Maryland with older brother, Alfred, and younger sister Aileen. She met her forever love on a blind date there. He was in the Air Force; they raised six children and traveled to places many only dream of.

Joe Kelly Norris, age 84, a resident of Green Forest, Arkansas, passed on to his heavenly home, Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born October 8, 1938, the last of seven children born at their home in Green Forest.

Calvin Glen Fish, 84, of Berryville, Arkansas, passed away on March 14, 2023. He was born to parents Fraizer Fish and Julia (Shade) Fish, on October 1, 1938 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. He was one-half native American Creek tribe. In early adulthood, Calvin lived in Okemah, Oklahoma having many friends and family members including his four children Vickie, Janet, Bruce, and Laura.

Woody Barlow directed his last _ight on March 10, 2023, from his Beaver Lake home, surrounded by family. Born Warren E. Barlow II on August 18, 1946 to Warren E. Barlow and Coletha Burks Barlow. Woody spent his growing up years in Olathe, Kansas.