Obituaries

Born February 6, 1947, Carl James “Jim” McCoy was born in Joplin, MO to Carl Junior McCoy and Mary (Carter) McCoy, who both preceded him in death. Jim grew up in Baxter Springs, KS where he met his future wife, Kathy Jane Matthews who celebrated 53 years together with him. Jim graduated from Pittsburg State University with a master’s degree in political science and served in Army ROTC. He volunteered in 1969 to serve in the US Army and achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. In 1970, he was given orders to serve in Vietnam with the 8th Cavalry Airmobile where he was awarded the Air Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star for his service. He always has remembered his Vietnam Veteran brothers, especially honoring those that made the ultimate sacri_ce for their country.

Betty Jane Meadows Edwards of Nixa, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2022. She was born February 10, 1939, to William A.

Ima June Braudrick of Berryville, Arkansas was born December 28, 1936, in Berryville to Veva Smith. Ima June passed away December 16, 2022, in Berryville at the age of 85.

James “Jimmy” Robert Bickel of Springdale, Arkansas was born in Laredo, Texas on August 12, 1950 to Robert and Emma (Wilson) Bickel. Jimmy passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, in Springdale at the age of 72.

Lorene H. Williams of Berryville, Arkansas was born April 9, 1924 in the High Community, Arkansas to Frank and Myrtle (Baker) High. Lorene departed this life _ursday, December 15, 2022 at the age of 98.

Loretta Pearl Harris, 85, of Berryville passed away peacefully on December 8, 2022, at Autumn Hill nursing facility in Berryville. Granny Loretta, as she was known to her family, le_ this earthly abode on her way to a joyful reunion with Christ Jesus and the family she loved in Heaven.

Bonnie Lea (Carmical) Standlee of Berryville, Arkansas, was born June 4, 1932, in Lampe, Missouri to Zillie (Bill) and Avil (Creekmore) Carmical. She departed this life _ursday, December 8, 2022, at the age of 90.