All Obituaries

William “Bill” Ray Burns, 82, of Choctaw passed away September 18, 2023 surrounded by his family. Mr. Bill as he was known at Clinton Highschool, 16-year retiree, loved wood crafts and spending time with family and friends. He helped everyone he could and always had a joke to tell. He will be missed by so many. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years, Alice Burns; daughters, Lynn Mathis, Michelle Freeman (Thomas), Sharon Bufford (Dennis), Carla Nunn, Kim Howard (Joe);...

Mark Allen Shawl, 59, of Clinton, departed from this world at his home on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1963 in Fontana, California. There he enjoyed years of playing soccer and baseball with several successful little league teams. In his later teen years, Mark moved to Arkansas with his mother and siblings and going on to graduate from Shirley High School and later joining the Air Force. After the Airforce, Mark attended nursing school and went on to work as a...

Lillian Jeanette Hardin Born November 13, 1938, in Kerens Texas to Clarence Cecil and Lillian Collins. They had six other children, June Trent of Azusa, CA; Peggy Taylor of Trinidad, TX; Janice Hethcoat of Athens, TX; Tommy Collins of Mt Pleasant, TX and Randy Collins of Maybank, TX. Jeanette married Wylie Audrain Hardin on Nov 23, 1955, at the Powell Baptist Church in Powell, Texas and they were married for 66 years. They had three children, Stephen Mark (1958-2013), Timothy Audrain, a...

Dennis Ray Cossey, 68, of Bee Branch, departed from this world on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born, September 4, 1954 in Clinton, Arkansas to the late Claude Cossey and Audrey Thomason Cossey-Hensley. Dennis was full of life and enjoyed many aspects of the outdoors. You could always find him fishing and farming. When he was young, he loved riding horses and going to the chuck wagon races. He loved coon hunting with his grandchildren. He was also and avid story teller; you never knew...

Bobby Joe Creel, age 67, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Bobby was born July 2, 1956, to Billy Mac and Shirley Faye Creel. He was a graduate of North Side High School, Class of 1974. Soon after graduating, he married his High School Sweetheart, Christy, on April 26, 1975. This year, they celebrated 48 years of marriage. Bobby worked for Texas Utilities (now TXU) for 25 years, starting his career as a Meter Reader and finished up his tenure at Handley Plant, where he had many friends...

Richard Kenneth Fischer, 89, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Richard was born on May 16, 1934, in Baldwin, IA to Mildred and Bernhardt Fischer and had four siblings, Dale Fischer, Theona (John) Fahl, Anita (Neal) Anderson, and Gary (Nancy) Fischer. Richard graduated from Miles School in Miles, IA in 1952. He served in the Armed Forces from 1952 to 1956, beginning his career training with the Navy and then on to Hospital Corps School at the...

James Thomas Rodgers, 58, of Clinton, passed from this life on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born April 1, 1965 in Isola, Missisippi to the late Alice Faye and Jesse James Rodgers.  James was an extraordinary person who always managed to make others laugh, show love and care, and bring happiness to everyone around him. He was someone you could count on to help and support others, even if it meant giving the clothes off his back. James had a big heart and always had inspiring words to...

Chester Eugene Knoble, 68, of Clinton, Arkansas, departed from this world on Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born in California on November 18, 1954 to the late Chester Knoble Sr. and Allean Smith. Chester will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all that knew him.  No services will be held at this time.

 Michael Jon Pruitt, a wonderful, talented, loving father, departed from this world on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the age of 64. Michael was born on July 21, 1958, in Kingsville, Texas to the late Kenneth Pruitt and Audrey Mathias. Michael was incredibly skilled at carving things with chainsaws. His unique talent allowed him to create beautiful pieces of art and furniture. When he wasn't carving, he cherished the time he spent with his family. He loved his kids and grandkids more...

Kelly Ann Moody-Knight, a determined and hardworking woman, departed from this world on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the age of 61. She was born April 28, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Kenneth H. Moody and Ruth Eileen Thompson. Kelly was known for her selflessness and will be remembered as the best mom ever to her beloved son, Johnathon, who held a special place in her heart. In addition to being a devoted mother, Kelly had a love for animals, particularly her cats, and cherished the...