Betty Kirby Betty Lou Kirby, 70, of Ozark, sister of Harold Richards of Coal Hill, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Fort Smith. She was a native of Franklin County, daughter of the late Edward and Bessie Evans Richards, widow of Joe Tom Kirby, retired Cargill employee, attended the Free Will Baptist Church, and was…

Edith Ford Edith Ford, 89, of Van Buren died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Peachtree Care Unit in Fort Smith. She was a native of the Harmony Community, daughter of the late Abraham J. and Jennie Fowler Ford, Baptist, member of the Coal Hill VFW Post No. 8532 ladies auxiliary, and was preceded in death…

Ashlond Danielle Morrow Ashlond Danielle Grace Morrow, 17, of Hartman died Monday, July 14, 2008, at her home. She was born in Indiana and was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Edna Morrow. Survivors include her parents, Eddie Don and Carol Morrow of Hartman; grandparents, George and Hattie Shepherd of Hartman; two sisters…

Judge Richard Mobley Throughout a distinguished career that spanned six decades, first as an advocate and later as judge, Richard Mobley devoted his life to respect for the rule of law, the impartial administration of justice, and a career in public service marked by honesty, integrity, and tireless effort.  On July 4, 2008, Judge Mobley…

Patsy Ruth Hill Patsy Ruth Standen Hill, born July 20, 1947 in Clarksville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2008 in Richardson, TX. She served as the church secretary for the Clarksville Church of Christ before working for Nortel Networks in Richardson, TX for over twenty years.  She is survived by her mother Hazel…

Frank Johnson Frank Johnson, 80, a resident of Russellville, formerly of Clarksville, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at his home. He was born July 16, 1927, in Elk City, Oklahoma to Leslie and Adeline Beulah Norwood Johnson.  His passion was photography.  He was the owner of Frank and Katie Johnson Photography in Tulsa, Oklahoma for…

Beatrice Johnson Beatrice Johnson, 90, of Lamar died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of the Hickeytown Community, daughter of the late Ben Monrow and Anna Stewart Hickey, widow of John Johnson, graduate of Lamar High School, member of Clarksville First United Methodist Church, and former member of…

Billie R. Wood Sr. Billie R. Wood Sr., 73, of Clarksville died Friday, June 6, 2008, at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith. He was an appliance repairman, son of the late William Gertrude and Lillie Mae Nettles Wood, and was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Survivors include his…

Sue Pye Sue Pye, 83, of London died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Mitchell’s Nursing Home in Danville. She was a native of London, daughter of the late Julius and Artie Jane Hickey Baumann, widow of Emery E. Pye, member of Lamar Baptist Church,  Order of the Eastern Star at Lamar and Extension homemakers club,…

Andrew Brightman Sr. Andrew John Brightman Sr., 90, of Knoxville died Thursday, May 22, at his home. He was an inspector for General Motors, Baptist and son of the late George H. Brightman and Willie P. Wells Brightman Severn. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Ira Ellen Adams Brightman; one daughter, Vivian Brightman Watkins…