Stories from Monday, September 23, 2019

Don Carlos Parton passed away at his home on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the age of 87. Don was born in Piggott, Ark., to Joe and Dale (Cole) Parton. He is survived, and lovingly remembered, by his loving wife of 38 years, Marlene(Blancett) Parton; one son, Brian Keith Parton; three daughters, Donna (Doug) Kovac, Cathy (Kevin) Thomason and Melanie (Allen) Haywood; one brother, Claude (Helen) Parton; one sister, Dorothy Eskew; three grandchildren, Doug (Michelle) Kovac, Jamie Kovac and Denver Book; two great grandchildren, Kylie and Owen Kovac, and his grand-dog, Lucy.. ...

Freddy Gene Hartsfield, 78, of Piggott, Ark., passed away September 21, 2019, in Piggott. He was born on July 2, 1941, in Leachville, Ark., and was the son of Fred and Pauline (Hood) Hartsfield. Freddy was united in marriage to Lucille Prince on Sept. 23, 1961...

Rhonda Lucius, 66, of Rector, Ark., passed away on September 21, 2019, at the St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ark. She was born April 16, 1953, to the late Chalmer and Sadie (Rhynes) Mills in Rector. Rhonda was a member of the Rector First Baptist Church, where she enjoyed being a children’s Sunday School teacher for many years...