March 2023

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.

George Isbell, age 72, of Green Forest, Arkansas, was born to Jerry and Geraldine (Cottongim) Isbell on February 22, 1951, in Elmhurst, Illinois. He passed away March 15, 2023, in his home, with his family by his side.

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.

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.

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.