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Brice A. Sneed

Brice A. Sneed, 85, of Berryville, Arkansas, passed away on October 2, 2025. Born October 14, 1939 in Harrison, Arkansas to Silas Orpha and Jessie Willard Sneed.

Marianna Semenets

Marianna Semenets was born February 22, 1992, in Volochysk, Ukraine to Igor and Angelica Vasiion. She passed away on September 30, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 33. She is survived by her husband, Dmytro (Dima) Semenets; her parents, Igor and Angelica; and brother, Eugene Vasiion, and the many who loved her.

Brenda Leigh Japczyk

Brenda Leigh Japczyk, passed away peacefully in her home on October 3, 2025, at the age of 79 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

The Purple Flower launches ‘Seeds of Hope’ fundraising campaign after loss of federal grant

The Purple Flower, Carroll County’s sole provider of comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, announced an urgent fundraising campaign, “Seeds of Hope: $27K in 27 Days.” The campaign aims to raise $27,000 in 27 days during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, to bridge a devastating gap left by the loss of federal grant funding.