Obituaries

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.

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.

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.

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.

Norma June “Nana” Butler, age 83, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born October 13, 1939, in Eureka Springs to James Kenneth and Capp Irene (Edmonson) Pyatt. Norma passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at her home.

Patricia Ann McNeill of Eureka Springs, Arkansas was born March 19, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to Joe and Mary (Parker) Mendez. Patricia passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at her home in Eureka Springs at the age of 68.

Allan Paul McConkey of Beaver, Arkansas was born August 12, 1966, in Washington, DC to Woodland A. and Ruth A. (McCann) Mc-Conkey. Allen was called home Sunday, January 19, 2023, in Branson, Missouri at the age of 56.

Betty Jo Scarrow Ambrose of Berryville, Arkansas was born August 15, 1929 in Berryville, Arkansas to Lionel Earl Scarrow and Jo Franklin Scarrow. Betty passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Berryville at the age of 93.

Shirley Nan Porter, “Babe”, age 91, passed away on March 2, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1931 in Berryville, Arkansas.

Raymond Herman Backs of Berryville, Arkansas was born March 24, 1928, to Andrew and Zetta (Brisbois) Backs in Escanaba, Michigan. Raymond passed away February 24, 2023, in Berryville at the age of 94.