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03/13/2026

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03/13/2026

Glenda Sue Preston of Magazine, Arkansas passed away on March 11th, 2026. She was born in Booneville, Arkansas on April 5th, 1942, to Margie Bell Waldon and Roy Ray Waldon.

She attended Booneville public school, and then later The University of Central Arkansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education. She was made the Director of the Day Service Center in Booneville and then moved on to teach at Waldron Public Schools for many years. She finished teaching at Foreman Public School before retiring to Mount Ida Arkansas, where she continued being active in volunteering for many years.

Glenda Sue Preston was preceded in death by her mother Margie Bell Waldon, and Father Roy Ray Waldon.

She is survived by her husband, Gay Preston of the home, her two sisters Linda Brigance, and Sharon Townsend. Her children, Rick Preston and wife Candice, Randall Preston and wife Francis, Jerry Preston and wife Billie Jean, and Gayla Flynn and husband Carl. Nine Grandchildren, Daniel Preston, Sarah Preston, Justin Preston, Ashley Tucker, Autumn Konkle, Rachel Reed, Seth Preston, Wade Flynn, and Tyler Flynn, as well as eight Great Grand Children.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. , Friday, March 13, 2026n at Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville, with burial in Taylor Cemetery in the Tate Community south of Booneville, (There will be no graveside service), under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.

03/12/2026

Glenda Sue Preston of Magazine, Arkansas passed away on March 11th, 2026.

She was born in Booneville, Arkansas on April 5th, 1942, to Margie Bell Waldon and Roy Ray Waldon. She attended Booneville public school, and then later The University of Central Arkansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education. She was made the Director of the Day Service Center in Booneville and then moved on to teach at Waldron Public Schools for many years. She finished teaching at Foreman Public School before retiring to Mount Ida Arkansas, where she continued being active in volunteering for many years.

Glenda Sue Preston was preceded in death by her mother Margie Bell Waldon, and Father Roy Ray Waldon. She is survived by her husband, Gay Preston of the home, her two sisters Linda Brigance, and Sharon Townsend. Her children, Rick Preston and wife Candice, Randall Preston and wife Francis, Jerry Preston and wife Billie Jean, and Gayla Flynn and husband Carl. Nine Grandchildren, Daniel Preston, Sarah Preston, Justin Preston, Ashley Tucker, Autumn Konkle, Rachel Reed, Seth Preston, Wade Flynn, and Tyler Flynn, as well as eight Great Grand Children.

Her funeral will be held at Roberts Funeral Home at 2pm on 3-13-2026.

03/12/2026

Debra Lynn "Debbie" Gibson, 64, of Magazine, Arkansas was born on February 23, 1962. Debbie passed from this earth on March 10, 2026.

Debbie is preceded in death by her father Willie Adron Gibson JR, and mother Shirley Raye Gibson(Holt.)

Debbie is survived by daughter - Adrianne and husband Jus Oliver. Sister -Dana and husband Ernest Goff. Grandchildren- Michael Oliver, Cora Gibson, and Kinsley Oliver. Honorary Son- James "Jimmy" Daws. Aunt- Linda Gibson. Stepsons- Chris Ihle and Jeremy Ihle
As well as many more nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who she leaves behind.

Debbie was a hard worker. She worked at DPM in Booneville. She also worked at Booneville P.D. for a few years. Debbie then worked for the Logan County Sheriff's Office; where she worked for several years, as a Dispatcher/Jailor, until she retired to become a caregiver for her parents.

Debbie enjoyed helping people and caring for her family and friends. She loved to golf when she was able. She loved to go out dancing with friends. Debbie enjoyed sports; the Arkansas razorbacks basketball games. Debbie's happiest moments were family time. She was always watching her Great Niece play softball on the phone, when she couldn't be there in person, and cheering her on. Debbie enjoyed being "Gigi" to her grandchildren; especially playing words games together and watching Cooking/Home renovation shows on the TV. Music was also a love of hers; sitting around with her family and singing songs and just enjoying time together. She loved to wake up with a fresh cup of coffee every morning.

Debbie was part of the graduating class of 81' from Magazine High School. Debbie was a member of the Magazine Methodist Church. Debbie's heart was overjoyed when she knew, that the Mattie Cravens Women's Circle, was helping children and families with anything they needed.

In honor of Debbie's love and compassion for others. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Mattie Cravens Women's Circle at the Magazine Methodist Church. For more information on that, please contact Donna Robinson.

Debbie will be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. That date and time to follow in the coming weeks.

03/04/2026

Raquel Marie Avery, 26, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born July 21, 1999, in Bellflower, California to Shaun and Venus (Mestas) Avery.

She was formerly employed by Tyson Foods. She was a member of the First Assembly Of God Church in Booneville. She loved picking flowers with her son; crafting, drawing, and being outdoors.

She is preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Frank Mestas; and paternal grandparents, James and Betty Avery.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March. 7, 2026, at the First Assembly Of God Church, in Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.

Raquel is survived by her son, Ezra James Avery of the home; her parents, Shaun and Venus Avery of Booneville; 2 brothers, Nathan Avery and wife Marion of Booneville and Jacob Avery of Booneville; 1 sister, Raylene Bonner and husband Braydon of Booneville, maternal grandmother, Sandy Mestas of Fontana, California; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Nathan Avery, Jacob Avery, Braydon Bonner, Alex Cazares, Anthony Mestas, Anthony "Poppie" Mestas.

03/02/2026

Belinda Sue Mann, 64, of Booneville, Arkansas, was born on June 1, 1961, in Van Buren, Arkansas.

Belinda was born with a severe intellectual disability, a condition that shaped the course of her life. Had she been born just 25 years later, advances in technology and understanding might have opened new doors for her to communicate in ways that were not available in the 1960s and 1970s. Even so, those who knew her learned to understand her in her own unique ways.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Manuel Mann and Betty Mann of Booneville, Arkansas.

Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at The Southside Assembly Of God Church in Booneville, with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Arkansas, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M.- 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday prior to the service at the church.

She is survived by her brother, Danny Mann (Karen Mann) of Central Square, NY; her nieces, Ashley Mann (Jesse Sidhu) of Los Angeles, CA, Julia Mann of Sequim, WA, and Sophia Mann of Central Square, NY; her aunt, Brenda Burkhart of Van Buren, AR; her uncle, Larry Stockton (Raylene Stuart) of Van Buren, AR; her cousin, Michael Breedlove (Marie Breedlove) of Booneville, AR, who was like a son to her parents; numerous additional cousins; and many devoted friends and caregivers at the Booneville Human Development Center.

Belinda remained at home, lovingly cared for by her family, throughout her childhood and early adulthood. Life was not always easy, but it was always filled with love. When she said “bull,” you knew she was upset about something. If she stretched out a long “uuunnnnnn” while biting the back of her hand, everyone nearby understood that a quick kick to the shin—often delivered with her pointed cowboy boots—might soon follow if they didn’t respond quickly enough. In her own way, she made sure she was heard.

In July 1988, at the age of 27, Belinda was admitted to the Booneville Human Development Center, just a few miles from her childhood home. There, she found a place where she lived and thrived for the remainder of her life. Although she enjoyed occasional outings, she was usually ready to return to her home at BHDC after a short time. She loved being there and enjoyed interacting with fellow residents and staff who became like family to her.

Belinda enjoyed all kinds of music, sitting outside, and “picking at” her friends. Her life was different from most, but it was filled with love, connection, and meaning. She will be remembered for the unique ways she communicated, the joy she found in simple pleasures, and the love she gave and received throughout her life — a love that defined her story.

02/21/2026

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02/21/2026

Joyce June Martin - Trickett, 90, passed away on February 17, 2026, quietly in her
sleep at her home in North Richland Hills, Texas, with her dog Gigi curled next to her. She was a
consummate public servant, having served many years with the Forest Service in Arkansas, and
the Small Business Administration in Dallas, TX. She was born in Magazine, Arkansas on
December 29, 1935, to Jessie Paulina (1908-1942) and Bodine Irby “Pa Bo” Martin (1905-1976.)
She was the younger of her parents’ two children. Her older brother being Irby Gene Martin
(1933-2005) She faced early adversity in her childhood with the death of her mother when she
was only 6 years old. However, her grandmother Annie Geneva Lewis-Gipson (1880-1963) that
she called “Momma,” took on a good portion of her upbringing.

She Graduated from Booneville High in 1953 and in1958 was married Leon “Red”
Combs (1936-2023) in Booneville. However, tragedy struck her burgeoning family with the loss
of her first child, Jo Beth Combs, who passed shortly after her birth in 1960, and second daughter
Leigh Ann Combs passed three short years after her birth in 1961. Despite these losses that could
have caused most to give up, she decided to try again. This time she did so through adoption
when she brought a 3-month-old Shannon Lynn Combs home in October of 1965. She still had
more adversity with the passing of her father, Pa Bo in 1976. With her marriage to “Red”
degenerating she summoned her courage and divorced him around this time. Despite being a
single parent, she persevered.

In 1978 she met an old classmate, Jim Trickett (1934-2023,) and they soon fell in love
and were married in August of that year. She and Shannon moved to where Jim was stationed in
Grand Prairie Texas soon after. There she would meet her new family and have a tremendously
positive influence on those of us lucky enough to call her “Memaw.” She was just recently parted
from her beloved Jim, and one hopes that she is reunited with him, along with her much-loved
brother Irby, her dogs Missy, JJ and Chrissy. And if there is any justice she is once again
embracing her baby girls and showering them with tears and kisses.

June will be greatly missed by her daughter Shannon with her husband Paul Martinez,
and her daughter Tami Trickett. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Taylor Hunt and his
wife Brandi, Stormi Hernandez and husband Martin, Jason Trickett and wife Lauren, Ryan Huitt
and girlfriend Jenny Elson, the children of Lesa and Jimmy Dale Trickett, Justin Trickett and
wife Marann, and Brittany Armstrong. She also leaves behind great-grandchildren; Sadie Hunt,
Kieran and Cera Hernandez, Marxi and Alexandria Trickett, Royce and Rex Huitt, Jameson and
Gemma Trickett, Caliana Leal, and Emily and Harper Armstrong. She will also be remembered
fondly by her Sister-in-law Jeanette Martin, nieces Donette and Yvette, and their children Lewis,
Della, Audrey, Jillian, and Ian. She will be mourned by her numerous friends, which, essentially
includes most anyone who met her, but especially Vicki and Betty from her SBA days.

Despite us not calling her this, Memaw embodied the word, “Grandmother.” She will be
defined in our memories by her selfless and giving spirit, her quick wit and silly sense of humor,
(she was hilarious to say the least) as well as her toughness and determination, and despite herprotests her margaritas too. Her Sunday breakfasts are the stuff of legend, buttery eggs, crispy
sausage and bacon, and fluffy biscuits, not to mention the perfectly smooth gravy, or if you were
really lucky, she would make her sausage-biscuit pinwheels too. She would say that she couldn’t
cook but then make a Millionaire Pie or cheese ball that was one of the best things you ever ate.
She gave us everything we needed, and then also what we wanted on top of that. She found the
good in everyone and would just as soon jump off a bridge then talk badly about somebody but
then again not all bridges are that high off the ground. In fact, the only time she got mad at you
was when you tried to pay for dinner. Well, that, and talk bad about Arkansas, Elvis or Willie
Nelson. And if you mistreated someone she loved, you should run for the hills as she would say.
Though she was the heart of this family and the void she leaves will never be filled, her
memory and the love she gave us will rest in our hearts and minds and will continue to give us
what we need to go forward and stay together.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 22nd from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Robert’s Funeral
Home on 127 W 4 th St. in Booneville, Arkansas

Services will be held Monday, February 23 rd ,2:00 pm at Caulksville Cumberland Presbyterian Church on 23 Main St. in Ratcliff Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers the family would ask you to donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation
for Parkinson’s Research at https://www.michaeljfox.org/ or the Spina Bifida Association at
https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/ Thank you all for your love and support.

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02/17/2026

Darla Sue Varnell Roberds, 47, of Branch, Arkansas passed away from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Branch Arkansas. She was born on December 26,1978, in Paris Arkansas to Frankie Varnell and Vickie (King) Cagle.
She had several nieces and nephews.
Darla was a homemaker, she enjoyed bingo, fishing, side by side riding, karaoke, arts and crafts, stock car races and traveling. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February18, 2026 at Roberts Funeral Home.
Funeral services are scheduled Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville, Burial will be in Paint Rock Cemetery near Paris. (There will be no graveside service)
Darla is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Duke Roberds of the home;1 son Trevor Hughes (Christian) of Branch, 1 daughter, Bridget Langston (Chris) of Branch Arkansas; 3 stepsons Dereck Roberds and Cory Roberds of Branch Arkansas and Brady (Sherri) Roberds of Fort Smith Arkansas. 1 brother, Austin Umholtz of Scranton Arkansas; 1 sister Ashley (Dakota) Frederick of Subiaco, Arkansas. She was a grandmother to 10 grandchildren that she loved dearly; She had several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers: Mike Roberds, Gary Enriquez, Grant Johnson, Dakota Frederick, Chris Langston and Brady Roberds.
Honorary Pallbearers: Case Roberds, Jayden Roberds, Derek Roberds, Cody Price, Royce Doyle, Sean Mellon and Trevor Hughes.

02/17/2026

James “Jim” Walter Karber, 94, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed from this life on February 8, 2026, in Booneville, Arkansas. He was born April 7, 1931, in Pixley, California, the third child of Henry Walter and Elizabeth Susan (Nuefeld) Karber.
The family moved to Reedley, California on a fruit farm. As a 5-year-old Jim lived with his grandmother whom he adored, learning German and Low German. He continued his love of languages. During World War II they raised hogs, chickens, potatoes, and fruit for the US Army. Jim Graduated from Emmanuel High School and went to Reedley College. He moved to Texas and was drafted during the Korean War. He spent his service as “keepers of the Gate” with very large guns to defend the west coast. He returned to San Joaquin and built his first shop fixing cars and farm equipment. His home burned and he moved to Fresno, California where he met and married his wife Janet Gard. He worked at Fresno Speed Center and built race cars and boats. Later They moved to San Jose, California and he worked at an auto dealership and had Karber Automotive. There two sons, were born in San Jose, California. They moved to Lower Lake, California with more car repairs and some construction and their sons graduated from college. In 1995 they moved to Booneville, Arkansas, built a new shop and restored old cars. Jim was always active in church singing, leading choirs, teaching Sunday School, and was a student of the Bible.
Jim and Jan traveled a lot visiting 37 states and 22 countries. They especially enjoyed river cruises in Europe, meeting people from around the world. He lived a busy active life working hard and helping people. The last year or so was difficult, but he tried to keep going and continuing to serve God.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Madelyn Thiesen, Helen Collins, and Frances Schroeder; 1 brother, Clarence Karber.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janet of the home; 2 sons, Matthew Karber of San Tan Valley, California and Andy Karber and wife Yuchuan of Highland Park, Illinois; 6 nieces and 3 nephews; other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Magazine, Arkansas, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.

02/17/2026

James “Jim” Walter Karber, 94, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed from this life on February 8, 2026, in Booneville, Arkansas. He was born April 7, 1931, in Pixley, California, the third child of Henry Walter and Elizabeth Susan (Nuefeld) Karber.
The family moved to Reedley, California on a fruit farm. As a 5-year-old Jim lived with his grandmother whom he adored, learning German and Low German. He continued his love of languages. During World War II they raised hogs, chickens, potatoes, and fruit for the US Army. Jim Graduated from Emmanuel High School and went to Reedley College. He moved to Texas and was drafted during the Korean War. He spent his service as “keepers of the Gate” with very large guns to defend the west coast. He returned to San Joaquin and built his first shop fixing cars and farm equipment. His home burned and he moved to Fresno, California where he met and married his wife Janet Gard. He worked at Fresno Speed Center and built race cars and boats. Later They moved to San Jose, California and he worked at an auto dealership and had Karber Automotive. There two sons, were born in San Jose, California. They moved to Lower Lake, California with more car repairs and some construction and their sons graduated from college. In 1995 they moved to Booneville, Arkansas, built a new shop and restored old cars. Jim was always active in church singing, leading choirs, teaching Sunday School, and was a student of the Bible.
Jim and Jan traveled a lot visiting 37 states and 22 countries. They especially enjoyed river cruises in Europe, meeting people from around the world. He lived a busy active life working hard and helping people. The last year or so was difficult, but he tried to keep going and continuing to serve God.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Madelyn Thiesen, Helen Collins, and Frances Schroeder; 1 brother, Clarence Karber.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janet of the home; 2 sons, Matthew Karber of San Tan Valley, California and Andy Karber and wife Yuchuan of Highland Park, Illinois; 6 nieces and 3 nephews; other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Magazine, Arkansas, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.

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