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Obituary: Wayland Wagner (1953-2025)

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Wayland E. Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Monday, April 7, 2025 in Waldron with his family by his side. Wayland was born July 8, 1953 in Waldron, Arkansas to Bud Wagner and Tennie (Phillips) Wagner. He was 71 years old.

Wayland was loved by all that knew him. He was a working man that held many different jobs. What one might call a jack of all trades. Always willing to help family anyway he could. In his early adulthood, he could rarely be seen without a beer in hand having a good time with family and friends. That’s where he loved to be. Wayland also loved to hunt and fish.

Wayland leaves behind to cherish his memory, one son Russell Urbin and wife Shana of Conway, Arkansas, grandchildren, Maddox Mcgaha, Emory Urbin and Sawyer Urbin and his siblings: Wesley Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas, and Billy Wagner and wife Carolyn of Alexander, Arkansas and special friend Patricia Richmond. Wayland will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family and friends he loved dearly.

Wayland was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Tennie Wagner, and his siblings: JB Wagner, Dorothy Wagner Bowles, Shirley Slagle, Dewayne Wagner, Phyllis Lane and Ronnie Wagner.

Wayland’s family will host a celebration of life service Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Boles Community Center with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating.

Obituary: Darrell Burdess (1938-2025)

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Darrell Ira Burdess, age 86 years 9 months and 19 days, passed from this life to his heavenly home on April 15, 2025 at the home of his son, Travis and wife, Vanessa, in “Y” City, Arkansas. He was born June 3, 1938 in Wellsville, Ohio to Gerald and Edith Burdess.

Darrell served 4 years in the United States Air Force from 1961 to January, 1965. During that time he met his wife, Coneta (Cokie) Ann Butler, from Louisville, Kentucky and they were married the following May, 1966 in Louisville. They met through her brother, Charles and his wife, Verna, who were stationed with him at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. He served as an airplane mechanic during that time.

Darrell grew up on a farm where he and his Dad raised beef cattle, grew wheat, corn, buckwheat and oats. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, searching for Indian artifacts, visiting museums, playing music and singing, gardening and reading.

He was a man who wore many hats….farmer, aircraft mechanic, machinist, gunsmith, mail carrier, wood worker and maintenance man at the Scott County Courthouse.

His love for music over the years ultimately led to his salvation and a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ. His new life in Christ began in August of 2005 at Cypress Creek Bluegrass Park in Adona, Arkansas. He was baptized in May of 2006.

Darrell is survived by his wife of 59 years, Cokie, his two sons, Danny, his wife Charity and Travis, his wife Vanessa. Six grandchildren: Ben, Calvin and Griffin Burdess, Cheyenne Reeves (Ryan), Chenoa Watson (Kyler) and Cierra Burdess; Three great grandchildren: Josiah and Polly Eloise Watson and Samuel Reeves. He is also survived by his “bonus son and daughter” who shared his home and heart, Darrell Brashear and Mary Singleton-Contreras.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Edith Burdess.

He was a wonderful son, husband, father and friend.

Darrell’s celebration of life will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Solid Rock Church in Y-City, Arkansas with Johnie Brewster and Rev. Mike Shaddon officiating. Interment will follow in the Buffalo Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Darrell’s pallbearers will be Calvin Burdess, Griffin Burdess, Shawn Eaves, Kyler Watson, Ryan Reeves, Dane Millard, Jonathan Woodard and JJ Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Brashear, Alex Contreras, Diego Contreras, Jeff Brown and Gary Shaddon.

Darrell’s visitation will be Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron.

Obituary: Julie Mills (1976-2025)

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Julie Ann Mills of Parks, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, April 11, 2025 in Parks with her loving family by her side. Julie was born August 22, 1976 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to William D. Johnson and Paulette Boyce. She was 48 years old.

Julie attended Boles Freewill Baptist Church. She was married to the love of her life Robert for 31 years. Together they had one son and made life in Parks. Julie loved her farm animals. She enjoyed taking care of her family and being surrounded by loved ones.

Julie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted husband Robert Mills, one son Justin Mills and wife DeLani of Parks, Arkansas, sisters Lisa Williams and Rhonda Smith and brothers Wendel Johnson, Darrin Johnson and Mark Standridge. Gigi will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Waylen and Willow. Julie will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family, friends and loved ones dear to her heart.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents, William Johnson and Paulette Boyce, siblings: Cindy, David and Roger.

Julie’s family will host a private celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.