The Obituary Section

Laurie Black

, Arkansas

August 16, 2026

Laurie Ann Williams Black age 64 of Scotland Arkansas departed this life on August 17 2026. She was born on January 21 1962 to Jane and Delmer Williams. Laurie was a member of the Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church in Scotland. She loved Sister Sheila and her church family dearly. Laurie married her best friend and love of her life Bowie Jimmy Black. They were married for 5 years and had been together for over 17. She enjoyed sitting in her rocking chair sockfooted right beside Bowie on the front porch working in her garden and tending to her flowers and plants. She was an avid collector of lighthouses. She enjoyed stock car racing with her dad Delmer and Mark Martin being her favorite driver. Laurie loved to travel especially to their cabin in Missouri that she and Bowie considered to be their home away from home. They would stay…

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Ronald Johnson

, Arkansas

Ronald Jay "Gyro" Johnson born May 3 1945 in Rockford Illinois passed away Thursday August 62026 leaving behind a life marked by service family and a deep love for the Ozarks. Ronald was born to Carl Oscar Johnson and Nettie Ericka Johnson. As a young man he answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Marine Corps and proudly served during the Vietnam War. After returning home from Vietnam Ronald helped his sister Nancy move to Arkansas. During that time he discovered the beauty of the Ozarks and quickly fell in love with the area. What began as a trip to help his sister became the beginning of a new chapter in his own life as Ronald chose to make the Ozarks his home. Known affectionately as "Gyro" Ronald will be remembered as a loving father grandpa brother uncle and friend. His life touched those around…

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Betty Brown

, Arkansas

Betty Marie Brown 89 of Center Ridge departed from this world and entered her heavenly home on Sunday August 2 2026. She was born January 18 1937 in Tyronza Arkansas the beloved daughter of Willie and Ruby WhiteGill. Betty was a devoted wife mother grandmother and greatgrandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She was the kind of woman who showed her love not only through words but through the countless little things she did every day. She gave generously of her time her energy and whatever she had always making sure the people she loved knew just how special they were to her. To her grandchildren she was lovingly known as Mamaw and being their Mamaw was a role she treasured. She was there for shopping trips to Kohls and Belk countless ball games and long drives to soccer practiceseven when those practices were an hour away three times…

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