James Wiles Best, 77, of Cherokee Village, Ark., died Aug. 31. His family is planning a celebration of Jim’s life to share with friends and family in Spring 2023.

Dorothy Marie Mas, 98, of Hardy, Ark., died Sept. 8 at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Tri-County Funeral Home in Highland, Ark.

James Travis Grissom, 89, of Saddle, Ark., died Sept. 12 in Batesville, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home, LLC in Salem, Ark.

William Gray Barbee III died Sept. 13 at his home in Thayer, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., in Thayer, Mo.

Sidney Harlan Shankle, 72, of Ash Flat, Ark., died Sept. 14 in Ash Flat, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home, LLC in Salem, Ark.