Obituaries

Obituaries

Delbert Ray Henderson

Delbert Ray Henderson

Jun 9, 2026

Delbert Ray Henderson, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Cox Medical Center in Branson. He was 82 years old.

The son of Corbey and Bertie (Plumlee) Henderson was born on February 3, 1944 in Parthenon, Arkansas.

Delbert was a man with a generous spirit and a servant's heart, always willing to help others. He attended New Hope Full...

Betty Ann Stone

Betty Ann Stone

Jun 8, 2026

Betty Ann Stone, of Harrison, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and the loving ladies who cared for her, on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Countryside Assisted Living.  She was 95 years old. 

The daughter of Clarence and Blanche (McPherson) Tice was born on July 24, 1930 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Stone; three...

Lavone Fowler

Lavone Fowler

Jun 7, 2026

Lavone Fowler, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was 88 years old.

Born on November 19, 1937, in Optimus, Arkansas, Lavone was one of twenty children born to the late Harvey and Zola (Sutterfield) Smith. Growing up in a large family instilled in her the love, resilience, and devotion to family that would characterize...

Bobby Ray Taylor

Bobby Ray Taylor

Jun 6, 2026

Bobby Ray "Bob" Taylor, age 78, of Harrison, Arkansas peacefully passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri, with his children by his side. 

Bob was one of four children born to the late Junior and Rue (Martin) Taylor. He was born in Pindall, Arkansas on February 1, 1948. 

Bob's journey was one woven with hard work...

Johnny Lee Murray

Johnny Lee Murray

Jun 3, 2026

Johnny Lee Murray, 77, of St. Joe, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born on January 12, 1949, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Othella “Mike” Murray and Sybil Murray. A proud lifelong resident of Valley Springs and Gilbert, Arkansas, Johnny never strayed far from the hills,...

Charles A. Johnson

Charles A. Johnson

Jun 2, 2026

Charles A. Johnson, age 76, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

The son of Larsh Eldon Johnson and Alberta Adeline (Walker) Johnson was born in Harrison on September 1, 1949. He was a 1967 graduate of Pyatt High School and a lifelong resident of Marion and Boone Counties. He attended Woodland...

Arthur James "A.J." Miller

Arthur James "A.J." Miller

May 30, 2026

Arthur James Miller, known to most as "AJ," to his daughters as Dad, and to so many others simply as Grandpa or "Pops," passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at Countryside Assisted Living in Harrison, Arkansas, at the remarkable age of 95.

AJ was born on January 10, 1931, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Oran and Kate Ellen (Woods) Miller. He...

Glen Coffman

Glen Coffman

May 29, 2026

Glen Howard Coffman, age 66, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, on Friday, May 29, 2026 surrounded by his family.

The son of Harold and Imalou (Smith) Coffman was born in Harrison, Arkansas on October 18, 1959. He married the love of his life, Brenda (Rogers) Coffman in 1986 and they would have celebrated their...

Joey Clark

Joey Clark

May 25, 2026

Joey Clark, age 53, was born May 3, 1973, in Magnolia, Arkansas. He resided in Harrison, Arkansas for most of his life and carried with him a deep love for family, friendship, music, and the simple joys of life.

Joey will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Patti; his father, Joe and stepmother Betty; his two sisters, Cara and Mandy; his...

Barbara Ann Taylor

Barbara Ann Taylor

May 24, 2026

Barbara Ann Taylor, age 77, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. 

She was born to Leonard Lee and Irene (Harp) Smith on December 28, 1948, in Harrison, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved siblings, Jerry Smith, Brenda Jo Cowan, and...

Kenneth Austin Slater

Kenneth Austin Slater

May 23, 2026

Kenneth Austin Slater, 81, of Jasper, Arkansas died May 23, 2026, at Washington Regional Hospice, Fayetteville, AR after a short illness. He was born March 10, 1945, in Los Angeles, California to John Austin Slater and Shirley (Case) Slater.

In his career for the U.S. Forest Service, Ken was known for being someone who would stand up for what was right....

John "Jack" George Pable

John "Jack" George Pable

May 17, 2026

John "Jack" George Pable, a man whose life was marked by steadfast dedication, quiet strength, and a profound love for family and community, passed away on May 17, 2026, in Harrison, Arkansas. Born on March 25, 1932, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Jack’s journey was one woven with hard work, loyalty, and a meticulous attention to detail that left an indelible mark...

Avis E. Linker

Avis E. Linker

May 17, 2026

Avis E. Linker, 88, an 8-year resident of The Holmstad Retirement Community in Batavia, IL and formerly of Harrison, AR peacefully went home to Jesus on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Michaelsen Health Center in Batavia, IL.

Avis was the heart of her family and a friend to everyone who knew her. She had a warm smile, a caring spirit, and...

Milo Jason Smith

Milo Jason Smith

May 16, 2026

Milo Jason Smith, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. He was 85 years old.

The son of Merle Jason and Maude (Perry) Smith was born on June 12, 1940 in Leslie, Arkansas.

Milo spent many years working in construction as a dedicated heavy equipment operator. He had attended Valley Springs First Baptist Church...

Debbie Wilson

Debbie Wilson

May 16, 2026

Deborah Gale “Debbie” Wilson, age 72, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

The daughter of Bert and Betty (Jones) Russell was born May 17, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. She has lived in Harrison most of her life and attended Harrison High School.

Debbie loved flowers and flower gardening. She also loved animals, especially...

Anna Bell Wortham

Anna Bell Wortham

May 14, 2026

Anna Bell Wortham walked into Heaven to meet her Lord, and her son, Randy, on May 14, 2026. She passed away at home with family by her side at the age of 81. 

She was the daughter of Dink and Zelmar (Trammell) Campbell and was born in Richland, Arkansas on June 3, 1944. If you asked her, she’d tell you she...

Dorothy Ann West

Dorothy Ann West

May 12, 2026

Dorothy Ann West, of Diamond City, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was 79 years old.

The daughter of Frazier and Alice (Ellis) Hudson was born on August 22, 1946 in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Dorothy was a devoted member of Lead Hill First Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended services and cherished the fellowship of her church family....

Janese Fritz

Janese Fritz

May 11, 2026

Janese Emily Fritz, age 52, of Alpena, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 in Fayetteville.

The daughter of Michael and Jeanette (Taylor) Thomas was born in Salinas, California on March 3, 1974. She has lived in Boone County most of her life and was a 1992 graduate of Harrison High School. After high school she attended Harrison School of Cosmetology...

Myrtle Alta Randall

Myrtle Alta Randall

May 11, 2026

Myrtle Alta Randall, age 73, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her home in Harrison.

The daughter of W.C. and Thelma (Dees) West was born July 23, 1952 in Harrison.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, David West all of Bellefonte; two brothers-in-law, Jim Pate and Bill Reiss.

Myrtle is survived...

Wanda Jean Roudabush

Wanda Jean Roudabush

May 7, 2026

Wanda Jean Roudabush, age 76, of Compton, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 in Green Forest. 

The daughter of Mansford Clarence Sims and Genieve Alta (Binam) Sims was born in Harrison, Arkansas, on August 11, 1949. She was a lifelong resident of Compton and a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church. 

Wanda was a talented artist and she loved to...

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