Obituaries

Obituaries

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...

Coetta Crow

Coetta Crow

May 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Frankie Coetta Crow, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who peacefully departed from this world on May 4, 2026 in her sleep at the age of 83.

Born on December 19, 1942, in the quaint town of Snowball, Arkansas, Coetta was a beacon of light and...

Rose Ann Poyner

Rose Ann Poyner

May 4, 2026

Rose Ann Poyner, of Alpena, passed away at her home on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was 74 years old.

The daughter of Myron and Jeannette (Youngs) Rheinschmidt was born on November 4, 1951 in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Rose was a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She found joy in watching cooking shows and cherished the quiet comfort of slow days...

E. R. Taylor

E. R. Taylor

May 4, 2026

E.R. Taylor, age 84, of Harrison, passed away peacefully May 4, 2026. He was born on March 23, 1942, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Rachel and Dawthard Taylor. He graduated from Western Grove High School in 1959.

E.R. proudly served in the United States Army Reserve from 1963 to 1969 and spent a period of active duty at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

In 1962,...

Myrtle Mae Scott

Myrtle Mae Scott

May 3, 2026

Myrtle Mae Scott went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 96 with her daughter, Kay Jackson and husband, Russ Jackson by her side. She was born December 8, 1929 to Clyde and Bertha (Kaler) Peoples of Snowball, Arkansas.

Myrtle married Wayne Scott in October of 1945, and to this union five children were born:...

Randy Hugh Patton

Randy Hugh Patton

May 3, 2026

Randy Hugh Patton, age 62, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Harrison surrounded by his loved ones. 

He was born September 25, 1963, in Harrison, the son of Slick and Dolly Patton. He was preceded in death by his dad; two stepsons, Cody and Michael Worth; and one grandson, Colton Lynn Erwin.

Randy is survived by his...

Wendal Eugene Rigsbee

Wendal Eugene Rigsbee

May 1, 2026

Wendal Eugene Rigsbee, age 59 of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, in Jasper.

The son of Doyle Eugene Rigsbee and Betty Faye (Clark) Nystrom was born February 17, 1967, in Rogers, Arkansas.

Wendal enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. He was always willing to help people who were in need.

Wendal is preceded in death by his father, Doyle...

Thomas Donald Coffman

Thomas Donald Coffman

Apr 30, 2026

Thomas Donald Coffman, of Harrison, Arkansas, and formerly of Houma, Louisiana, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. He was 75.

Donald, as he was known, was born in Chicago, IL, on June 7, 1950. The son of Louis Casvil Coffman and Ruth Lenore (Rembert), Donald grew up...

Faye Savage

Faye Savage

Apr 30, 2026

Faye Savage, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at The Springs of Harrison. She was 81 years old.

The daughter of Jesse and Elvis “Cupa” (Langford) Matlock was born on July 24, 1944 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Faye was a devoted Christian woman who faithfully attended Crossroads Community Church. She had a deep love for people, which was evident throughout...

William Howard Hastings

William Howard Hastings

Apr 29, 2026

William (Bill) Howard Hastings of Everton, Arkansas has passed away on April 29, 2026 at 87 years old. Bill was born on October 5, 1938 to Howard and Sara Hastings in Salisbury, Maryland. He led a full life with his wife of 69 years, Joan (Lancaster) Hastings, by his side.

Bill began his life as a resident of Ocean City, Maryland...

James "Jim" Sisco

James "Jim" Sisco

Apr 27, 2026

James "Jim" Edward Sisco, age 87, of Bellefonte, Arkansas, passed away at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. 

The son of Marion Edward Sisco and Martha (Norvell) Sisco was born November 21, 1938, in Hasty, Arkansas. He grew up in Newton County and attended Western Grove School, where he graduated in 1957....

Margaret Annette Ketcherside

Margaret Annette Ketcherside

Apr 26, 2026

Margaret Annette (Cochran) Ketcherside, 79, of Harrison, went to meet Jesus on a beautiful Sunday morning, in true Margaret fashion. She was surrounded by the ones who loved her the most.

Margaret was born to Moses and Annie Cochran on September 9, 1946 in Monticello, Arkansas. She grew up and met her soulmate, Ben, in New Orleans, and married him on...

Hattie Elaine Pate

Hattie Elaine Pate

Apr 21, 2026

Hattie “Elaine” Pate, of Soldotna, Alaska, left this earthly life surrounded by her family on April 21, 2026, in Harrison, Arkansas. She was the second child born to Jimmie Dale and Willie Jean (Horn) White on August 12, 1958.

Elaine spent her early years along the Buffalo River with her family, where she loved riding her horse, Jubilee, and making lasting...

Agnes Stovall

Agnes Stovall

Apr 18, 2026

Agnes Magaline Stovall (Holt) of Harrison, Arkansas passed from this life into the arms of her Savior on April 18, 2026 at Hillcrest Home, at the age of 94. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she took her final breath. She was born on March 22, 1932 to George and Leathie Holt in Mount Judea, Arkansas.

Agnes was preceded...

Cecil Allen Turner

Cecil Allen Turner

Apr 17, 2026

Cecil Allen Turner, age 83, was born on November 29, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Cecil Ardell Turner and Rheby Louise (Allen) Turner. He passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas.

Allen graduated from Alpena High School in Alpena, Arkansas, in 1960 and later made his home in Northwest Arkansas. He proudly served his country in the...

Kennie Woods

Kennie Woods

Apr 17, 2026

Kennie L. Woods, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Harrison, Arkansas. He was 68 years old. He was born on May 6, 1957 to Noah and Eileen (Edgmon) Woods who preceded him in death. 

Kennie is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 43 years, Trish Woods whom he married on October 15, 1982; five...

David Douglas Ganey

David Douglas Ganey

Apr 15, 2026

Deeply, sorrowfully, and heartbreakingly we have lost a great man, father and granddaddy, David Douglas Ganey.  

Born in Orange, Texas on January 27, 1949, he peacefully departed from this world in Harrison, Arkansas on April 15, 2026 at the age of 77 from natural causes. Today, we will lovingly remember his life & our memories shared with him.

The eldest son...

Kirt Sumers

Kirt Sumers

Apr 14, 2026

Benjamin Kirt Sumers, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, after a long illness. He was 75 years old.

The son of Albert and Elsie (Clayton) Sumers was born April 28, 1950, in Dover, Arkansas.

Kirt graduated from Dover High School in May 1968. Shortly after, he volunteered for the Vietnam Conflict by joining the US...

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