Obituaries

Apr 8, 2025

Barbara Josephine Goines, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  She was 66 years old.

The daughter of Morris and Frances Josephine Goines was born on March 1, 1959 in Wilmington, Delaware.

She is survived by one son, Anthony Goines, of Newport, Delaware; and one daughter, Antoinette Josephine (Goines) Owens,...

Apr 8, 2025

John Scott McDonald, age 56, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas.

The son of George Aubrey McDonald and Shirley Annette (Creely) McDonald was born October 19, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a 1987 graduate of Valley Springs High School and obtained his journalism degree from...

Apr 5, 2025

Gary Anthony "Hoppy" Hopkins, age 83, of Hilltop, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

The son of Lavern and Alberta (Morse) Hopkins was born January 11, 1942 at Rock Island, Illinois. He had lived in Boone County most of his life and graduated from Alpena High School in 1960. He served in the Army...

Apr 5, 2025

Mable Diane White, age 80 of Mt. Judea, AR, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home in Mt. Judea, AR.

The daughter of William Jackson and Ruth (Anderson) Higgins was born on October 27, 1944, in Marianna, AR.

Diane and her husband have lived in Mt. Judea, AR, for 4 years. She enjoyed...

Apr 4, 2025

Jason Wayne Gonzales, age 53, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025.

The son of Benny Joe Gonzales and Cheryl June (Dearing) Gonzales was born August 24, 1971 in Harrison. Jason was a lifelong resident of Boone County and had attended Union Baptist Church. He was a 1989 graduate of Valley Springs High School. He...

Apr 4, 2025

Dale "Donald" Lively, age 96, of Bass, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, Arkansas.

The son of Lee Lively and Maudie (Dodson) Lively, he was Born September 26, 1928, in Bass. Although he spent most of his life in Bass, he served his country in the U.S. Army...

Apr 3, 2025

Richard Lynn Chasteen, 76 of Wayton, Arkansas, passed away at The Springs Nursing Home in Harrison, Arkansas on April 3, 2025.

The son of Hersil Ray Chasteen and Cora Brashers Chasteen was born on November 5, 1948, in Vanduser, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a baby brother, and 2 sisters, Corolin...

Apr 2, 2025

Wayne "Minner" Dodson, of Lake Kiowa, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Pecan Tree Healthcare Center in Gainesville, Texas.  He was 89 years old.

The son of Verl and Bethel (Salmon) Dodson was born on October 20, 1935 in Bass, Arkansas.

Wayne graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1953 and immediately...

Mar 26, 2025

Angela Kay "Angie" Williams, age 60, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home.

She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa on December 12, 1964. Angie graduated from Lead Hill High School in 1983 and has lived in Boone County most of her life. She married the love...

Mar 24, 2025

Lunnie F. Henson, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.  She was 87 years old.

The daughter of Lonnie L. and Etta Lou (Homer) Harmon was born on February 21, 1938 in Witts Springs, Arkansas.

Lunnie's love for the Lord showed through her faithfulness of serving Him...

Mar 23, 2025

Delores LaVern Smith, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Hospice of the Hills House.  She was 86 years old.

The daughter of Roy and LaVern Davis was born on April 27, 1938 in Lafayette, Indiana.

Delores was a founding member of Life Harvest Church, along with her husband, Ray Smith.  She...

Mar 21, 2025

Howard Young, age 91, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at Hospice House in Harrison.

The son of Redge and Hester (Potts) Young was born August 10, 1933 in Harrison. He was a lifelong resident of Boone County and a member of the Bellefonte Church of Christ.

Howard enjoyed fishing, farming,...

Mar 20, 2025

Robert Harrison, age 60 of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away Thursday March 20, 2025, in Hilltop, Arkansas.

The son of Wallace Harrison and Betty and Brian Erwin was born October 3, 1964 in Harrison, Arkansas.

He was a 1983 graduate of Jasper High School and had lived most of his life in Newton County.

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Mar 19, 2025

Linda Karen Wilkison, age 76, of Western Grove, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.

The daughter of Louis Monroe Gray and Anna Mae (Bardwell) Gray was born April 17, 1948 in Gladewater, Texas. She grew up in Texas, also living a few years in Alaska, before making the...

Mar 15, 2025

Robert Charles "Bob" Cooper of Harrison, Arkansas departed this life on March 15, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was  72 years old. He was born at Marshall, Arkansas on March 28, 1952, to Charles Noah and Betty Jo (Peerson) Cooper of Snowball. He was a  faithful son, brother, and uncle, and a good friend to...

Mar 11, 2025

Jeffrey Eugene "Jeff" White, age 56, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

The son of James White and Norien Feaster was born at Little Rock, Arkansas on August 6, 1968. He graduated from Dover High School in 1986 and lived in Dover most of his life.

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Mar 10, 2025

Lynn Edward Strait, of Omaha, AR and formerly of the Jonesboro area, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at his home.  He was 79 years old.

The son of James Woodard and Alberta (White) Strait was born on June 19, 1945 in Louisville, Mississippi.

Lynn was a faithful member of the Shepherd's Heart Church.  ...

Mar 9, 2025

Roger Dale Hickenbottom, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.  He was 76 years old.

The son of Dale "Bill" and Dorothy Iris (Deweese) Hickenbottom was born on October 10, 1948 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Roger retired after many years from the Boone County Road Department.  He enjoyed...

Mar 7, 2025

Pebble Jean Ellis, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 79.

The daughter of Coy and Gelene (Hallum) Wagoner was born June 10, 1945 in Deer, Arkansas. Pebble was a 1962...

Mar 5, 2025

Edward Alan "Ed" Servis, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.  He was 70 years old.

The son of Ernest and Joan Mary (Veselis) Servis was born on April 29, 1954 in New Jersey.

Ed was a devoted member of Mary Mother of God Catholic Church for...