Obituaries

Obituaries

Luanna Bibb

Luanna Bibb

Jun 9, 2025

Luanna Bibb, age 70, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away at home on Monday, June 9, 2025 surrounded by her family.

The daughter of Charley and Alma Jane (Burr) Nichols was born on August 16, 1954 in Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents Alma Jane Nichols and Charley "Midget" Nichols; sister, Lois Hensley;...

Donald "Donnie" Roy Watts

Donald "Donnie" Roy Watts

Jun 7, 2025

Donald Roy "Donnie" Watts, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Born on April 17, 1948, in Madera, California, Donnie was the son of William C. "Bill" and Alice (Myers) Watts. A proud 1967 graduate of Harrison High School, he went on to complete studies at Harrison Vo-Tech in 1969 with...

Thomas "Tom" Young

Thomas "Tom" Young

Jun 4, 2025

Thomas Albert "Tom" Young, age 93, joined his beloved wife in the arms of Jesus on June 4, 2025.

The son of Barry and Cora (Tomlinson) Young was born in Harrison on September 6, 1931. He lived in Boone County most of his life and attended CrossRoads Community Church.

Tom was no stranger to hard...

David Nathan Sangren

David Nathan Sangren

Jun 3, 2025

David Nathan Sangren, age 91, of Harison passed away at home on June 3, 2025.  He was born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 19, 1934, to Henry Tor Sangren and Nora Matilda Johnson Sangren.

In 1946 he and his parents moved to Pruit, Arkansas, where he attended school in Jasper.  He married Mary Jean Meginnes on...

John G. Hudson

John G. Hudson

Jun 2, 2025

On June 2, 2025, John G. Hudson passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 99, just seven weeks shy of his 100th birthday.

John was born on July 17, 1925 to Rufus and Pearl Hudson, in Parthenon, Arkansas. He spent years on the family farm until his father's death when he and his mother...

Sylvia Pable

Sylvia Pable

May 31, 2025

Sylvia Pable, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and faithful friend, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Hillcrest Home after 27 wonderful years in her community. Originally from Des Plaines, Illinois, Sylvia brought warmth, grace, and compassion to everyone she met.

A member of the United Church of Christ, Sylvia lived a life grounded...

Norma Ann Koch

Norma Ann Koch

May 30, 2025

Norma Ann (Bailey) Koch, age 93 of Harrison passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, in Harrison.

The daughter of Mildred and Knute Wilhelms was born on October 12, 1931, in Birmingham, Alabama.  Norma grew up in Texas and spent her childhood summers with family in Alabama.

She married Ray Koch Jr, the love of her...

Clifton Frye

Clifton Frye

May 27, 2025

Clifton Arnold Frye, age 79 of Corinth, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth.

The son of the late Clifton Arnold Frye, Sr., and Leona Mae (Wilhelm) Frye was born July 22, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa "Birdie" Frye...

Nick Kimes

Nick Kimes

May 20, 2025

Nickey Don "Nick" Kimes, age 73, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at NARMC. He was born in Harrison on October 12, 1951, to Brack and Nell (Dean) Kimes. Nick spent most of his life in Boone County and graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1969.

Nick worked as an auctioneer and...

James David Coleman

James David Coleman

May 17, 2025

James David Coleman, age 89, of Bergman, Arkansas, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025 surrounded by his family.

He was born May 2, 1936 in Parkin, Arkansas to parents, Posey Ivy Coleman and Sylvia Mae (Belcher) Coleman.  He moved to the Ozarks 61 years ago from Wynne, Arkansas.

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Gary Fowler

Gary Fowler

May 17, 2025

Gary Fowler, age 76 of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home.

The son of Walter Fowler and Ava (Edgemon) Fowler was born October 1, 1948, in Harrison, Arkansas.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Weldon, sister- in- law Dorthy Fowler and his brother Bobby Fowler, his...

James Albert Franklin Carlson

James Albert Franklin Carlson

May 15, 2025

On Thursday, May 15th, 2025, James, 75, peacefully passed away surrounded by family. Though James has departed this earthly life, we find comfort in knowing he has entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The son of Victor Emmanuel and Cheryl (Cornett) Carlson was born on September 10, 1949 in Portland, Oregon.  James...

Jack Wayland Ayers

Jack Wayland Ayers

May 12, 2025

Jack Wayland Ayers, 84, of Yellville, AR, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at Countryside Assisted Living in Harrison, AR.

Jack was born on April 16, 1941, to Ben and Oleta (Atkins) Ayers in Itasca, TX. He attended Itasca High School followed by four years active duty in the US Navy and twenty-three years in Navy...

Shirley Ann Weseloh

Shirley Ann Weseloh

May 6, 2025

Shirley Ann Weseloh, age 86 of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday May 6, 2025 in Yellville.

The daughter of John and Loretta Kreienbaum Keil was born on May 23, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Shirley had lived in Cottleville, Missouri before moving to Yellville four and a half years ago.  She was a member of...

Doreen Phyliss Shaw

Doreen Phyliss Shaw

May 5, 2025

Doreen Phyliss Shaw, of Omaha, passed away at her home on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was 91 years old.

The daughter of Frederick Thomas and Laura Matilda (West) Powell was born on October 24, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Doreen Shaw was a woman of many talents and deep devotion. She loved crocheting and...

Judith Anne Bressler

Judith Anne Bressler

May 4, 2025

Judith Ann Bressler, age 76, passed away on May 4, 2025 in Harrison, Arkansas.

She was born on December 12, 1948 in Monroe, Michigan.

Judith graduated from Monroe High School and spent her life making a positive impact on those around her.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and Pogo, activities that brought joy not only to...

Audry Adamson

Audry Adamson

May 3, 2025

Audry E. Adamson, age 87, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

The daughter of Denver Short Sanders and Dovie Frances (Pruitt) Sanders was born February 2, 1938 in Harrison. Audry was a lifelong resident of Harrison and had recently been attending Ozark Baptist Church with her grandbabies....

Rosie Lee Bland

Rosie Lee Bland

May 2, 2025

Rosie Lee Bland was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison. She was 75 years old.

The daughter of the late L.A. Rogers and Rhoda M. (Risley) Rogers Richardson, Rosie was born on April 30, 1950, in Harrison. She was a lifelong resident of...

Linda Sue Collins

Linda Sue Collins

May 1, 2025

Linda Sue Collins, 80 of Harrison, Arkansas gloriously traded holding the hands of her loved ones for holding the hand of her Savior as she triumphantly walked through the gates of heaven on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Sue was born on May 5, 1944, in Modesto, California. She was the second child born to Amos and Alma...

Thor Otto Wenzel

Thor Otto Wenzel

May 1, 2025

Thor Wenzel was taken by the angels on May 1, 2025, after a struggle with pneumonia.  He leaves behind his wife, Tamara, children Kevin, Keith, Seth, Serin, and Jarod, plus grandchildren Carter, Logan, Kate, and Jasmine.

Thor was the image and temperament of his mother, Donna McKea, daughter of Donald Duncan McKea, son of John Wallace McKea.  ...

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