Obituaries

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...

Mar 4, 2025

Mel Harness, 71, of Harrison, completed his earthly ministry on March 4th, 2025.  Mel was preceded in death by his son Andrew, his parents Emily and Earl, and his brother Kenny Vail Born on January 23, 1954, to Earl and Emily Harness, Mel embraced at a young age that faith and family were priorities and that honesty and dedicated...

Mar 2, 2025

Paul Edwards Sowells, of Green Forest, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at The Springs of Harrison.  He was 75 years old.

The son of Jesse and Evie P. (Blair) Sowells was born on March 5, 1949 in Marmaduke, Arkansas.

Paul was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded...

Mar 1, 2025

Jess Fernando Segura, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.  He was 65 years old.

The son of Arthur Almaraz and Hope Lupe Segura was born on November 10, 1959 in French Camp, California.

Jess was a member of the Cornerstone Apostolic Church in Stockton, California, and...

Feb 28, 2025

Jerry Leon "Peanut" Young, age 80, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Friday, February 28, 2025.

The son of the late G.B. and Edna Mae (Luallen) Young was born October 26, 1944. Peanut grew up in Everton and graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1962.

Jerry worked as...

Feb 25, 2025

Lois Idella George, age 92, of Bellefonte, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home.

She was born November 9, 1932 in Long Beach, California. She attended Freewill Baptist Church in Kirbyville, Missouri.

Lois was very spiritual, and she loved the Lord and going to church. She loved...

Feb 25, 2025

Ronald Denton Cox, of Harrison, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.  He was 82 years old.

The son of Denton and Beatrice (Jackson) Cox was born on April 17, 1942 in Harrison, Arkansas Ronald was a devoted father, grandfather, and a cherished friend to many. A longtime member of the...

Feb 22, 2025

Alton Lee Campbell, age 85, of Jasper, passed away with his wife and family by his side on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  Alton was born in Mt. Judea, Arkansas June 29, 1939, to Kingston and Juanita (Nichols) Campbell.  He and Verdell Smith married on June 21, 1958, and enjoyed 66 years of marriage.  Together they attended the Jasper Church...

Feb 20, 2025

Shirley Ann Johnson, age 86, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Blossoms at Berryville Nursing Home in Berryville, Arkansas.

The daughter of George C. and Ann Catherine (Goll) Stephens was born July 27, 1938 in Enid, Oklahoma.

Shirley enjoyed making crafts with friends, bingo and basking in the sun at The Blossoms.  All...

Feb 19, 2025

Christina Mae Haley, age 70, of Harrison, Arkansas, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

The daughter of Jerald Arnold Hurless and Darlene Mae (Strouse) Hurless was born March 15, 1954 in Hastings, Michigan.

Christina was a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School. She attended one year at Bible...

Feb 17, 2025

Zelda Rae McMurtry, age 79, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at The Springs of Mt. Vista on Monday, February 17, 2025.

The daughter of Homer and Florence Edith (Taylor) McMurtry was born in Harrison on May 15, 1945.

She was a lifelong resident of Harrison. Zelda was a devout Jehovah's Witness and member of the...

Feb 16, 2025

Angela Kay "Angie" Morris, age 70, of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

The daughter of Jasper Cecil "Jay" Sickler, Jr., and Oleta Angeline (Irvin) Sickler was born May 25, 1954 in Forrest City, Arkansas. She grew up in Simi Valley, California and moved to Harrison in 1974.

Feb 15, 2025

Tracy Lynne (Rands) Taylor, age 65, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Wayton, Arkansas on February 15, 2025.

She was born July 7, 1959, in Lawton, Oklahoma to Paul and Jean Rands.

As a military family, they moved around the country and to Germany before settling in Harrison, where she graduated...

Feb 15, 2025

Linda Joyce (Bodkins) Lavy, of Harrison, and formerly of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 15, 2025.  She was 67 years old.

The daughter of Howard Leo and Thelma Lucille (Mixon) Bodkins was born on December 14, 1957 in Elaine, Arkansas.

Linda married Mark Lavy on June 30, 1978 and...

Feb 13, 2025

Robert Allan "Bob" Johnson, age 96, of Everton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at home.

The son of Allan and Ruth (Petter) Johnson was born October 1, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean War. As...

Feb 10, 2025

Celeste Elaine McCutcheon, age 52, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

The daughter of William Buster Yandell and Lona Yandell was born April 4, 1972 in Branson, Missouri. She was a 1990 graduate of Hollister High School. She attended CrossRoads Community Church.

Celeste moved...

Feb 8, 2025

Drena Ewing, age 97, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, Arkansas.

Drena was born on October 1, 1927, to Earnest and Rentha Waters Baughman on a farm near Hasty, Arkansas. In 1945, she graduated from Western Grove High School. After passing her teacher's exam, she began...

Feb 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.

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

Jan 29, 2025

Sharon Kay (Barefoot) Odom Salas, age 74, of Branson, Missouri, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

The daughter of Mark Ferrell Barefoot and Alta Loretta (Archer) Barefoot was born January 7, 1951 in Harrison, Arkansas. Sharon spent her younger years in Texas and Oklahoma, before her family returned to Bergman, where...

Jan 29, 2025

Lesley Wayne Cantwell, of Alpena, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.  He was 67 years old.

The son of Claude and Rosey (Barnes) Cantwell was born on January 27, 1958.

He is survived by one daughter, Tani Cantwell; one son, Damon Cantwell; one granddaughter, Caitlin Dickey; one sister,...