Obituaries

Obituaries

Calvin Phillip Dees

Calvin Phillip Dees

Apr 24, 2016

63 year old Calvin Phillip Dees of Bergman, Arkansas, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 24, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Harrison, Arkansas, on July 13, 1952, to Curtis Calvin and Maudie (Blevins) Dees, he graduated from Bergman High School in 1970. A professional truck driver for most of his adult life, Daddy-O drove...

William "Bill" Orlo Younger

William "Bill" Orlo Younger

Apr 21, 2016

William Orlo "Bill" Younger left the hills of North Arkansas for higher ground on Thursday, April 21 (2016). He was born in Pindall, on Jan. 28, 1925, to Minnie Opal (Walters) Younger and Leland Adelbert Younger. Mr. Younger graduated from Western Grove schools and enlisted in the Navy in 1943, aspiring to be a Naval Air Cadet. He spent the...

Pastor James "Jim" Richard Allmond

Pastor James "Jim" Richard Allmond

Apr 18, 2016

Pastor James "Jim" Richard Allmond, 62, of Harrison, Arkansas succumbed to cancer at home surrounded by family on April 18, 2016. Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Angie D. Allmond, his daughter, Kimberly (Michael) Balk of Arma, KS; and his sons, Brett S. (Carmen) Allmond of Pittsburg, PA and Jeremy Allmond of Harrison, AR; plus 8 grandchildren,...

James "Jimmy" Edward Thompson, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Edward Thompson, Jr.

Apr 17, 2016

James Edward "Jimmy" Thompson, Jr., of Diamond City, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Hospice House in Harrison at the age of 45. The son of James Edward Thompson, Sr., and Dorothy (Meadows) Thompson was born September 29, 1970 at St. Louis, Missouri. He had been a resident of Diamond City since 1999 and worked at Performance Marine...

Minnie Mae Green

Minnie Mae Green

Apr 17, 2016

Minnie Mae (Bumgardner) Green, age 95 of Everton, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Harrison, Arkansas. The daughter of Autry Cecil and Minnie (Reeves) Bumgardner was born August 11, 1920 at Menard, Texas. She married William O. (Bill) Green in Sterling County, Texas. He was the county sheriff and she served as a deputy in the sheriff's office....

Geneva Darlene Collins

Geneva Darlene Collins

Apr 16, 2016

Geneva Darlene Collins, age 48 of Jasper, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her home. The daughter of Louise (Collins) and Roy Greenhaw was born on September 22, 1967 in Harrison, Arkansas. She enjoyed going to Newton County Special Services and the Special Service Olympics. She was a graduate of Jasper High School Class of 1985 and loved...

Rev. James Dorphis Smithson

Rev. James Dorphis Smithson

Apr 14, 2016

Rev. James Dorphis Smithson of Harrison, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his home at the age of 83. The son of Jack and Ola (Francis) Smithson was born September 27, 1932 at Dongola, Arkansas. He lived in Searcy and Boone County most of his life and worked many years at Edwards...

George Britton Hollingsworth, Jr.

George Britton Hollingsworth, Jr.

Apr 10, 2016

George Britton Hollingsworth, Jr., of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 61. The son of George Hollingsworth, Sr., and Chizuko (Takekoshi) Hollingsworth was born July 7, 1954 at Waltham, Massachussetts. George has been a resident of this area for over 20 years and was employed by Acxiom in Conway, Arkansas. He...

Richard D. Roberts

Richard D. Roberts

Apr 8, 2016

Richard D. Roberts, age 87 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. The son of Fred H. and Violet Leola (Lamphear) Roberts was born January 20, 1929. He was a retired switchman for the railroad and had lived in the area for about 25 years. Memorial services will be held in Lincoln,...

Wilma Kay Baker

Wilma Kay Baker

Apr 8, 2016

Wilma Kay Baker, age 69 of Marshall, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at Harrison, Arkansas. The daughter of Bill and Alma (Mapier) Carpenter was born February 6, 1947 at Prairie Grove, Arkansas. No services are planned at this time. Cremation and arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. On-line condolences may be left at coffmanfh.com.

Phillis Moore

Phillis Moore

Apr 4, 2016

Phillis Jeanette Moore, age 85 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by loved ones. The daughter of John Albert and Charlotte Rosalive (Grieser) Johnson was born on July 31, 1930 in Garber, Oklahoma. Phillis had made Harrison her home for over 50 years. She worked her entire professional life in the medical field, retiring...

Ronnie Bailey

Ronnie Bailey

Apr 4, 2016

Ronnie Lew Bailey went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 04, 2016, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center at the age of 67. The son of Lee Onie "Baud" Bailey and Lula Mary (Dillingham) Bailey was born July 27, 1948 at Alpena, Arkansas. He was a lifetime resident of Alpena and a member of the Batavia Assembly of...

Claudia Faye Donley

Claudia Faye Donley

Apr 4, 2016

Claudia Faye Donley, age 73, of Newport, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Melvin and Parilee Bolin; sister, Pauline Flud; infant brother; and grandson, Terry Lynn Henderson. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Henderson, of Newport, TN; sons, Curtis (Lois) Donley of Dandridge, TN, Charles (Angie) Donley of Strawberry...

Imogene Williams

Imogene Williams

Apr 1, 2016

Imogene Williams, age 92 of Deer, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at her home. The daughter of Grover and Bertha (Davis) Breedlove was born on July 26, 1923 at Deer, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and loved to sew and quilt, making many quilts for wedding showers and benefits. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a...

Christopher "Chris" Michael Hunter

Christopher "Chris" Michael Hunter

Mar 31, 2016

Christopher Michael "Chris" Hunter 47, of St. Joe, Searcy County, AR, entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the family farm. Mr. Hunter was born December 9, 1968, in North Kansas City, MO, the son of Hobert Hunter and Coeta Robertson Hunter. He lived in the Kansas City, Gladstone, Holt, and Liberty, MO area until 2007 when he...

Walter M. Brumley

Walter M. Brumley

Mar 26, 2016

Walter M. Brumley, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Harrison at the age of 102. The son of Walter A. and Georgia (Baker) Brumley was born September 14, 1913 at Holdenville, Oklahoma. No services are planned at this time. Cremation and arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. On-line condolences may be left...

Marilyn Kathleen "Kathy" Collins

Marilyn Kathleen "Kathy" Collins

Mar 25, 2016

Marilyn Kathleen "Kathy" Collins, age 67 of Jasper, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at her home. The daughter of John Alvin and Ruth Mae Smith was born on December 30, 1948 at Vendor, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, L.D. Collins; one brother, Stanley Ray Smith and two sisters, Carma Lee Smith and...

Steven Downey

Steven Downey

Mar 23, 2016

Steven Downey, age 67 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away March 23, 2016 in Springfield, Missouri. The son of Frank and Clarenda (House) Downey was born on July 15, 1948 in Spokane, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy Ann Downey; a brother, Earl and a sister, Patricia. He is survived by his friends and church...

Christina "Chris" Sue Laxson

Christina "Chris" Sue Laxson

Mar 22, 2016

Christina Sue "Chris" (Fondren) Laxson of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at home at the age of 44. The daughter of John Albert Fondren, Jr. and Martina (Fields) Fondren was born January 30, 1972 at Flint, Michigan. She moved to Arkansas in 1992 coming from Owosso, Michigan. She loved her kids and being part of their lives....

Kay Wasmer

Kay Wasmer

Mar 21, 2016

Elsie Kay Wasmer, age 73 of Peculiar, Missouri passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. The daughter of Walter and Jean (Pazdior) Ruhwedel was born on November 25, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Kay enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and cooking. She loved flowers and gardening. She enjoyed spending time going to garage sales and thrift stores. She had collected...

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