Obituaries

Obituaries

Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips

Jan 28, 2025

Margaret Phillips, of Jasper, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Mtn. Home, Arkansas.  She was 57 years old.

The daughter of Abby Allen "Ab" Phillips and Cecile Marie (Pickerel) Phillips was born on October 3, 1967 in Harrison, Arkansas.

In her younger years, Margaret was a talented barrel racer, driven by a passion...

Ralph Goodwin Tolles, Jr.

Ralph Goodwin Tolles, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

Ralph Goodwin Tolles, Jr., of Jasper, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at North Hills Life Care and Rehab Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He was 86 years old.

The son of Ralph Goodwin Tolles, Sr. and Olive Grace (Larson) Tolles was born on August 28, 1938 in South Haven, Michigan.

Ralph enjoyed fishing and...

James "Ron" Ronald Shaver

James "Ron" Ronald Shaver

Jan 25, 2025

James "Ron" Ronald Shaver, of Compton, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 25, 2025.  He was 83 years old.

The son of Edwin Vanburen Shaver and Bertha Irene (Ford) Shaver was born on March 25, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Ron was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. ...

Brenda Harden Pugh

Brenda Harden Pugh

Jan 25, 2025

Brenda Harden Pugh, of Jasper, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 25, 2025.  She was 68 years old.

The daughter of James P. Harden and Ruth (Ballard) Harden was born on July 24, 1956 in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Brenda was of the Baptist faith and moved to Newton County, Arkansas six years ago from...

Julia Denice Butler

Julia Denice Butler

Jan 21, 2025

Julia Denice "Niece" Butler, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the age of 44.

The daughter of James Michael Bunch and Belinda Joyce (Sanderson) Bunch was born at South Central Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi on December 15, 1980. She graduated from Wayne County High School in Waynesboro, Mississippi in...

Merwyn James Comer

Merwyn James Comer

Jan 18, 2025

Merwyn James Comer, age 92 from Batavia Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Comer, his parents Joe and Margaret Comer, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

He is survived by his sister, Bev Boehrns of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and his children,...

Phillip Gregg Barnes

Phillip Gregg Barnes

Jan 18, 2025

On Saturday, January 18, 2025 Phillip Gregg Barnes went to be with Jesus. His sudden passing has left a huge hole in our hearts.

He was born on May 19, 1964 in Harrison, Arkansas. Gregg was the middle child and natural instigator with a love for adventure. He was a graduate of Omaha High School, Class of...

Leta Fern Henderson

Leta Fern Henderson

Jan 18, 2025

Leta Fern Henderson, age 83 of Wayton, AR, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her home.

The daughter of Floyd Talmidge Kilgore and Walcie Mae (Collins) Kilgore Wise was born August 10, 1941, in Jasper, AR.

Leta is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy Earl Henderson, brother, Ira Kilgore, sister, Alta...

Cheryl "Sherry" Meyer

Cheryl "Sherry" Meyer

Jan 17, 2025

Cheryl "Sherry" Gourley Meyer, 79, of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at Barathaven Memory Care, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri. Sherry was born in Los Angeles, California on July 8, 1945, the daughter of the late Paul & Gayle (Sellers) Hamlett. She was the widow of John H. Meyer.  They were united in marriage on April 26,...

Beverly Ann Methvin

Beverly Ann Methvin

Jan 16, 2025

Beverly (Pennington) Methvin, of Harrison, AR, walked into the welcoming arms of her savior Jesus and her late husband, JC, on January 16, 2025.

She was born in St. Joe, Arkansas on August 21, 1936 to Everett and Joella Pennington, the oldest of 5 siblings.

As was common to that time, her family lived in...

Carolyn Ann Clark

Carolyn Ann Clark

Jan 13, 2025

Ann Clark, age 65 of Jasper, AR, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, AR.

The daughter of Junior and Niva Jean (Royce) Freeman was born September 21, 1959, in Kansas City, MO.

Ann graduated from Mt. Judea High School in 1977.  She worked at numerous places...

Billy Don Easter

Billy Don Easter

Jan 12, 2025

Billy Don Easter, age 74, of Bass, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri.

The son of Rex and Virgie (Dodson) Easter was born July 25, 1950 in Harrison, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of Newton County and a member of the Church of Christ. Billy was a 1968...

Bonnie Ruth Brasel

Bonnie Ruth Brasel

Jan 11, 2025

Bonnie Ruth Brasel, age 82 of Ozark, MO passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

The daughter of Chester Vernon and Belle (Begley) Fowler was born December 17, 1942, on Cave Mountain, AR in Newton County.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Bonnie was a member...

Carolyn Sue Barber

Carolyn Sue Barber

Jan 11, 2025

Carolyn Sue Barber, of Omaha, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She missed being 75 by only 7 days, passing at age 74.

The daughter of S.C. and Virginia (Robison) Tate was born in Omaha, Arkansas on January 18, 1950.

Carolyn enjoyed knitting, crocheting, working puzzles and watching...

Danette Methvin

Danette Methvin

Jan 8, 2025

Danette Methvin, of Everton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Mtn. Home, Arkansas.  She was 53 years old.

The daughter of Wayne and Carolyn (Wiens) Shell was born on May 15, 1971 in Rockford, Illinois.

Danette married the love of her life, Gary Lee Methvin, on October 1, 2018. Together their love...

Elton "Page" Forsee

Elton "Page" Forsee

Jan 8, 2025

Elton Page Forsee, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at The Spring of Mt. Vista.  He was 89 years old.

The son of Jesse and Dolores (Hubbs) Forsee was born on June 21, 1935 in Independence, Missouri.

Page was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He loved being outdoors and he loved...

Jerry Lee Harris

Jerry Lee Harris

Jan 5, 2025

**UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION DUE TO WEATHER**

Jerry Lee Harris, 66, of Bergman, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas.

The son of Edward Lee Harris and Donna (Sands) Harris Reddell was born on December 24, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas.

Jerry worked for Bergman Feed...

Lola Gean Freeman

Lola Gean Freeman

Jan 4, 2025

Lola Gean Freeman, age 78, of Mount Judea, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

The daughter of Wilburn and Allie (Bolin) Coonts was born in Mount Judea on January 12, 1946. She was a lifelong resident of Newton County and had faithfully attended Bethlehem Church for many years.

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Kathleen "Kathy" Kaefer

Kathleen "Kathy" Kaefer

Jan 3, 2025

Kathy Kaefer, age 75, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, Friday, January 3, 2025.

The daughter of Edwin and Frances Farrington was born on November 5, 1949, in Yonkers, NY. In 1980 she moved to Colorado Springs, CO.

Kathy married the love of her life Greg Kaefer on September 23,...

Gavin Ryan Amick

Gavin Ryan Amick

Dec 30, 2024

Gavin Ryan Amick, of Mt. Judea, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, in North Augusta, South Carolina.  He was 32 years old.

The son of Larry (Bit) Amick and Crystal (Odom) Jordan was born on May 28, 1992, in Mobile, Alabama.

Gavin moved from Mobile, AL to Mt. Judea in 2006. He graduated from...

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