Obituaries

Obituaries

Christina Haley

Christina Haley

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...

Zelda Rae Mcmurtry

Zelda Rae Mcmurtry

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...

Angela "Angie" Morris

Angela "Angie" Morris

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.

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Tracy Lynne Taylor

Tracy Lynne Taylor

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...

Linda Joyce Lavy

Linda Joyce Lavy

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...

Robert "Bob" Johnson

Robert "Bob" Johnson

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...

Celeste Mccutcheon

Celeste Mccutcheon

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...

Drena Ewing

Drena Ewing

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...

Mable Diane White

Mable Diane White

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...

Sharon Barefoot Salas

Sharon Barefoot Salas

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...

Lesley Wayne Cantwell

Lesley Wayne Cantwell

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,...

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,...

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