Obituaries

Obituaries

A. Donald Baker

A. Donald Baker

Aug 3, 2012

Absalom Donald Baker, age 82, of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away August 3, 2012 at the St. Francis Bartlett Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. He was born November 9, 1929 in Russellville, Arkansas to Ralph Sheridan and Chloe (Newton) Baker. He was a Research Chemist and enjoyed reading. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sherlene Baker. He...

Ovland (Overland) Houston

Ovland (Overland) Houston

Aug 1, 2012

Ovland (Overland) "Snow" Houston age 80 of Marble Falls, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at his home. He was born January 25, 1932 at Jasper, Arkansas the son of Harley and Jessie May (Collins) Houston. He had lived most of his life in Newton County and had worked as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his...

Margaret Louise Daniel Melton

Margaret Louise Daniel Melton

Aug 1, 2012

Margaret Louise Crawford Daniel Melton, age 89 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Born on May 27, 1923 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma to parents, Robert and Cecil (Davidson) Crawford, Ms. Melton was a resident at Golden Years Manor in Lonoke, Arkansas at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Daniel...

James Allen Pribble

James Allen Pribble

Aug 1, 2012

James Allen Pribble, age 82 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison. The son of Theordore Floyd "T.F." and Ruth Marjorie (Heustis) Pribble was born September 14, 1929 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the father of James Allen Pribble II. Local arrangements have been handled by Coffman Funeral...

James Roy Styles

James Roy Styles

Aug 1, 2012

James "Jim" Roy Styles, age 88 of Jasper, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the Newton County Nursing Home in Jasper. The son of William and Siney (Stiles) Styles was born on August 13, 1923 in Hayward, California. He retired from the United States Navy after serving 30 years and working as an electrician. He was of the...

Ona Pearl (Daniels) Dixon

Ona Pearl (Daniels) Dixon

Jul 30, 2012

Ona Pearl (Daniels) Dixon, age 87 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away July 30, 2012 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. The daughter of Columbus and Lena Mae (Graham) Daniels was born July 2, 1925 at Murray, Arkansas. Ona was a homemaker and a former teacher's aide. She enjoyed crocheting and picking up and cracking walnuts. She loved going...

Diana Lynn Jarrett

Diana Lynn Jarrett

Jul 29, 2012

Diana Lynn Jarrett, age 48 of Everton, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. The daughter of Billy Don and Catherine (Riha) Garner was born November 21, 1963 in Hinsdale, Illinois. She was a homemaker and loved painting, fishing, and especially loved family time. She met her husband, Robert Jarrett while...

Vernon Leon Reynolds

Vernon Leon Reynolds

Jul 26, 2012

Vernon Leon Reynolds, age 74 of Compton, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at his home. He was born July 17, 1938 at Shiloh, Arkansas the son of Ernie and Edith (Hudson) Reynolds. Vernon was a life time resident of Newton County. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eddie Reynolds and Vearl Reynolds and two...

Betty J. (Campbell) Ragsdale

Betty J. (Campbell) Ragsdale

Jul 25, 2012

Betty Jean Ragsdale, age 54 of London, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. The daughter of L.J. Campbell and Ethel Collins was born September 18, 1957 in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas. Betty was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors are her husband, Mark Ragsdale of the...

James Anthony Jarrett

James Anthony Jarrett

Jul 24, 2012

James Anthony Jarrett, age 49 of Everton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at his home. The son of Jack Weaver and Scilla Lunell (Robertson) Jarrett was born July 30, 1962 in Harrison, Arkansas. James was a member of Everton Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He enjoyed horses, cattle and working. He worked at Anchor...

Kenneth Eugene O'Conner

Kenneth Eugene O'Conner

Jul 23, 2012

Kenneth Eugene O'Conner age 61 of Harrison passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at his home. The son of Elmer and Nora O'Conner was born April 27, 1951 in San Diego, California. Cremation and arrangements are by Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com

Marie J. Abraham

Marie J. Abraham

Jul 22, 2012

Marie J. Abraham, age 101 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Bristol Pointe Health & Rehab in Harrison. The daughter of Ignasius and Mary Abraham was born October 25, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois. Cremation and arrangements were handled by Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. Memorial service will be 11 A.M. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Lord...

Michael Edward Valentine

Michael Edward Valentine

Jul 21, 2012

Michael Edward Valentine, age 56 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. The son of Carl Valentine and Tina (Young) Tabor was born January 25, 1956 in Harrison. Michael loved working with flowers and had owned and operated a flower shop for years in San Francisco, California. He enjoyed animal...

Bill Henson

Bill Henson

Jul 16, 2012

Arthur "Bill" Vernon Henson, age 77 of St. Joe, Arkansas passed away on July 16, 2012 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. The son of Jim and Iva (Surber) Henson was born on July 11, 1935 in Fowler Springs, Arkansas. He liked to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his parents; Sister, Madge Henson...

Iva Imo Ricketts

Iva Imo Ricketts

Jul 16, 2012

Iva Imo Ricketts, age 87 of Jasper, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. The daughter of George and Barbara (Campbell) Martin was born October 20, 1924 at Vendor, Arkansas. She was a housewife, farmer and a lifetime resident of Newton County. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...

Barney Lee Breeding

Barney Lee Breeding

Jul 16, 2012

Barney Lee Breeding, age 70 of Everton, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. The son of Sam and Grace (Shores) Breeding was born on November 15, 1941 in Marianna, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Online condonlences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com

Windell Eugene "Gene" Davis

Windell Eugene "Gene" Davis

Jul 13, 2012

Windell Eugene "Gene" Davis, 89 years old, departed this life to be with the Lord on July 13, 2012 at the VA hospital in Fayetteville after a short battle with cancer. Gene was born March 8, 1923 at Denver, Arkansas to William Jay Davis and Grace May (Brawley) Davis who precede him in death. Windell is survived by his wife...

Wallace Eugene Harrison

Wallace Eugene Harrison

Jul 13, 2012

Wallace Eugene Harrison, age 84 of Jasper, Arkansas died Friday, July 13, 2012 at his home. The son of Jack Austin and Maude Mae (Phillips) Harrison was born May 11, 1928 at Jasper, Arkansas. He was a 1946 graduate of Jasper High School. He retired from the Arkansas Highway Department in 1986 and had lived most of his life in...

Noel S. Pronger

Noel S. Pronger

Jul 2, 2012

Noel Sherman Pronger, age 81 Harrison, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 2, 2012 at Marion County Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas. The son of Emery and Bessie (Blankenhorn) Pronger was born September 23, 1930 in Blue Island, Illinois. He was a Korean War Navy Veteran and a member of the First Christian Church. He was the past Master of Boone...

Ernst E. Bleifuss

Ernst E. Bleifuss

Jun 30, 2012

Ernst E. Bleifuss, age 96 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012 at his home. The son of Herman and Anna (Zimdars) Bleifuss was born October 15, 1915 in Leroy, Wisconsin. He is the husband of the late Esther J. (Schaumburg) Bleifuss. Cremation and arrangements have been handled by Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison, Arkansas.

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