Obituaries

Nov 6, 2024

Louayne Renner, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at The Springs of Harrison. She was 85 years old.

The daughter of Clayton and Alice (Johnson) Haun was born on July 9, 1939 in Littlefield, Texas.

Louayne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who deeply cherished her family and the moments they...

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Ann Burlsworth, age 84, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Home.

The daughter of Sumlar and Audrey (Loudermilk) Long was born June 19, 1940 in Snowball, Arkansas.

Barbara graduated from Harrison High School in 1957. She was a successful realtor for many years. Barbara was a member...

Oct 30, 2024

James Earl Ward, of Forsyth, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  He was 72 years old.

The son of Tarlton and Lena Mae (Woffard) Ward was born on December 3, 1951 in Morrilton, Arkansas.

James loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He loved to eat...

Oct 28, 2024

Jairl "Pork Chop" Cross, age 76, of Everton, Arkansas, passed away at home on Monday, October 28, 2024.

The son of Verlin Scott Cross and Edna Mae (Treat) Cross was born in Mount Judea, Arkansas on November 22, 1947. He lived most of his life in Newton and Boone Counties.

Jairl worked in construction for...

Oct 28, 2024

Sammy Mears, 72 of Everton, passed away on Monday October 28, 2024 at Baxter Regional Health Center in Mountain Home. He was born December 31, 1951 at Marshall, Arkansas.

He graduated from Bruno High School in 1970 and worked at Claridge in Harrison for almost 50 years. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting.

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Oct 28, 2024

Susan Marie McEntire, of Western Grove, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024.  She was 61 years old.

The daughter of David and Florence (Brawley) Wilkerson was born on August 7, 1963 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Susan loved going to church and was a member of the St. Joe Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing...

Oct 27, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Keeter, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.  She was 82 years old.

The daughter of Donald Eugene and Hazel Jeanne (Bryan) Rush was born on December 14, 1941 in Harrison, Arkansas.

A lifelong member of the First Christian Church, Peggy embodied the values of...

Oct 25, 2024

Helen Curtis Sams, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Hospice of the Hills House.  She was 92 years old.

The daughter of Roy David and Sue (Blackburn) Curtis was born on September 17, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Helen was a devoted Christian whose faith illuminated every aspect of her life. While...

Oct 22, 2024

Betty Breedlove Carney, age 81 of Parthenon, AR, peacefully passed from this earth on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.  She was born August 7, 1943, to Hulet and Vernus Breedlove.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Virl Carney; her brothers, Harlan, RB and Donald Breedlove; her sisters, Eddine Hudson, Kathleen Cummings, Doris Watson, Shirley Willis,...

Oct 21, 2024

Billy Don Wheeler, 76, of Harrison, passed away at his home on October 21, 2024.

He was born to Edward and Mattie (Sexton) Wheeler on February 19, 1948 in Harrison, Arkansas.  Bill was the next to the youngest of five boys.

He worked at Duncan Industries for over 30 years and retired only because they...

Oct 19, 2024

Bernadine Heuschmidt, 87, of Harrison, passed away October 19, 2024, at The Springs of Mt. Vista in Harrison.

Funeral Mass service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 2, at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, with Rev. Ben Riley officiating, and a Rosary service immediately preceding the Mass at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will be in Maplewood...

Oct 18, 2024

Lois Daniel, 98, passed away at Russellville Nursing and Rehab Center on Friday, October 18, 2024.

The daughter of Jeff Gabriel and Sylvia (Beverage) Gabriel was born on September 22, 1926 in Appleton, Arkansas.

Lois was a member of the Lurton Assembly of God Church for many years and was a member of the church...

Oct 15, 2024

Ruth Eddings Dodson, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Hospice of the Hills House.  She was 87 years old.

The daughter of Orville and Dottie (Sullivan) Eddings was born on November 6, 1936 in Cave Creek, Arkansas.

Ruth graduated from Mount Judea High School in 1955. As a teenager, she...

Oct 15, 2024

James Arlen Mondy, 76, of Harrison, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

He was born to James Walter and Louise Vida Mondy on September 8th, 1948, in Harrison, Arkansas. Arlen was the middle of three children on the farm. With his older sister Marilyn and...

Oct 12, 2024

Raymond "Raymie" Dean Leesman, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was 89 years old.

The son of Lawrence and Bernice (Amberg) Leesman was born June 22, 1935 in Atlanta, Illinois. Raymie was the 1st of 7 children, and he was born on his dad's birthday.

He started working at 8...

Oct 11, 2024

Judy Fogerty Wendland, of Harrison, age 61, passed away on October 11, 2024.

The daughter of Jerald Wayne "Jim" and Loretta (Layton) Shettles was born on January 26, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Judy dedicated many years of her life working as a receptionist in the medical field, where her kindness and warmth were felt by...

Oct 9, 2024

Bonnie Irene Peters Wharry died on October 9, 2024, after a series of debilitating strokes.  Bonnie was born on November 24, 1937, in Fairplay, Colorado to Lawrence and Leona Peters. She grew up mostly around the Denver area until she moved with her mom to Seibert, Colorado, following her parents' divorce.  She graduated from Seibert High School in 1955...

Oct 6, 2024

Elliott Mathis Smith, age 100, passed away October 6, 2024, at his home in Jasper, AR. Elliott was born March 21, 1924, in Central Academy, MS to Frank Elliott and Ethel Branch Smith.  He was the oldest of 13 siblings.

He is survived by three children, Linda (Ron) Crawford of Jasper, AR; Rebecca (Cliff) Johnson of Jefferson...

Oct 6, 2024

Margaret Louise Snow, age 85, of Everton, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home with her family and a dear friend by her side on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

The daughter of Utah Samuel and Nellie (Culver) Burton was born on May 28, 1939 in Wichita, KS.

Margaret worked hard all of her life as a...

Oct 6, 2024

Robert (Rob) Lee Roy Crosley, Jr., of Everton, Arkansas, passed away at home with his family on October 6, 2024. Rob was born on October 6, 1967, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Wilma Mae (Taylor) Crosley and Robert Lee Roy Crosley, Sr.

When he was 3 months old, Rob's mother took him to Germany where his father was...