Obituaries

Obituaries

Fern E. Spencer

Fern E. Spencer

Nov 20, 2008

Fern E. Spencer, age 88 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. The daughter of Jesse and Anna (Williams) Gephart, she was born December 3, 1919 in Humrack, Illinois. She was a member of Faith Assembly of God Church where she enjoyed being a greeter and secretary for 17 years....

Patricia Steinman

Patricia Steinman

Nov 19, 2008

Patricia Steinman, age 66 of Lead Hill, passed away Wed. Nov. 19, 2008 at her residence. The daughter of Earl and Ruthanna (Scott), she was born March 16, 1942 at St. Joseph, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, William Steinman of the home; one daughter, Julie Steinman Willoughby and one son, Earl Steinman; and four grandchildren. A memorial service...

Dee Ann Pruett

Dee Ann Pruett

Nov 18, 2008

Dee Ann Pruett, age 68 of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18th at her home. The daughter of Earl and Mary Lee Smith, she was born January 17, 1940 at Los Angeles, California. She was a legal secretary while living in California. Her husband, Doyle Pruett of the home, survives her. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Coffman Funeral Home...

Raquel Arcos

Raquel Arcos

Nov 17, 2008

Raquel Arcos, age 62 of Berryville, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. The daughter of Aron Arcos and Maria Rosales, she was born June 24, 1946 in Michoacan, Mexico. She is the wife of Carlos Perez Benites. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Cremation and arrangements...

William B. Syrus

William B. Syrus

Nov 17, 2008

William B. Syrus, age 78 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. The son of Shirley H. and Jean (Childers) Syrus, he was born September 14, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana. William had served in the United States Merchant Marines and the United States Army. He is the husband of Velva...

Gordon Myers

Gordon Myers

Nov 11, 2008

Gordon Myers, age 92 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. The son of Bert and Mayme (Gordon) Myers, he was born December 12, 1915 in Rutledge, Missouri. His parents preceded him in death, along with a son, Jack Myers, and three brothers. Gordon had lived in this area for...

Wilburn Howard Farmer

Wilburn Howard Farmer

Nov 10, 2008

Wilburn Howard Farmer, age 81 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at Golden Living Hilltop Nursing Home in Harrison. The son of Levi and Crease Lou (Ewing) Farmer, he was born August 7, 1927 at Red Rock, Arkansas. He enjoyed farming, his cattle and his horses. He called Newton County "home". His parents preceded him in death,...

Wayne Berry

Wayne Berry

Nov 8, 2008

Charles Wayne Berry, age 57 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He was born April 23, 1951 in Durant, Mississippi. He had been an Investigator in Law Enforcement in Leflore County, Mississippi and moved to this area in 1997. Wayne could be found any given day at McDonald's drinking...

Garrett Lee Dean

Garrett Lee Dean

Nov 2, 2008

Garrett Lee "Buff" Dean, age 27 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. The son of Alan Lee Dean and Melveta (England) Waldrop, he was born April 16, 1981 in Harrison, Arkansas. He touched every friend he ever made in a very special and memorable way. Each one cried as they...

Iva K. Denny

Iva K. Denny

Oct 29, 2008

Iva K. Denny, age 88 of St. Joe, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. The daughter of Benjamin Frank and Effie (Brown) Keithley, she was born September 21, 1920 at Pindall, Arkansas. She was a devout Christian and a housewife. Iva had been a lifetime resident of Searcy county and attended Beckham...

James D. Butler

James D. Butler

Oct 28, 2008

James D. Butler, age 63 of Jasper, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Arkansas. James was born April 14, 1945 in Humboldt, Iowa, a son of Ralph and Thelma Pauline (Brownsfield) Butler. He is the father of Dawn Renee Butler of Streamwood, Illinois. Cremation and arrangements are being handled by Coffman...

Ronda Lee Roberson

Ronda Lee Roberson

Oct 27, 2008

Ronda Lee Roberson, age 44 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 27, 2008 at St. John's Health Center in Springfield, Missouri. The daughter of Robert and Annette (Brown) Brinkley, she was born February 29, 1964 in Anchorage, Alaska. Her parents preceded her in death. She had lived in this area for fifteen years, moving from Alaska. She had worked...

Sam Raney

Sam Raney

Oct 26, 2008

Robert Sam Raney, age 85 of Everton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 at St. John's Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was air-lifted there as a result of an automobile accident near Alpena and was there until his passing. The son of Charlie Raney and Vila (Lemley) Raney, he was born November 10, 1922 at Alvarado, Texas. Mr. Raney...

Mark Wenn Elliott

Mark Wenn Elliott

Oct 25, 2008

Mark Elliott, age 44 of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Jefferson Regional Hospital in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The son of Rex and Fern (Gentry) Elliott, he was born August 28, 1964 in Harrison, Arkansas. His father preceded him in death, along with two infant children; his grandparents, Lon and Mae Elliott, and Allen and Jewell...

Glen Collins

Glen Collins

Oct 25, 2008

Glen Collins, age 65 of Jasper, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at his home. He was born October 1, 1943 at Vendor, Arkansas the son of Jim and Ola (Royce) Collins. Glen had worked for Newton County Road Department and was also self employed in the construction business. He was of the Pentecostal faith and had been a...

Sue Brantley

Sue Brantley

Oct 24, 2008

Johnnie Sue Brantley, age 60 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 24, 2008 at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison. The daughter of Fonzo and Bessie (Tramell) Scott, she was born October 26, 1947 in Leslie, Arkansas. Her parents preceded her in death, along with her sister, Jo Bryan. Sue had been a resident of Boone County...

Max Laughter

Max Laughter

Oct 23, 2008

Mack "Max" Laughter, age 68 of Paxico, Kansas went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the Veteran's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born May 22, 1940 at Deer, Arkansas to Milner Laughter amd Nancy (Taylor) Laughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister. Survivors are his wife, Deidra...

Bradley Alan Burkert

Bradley Alan Burkert

Oct 18, 2008

Bradley Alan Burkert, age 54 of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. The son of Robert and Mary Jane (Paff) Burkert, he was born October 14, 1954 in Reading, Pennsylvania. His parents preceded him in death, along with his first wife, Christine Burkert. Brad had lived in St. Joe,...

Norman Cross

Norman Cross

Oct 16, 2008

Norman Cross, age 63 of Mt. Judea, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008 at his home. He was born April 21, 1945 at Cave Creek, the son of Berlin and Ethel (Dean) Cross. He was of the Pentecostal faith and was a member of the Lick Creek Church. He had worked for Anchor Die Cast in Harrison and was...

June Battenfield

June Battenfield

Oct 15, 2008

June Battenfield, age 85 of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Harrison. The daughter of O. L. Morris and Edna C. (Edmonson) Morris, she was born August 7, 1923 at Bellefonte, AR. She had lived her lifetime in Boone County and was of Assembly of God Faith. She especially enjoyed spending time with her...

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