Obituaries

Obituaries

Nadine Grigsby Berry

Nadine Grigsby Berry

Jun 11, 2008

Nadine Grigsby Berry, age 75 of Harrison, left her earthly home to join her Heavenly Family on Wednesday, June 10, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Jim Lee and Juanita Treasa Grigsby, she was born at Radell, Arkansas on April 11, 1933. She grew up in Malvern and lived in Missouri, California and Florida before living...

Johnny C. Tennison

Johnny C. Tennison

Jun 10, 2008

Johnny C. Tennison, age 60, passed away June 10, 2008 at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The son of Clyde and Flora Bell (Donahue) Tennison, was born in Harrison, Arkansas on March 12, 1948. He had lived in this area most of his life and worked for hotels in maintenance. His parents preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Stephanie Tennison;...

Freida Fern Jaro

Freida Fern Jaro

Jun 10, 2008

Freida Fern Sims Jaro, of Harrison, AR was born October 21, 1922 at Compton, AR, a daughter of Thomas Franklin and Iva Jackson Sims. She passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Golden Living Center-Hilltop, in Harrison. She was 85 years old. Freida was a retired school teacher, having taught many years in the Jasper School System. After moving to...

Ava Nell Ramsey

Ava Nell Ramsey

Jun 8, 2008

Ava Nell Ramsey, age 75 of Harrison, departed this life on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, Missouri. The daughter of Andrew and Lulan (Ramey) Wallis, she was born June 2, 1933 at Yardell, Arkansas. Ava Nell was of the Pentecostal faith. After working at different jobs, in her later years was a Home...

Ava G. Brown

Ava G. Brown

Jun 1, 2008

Ava G. Brown, age 90 passed away at her home in Wayton on Sunday, June 1, 2008. She was born Oct. 10, 1917 at Shawnee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Everett and Leona (Melton) Legg. Mrs. Brown was retired as a business office secretary and moved to this area from Shawnee, OK in 1983. She was a member of the First...

Joyce Mae Schultz

Joyce Mae Schultz

May 29, 2008

Joyce Mae Schultz, age 63 of Jasper, AR, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 in Springdale, AR. The daughter of Harold and Gertrude Davitz, she was born May 29, 1945 in Racine, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Schultz; brothers, Jimmy and John Davitz; and step-mothers, Harriett Davitz and Edna Davitz. She had lived...

Alyssa Paige Slape

Alyssa Paige Slape

May 24, 2008

Alyssa Paige Slape, age 17 of Compton, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008. She was born at Fayetteville, Arkansas on May 5, 1991, the daughter of Keith Nathaniel and Angela Kay (Ake) Slape. Paige was an honor student at Jasper High School, where she was to be cheerleader captain for the 2008-2009 school year. She won the 2007-2008 FFA...

Rodney Allen Fisher

Rodney Allen Fisher

May 21, 2008

Rodney Allen Fisher, age 60 of Harrison, AR passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at his home. The son of Edward N. and Ada Renee' (Carnation) Fisher, he was born November 12, 1947 at Park Rapids, MN. His family lives out of state.

Maria Faith Raver

Maria Faith Raver

May 21, 2008

Maria Faith Raver, age 18 of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The daughter of Aubrey Wade Brannon and Ninon (Wood) Brannon, she was born May 24, 1989 at Harrison, Arkansas. Maria enjoyed singing, dancing, cooking, writing poetry and playing with children. Survivors include her husband, Bryn Raver of Harrison, currently serving in the U.S. Army at Ft....

Ellis Wills Moore

Ellis Wills Moore

May 21, 2008

Ellis Wills Moore, age 81 of Harrison, AR passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. The son of Roy and Margie (Potts) Moore, he was born November 30, 1926 in Zinc, AR. Ellis had been a lifelong resident of this area and was a farmer. He was of the Pentecostal faith. His parents...

Larry Wayne Watson

Larry Wayne Watson

May 17, 2008

Larry Wayne Watson, age 50 of Marble Falls, AR, passed away at his home on Sat. May 17, 2008. The son of Dennis Watson and Inas (Raulston) Watson Moseley, he was born July 7, 1957 at Harrison, Arkansas. Larry received two degrees, in Nursing and Sociology. He had worked for Washington Regional Hospital, Newton County Nursing Home for 17 years,...

Jay Wayne Jarrott

Jay Wayne Jarrott

May 16, 2008

Jay Wayne Jarrott, age 62 of Harrison, AR, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008 at his home. The son of John Christopher and Willie Evelyn (Stockup) Jarrott, was born August 21, 1945 in Lubbock, TX. Jay had lived in this area since July 1989, moving from Lubbock, TX. He and his wife, Carolyn (Wright) Jarrott were married September 1, 1967....

Ruby Risley

Ruby Risley

May 15, 2008

Ruby Risley, age 83 of Peel, Arkansas, passed from this life on May 15, 2008 at the Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison. She was born March 22, 1925, the daughter of Troy Benton Risley and Garla (Barkheimer) Risley. She was a lifelong resident of Marion County. She was owner and operator of Ruby's Beauty Shop in Lead...

John Robert Hadley

John Robert Hadley

May 15, 2008

John Robert Hadley, age 71 of Yellville, AR, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 at his home. The son of John Henry and Elizabeth (Robey) Hadley, he was born February 6, 1937 in Noblesville, IN. John has lived in this area since 1984, moving from Maryland. He was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. He also was a...

Brenda Joyce Lipscomb

Brenda Joyce Lipscomb

May 13, 2008

Brenda Joyce Lipscomb, age 60 passed away at her home in Lead Hill, AR on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. She was born July 14, 1947 at Crowley, Louisiana, the daughter of Ove Joseph and Hilda Mae (Sittig) Toups. Brenda had lived in Lead Hill since 1984, moving there from Dickinson, Texas. She was an entrepreneur and started the Lead Hill...

Jeffrey Brasel

Jeffrey Brasel

May 11, 2008

Jeffrey Brasel, age 28 of Jasper, AR, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Jasper. He was born January 9, 1980 in Harrison, AR the son of Coy and Judy (Wallace) Brasel. He had played for the Jasper Pirates Basketball Team and loved to show pigs for the Jasper FFA. He had worked for the Arkansas Highway Department and was...

James Hall Pierce

James Hall Pierce

May 11, 2008

James Hall Pierce, age 69 of Jasper, AR passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008 in Harrison, AR. He was born March 25, 1939 at Swain, AR a son of Aubrey Hall and Lillie (Patton) Pierce. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator for W.L. Miller Company for 38 years and had lived in Hamilton, IL for 41 years. He...

Gilbert J. Still, Jr.

Gilbert J. Still, Jr.

May 10, 2008

Gilbert J. Still, Jr., age 79 of Harrison, AR, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison. The son of Gilbert J. Still, Sr. and Beulah (Mears) Still, he was born August 27, 1928 at Marshall, AR. He has lived in this area since 1972, moving from Marshall. He attended the Assembly of...

Richard Paul Roberts

Richard Paul Roberts

May 8, 2008

Richard Paul Roberts, age 76 of Harrison, AR passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, in Harrison. The son of Clate and Myrtle (Phillips) Roberts, was born September 12, 1931 in West Frankfort, IL. His wife, Donna Marie (Gish) Roberts; sons, David and Michael Roberts; and step-son, Rodney Clark Summers, survive him. Cremation. There will...

Sue Wilburn

Sue Wilburn

May 8, 2008

Sue Wilburn, age 69, of Everton, AR, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, in Harrison. The daughter of Dale and Gertrude (Ward) Beavers, she was born January 9, 1939 in Marshall, AR. Sue had been a lifelong resident of Searcy and Boone Counties and was a retired silk screener for Duncan Industries. Her parents...

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