Obituaries

Obituaries

Leroy Collins

Leroy Collins

Sep 15, 2026

Leroy Collins, age 90, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. 

He was born on September 5, 1936 in Mount Judea, Arkansas to Columbus and Gracie (Reddell) Collins. 

Leroy married the love of his life, Johnnie Lois Ricketts, on June 1, 1957, and their beautiful journey called life began. Their marriage...

Pauline Elizabeth Wilson

Pauline Elizabeth Wilson

Sep 14, 2026

Pauline Elizabeth Wilson, age 69, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. 

She was born in Kaufman, Texas on July 18, 1957. She was the youngest of 9 children born to Bobby Dean Evans and Irma Jean (Larrabee) Evans. After growing up in Texas, she moved to California with her husband, Ronnie, where...

Doyle McEntire

Doyle McEntire

Sep 14, 2026

Doyle Eugene McEntire, age 87, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Highland Court Nursing and Rehab in Marshall. 

The son of Ruel and Delphia (Delk) McEntire was born near Richland on November 6, 1938. He has lived in Newton County most of his life. He worked at Claridge Products for 39 years before retiring. 

Doyle loved...

Brittany Nicole Tanner

Brittany Nicole Tanner

Sep 11, 2026

Brittany Nicole Tanner, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Cox Medical Center in Branson. She was 36 years old.

The daughter of Michael Gibbany and Kimberly Jordon was born on September 2, 1990 in Springfield, Missouri.

Brittany was a devoted member of Red Oak Baptist Church, where she proudly sat in the front row every Sunday. She loved...

Sherry Arlene Clark

Sherry Arlene Clark

Sep 9, 2026

Sherry Arlene Clark, age 76, of Jasper, AR, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the North Arkansas Medical Center in Harrison, AR.

The daughter of Bill and Zelda (Hendrix) Canole was born May 26, 1950, in Kansas City, MO.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Sherry worked as a CNA and an activities director at the Newton County Nursing Home....

Alvin L. Brantley

Alvin L. Brantley

Sep 4, 2026

Alvin L. Brantley, 77, affectionately known as "Buddy" to everyone in his hometown of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Harrison.

He passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family—his wife, Patti, and his two sons, Paul and Eric.

Alvin served in the United States Navy as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Navy River Patrol.

He was...

Howard Dwayne Biggers

Howard Dwayne Biggers

Sep 4, 2026

Howard Dwayne Biggers, of St. Joe, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Hospice of the Hills House.  He was 72 years old. 

The son of Bennie Stills, Sr. and Betty (Morris) Stills was born on October 11, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas. 

Howard was a longtime truck driver and fishing guide on the Buffalo River for many years. 

He was preceded in...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Middleton

Jeffrey "Jeff" Middleton

Aug 26, 2026

Jeffrey David "Jeff" Middleton, age 63, of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

The son of Conard and Ina (Greenhaw) Middleton was born in Harrison on March 11, 1963. He was a lifelong resident of Newton County and a member of Mount Judea Church of Christ.

Jeff worked at Newton County Special Services and Angel Works...

Johnny Lee Vanderpool

Johnny Lee Vanderpool

Aug 24, 2026

Johnny Lee Vanderpool, of Jasper, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was 76 years old.

The son of Rex Lee and Dorthy June (Harris) Vanderpool was born on June 26, 1950 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Johnny enjoyed hunting with his grandson, Nic, riding in his Jeep, and spending time at the creek shooting...

Wanda "Bug" Long

Wanda "Bug" Long

Aug 23, 2026

Wanda Mae "Bug" Long, age 89, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at The Springs of Mt. Vista in Harrison.

Wanda was born in Lead Hill, Arkansas, July 28, 1937, to Wilburn "Razze" Akins and Elsie (Austin) Akins.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Diamond City. Wanda loved her family, especially her grandkids and great...

Charlie Austin Robbs

Charlie Austin Robbs

Aug 22, 2026

Charlie Austin Robbs, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.  He was 85 years old. 

The son of Otis and Nellie (Loftin) Robbs was born on April 26, 1941 in Witts Springs, Arkansas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Alice King; one stepdaughter and her husband,...

Joye Patricia Wyatt

Joye Patricia Wyatt

Aug 20, 2026

Joye Patricia "Pat" Wyatt, age 86, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026. 

The daughter of Virgil and Lois Gibbons was born February 8, 1940, in Cane Branch, Arkansas. She graduated from Western Grove School. Pat worked as a bookkeeper for Farmers Lumber Company. She also ran a grocery store and gas station at Western Grove before she...

Jerome Moore

Jerome Moore

Aug 18, 2026

Jerome Moore, of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Countryside at Rock Springs in Harrison. He was 89 years old.

The son of William Jerome and Lillian R. (Mulhausen) Moore, Jerome was born on September 17, 1936, in Houston, Texas.

Jerome graduated from Allen Military Academy in Bryan, Texas, where he was a member of the Senior Honor...

Martha Terrill

Martha Terrill

Aug 18, 2026

Martha Ruth (Chadwick) Terrill, age 79, formerly of Harrison, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2026 at Jamestown Nursing and Rehab in Rogers, AR with her daughters by her side.

Martha was born October 14, 1946 to Claud and Ola Chadwick of Leslie, Arkansas. She graduated from Leslie High School in 1964. She continued her education earning...

Clifford Lee Campbell

Clifford Lee Campbell

Aug 17, 2026

Clifford Lee Campbell, 54, of Hasty, Arkansas, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.

Clifford was born on August 15, 1972, to Howard and Edith Bolin Campbell. Clifford was a truck driver most of his life, which he enjoyed doing, whether it was short day...

Patsy Claire Seay

Patsy Claire Seay

Aug 15, 2026

Patsy Claire Seay, age 82, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House. 

The daughter of Harry and Norrine (Gusky) Howells was born in Shamokin, Michigan on November 14, 1943. 

Patsy worked for many years as a seamstress. After moving to Arkansas, she worked at Parker Enterprises until retiring. She used her talents as...

Michael Learl Pratt

Michael Learl Pratt

Aug 15, 2026

Michael Learl Pratt, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. He was 69 years old.

The son of Ephus Pratt and Leona Belle (Carter) Taffar was born on April 19, 1957 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Michael was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent nearly 30 years working at Wabash, a job he truly loved....

Kenneth Dale Hendrix

Kenneth Dale Hendrix

Aug 11, 2026

Kenneth Dale Hendrix, age 86, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The son of Delford and Lorene (Hunter) Hendrix was born October 4, 1939 in Eula, Arkansas. He has lived in Searcy and Newton Counties his whole life.

Kenneth was a hard worker, working for Claridge Products – Extrusion Plant for...

Kenneth Robert Bartle

Kenneth Robert Bartle

Aug 10, 2026

Kenneth Robert Bartle, of Harrison, passed from this life and into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Hospice of the Hills House. He was 81 years old.

The son of Francois Cecil and Edith Mae (Carney) Bartle, Kenneth was born on March 8, 1945, in Everett, Washington.

Kenneth, lovingly known as “Kenny,” was a devoted Christian man...

Marjorie Sue Hudson

Marjorie Sue Hudson

Aug 9, 2026

Marjorie Sue Hudson, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 9, 2026.  She was 85 years old. 

Marjorie was born in Portland, Indiana to Harold and Virginia (Stults) Whitenack on August 4, 1941.  A sister, born in 1943, Linda Jane, friend and playmate, completed the family.  Their dad "Whitey" and family moved to Racine, Wisconsin for several years,...

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