Obituaries

Jan 18, 2024

Thomas Newton "Tommy" Harding, of Marble Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his home.  He was 89 years old.

The son of Ben and Bertha (Wise) Harding was born on January 6, 1935 near Pruitt in Newton County, Arkansas.

Tommy was a lifelong resident of Arkansas.  He was an avid outdoorsman who...

Jan 17, 2024

Joy A. Rice, of Harrison, passed at her home on January 17, 2024. She was 95 years old.

The daughter of Jim and Etter (Bridges) Ruff was born on October 12, 1928 in Tilly, Arkansas.

Joy loved her Lord, and enjoyed being a grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.

She is preceded by...

Jan 14, 2024

Samuel Ross Villines, 81, a lifelong resident of Mount Sherman, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at his beloved farm on January 14, 2024. Born to John William "Bill" Villines and Orpha Pearl (Arbaugh) Villines on March 5, 1942, along the picturesque Buffalo River in Mt. Sherman, Samuel's life was a testament to his deep roots in this community.

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Jan 14, 2024

Margarett Molzahn passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, and went into the loving arms of Jesus.

She was born on May 5, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Alex and Dorothy Kiezer and raised in Chicago, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter and her husband and father of her children Heinz Rudelis;...

Jan 2, 2024

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James Vernon Cooper, 87, of Lee's Summit, Missouri departed this earth to his heavenly home on January 2, 2024.

Vernon was born on February 23, 1936, to Gus and Ava Cooper in Vendor, Arkansas. After high school Vernon proudly served his country in the United States...

Jan 1, 2024

Martha Margaret Baughman Smith, age 92, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at Russellville Nursing and Rehab on Monday, January 1, 2024.

The daughter of Samuel and Zola (Riddle) Edmonson was born in Bellefonte, AR on January 25, 1931.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Dean Baughman and her sons, Jeffrey Scott Baughman...

Jan 1, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Richardson, of Western Grove, passed at her home on January 1, 2024.  She was 62 years old.

The daughter of Wilford Eugene and Edna Earl (Lucas) Triplett was born on September 27, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Debbie is survived by one daughter, Jessica Coker; two grandsons, Steven Ryan Coker and Alexander Donald Coker;...

Jan 1, 2024

Richard Shaun Jarrett, of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024, at his home. He was born March 3, 1963, in Harrison, Arkansas. The son of Curtis and Marilyn (Dees) Jarrett. Richard was married to the love of his life, Debbie (Hickenbottom) Jarrett.  He was a member of the Northside Church of Christ....

Dec 31, 2023

Melissia "Lisa" Joyce Knight, of St. Joe, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.  She was 59 years old.

The daughter of Roy Lee and Louise (Sones) Nelson was born on December 4, 1964 in Marion, Louisiana.

Lisa was the owner and manager of Knights Quick Stop...

Dec 30, 2023

Jimmy D. Baughman, age 72, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at NARMC.

The son of Roy Dean and Martha (Edmonson) Baughman was born July 30, 1951 in Woodburn, Oregon.

He was a lifelong resident of Harrison and had worked as a stone mason.  He was a veteran of the US Army, and...

Dec 29, 2023

Betty Ruth Rogers passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Chapel Ridge in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 89. Born on March 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Tennessee Massengale, of Harrison, Arkansas.

Betty was a devout humanitarian and dedicated her life to caring for others. Betty was a...

Dec 27, 2023

Harroll A. Hoppis, 87, of Harrison, Arkansas died peacefully in his son's home in Locust Grove, Oklahoma on December 27, 2023.

He was born on November 15, 1936 in Hasty, Arkansas, the youngest of seven kids to Arthur and Alcie Hoppis.

Harroll graduated from Western Grove High School and moved to Kansas City, where he...

Dec 25, 2023

Wilma Burnell Snow, age 94, of Harrison went to her heavenly home on December 25, 2023 at Hillcrest Nursing Home.

Wilma was born at Yardelle, Arkansas on November 12, 1929 to Dallas and Ruby (Ramey) Jones. She was the oldest daughter of seven children. Wilma loved her siblings very much and stayed home from school to help...

Dec 19, 2023

Freddie Gene Waters, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.  He was 78 years old.

The son of Roy B. and Eileen (Henderson) Waters was born on February 24, 1945 in Wayton, Arkansas.

Freddie began working at an early age when he traveled with his family to...

Dec 17, 2023

Peggy Jean Snow, age 50, of Everton, Arkansas, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

The daughter of James Taylor, Sr., and Debbie (Denny) Taylor was born November 18, 1973 at Mountain Home, Arkansas.  She had lived in Boone County most of her life.

Peggy spent many years working as a CNA....

Dec 17, 2023

Steven Gregory Henrikson, age 68, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

The son of Jack and Maureen (Goffin) Henrikson was born December 15, 1955 in Arrington, Cambridgeshire, of Cambridge County, England at the USAF Military hospital located at Wimpole Park.

Steve enlisted in the US Marine Corp March 29,...

Dec 15, 2023

Shirley Jean LeBleu, of Omaha, passed away at her home on Friday, December 15, 2023.  She was 82 years old.

The daughter of William and Frances Cook was born on July 27, 1941 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Shirley owned and ran a bed and breakfast for years, Aunt Shirley's Sleeping Loft.  She ministered and witnessed...

Dec 15, 2023

Dr. Conrad Rex Garner passed away on December 15, 2023.  He was the youngest son of Charles Clifton and Mettie Electa Jane (Slagle) Garner and was born on January 25, 1922.  He had two brothers and five sisters.

Conrad attended Harrison High School where he lettered in football and basketball and in 1999 became an initial inductee...

Dec 12, 2023

Ronald Lee Frederick, age 53, of Compton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his home.

The son of Ronald Lee Frederick Sr., and Lucy G. Tilly Frederick was born in Harrison, Arkansas on December 19, 1969.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Johnny McCullough (Henson).

Ronald...

Dec 10, 2023

Doretha Inabelle Williams, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.  She was 95 years old.

The daughter of I.O. and Doretha Mae (Newlin) Walker was born on January 8, 1928 in La Porte, Texas.

Inabelle was a member of Hilltop Bible Church and a person of many...