Obituaries

Nov 12, 2023

Russell Kent Millsap, 60, of Harrison, AR, left this world in pain no more on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

He was born on June 21, 1963 in Independence, Missouri.

Russell was a jack of all trades but his main interest was small engine repair.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip...

Nov 11, 2023

Barbara Jean (Baise) Feber age 92 of Wayton, AR, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023.

She was born in Muncie, Indiana, on January 3, 1931, the daughter of Bernard Baise and Helen Ulrich.  She graduated from Muncie Central High School, married Jerry Kadinger and their union resulted in four children.

Barbara was divorced in 1969...

Nov 7, 2023

Kyle Kitterle, also known as Kitty, was 42 years old on November 7th, 2023, when he passed suddenly.

Everyone who knew Kyle would describe him as a fighter. He fought for his country in the Army, through the daily grind of working in warehouses, and by protecting the people he loved. The reason everyone, except maybe Cordell,...

Nov 7, 2023

Amy Lou (King) Creekmore, 51, of Harrison, AR, transitioned to her heavenly home November 7, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was welcomed with open arms by loved ones already in residence including her mother Nancy, paternal and maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and her beloved Skippy.

Left to mourn a goodbye that came too...

Nov 5, 2023

James Louis Massey, of Harrison, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He was 68 years old.

The son of Patrick and Dorothy (Stogsdill) Massey was born on April 21, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.

Nov 4, 2023

Marilyn P. Taylor Stevens of Lead Hill, Arkansas was born October 25, 1947, in Harrison Arkansas, at Dr. Fowler's Office. Marilyn went to her eternal home on November 4, 2023, at the age of 76, where she will join her husband William F. "Bill" Stevens, her father and mother, John and Dorothy Taylor, as well as her grandparents Ralph...

Nov 3, 2023

Patrick Michael Braunagel, age 82 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at his home.

The son of William John and Margaret Mae Braunagel was born on September 17, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Pat was a painter by trade and loved his Dallas Cowboys. He loved and adored his grandkids. When...

Nov 3, 2023

Betty Marie Hayes died Friday, November 3, 2023 at age 88 in The Springs at Mount Vista Rehabilitation & Health Center in Harrison, AR.  She was born August 15, 1935 in Houston, TX to parents William Thomas Hayes, Sr. and Ethel Marie Lindsey.  She had been a well-loved resident of Mount Vista since 2020, and her family sincerely appreciates...

Nov 2, 2023

Dianne Hammer, age 76, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on November 2, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1947, in Batesville, Arkansas, making her the first baby born in a tuberculosis Sanitorium in the state. Dianne was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cherished her family unconditionally and without apology, extending her love not...

Nov 2, 2023

James Edward "Jim" Bel, 84 years old, lived in many places, due to being in the US Navy for 20 years. He was born in Conway, Missouri on December 21, 1938, the fifth of ten children to Harold and Esther Bel.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Jeanette; and one brother, Joe.

Nov 2, 2023

PJ Harris, age 92, of Harrison, AR, passed from this life on November 2nd, 2023 at Hillcrest Home.

He was born in Marshall, AR on July 14, 1931 to Ras Harris and Rilla (Mathis) Harris.

PJ was a veteran of the US Army, serving 23 months in Okinawa during the Korean War.  PJ spent his...

Nov 1, 2023

Clyde Nichols, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home.  He was 80 years old.

The son of John Jeff and Mary Louise (Nunnely) Nichols was born on March 11, 1943 in Hollow Rock, Tennessee.

Clyde worked as the Head of Maintenance at several area hotels for many years and at...

Oct 31, 2023

Richard W. Hoyet, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his home.  He was 85 years old.

The son of Wilbert and Nancy Hoyet, Dick was born on March 26, 1938 in Kokomo, Indiana.

An exemplary member of The Knights of Columbus, Dick was Past Grand Knight of Council 10050, and Past Faithful Navigator...

Oct 29, 2023

Billie Wayde Lackey, age 93 of Jasper, AR, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

The daughter of Roy and Lottie (Cranford) Walker was born October 4, 1930 in Newton County, Arkansas.

Billie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Preston Lackey; her brothers, Doyle Dixon and...

Oct 29, 2023

Joyce Jean Proctor, 75, of Big Creek, Arkansas, passed away on October 29, 2023, with loved ones by her side.

The daughter of Sammie and Imogene (Ewing) Farmer was born November 21, 1947 in Harrison, Arkansas and graduated from Deer High School in 1966.  A few years after high school, she married the love of her life,...

Oct 26, 2023

Sunrise: December 7, 1938

Sunset: October 26, 2023

Born in Freeport, Illinois, and raised in Mount Carroll, Illinois, he moved to California, where he raised his family. He was a resident of Newton County from 1992 until his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlington and Armella Kneale; brother, Bernie...

Oct 25, 2023

Michael J. Stephen, of Harrison, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  He was 79 years old.

The son of William F. and Mary Christine (Fisher) Stephen was born on February 13, 1944 in Richmond, Indiana.

Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War.  He was...

Oct 23, 2023

Marie Elizabeth "Betsy" Cash, age 77, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Brough and Faye Belle (Cook) Cash was born in Marshall, Arkansas on January 4, 1946.  She graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1963.  After high school, she attended Ouachita Baptist University...

Oct 21, 2023

Barbara Ann Bennett, 92, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 into the loving arms of Jesus.

She was the seventh child of 12 born to Horace and Minnie (Whalin) Tettleton.  Barbara was born on January 4, 1931 and was raised in Springfield, Missouri.

Barbara married James Eugene Bennett on October 9, 1948.  ...

Oct 20, 2023

Rose (Brown) Arnold, passed from this life at the age of 83 on October 20, 2023. She was born in Zack, Arkansas on May 6, 1940. The youngest daughter of Roy and Ruby (Stills) Brown.

Rose's siblings were Willomae, Wilma, Nevelean, Devon and Rocky. She is survived by her sister Wilma.

She is also survived...