Obituaries

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...

Oct 19, 2023

Conley L. O'Neal, was born in Oakland, CA, Oct. 16, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Colleen O'Neal, his 2 sons, Michael O'Neal, Patrick O'Neal, and grandson Matthew O'Neal.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Ava and Curgus O'Neal, of Vendor, Arkansas.

Conley worked for AT & T for 30 years...

Oct 18, 2023

Tammy Sue Stevens, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  She was 65 years old.

The daughter of Thomas Stanley and Mary Genevieve (Smith) Kerr was born on October 27, 1957 in Springfield, Missouri.

Tammy loved people and always put others before herself.  She enjoyed helping...

Oct 17, 2023

Audrey Butera Petree, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her home.  She was 83 years old.

The daughter of Mitchell and Addlee (Bolin) Ricketts was born on December 8, 1939 in Mt. Judea, Arkansas.

Audrey loved all animals and enjoyed working in her yard.  She loved big family gatherings where she...

Oct 16, 2023

John Dan "Danny" Scogins, age 76 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on Monday October 16, 2023 in Harrison.

The son of John Paul and Joyce Marie (Cecil) Scogins was born on January 4, 1947 in Harrison.

Danny was one of the most personable people you would ever meet and he never met a stranger.  He...

Oct 15, 2023

Jesse Hiram Meek, of Harrison, and formerly of Marionville, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Hillcrest Home.  He was 92 years old.

The son of Ralph Meek and Marie (McGowan) Tyler was born on September 1, 1931 in Erie, Kansas.

Jesse was a veteran of the US Army having served in the...

Oct 15, 2023

Brenda Sue Cross, age 58 of Harrison, passed away at home on October 15, 2023.

She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 5, 1965, the daughter of Johane and the late Kenneth Cross.

Brenda is survived by her mother, Johane; her dog, Clarence; brother Rick and his wife, Stacy; her niece, Lindsey and...

Oct 14, 2023

Mary Annette Jones, age 79 of Harrison, AR, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023.

The daughter of Vaughn and Opal Juanita (Bates) Jones was born July 7, 1944, in Hopewell, AR.

Annette was a lifelong Arkansas Razorback and St. Louis Cardinal sports fan. She enjoyed being a member of bowling leagues and softball leagues.  She...

Oct 10, 2023

Marcell Marie Webster, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.  She was 60 years old.

The daughter of Bobby and Joyce (Clark) Dodgen was born on December 17, 1962 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Marcell was of the Christian faith and enjoyed being in the outdoors.  She was...

Oct 8, 2023

Burl "Bunny"/"Poor Boy" Mathis, Jr., age 79, of Harrison, passed away on October 8, 2023, in Springdale. He was born to Burl and Edith (Keef) Mathis in Harrison on March 5, 1944.

Burl married his soulmate, Cleatus (Blair) Mathis, who preceded him in death by 23 days.  He had a daughter, Robin (Kenneth) Eubanks, and he and...