Obituaries

Feb 16, 2026

Mary Bausch, age 74, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The daughter of John C. "Jack" and Mary Magdalen Hamilton was born on March 26, 1951, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  Her family moved to Memphis, Tennessee when she was a small child.  She lived there...

Feb 16, 2026

David Christopher Streichert, of Jasper, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Countryside Nursing and Rehab Center of Newton County.  He was 66 years old.

The son of Robert and Patricia (Donnelly) Streichert was born on December 13, 1959 in Dearborn, Michigan.

David was a man with a big heart and an even bigger...

Feb 13, 2026

Betty Sheldon, 86, of Low Gap, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026.

She was born on April 7, 1939. Betty was the daughter of Mary Louise Burdick and Roy Burdick.  She lived a life centered on faith, family, and simple joys. She was an avid churchgoer, and her faith guided her through every season...

Feb 9, 2026

William "Alva" Underwood, 88, of Omaha, passed away February 9, 2026, at home with his wife by his side. Larue Mae Underwood, 88, passed away February 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Married at age 19, they shared 69 years together.

Alva was born in Rock Island, IL to Doris and Ella (Anderson) Underwood. Larue was born...

Feb 6, 2026

Robert "Bob" Clark was born July 17, 1939, the eldest son and second child of Wilburn and Beulah Clark in Low Gap, AR.  He left this world on February 6, 2026, 28 years to the day after his wife, Charlene.

In his final months, we had the privilege of caring for him and getting to hear about...

Feb 5, 2026

William "Bill" Dove, age 78, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at home on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

William Forbes Dove was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 15, 1947 to parents John and Eleanor Dove. Along with his brother Bob and sister Debbie, Bill grew up in Lombard, a Chicago suburb.

In the 1950s, Bill...

Feb 5, 2026

Our angel on earth, Shirley Ann Skaggs, a loving mother, doting grandmother and very proud great-grandmother, peacefully gained her big ole angel wings Thursday, February 5th, 2026. She blessed this world for 83 years.

Shirley devoted her life to her family. She cherished the moments being surrounded by her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids the most and would...

Feb 1, 2026

Wanda K. Lofton, of Pelsor, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was 71 years old.

The daughter of Odis and Buna (Holland) Nichols was born on July 9, 1954 in Red Bay, Alabama.

Wanda was a devout Christian woman with a gentle heart and a beautiful...

Feb 1, 2026

John Clifford Vail, age 81, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The son of George and Mae (Minyard) Vail was born in Bessemer, Alabama on April 25, 1944. He lived in Alabama most of his life, moving to Florida in 1970. He lived in Colorado for a short time and moved...

Feb 1, 2026

Kylin Claude Carlton, age 36, received his heavenly wings February 1, 2026. Ky was born in Harrison, Arkansas on May 22, 1989 to his parents Kirby and Regina Carlton. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, and the BEST daddy. He lived his life for his children. They were his pride and joy! He loved his nieces and...

Jan 30, 2026

Evelyn "Gale" Campbell, of Jasper, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.  She was 76 years old.

The daughter of Able Bruce, Jr. and Ova (Bolin) Bruce was born on February 20, 1949 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Gale enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking, but above all, she cherished...

Jan 30, 2026

D. Ford Carlton, 90, of Claremore, Oklahoma, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the Claremore Veterans Center.

He was born on July 6, 1935, in Murray, Arkansas, to Claude Levi Carlton and Mamie Leota Daniels. Ford grew up in Parthenon, Arkansas, before following his future bride to Hayesville, Kansas. He was drafted into the United States...

Jan 29, 2026

Greta Ann Dean was born on November 9, 1943, in Clarksville, AR, to Harley Stone and Audrey Carlton Stone. She grew up in Newton County on Piney Creek between Limestone and Fort Douglas, Arkansas. Greta graduated from Deer School and married the love of her life, Ray Dean, on May 10, 1962. Upon their marriage, she gained several sisters...

Jan 29, 2026

Bobby Gene Wells was called home on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Hillcrest Rehab Center.  He was surrounded by his friends and family.  He was 84 years old.

Bob was born November 15, 1941, on Richland in Searcy County.  He developed a strong work ethic as a young boy growing up on a farm.  The chores may...

Jan 25, 2026

Leroy Carter Jr., age 72 of Jasper, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026.

The son of Leroy Sr. and Ruby (Mefford) Carter was born April 21, 1953, in Harrison, Arkansas.

Leroy worked as a skilled auto body mechanic for over 30 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife,...

Jan 23, 2026

Claudine Snell, age 90, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at home.

The loving daughter of Chalmer C. and Doris L. (Short) Bowers, Claudine was born March 27, 1935 in Wyandotte, Oklahoma. She was raised and attended school in Wyandotte.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene Snell;...

Jan 23, 2026

Teresa "T.C." Sanford, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was 73 years old.

She was born August 26, 1952 in Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Sanford in November 2025 and her parents, William and Merrie Lambert.

TC is survived...

Jan 22, 2026

Joyce Yarbrough, most recently residing at Ciel Senior Living in Fayetteville, AR, passed away at the age of 90.  Born July 4, 1935, at Glencoe community, north of Pindall in Searcy County, Arkansas to Blaine Young and Irene Nichols Young.

Joyce grew up in Pindall surrounded by family and deeply involved in family business and politics. In...

Jan 21, 2026

Dorothy Mae Fuller, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.  She was 91 years old.

The daughter of Forest and Elieu June (Thomas) Adams was born on March 12, 1934 in Harrison, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Fuller; one daughter, Charlene Fuller;...

Jan 20, 2026

James 'Jamie" Floyd Henderson, age 48 of Deer, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The son of Roy Earl and Leta Fern (Kilgore) Henderson was born June 11, 1977, in Harrison, AR.

Jamie lived in Newton County his whole life.  He enjoyed cowboying, hunting, and fishing.  He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time...