Obituaries
Obituaries
James Ora Wills
May 11, 2023
James Ora Wills, of Lead Hill, passed away at the Springs of Mt. Vista on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was 89 years old.
The son of Ora Oliver and Nellie Mae (Baughman) Wills was born on July 3, 1933 in Leon, Iowa.
James was raised as a farmer and had a farm in Nebraska....
Etta "Sue" Susan Swearingen
May 9, 2023
Etta "Sue" Susan Swearingen, of Jasper, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was 70 years old.
The daughter of William James and Joyce (Avant) Swearingen was born on October 13, 1952 in Lindrith, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Swearingen; her parents; one brother, Albert;...
Darrell Jones
May 8, 2023
On Monday May 8th, 2023, Coach Darrell Jones, age 88, surrounded by his loving family, dribbled down the court for the last time on this earth and landed his final shot with perfect form. The crowd cheered as he entered Heaven's gates and was greeted by his Heavenly Father with "Well done Coach Jones, my Good and Faithful Servant."...
Donald Eugene Spencer
May 6, 2023
Donald Eugene Spencer, of Jasper, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Harrison. He was 74 years old.
The son of John Duane and Hazel Louise (Sloan) Spencer was born on September 24, 1948 in Harrison, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the US Army.
Donald was a loving father...
Joann Davis
May 6, 2023
JoAnn Martin Methvin Mhoon Davis , 88, of Harrison, Arkansas entered the gates of heaven Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 5, 1934 at Verona, Arkansas in Marion County. JoAnn was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many people.
JoAnn was...
Carl D. Bell
May 5, 2023
Carl D. Bell, formerly of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023 surrounded by his family, at the age of 79.
The son of Lloyd Dean Bell and Iola Mae (Mostellar) Trost was born April 26, 1944 in Bell Hollow, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Green Forest High School and a...
Alfred Curtis Hughes
May 5, 2023
Alfred Curtis Hughes, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at his home. He was 93 years old.
The son of William Burton and Lucinda (Seymore) Hughes was born on October 10, 1929 in Correctionville, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan LaVerne Hughes.
A memorial service will...
Buster Jack Matlock
May 4, 2023
Buster Jack Matlock, age 88, of Greers Ferry, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Conway, Arkansas.
The son of Lawrence and Helen Matlock was born in Parthenon, Arkansas on November 29, 1934. He was a lifelong resident...
Edith Lorane "Foxy" Fox
May 1, 2023
Edith Lorane "Foxy" Fox, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at The Springs of Mt. Vista. She was 95 years old.
The daughter of David and Ellen (Herron) Caldwell was born on November 9, 1927 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Edith was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a competitive nature...
Eric Dean Simmons
Apr 29, 2023
Eric Dean Simmons, age 53, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Branson, Missouri.
The son of Billy Wayne and Betty Laquitta (Jester) Simmons was born in Harrison on September 16, 1969. He was a lifelong resident of Valley Springs and a member of Pyatt Baptist Church.
Eric...
Violet May Mitchell
Apr 27, 2023
Violet May Mitchell, of Yellville, passed away at The Springs of Creekside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was 74 years old.
The daughter of Bill and Myrtle (Moore) Holt was born on January 15, 1949 in Pyatt, Arkansas.
Graveside service will be Monday, May 1, 2023 at Davidson Cemetery at...
Margaret Anne Wells
Apr 26, 2023
Margaret Anne Wells was called home on April 26, 2023, at NARMC. She was 77. Margaret was born on July 16, 1945 to George A. Hamilton and Billie Jean (Wilson) Hamilton in Harrison, Arkansas.
Margaret graduated from Valley Springs School and was proud to say she was a "Tiger". She sought a career in the...
Ann Wall
Apr 26, 2023
Ann Wall, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at The Springs of Mt. Vista. She was 76 years old.
The daughter of Loyd and Lellan (Wilson) Putman was born on November 8, 1946 in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Wall; her son, Kevin Wall; one sister,...
Victoria Marie Marshall
Apr 25, 2023
Victoria Marie Marshall, age 49, of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
The daughter of Jimmy Childress and Ellen Marie (Skipper) Nichols was born November 2, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois. She lived in Newton County most of her life and was of Baptist faith.
Victoria was...
Jolly Bowden Jones
Apr 25, 2023
Jolly Bowden Jones, of Jasper, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home. He was 93 years old.
The son of Frederick and Camma (Gibson) Jones was born on November 19, 1929 in Jasper, Arkansas.
Jolly enjoyed hunting, knifemaking, and writing poetry. He was a friend to many and will be dearly missed....
Rebecca Ann Eddings
Apr 24, 2023
Rebecca Ann Eddings, of St. Joe, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Hospice of the Hills House in Harrison. She was 68 years old.
The daughter of John and Janice (Stanhouse) Hafner was born on January 30, 1955 in Marshalltown, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Bo...
Trudy Ann Flud
Apr 24, 2023
Trudy Ann (Harris) Flud of Nail, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born October 20, 1959, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to James and Anna Jean (Rehard) Harris.
She was baptized on August 2, 1973. She married Don H. Flud on May...
Faith Hope Mincks
Apr 23, 2023
Faith Hope Mincks, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was 70 years old.
The daughter of Oren E. and Mildred D. (Whitney) Moore was born on February 20, 1953 in Springfield, Missouri.
In her younger years, Faith enjoyed roller skating and used her roller-skating talent as a carhop...
Paul Lynn Mathis
Apr 22, 2023
Paul Lynn Mathis passed away at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas on April 22, 2023, at 11:41 p.m. at the age of 73.
Paul is preceded in death by his father James Ray Mathis, his mother Vonnie Omal (Paul) Mathis, and his brother Bervin Ray Mathis.
Paul is survived by...
Linda "Jeannie" Wray
Apr 21, 2023
On Friday, April 21, 2023, Linda Jean "Jeannie" Martin Jenkins Wray, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 75 after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.
Jeannie was born on June 13, 1947 in Hasty, Arkansas to Troy and Tressie Martin. She attended Western Grove High School. She married James Kirby Jenkins on November...
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