Obituaries

Apr 20, 2023

Denton Roberts, age 57 of Jasper, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital in Rogers, AR.

The son of Howard and Ruth Roberts was born August 14, 1965, in Clarksville, AR.

Denton loved restoring cars, riding ATVs and being outdoors.  He was a member of the Mt. Judea Christian...

Apr 20, 2023

Betty Lee McFarlan, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Cox Medical Center in Branson.  She was 83 years old.

The daughter of Emery and Ressie (Yancey) Harrell was born on February 22, 1940 in Bear Creek, Arkansas.

Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her...

Apr 19, 2023

Raymond Lee Barnard, beloved husband of Lynda Milford Barnard had a glorious homecoming with his Savior, Jesus Christ, during the early morning of April 19, 2023. He was 76.  If you knew him, you knew that he was a very kind, generous, helpful, humble, and loving person who loved the Lord.  You can add a lot of other adjectives...

Apr 18, 2023

Michael Lee McClelland, age 74 of Jasper, AR, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home in Jasper.

The son of Merwin and Lora (Gilmore) McClelland was born October 30, 1948, in Kansas City, MO.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son Jason Lee McClelland; an infant son, Matthew McClelland; and...

Apr 17, 2023

Maxine Dorothy Ann Morphis arrived with her wings on Monday, April 17, 2023, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Tyler and Kennedy (Barker) Morphis.

She is survived by her parents; two big brothers, Jackson and Jameson Morphis; her maternal grandparents, Melissa Williams and Billy Barker; and her paternal grandmother, Betsy...

Apr 15, 2023

John Louis Martin, 90 of Yellville, AR passed away April 15, 2023. He was born September 26, 1932 in Bushong, KS, and was one of eight children to Louis Earl Martin and Lula Alice (Adolph).

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Margaret Susan Skinner; sister, Wanda (Jeannie) Gravatt of Indiana; daughters Donna Lyons and...

Apr 15, 2023

Joe Wayne Campbell, 67 of Vendor, AR, passed away at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, AR on April 15, 2023, surrounded by his sisters.

The son of Johnny and Mary Campbell was born on April 9, 1956, in Harrison, AR.

He was the husband of Janet Campbell of the home.  He loved the outdoors...

Apr 14, 2023

Tom Riddle, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Countryside Assisted Living. He was 85 years old.

The son of Columbus S. and Jane (Geer) Riddle was born on March 29, 1938 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and farming. He was a member of Sanctuary of Hope Church....

Apr 10, 2023

Billy Joe "Toe Joe" Strickland, of Western Grove, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. He was 75 years old.

The son of Joe and Florence (Herrin) Strickland was born on July 7, 1947 in Harrison, Arkansas.

"Toe Joe" was a longtime truck driver and loved being with his...

Apr 8, 2023

Billie Carolyn Yancey, of St. Joe, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at home.  She was 82.

The daughter of James Melvin Fowler and Madge (Henley) Fowler was born June 1, 1940 at St. Joe.  She was a lifelong resident of Searcy County and a longtime member of the Ozark...

Apr 8, 2023

James Devin Bulla, of Harrison, passed away on April 8, 2023 at his home. He was 38 years old.

The son of James Owen and Tammie Dee (Bruce) Bulla was born on January 12, 1985 in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Devin graduated from Bergman High School in 2004. He loved motorcycles and dirt bikes and was a...

Apr 6, 2023

Mildred Joyce Smith, of Jasper, AR passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison at the age of 93.

The daughter of Roy and Lizzie (Robinson) Raulston was born in Flatrock, AR on April 2, 1930.

Mildred was a member of the Jasper Church of Christ. She loved her...

Apr 4, 2023

Elijah Edwards was born on April 22, 1978, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, the son of Willie Edwards and Nancy Morgan-Cowley. He was called home on April 4, 2023, in Dover, AR at the age of 44 years old.

He was preceded in death by his father, sister, and grandparents.

Survivors include his children, Brendan Edwards and...

Apr 4, 2023

Alfred Joey Paul, age 85, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away in Bentonville, Arkansas on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

The son of Alfred Jefferson Paul and Flaurra (Gaylor) Paul was born in Harrison on September 25, 1937.  He was a graduate of Harrison High School.  He married his sweetheart, Marvis Kay Jones on September 14, 1957.  Joey was...

Apr 4, 2023

Charlotte Jean Smith, age 65, passed away in peace at her home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

The daughter of Willie "Bill" and Dorothy (Slape) Young was born on October 7, 1957 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Charlotte was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. She dedicated her life to her family and was...

Apr 3, 2023

Bobby Harold Walden, 93, of Parthenon, Arkansas passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Home in Harrison April 3, 2023.

Bobby was born to Orastus Pete and Ruby Lee (Randell) Walden on June 29, 1929 in Clegg, Texas.  Bob lived a humble life.  Even as a child he is remembered for helping others, especially his many brothers and sisters....

Apr 2, 2023

Ann Halpin age 67 escaped her mortal bonds and passed peacefully on April 2, 2023.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Neal and Jeanne (Valone) Halpin of Phoenix, Arizona.

She is survived by her siblings, Teresa Matthews Villines (Jack) of Harrison, Arkansas, Michael Halpin (Mary) of Low Gap, Arkansas, and James Halpin (Shana)...

Mar 28, 2023

Randall Scott Lowe, age 54, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

The son of Danny and Heather (McCall) Lowe was born July 13, 1968 in Bellflower, California.  He moved to Arkansas over 30 years ago, and was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Persian Gulf War.

Scott worked...

Mar 24, 2023

Opal Gearldine Sheppard, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Highland Court in Marshall. She was 84 years old.

The daughter of Everett and Thelma (Loveless) Smith was born on February 7, 1939 in Vinton, Iowa.

Opal was a member of the Bellefonte Apostolic Church. She loved her church and her church...

Mar 21, 2023

Teresa "Trei" Ann (Millican) Cates, age 45, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

The daughter of Thomas Lee Millican, Sr., and Geneva Mae (Rotramel) Coulston was born October 22, 1977 in Millington, Tennessee.

She was a resident of Harrison for the past year, moving from...