Obituaries

Obituaries

Carl D. Bell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Denton Dewain Roberts

Denton Dewain Roberts

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...

Betty Lee Mcfarlan

Betty Lee Mcfarlan

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...

Raymond Barnard

Raymond Barnard

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...

Michael Lee Mcclelland

Michael Lee Mcclelland

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...

Maxine Dorothy Ann Morphis

Maxine Dorothy Ann Morphis

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...

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