Obituaries

Jun 24, 2023

Denise Jean (LaRose) Elder, of Omaha, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 24, 2023.  She was 72 years old.

The daughter of Alfred J. LaRose and Genevieve Rodgers was born on March 16, 1951 in Norwalk, Connecticut.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Junior, Allen, and Larry.

Jun 23, 2023

Robert Edward Smith, age 81 of Dover, AR, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023.

The son of John Alvin and Ruth Mae Smith was born June 12, 1942, in Vendor, AR.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Stanley Smith; his sisters, Carma Lee Smith, Lillian Owens, and Marilyn Kathleen Collins; and...

Jun 22, 2023

Ada Elizabeth Chaffin Michael, of Harrison, stepped into the presence of her Savior on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was 82 years old.

The daughter of Clarence and Georgia (Buttram) Wellesley, she was born on June 6, 1941 in Jane, Missouri. Ada attended White Rock School in Jane, Missouri.

Ada was a faithful member of...

Jun 22, 2023

Melvin Leon Wilson, Sr., of Harrison, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on Thursday, June 22, 2023.  He was 75 years old.

The son of Roy Lee and Arlie Mae (Martin) Wilson was born on September 18, 1947 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Melvin worked in different career fields in the Harrison area including places...

Jun 21, 2023

Liberty Lenae Fowler, age 20, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Joplin.

The daughter of James "Gabe" Fowler and Bonnie Jean Mills was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on December 13, 2002.  She was a 2021 graduate of St. Joe High School and moved to Joplin after graduating.

Liberty loved...

Jun 19, 2023

Jacqueline (Jackie) Mary Jaworski of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. Born on June 1, 1947 to Helen and Stephen Wielgus in Columbus, Nebraska, she was 76 years old at the time of her death.

In her youth, Jackie enjoyed leading Girl Scouts and a cheerleading squad. She also loved flying planes, working towards...

Jun 15, 2023

Shirley Faye (Breedlove) Smith, age 74 of Jasper, AR, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023.

The daughter of Hulett and Vernus Breedlove was born May 10, 1949, in Deer, AR.

She is preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter; 4 sisters, Eddine, Kathleen, Doris, and Linda; 3 brothers, Harlan, R.B., and Donald.

Jun 13, 2023

Cloyd Passmore was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on June 13, 2023.  He was born on July 9, 1942 at Harrison, Arkansas to Damon and Ellen Passmore.

He graduated from Harrison High School in 1960 and attended School of the Ozarks.

He retired as a mail carrier after 35 years of dedicated service to...

Jun 12, 2023

Linda Jo Salmon Williams, 75 of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

She was born in Harrison, Arkansas on November 15, 1947, the third daughter of Norman (Red) and Velma (Hall) Salmon.

She graduated high school from Mt. Judea in 1965 and has remained close...

Jun 12, 2023

Michael A. Sherman of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at North Arkansas Medical Center. He was 67 years old.

The son of John and June (Garrison) Sherman was born on October 5, 1955 in Ottumwa, Iowa.

He loved his country and served in the Marine Corps and in the Army.

Jun 11, 2023

Kathi Beth Rohde, age 74 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Sunday June 11, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas

The daughter of Alvah Richard and Elizabeth Marie (Henry) Mitchell was born on May 23, 1949 in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Kathi loved animals of all kinds, especially horses and cats.  She enjoyed painting, gardening and cooking and made...

Jun 9, 2023

Johnny Wayne Pouncy, age 70 of Lead Hill, Arkansas passed away on June 9, 2023 in Lead Hill.

The son of William Lloyd and Mable Lee (Sitsler) Pouncy was born on November 9, 1952 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Johnny was a gunsmith and enjoyed shooting guns and took part in several shooting competitions when he was...

Jun 5, 2023

Charlene "Cheri" Eavy was born in Mechanic Falls, Maine on May 28, 1950; and passed on June 5, 2023 in Harrison, Arkansas, where she lived with her husband Allen Eavy.

Her parents were Ralph Austin and Ellen Shepherd. Her surviving siblings are Ralph "Rick" Austin and Rebecca "Becky" Stratton. Her sons are Brian Sigulinsky (wife Paulette) of...

Jun 3, 2023

Michael B. Wasylewski, age 78, of Harrison, AR was called home peacefully at 8:22 am on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Hillcrest Nursing Home.

Michael was born on March 15, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan son of Sevella and Michael Wasylewski.

Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War. He...

Jun 3, 2023

Roger Dale Lawson, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.  He was 69.

He was born November 16, 1953 in Dewitt, Arkansas.

Roger had worked as a police officer, retiring from Harrison Police Department.  He enjoyed playing the guitar and spending time talking to his CB buddies.  He...

Jun 2, 2023

Brandon James Clary, of Harrison, passed away at his home on Friday, June 2, 2023.  He was 33 years old.

The son of Doreen (Clary) Tapp was born on February 2, 1990 in South Lead Hill, Arkansas.

Brandon was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served overseas in Afghanistan.

Brandon was preceded...

Jun 2, 2023

June McAnulty, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023.  She was 73 years old.

The daughter of James and Thelma (Calloway) McAnulty was born on March 15, 1950 in Sterlington, Louisiana.

June moved to the Harrison area from Temecula, California.  She was of the Episcopal faith and enjoyed making handmade beaded jewelry.  June...

May 31, 2023

Justin Carl McCutcheon, age 30, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at NARMC.

The son of Johnny McCutcheon and Laveta (Smith) Larson was born in Harrison on December 22, 1992.  He was a 2011 graduate of Harrison High School.

Justin loved sporty cars and trucks, and he liked the Dukes of Hazzard.  ...

May 31, 2023

William "Bill" Morris Adkins, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.  He was 78 years old.  The son of William Andrew Adkins and Pauline Beatrice (Johnson) Adkins was born on July 24, 1944 in Bisbee, Arizona.  He attended Harrison High School, leaving to join the Air Force at the age...

May 30, 2023

David Wayne Sparks, of Jasper, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.  He was 79 years old.

The son of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Taylor) Sparks was born on January 27, 1944 in Chestertown, Maryland.

David was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served overseas in Germany.  He worked in construction and...