Obituaries

Mar 15, 2023

Marcille Miller Lawrence, age 77, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at home on March 15, 2023.

The daughter of Joseph James "Joe" Miller and Francis (Rowland) Miller was born April 27, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Marcille was a lifelong resident of Harrison, where she was a devoted member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)...

Mar 13, 2023

Marilynn Bandy, age 65, of Saint Joe, Arkansas went to her heavenly home on March 13, 2023, surrounded by her husband and children.  She was born in Harrison, Arkansas on October 22, 1957 to Rufus and Cordie (Fisk) Eddings.

Marilynn and her husband, David, have been happily married for 22 years, they share two children, Marcus and...

Mar 12, 2023

Nina Lee Hull, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. She was 83 years old.

The daughter of Earl Madison and Lilly Clementine (Hefley) Vanderpool was born on November 27, 1939 in Jasper, Arkansas.

Nina was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. She was a member...

Mar 11, 2023

Terry Blackburn, of Wayton, Arkansas, age 70, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 11, 2023.  He was born September 30, 1952, in Big Springs, Texas to JR and Audie Blackburn.

Terry, known as 'Oobie' to his grandchildren, absolutely treasured them and embraced every opportunity to support them and brag about them. Terry...

Mar 10, 2023

Edna Lea Campbell, 88 of Mount Judea, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at home.

The daughter of Walker and Victoria (Dean) Lively was born March 1, 1935 in Bass, Arkansas. She was a lifelong Newton County Resident and a member of Mount Judea Church of Christ.

Edna enjoyed gardening, quilting, and crocheting.  She...

Mar 7, 2023

Arvie F. Heydenreich, age 97 of Deer, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Newton County Nursing Home in Jasper, Arkansas.

The son of Herman and Tennie Harlen Heydenreich was born November 18, 1925, in Deer, AR.

Family was the most important thing to Arvie and he took very good care of them....

Mar 6, 2023

Larry Jan Madewell, age 80, moved on to his eternal home on March 6, 2023.

Beloved husband, father, papa, and friend, he was born January 1, 1943, at home in Haskell, Oklahoma to Raymond Madewell and Levera Pruitt.  He married his high school sweetheart, Pauline. And they had 60 blessed years together before her passing in January...

Mar 5, 2023

Betty Ruth (Martin) Young, 93, of Harrison, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2023.  She was at home surrounded by those who loved her.

She was born June 12, 1929, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Brice and Eula (Norman) Martin.  She was a dedicated member of First Christian Church and the Hearthstone Class...

Mar 3, 2023

Carolyn Faye Campbell, 65, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Friday, March 3, 2023. Carolyn was born June 18, 1957, in Harrison to the late Coy Ray and Verdine Ozell (Reed) Smith.

Carolyn enjoyed time spent with Dairl, her husband of 48 years, their children Shannon, Christi, Clint, and Vanessa, and grandchildren, all of whom...

Mar 1, 2023

Ricky Candrilli of Red Star slowly succumbed at Newton County Nursing Home on March 1, 2023, at age 74.  As the life force seeped out of his being from an unkind disease, A.L.S.

Born on Michaelmas, September 29, 1948, in Portsmouth, Virginia to D.E. Minton Jr. and Marie Candrilli.

Ricky was a survivor of the...

Mar 1, 2023

Russell Faddis, age 87, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at The Springs of Mt. Vista on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

The son of Cecil and Gladys (Sisco) Faddis was born June 13, 1935 at Compton, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of Boone County and attended Capps Full Gospel Church.

He retired from the City...

Feb 28, 2023

Patricia Hassler Turner, age 90, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

The daughter of Owen Shannon Hassler and Mary Elma (Salyards) Hassler was born in New Market, Virginia on October 28, 1932.

Patricia was a resident of Harrison for 50 years, moving here from Plano,...

Feb 28, 2023

Stephen Miles Des Jardin, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, February, 28, 2023 at The Springs of Mt. Vista. He was 78 years old.

The son of Eugene Westley and Margaret Elsie (Youngman) Des Jardin was born on December 3, 1944 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Stephen started work at a family owned construction company and then...

Feb 28, 2023

Delories Juanita Barkley, of Diamond City, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at The Spring at Mt. Vista. She was 90 years old.

The daughter of Paul and Willaveen (Reynolds) Braun was born on April 5, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Delories was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed flower gardening and...

Feb 25, 2023

Dorothy Elizabeth Keys, age 90, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Thomas Jefferson "T.J." and Isabell (Clayton) Moss was born on April 4, 1932 in Drasco, Arkansas.

Dorothy and her husband, Albert, moved from Lancaster, California in 1993. While in Lancaster they owned...

Feb 23, 2023

Donna Lynette Martin, age 57, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Hospice House surrounded by her family.

The daughter of Edward Lee and Donna (Sands) Harris was born in Sacramento, California on March 2, 1965.  She lived here most of her life and was a member of Ridgeway Church of Christ.

Feb 23, 2023

Shirley Marie (Gander) Hodges, 76, formerly of Harrison, passed away at Conway Health and Rehabilitation Center on February 23, 2023 under Gentiva Hospice Care.

Shirley was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 20, 1946, to the late Homer and Eva (Carson) Gander.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert...

Feb 22, 2023

Michael Lee Smith, Sr., of Harrison, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was 72 years old.

The son of Junior Joseph and Edna Mae (Loseau) Smith was born on December 19, 1950 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Michael was a veteran of the United State Marine Corps and served in Vietnam....

Feb 21, 2023

Mary Morgan died from a long and courageous battle with Emphysema, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born June 28, 1942, in Ponca, AR to her loving parents Norman and Mary Ruth.  She worked hard and continuously cared for everyone around her.  Being the oldest sibling of Mary Ruth's "dozen" she grew up and matured fast.  She married...

Feb 20, 2023

Gladys Yvonne Case, of Harrison, passed away on February 20, 2023 to be with her husband who preceded in her death just ten months prior.

The daughter of Bluford and Mary (Wilson) Smith was born on November 4, 1943 in Jasper, Arkansas.

Yvonne loved playing Nickel Ante Quarter limit poker with her friends and family....