Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Charles Neal "Charlie" Marshall, age 54, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

The son of Bennie Walter Marshall and Reva Lois (Jones) Marshall was born February 26, 1968 in Harrison.  He graduated from Harrison High School in 1986 and had attended Woodland Heights Church.

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Feb 18, 2023

Johnia Fayrene Carlton, age 90 of Nail, AR, passed away February 18, 2023 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR.

The daughter of Ed and Betty (Martin) Wilson was born December 7, 1932 in Nail, AR.

She was a supervisor at Sarah Lee and had lived most of her life in Newton County. She...

Feb 17, 2023

On February 17, 2023, Lula (Lu) Faye Hamilton Scott ended her journey here on earth and awoke in heaven to meet Jesus face to face. Waiting to greet her amongst so many loved ones was her father, Alex, anxious to give his beloved "Tippy" a huge hug.

Lu was born and raised in her beloved Newton County,...

Feb 16, 2023

Dottie J. "Dot" House, 78 of Low Gap, Arkansas finished her race on earth at home on February 16, 2023.

Dot was a lifelong resident of Newton County. Born in Compton on July 20, 1944, as 1 of 10 children to Johnny and Erbie "Beaver" Davidson. She married Melvin House of Low Gap on March 15, 1961...

Feb 14, 2023

Ray Denton Paul, age 89, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

The son of the late Leonard and Cynthia Lily (Monday) Paul was born October 31, 1933.  He was a lifelong resident of Harrison and was baptized in Crooked Creek in the summer of 1946. He was a member of Bellefonte...

Feb 14, 2023

Alta Pearl Wise, age 97 of Jasper, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Newton County Nursing Home in Jasper.

The daughter of Walter and Linda (Villines) Wishon was born January 6, 1926, in Low Gap, AR.

Alta enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting, gardening, and fishing.  She worked at the Ozark Café for many years...

Feb 13, 2023

George Joseph Holcomb of Harrison passed away Feb. 13 (2023). He was born May 26, 1947, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to George Ralph Holcomb and Margaret "Peggy" O'Neil Holcomb.

He was a US Army veteran, having served with the First Infantry Division Band at Fort Riley, Kansas, during the Vietnam War. George received a bachelor's degree from Kansas...

Feb 13, 2023

Larry Lawrence, of Everton, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He was 74 years old.

The son of Bill and Cleo (Smith) Lawrence was born on December 3, 1948 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Larry graduated from St. Joe High School and worked for the FBI in Washington,...

Feb 8, 2023

Herbert Lee Blair, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Baptist Health Center in Heber Springs.  He was 88 years old.

The son of John and Ollie (Carter) Blair was born on March 5, 1934 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Herbert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He retired from Pace Industries after...

Feb 7, 2023

Vesta Kay Martin, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. She was 76 years old.

The daughter of Eula Johnston was born on December 27, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri.

Kay enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and "fur-babies." She was an avid...

Jan 30, 2023

Gordon William Quincey, age 91, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, in Fayetteville, AR.

The son of James and Rose (Russell) Quincey was born on April 7, 1931, in Montreal, Canada.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Quincey of Jasper, AR.

A private graveside service will be held on Monday, February 6,...

Jan 26, 2023

James Doyle Carney, age 92 of Nail, AR, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, AR.

The son of John and Mellie (Watson) Carney was born June 14, 1930, in Murray, AR.

Doyle was a member of the Nail Christian Union Church. He was very active in the...

Jan 21, 2023

Frankie Dale Davidson, of Compton, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was 60 years old.

The son of Perry Lee and Mildred Lorene (Huber) Davidson was born on September 20, 1962 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Frankie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved life...

Jan 20, 2023

Lana Kaye (Campbell) Harp, age 68, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away January 20, 2023 in Bella Vista.

The daughter of Robert Lee and Maxine (Boling) Campbell was born June 20, 1954 in Harrison.

Lana Kaye was a retired OTR truck driver. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter's and especially her grandsons. Kaye was a...

Jan 19, 2023

Thomas Ray Marshall, age 70, of Everton, Arkansas, passed away at the Springs of Mt. Vista on January 19, 2023.

The son of Pete and Gertie (Young) Marshall was born February 14, 1952 in Valley Springs, Arkansas.

Tom loved fishing and drinking coffee.  He enjoyed deer hunting and being a race car mechanic.  He also...

Jan 18, 2023

UPDATED Service Information: Memorial Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.

Jasper Raine and Ryder James McLeod, infant twin boys, were born and received their angel wings on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

They are survived by...

Jan 15, 2023

Billy Dale Brasel, age 87 of Jasper, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Newton County Nursing Home in Jasper.

The son of George and Flossie (Spradley) Brasel was born on April 20, 1935, in Jasper, AR.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Genevieve Brasel; his sisters, Elizabeth "Betty Jo"...

Jan 13, 2023

James Bowman Hutchison, age 78 of Jasper, AR, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.

The son of William Hutchison and Elizabeth (Wood) Bowman was born December 16, 1944, in Stoneyburn, Scotland.

Jan 13, 2023

Larry Keet Courtney, of Omaha, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri. He was 82 years old.

The son of Keet and Francis Jean (Scott) Courtney was born on February 4, 1940 in Springfield, Missouri.

Larry was an avid sports fan and critic. He loved fast pitch softball,...

Jan 13, 2023

Jo Ann Carter, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at her home. She was 64 years old.

The daughter of Benny Joe and Anna Belle (Marshall) Matlock was born on July 18, 1958 in Fresno, California.

Jo Ann worked as a receptionist in the Radiology Department at NARMC for over 20 years....