Obituaries

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...

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,...