Obituaries

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....

Jan 12, 2023

Thomas E. Douglas passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023.  The son of Thomas and Joyce Douglas was born December 18 th , 1945.

He was preceded in death by his parents and survived by his favorite daughter Beth Leal and her soul mate Danny Phillips, his son Mikal Block and his wife Makaela.  His grandchildren Amanda, Cory,...

Jan 12, 2023

Marvin Eugene Roberts, 64, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Cox Hospital in Branson, Missouri.

The son of Thomas Elmo and Betty Lou (Cassity) Roberts was born October 15, 1958 in Harrison. He lived in Harrison most of his life, except for 20 years spent in Washington. He was a member of Ridgeway...

Jan 11, 2023

Dorkis Faye Campbell, age 77, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, surrounded by her family.

The daughter of Alfred and Wilma May (Spears) Campbell was born January 3, 1946 in Piercetown, Arkansas.

Faye worked over 50 years as a CNA in home health and nursing homes.  She loved...

Jan 10, 2023

Bobby Ray Lawrence, of Lead Hill, passed away at his home on January 10, 2023. He was one day shy of his 88th birthday.

The son of Milford F. "Pop" and Edna Lee (Stevens) Lawrence was born on January 11, 1935 in Winnfield, Louisiana.

Bobby was in the U.S. Army for a short time. He...

Jan 10, 2023

Dustin Scott Van Dusen, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.  He was 45 years old.

The son of David Eric Van Dusen and LaVelle (Stovall) Nunn was born on July 15, 1977 in Sacramento, California.

He leaves behind one daughter, Amber Van Dusen; two sons, Noah Monday and Trenton Van Dusen; his...