Obituaries

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....

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...