Obituaries

Obituaries

Kathy Joan Slankard

Kathy Joan Slankard

Aug 21, 2022

Kathy Joan Slankard, of Harrison, passed away at Cox Health Center in Branson.  She was 67 years old.

The daughter of Chester William and Marjorie Lou (Moore) Roughton was born on December 11, 1954 in Neosho, Missouri.

Kathy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a devout homemaker who always took care of...

Robert Lynn Rose

Robert Lynn Rose

Aug 20, 2022

Robert Lynn Rose, of Harrison, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was 67 years old.

The son of Hershel and Bennie (Battershell) Rose was born on August 1, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Robert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Christian and absolutely adored his family....

Margie Lowery

Margie Lowery

Aug 19, 2022

Margie Lee Lowery of Everton, Arkansas, graduated to her heavenly home Friday, August 19, 2022, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. She was 94 years old. She was born to Claude and Ethel Morrison February 21, 1928.

She was a lifelong resident of Boone and Searcy County, never living more than a few miles from...

William "Bill" Olsen

William "Bill" Olsen

Aug 19, 2022

William Joseph "Bill" Olsen, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, on his 83 rd birthday.

The son of John and Martha (Schlick) Olsen was born in Elgin, Illinois on August 19, 1939.  He moved to Harrison 41 years ago from Phoenix, Arizona.  He was a member of the Hankins Club.

Bill enjoyed...

Jerry Elra Breedlove

Jerry Elra Breedlove

Aug 18, 2022

Jerry Elra Breedlove, of Jasper, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was 73 years old.

The son of Wayne Breedlove and Ruth Smith Stewart was born on October 9, 1948, in Deer, Arkansas.

Jerry was a lifetime resident of Newton County. He graduated from Deer High School in 1967. Jerry...

Walter Eugene Mcnew

Walter Eugene Mcnew

Aug 18, 2022

Walter Eugene McNew, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Hospice of the Hills. He was 93 years old.

The son of Arthur L. and Nellie Mae (McGinnis) McNew was born on August 13, 1929 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Walter graduated from Fort Smith High School in 1947. In November 1947, he...

Virginia Holsted

Virginia Holsted

Aug 16, 2022

Virginia Holsted, 86, of Alpena, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her home.  She was born September 29, 1935, at Landis, Arkansas, the oldest child of Vernon J. and Shirley Richardson Watts. She attended schools in Leslie and Marshall.

She married Grady Holsted on May 3,1952 in Archie Valley, Arkansas.  They had seven children.  Virginia lived...

Christie Lee Hyatt

Christie Lee Hyatt

Aug 16, 2022

Christie Lee Hyatt, age 53, of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri.

The daughter of Terry and Linda (Lacey) Williams was born October 21, 1968, in Sacramento, California.

She attended church at Alpena Assembly of God and River of Life.  She was also a...

Cliff Kollin

Cliff Kollin

Aug 14, 2022

Cliff Kollin, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022.

The son of Charles "Chico" Walter Kollin, Sr., and Barbara Ann (Boswell) Thomas was born in Mobile, Alabama on January 25, 1969.  He has worked the last 17 years for Northwest Regional Housing Authority.

Cliff loved being with his family and friends.  He enjoyed...

James Harvey Reed

James Harvey Reed

Aug 13, 2022

James Harvey Reed, 85, of Harrison, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all.

James was born February 27, 1937, in Humphrey, Arkansas to Maryda Enoch Reed and Lucy Irene Smith. He was the youngest of 6 children. He graduated from Humphrey...

Eugene Michael Sasak

Eugene Michael Sasak

Aug 13, 2022

Eugene Michael Sasak, of Harrison, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, August 13, 2022.  He was 82 years old.

The son of Matthew C.  and Anita (Ruez) Sasak was born on January 18, 1940 in Gary, Indiana. He grew up in Gary with his parents and his brother.

He was...

Mary Rose Hatch

Mary Rose Hatch

Aug 12, 2022

Mary Rose Hatch, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Regency Hospital in Springdale. She was 88 years old.

The daughter of Fred C. and Osie Viola (Clayborn) Dickens was born on May 31, 1934 in Green Forest, Arkansas.

Mary attended local schools and N.E.O A&M in Oklahoma. Later while living in...

Lc Casey

Lc Casey

Aug 11, 2022

Leon Clayton "LC" Casey, age 89 of Wayton, AR, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home.

The son of Lester and Elva (Henderson) Casey was born May 31, 1933, in Parthenon, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sons, Mark Casey and Terry Casey; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Casey; and his...

Steve Tarochione

Steve Tarochione

Aug 11, 2022

Steve Tarochione, 91, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The son of Steven and Marie (Lanfrankie) Tarochione was born on July 9, 1931 in Marseilles, Illinois.

Steve was a Retired Lt. Col after serving 23 years in the U.S. Air Force. While in the Air Force, he flew B-52...

James Carney

James Carney

Aug 9, 2022

James Carney, age 71, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Russellville, AR.

The son of Doyle and Fern (Simmons) Carney was born September 4, 1950, in Nail, AR.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Fern Carney; Eunice Carney; Ginger Carney; his brothers, Larry Gene Carney and Gary "Peanut" Carney; and 3 grandchildren,...

Norma Russell

Norma Russell

Aug 9, 2022

Norma Russell, age 84, of Harrison, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

The daughter of William and Fannie Mae (Gipson) Hodge was born in Morton, Arkansas on June 10, 1938.

She worked as a bookkeeper for Amerigas Propane for over 20 years until she retired.  She was a...

Anita Ann Swanick

Anita Ann Swanick

Aug 8, 2022

Anita Ann Swanick, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Monday, August 8, 2022.  She was 79 years old.

The daughter of Stanley and Lorraine (Bellan) Wojtkunski was born on July 23, 1943 in Mayfield, Pennsylvania.

Anita was a devout Christian.  She was a very selfless person and would do anything to help others....

Jimmie Fern Winstead

Jimmie Fern Winstead

Jul 31, 2022

Jimmie Fern Hefley Winstead, 84, of Harrison, a faith filled and courageous woman of God passed away on Sunday, July 31 (2022) while residing with her sister, Patricia (Patsy) Ann Hefley Henderson.

The daughter of Frederick (Fred) Joseph Hefley and Hester Hosanna Foster Hefley was born Jan. 12, 1938, at Mt. Judea. She was the fifth child...

Ruby Lee Carter

Ruby Lee Carter

Jul 30, 2022

Ruby Lee Carter, age 90 of Jasper, AR, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Newton County Nursing Home in Jasper.

The daughter of Sam and Virgie (Hallum) Mefford was born on January 25, 1932, in Jasper, AR.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her...

Alma Sue Mathis

Alma Sue Mathis

Jul 29, 2022

Alma Sue Mathis, age 72, of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Alson Burr and Susie (Ramsey) Burr was born September 1, 1949 in Harrison.  She was a resident of Boone County her whole life and worked at Emerson Electric/White Rodgers for 18...

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