Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Jul 24, 2022

Ryan James Edgmon, 23 of Huntsville, Arkansas, passed away July 24, 2022, in Fayetteville, AR.

Ryan was born on January 4, 1999, to Bruce Edgmon and Kachina Wallace Edmisten in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Ryan loved hunting, fishing, collecting coins, and working with leather. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville. He was...

Jul 21, 2022

Joseph William Bock, of Harrison, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 21, 2022.  He was 33 years old.

The son of Paul Bock and Janet (Plummer) Bock was born on March 16, 1989 in Batesville, Arkansas.

Joseph had a kind heart and loved everyone. He was always willing to help in any way...

Jul 20, 2022

Ewell Cornell Spencer, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville. He was 90 years old.

The son of Delbert and Zelma (Cline) Spencer was born on September 13, 1931 in George, Arkansas.

Ewell loved to work on and restore old cars. He enjoyed the outdoors...

Jul 19, 2022

Wanda Lee Reece, of Hasty, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Harrison at the age of 88.

The daughter of the late Homer and Margaret (Farmer) Bolin was born in Harrison on May 30, 1934.  Wanda was a lifelong resident of Newton County.  She retired from Newton County Nursing...

Jul 17, 2022

Edward Charles Kelley, of Summit, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at his home.

The son of Charlie and Hazel (Dow) Kelley was born on September 1, 1954 in Monette, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He leaves behind one brother, Eddie Kelley.

There is no service...