Obituaries

Sep 7, 2022

Earsie Marie Arnold, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Creekside at the Springs in Yellville.  She was 81 years old.

The daughter of Ernie and Francis (Farmer) Youngblood was born on January 4, 1941 in Ponca, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Arnold.

Survivors include...

Sep 3, 2022

Royal Newton "Roy" Harrington, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, joined Heaven's band on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the age of 94.

Roy was one of eleven children born to Avery and Cordia (Crabtree) Harrington.  He was born in Goodman, Missouri on May 27, 1928.  He moved to Lead Hill over 25 years ago from Gainsville, Missouri.  Roy...

Aug 31, 2022

Karen K. Arbaugh, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  She was 74 years old.

The daughter of Carl and Mae   Barnes was born on December 7, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Karen was a loving and fun mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed reading and spending quality time with her...

Aug 30, 2022

Kenneth Charley Nichols, 75, of Chelan, Washington, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Tampico, Washington.

The son of Charley and Alma Jane (Burr) Nichols was born in Harrison, Arkansas on June 24, 1947.  He left for Washington in his late teens, got married and raised his children near Tieton, later settling in Yakima where he...

Aug 28, 2022

Lester C. LaFollette, Jr., of Alpena, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home. He was 81 years old.

The son of Lester C. LaFollette, Sr. and Enola Hester (Burgess) LaFollette was born on February 27, 1941 in Yakima, Washington.

Lester was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of...

Aug 24, 2022

Jimmie Dean Sisco, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2022 at North Arkansas Medical Center in Harrison, AR surrounded by family. He was 62 years old.

The son of Hershel Sisco and Anna (Reavis) Sisco Cross was born October 2, 1959 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Jimmie attended Compton School. He married the love of...

Aug 24, 2022

Raymond Roy "Sandy" Wright, Jr., of Everton, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was 56 years old.

The son of Raymond Wright Sr. and Jo Ann (Eddings) Wright was born on December 23, 1965 in Harrison, Arkansas.

"Sandy" enjoyed mule riding and storytelling.  He had a larger-than-life personality, was giving,...

Aug 22, 2022

Joseph Richard Arnold, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Creekside at The Springs in Yellville.  He was 91 years old.

The son of Mose and Donna (Klutts) Arnold was born on June 19, 1931 in Arkansas.

Survivors include his wife, Earcie Marie Arnold; and two sons.

A memorial service...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...