Obituaries

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...

Jul 16, 2022

Muriel Edith (Stanford) Phelps, age 100, of Alpena, Arkansas died on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

The daughter of John Harvey Stanford and Janet Edith (Singleton) Stanford was born on November 17, 1921 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was the third of five children.  Her family moved to Dallas, Texas where she met and married her husband,...

Jul 15, 2022

Kaden Les Hinchman, was welcomed into the gentle, loving arms of Jesus on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the age of 15.

The son of Luke and Charleen (Mulanax) Hinchman was born in Johnson, Arkansas at Willow Creek Hospital on September 6, 2006.  He was a student at Harrison High School, where he was a member of...

Jul 13, 2022

Elvina Debra Lasley, known to us who loved her as Debbie, went to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.  She was 70 years old.

The daughter of Alexander Dale and Shirley Jeannette (Davis) Matthews was born December 9, 1951 in Cocoa, Florida.

Debbie had a big, caring heart and...

Jul 11, 2022

Renee Lynn Peace, age 62, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 11, 2022 surrounded by her family.

The daughter of James and Juanita (Gibson) Peace was born October 5, 1959 in Denver, Colorado.   She moved to Harrison 20 years ago and had been working for many years as a dog groomer.

Jul 8, 2022

Richard Lenard Coleman, age 81 of Western Grove, Arkansas passed away Friday July 8, 2022 in Harrison, Arkansas.

The son of Posie and Sylvia (Belcher) Coleman was born on January 12, 1941 in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Richard liked to fish, watch Western movies and TV shows, working jigsaw puzzles and loved to listen to music. ...

Jul 8, 2022

Velma Lorane Clayborn, age 99, of Deer, AR., passed away, Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Harrison, AR.

The daughter of Franklin and Jane (Milsap) Hull was born February 19, 1923, in Dillon, AR.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernie "Jake" Clayborn; her grandson, Jeff Clayborn;...

Jul 7, 2022

Earlene Watson Clayborn, age 67 of Deer, AR, passed away Thursday July 7, 2022 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, AR.

The daughter of Jay and Daisy (Riddell) Campbell was born March 24, 1955 in Harrison, AR.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Hartsel Watson; her second husband,...