Obituaries

Obituaries

Niva Jean Gibson

Niva Jean Gibson

May 23, 2022

Niva Jean Gibson, 84, of Western Grove, Arkansas, took the hand of her Lord on Monday, May 23, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born January 1, 1938 in Vendor, Arkansas to Arvil and Della Mae (Bolin) Smith.  She lived in Newton County most of her life and traveled several years with her husband...

Linda Kay Hoppis

Linda Kay Hoppis

May 21, 2022

In her 74 years, Linda Hoppis appreciated all the little things life had to offer.

Whether it was playing the piano or singing hymns, she taught her children to love music. A talented pianist, Linda pounded out "Running Bear" and "Malaguena" much to her children's delight on the black upright piano found in every living room of...

Stephen Brant Hunemuller

Stephen Brant Hunemuller

May 21, 2022

Stephen "Steve" Hunemuller, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his home.

The son of Fred and Yolanda Hunemuller was born on June 8, 1964 in San Diego, California.

Steve moved with his family to Harrison in 1997.  He was a plumbing contractor working in mainly in Branson, Missouri.  He was a long...

Virginia Mae Wilson

Virginia Mae Wilson

May 20, 2022

Virginia Mae Wilson, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville. She was 86 years old.

The daughter of Henry Lee and Martha Evalina (Roberts) Acuff was born on November 29, 1935 in Olvey, Arkansas.

Virginia was a lifelong resident of Boone County.

She...

Faye Scroggins

Faye Scroggins

May 19, 2022

Ava Faye Keeton Scroggins was born in a log cabin in the Cecil Cove near Compton in Newton County, Arkansas on October 13, 1933. She passed from this earthly life and entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 19, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bertha Reavis Keeton...

Larry Flud

Larry Flud

May 19, 2022

Larry Edward Flud, 70, of Western Grove, went to his eternal home on Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to all.

Larry was born January 11, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri to Freddie Flud and Lucy Edith (Martin) Flud. He graduated from Mt Judea High School in 1969....

Brandon Lee Smith

Brandon Lee Smith

May 18, 2022

Brandon Lee Smith, age 44 of Jasper, passed away, Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

The son of Troy L. Smith and Linda (King) Coffey was born November 19, 1977, in Harrison, AR.

Brandon enjoyed fishing, deer and hog hunting, and watching basketball.  He also enjoyed visiting with friends and he loved everybody.

He is...

Ronny Joe Taylor

Ronny Joe Taylor

May 17, 2022

Ronny Joe Taylor, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.  He was 77 years old.

The son of Floyd Thomas and Bertie Emmalee (Ayers) Taylor was born on April 14, 1945 in San Francisco, California.

Ronny was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was a devout...

Frances Loretta Breedlove

Frances Loretta Breedlove

May 12, 2022

Frances Loretta Breedlove, of Harrison, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Hillcrest Home. She was 77 years old.

The daughter of Gerald Saunders and Ruth (Selvidge) Saunders Kroamer was born on October 6, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas.

Frances was a nurse for 42 years. She loved her nursing career and took pride in...

Jewell Franklin Johnson

Jewell Franklin Johnson

May 11, 2022

Jewell Franklin Johnson, age 79 went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  He was at home with his favorite person, listening to his favorite music.

The son of the late Willie Franklin and Edith Jewell Johnson was born May 18, 1942 in Alpena, Arkansas.

Jewell loved the Lord and read his...

Shelley Eileen Eaton

Shelley Eileen Eaton

May 10, 2022

Shelley Eileen Eaton, of Everton, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her home.  She was 62 years old.

The daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Frownfelter) Keeling was born on February 23, 1960 in Denver, Colorado.

Shelley enjoyed cooking and went to college for Hotel and Restaurant Management.  She loved dogs and was a...

Prudence Norton

Prudence Norton

May 9, 2022

Prudence Norton, age 100 of Deer, AR, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at Legacy Heights Nursing Home in Russellville, AR.

The daughter of Columbus and Polly (Snow) Benegar was born June 16, 1921, in Wayton, AR.

She was proceeded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Archie Benegar of Fort Smith, AR, Denver Benegar...

Patrick J. Mendenhall

Patrick J. Mendenhall

May 2, 2022

Patrick J. Mendenhall, 69, of Omaha, AR, passed away on May 2, 2022.

Born in Williston, North Dakota, he spent his formative years in Colorado before settling in Arkansas. A man of many skills, he enjoyed working in his garage, where he could often be found tinkering with his beloved Mercedes. He loved driving country roads, going...

Hugh Alexander Simer

Hugh Alexander Simer

Apr 30, 2022

Hugh Alexander Simer passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 80.  He was born January 27, 1942 to Robert and Hattie Marie Simer in Bolivar, Tennessee.  He was the oldest son of their 5 children, Shirley, Hugh, Marvin, Rudy, and Rhonda.  He graduated high school in Pekin, Illinois.

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Karen Greer

Karen Greer

Apr 28, 2022

Karen Clayton Greer, age 68 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Harrison.

The daughter of Charles R. and Maydine (Duncan) Clayton was born on October 3, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Karen loved animals and spending time outdoors.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived...

Walter Lee Aulds

Walter Lee Aulds

Apr 27, 2022

Walter Lee Aulds, age 51 of Marble Falls, Arkansas, passed away at Washington Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

The son of Bobby and Linda (Layton) Aulds was born March 29, 1971.  He was a member of Union Baptist Church.

Walter was the owner of Aulds Electric, starting the business in May 2003. ...

Louise Trainor Cravens

Louise Trainor Cravens

Apr 27, 2022

Louise Trainor Cravens, of Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at The Springs at Harrison.  She was 97 years old.

The daughter of John and Laura (Page) Lawson was born on July 16, 1924 in Locust Grove, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by two husbands; two sons, Ned and Randy Trainor; an...

Ronald Allen Pierce

Ronald Allen Pierce

Apr 26, 2022

After an all-too-brief struggle with ALS, Ronald Allen Pierce peacefully exited this life to be with the Lord on April 26, 2022, at his home of 24 years in Van Buren, Arkansas.  A graduate of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, Ron spent his entire 36-year teaching career at Hackett High School in Hackett, Arkansas, where he was a...

David Anthony Haenn

David Anthony Haenn

Apr 26, 2022

David Anthony Haenn, age 75, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at his home in Mt. Judea, AR.

The son of George John and Ruth Ann Haenn was born July 25, 1946, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

David is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jan Haenn; his brother, Mike Haenn; and his son...

Rex Vaughn Hand

Rex Vaughn Hand

Apr 25, 2022

Rex Vaughn Hand, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Autumn Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berryville.  He was 72 years old.

The son of Bill and Donna (Koontz) Hand was born on July 26, 1949 in Bremen, Indiana.

Rex enjoyed playing the guitar and the harmonica.

He was...

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