Obituaries

Dec 17, 2025

Roger Ward Reese, Jr., of Bergman, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was 78 years old.

The son of Roger Ward Reese, Sr., and Lillie Blanche (Webb) Reese was born December 4, 1947 in Dallas, Texas. He has lived in Arkansas for over 50 years and attended Dominion Life Church....

Dec 17, 2025

Franklin Vincent George, II, of Western Grove, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.  He was 72 years old.

The son of Frankin Vincent George, I and Rosemary (Smith) George was born on November 27, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio.

Vince was a dedicated high school teacher and coach, serving as a basketball and baseball coach...

Dec 15, 2025

Gay Bartlett, of Western Grove, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 in Mountain Home. She was 85 years old.

The daughter of John "JT" and Thelma (Ohler) Barber was born February 2, 1940 at Sims, Arkansas. She lived in McGehee, Arkansas most of her life and moved to Newton County in 2003. She was a member...

Dec 12, 2025

Patsy Ann Burdine Jones, age 89, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at Hillcrest Home on Friday, December 12, 2025.

The daughter of Rufus Burdine and Effie (Davis) Shatwell was born June 12, 1936 at Redrock, Arkansas. She was a lifelong resident of Newton and Boone Counties. She attended grade school at Log Hall and graduated from Mount...

Dec 8, 2025

Lonnie Mae Junceau, of Omaha, passed away at her home on Monday, December 8, 2025.  She was 78 years old.

The daughter of Homer and Marjorie (Sommer) Andrews was born on November 9, 1947 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Lonnie was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was honored to be the first...

Dec 8, 2025

Carolyn Jean "CJ" Kolb, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.  She was 79 years old.

The daughter of Omer and Etta Marie (Orr) Hull was born on December 8, 1946 in Liberal, Kansas.

Carolyn—known lovingly as "CJ" to her family and friends—married the love of her...

Dec 5, 2025

Breonna Marie Martin, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.  She was 30 years old.

The daughter of Tony Jones and Tammy Martin was born on May 25, 1995 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Breonna had a genuine passion for life and a heart for others. She loved coaching soccer, capturing moments through photography, and...

Dec 5, 2025

James Earl Ramsey, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.  He was 69 years old.

The son of Earl and Joella (Trammell) Ramsey was born on November 13, 1956 in Harrison, Arkansas.

James enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially when he was hunting or fishing. He also had a deep and compassionate love for...

Dec 3, 2025

Jimmie Lou (Nichols) McCutcheon, age 91, of Mt. Judea, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Jim and Vesta (Freeman) Nichols was born on December 19, 1933 in Mt. Judea, Arkansas.

A lifelong resident of Newton County and a faithful member of the Church of Christ,...

Dec 2, 2025

Larry Hill Alexander, age 83, passed away at his home in Prairie Grove, AR, on December 2, 2025.

The son of Kenneth and Lela (Tullos) Alexander was born January 1, 1942, in Manifest, Louisiana.

Larry served in the US Army for 23 years and served 3 tours in Vietnam. He was a retired Sergeant First...

Nov 29, 2025

Ronald Eugene Peters of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  He was 65 years old.  A devoted family member, loyal friend, and passionate car enthusiast, Ron lived a life marked by curiosity, craftsmanship, and an appreciation for engines that told a story.

The son of Gerald and Bonnie (Howard)...

Nov 27, 2025

Stanford Paschal Smith, of Western Grove, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 27, 2025.  He was 92 years old.

The son of Howard and Frances (Paschal) Smith was born on August 24, 1933 in St. Charles, Illinois.

Stanford was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and was a loving husband, father, and...

Nov 26, 2025

Mary Evelyn Green, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.  She was 95 years old.

The daughter of Oskar and Amanda (Schade) Heidrich was born on August 3, 1930 in Perry, Oklahoma.

Mary was a devoted member of Osage Baptist Church. She was a gifted quilt maker and seamstress, known...

Nov 25, 2025

Charles James "Jim" McCollough, of Harrison, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.  He was 74 years old.

The son of Alvin James McCollough and Versie "LaVelle" (Tolbert) Moore was born on January 9, 1951 in DeWitt, Arkansas.

Jim proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S....

Nov 23, 2025

Elizabeth Ann (Ross) Chrobak, of Harrison, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her daughters, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was 83 years old.

The daughter of Lyell and Clara (Nelson) Ross was born on June 5, 1942 in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Elizabeth was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister whose greatest joy in...

Nov 21, 2025

Johnnie Lee Suggs, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was 79 years old.

The son of Montie and Virgie (Williams) Suggs was born in Harrison on December 26, 1945.

Johnnie grew up in Everton and graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1963. While in school, he met...

Nov 18, 2025

Joe Lynn Deaton, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was 79 years old.

The son of the late Joe M. Deaton and Lucille (Seay) Deaton was born July 12, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee. He moved to Boone County in 1977.  He was a longtime...

Nov 16, 2025

Adeline Jane Beach, 96, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  A beloved mother, grandma, granny to her family and "granny" to many, Adeline touched the lives of many with her wisdom, humor, and unwavering dedication to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  At home, she was...

Nov 16, 2025

Mary Jane Akel, 83, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy, devotion to animals, and a rich pride in both her Akel and Arkansas heritage. She fought hard, as she always had throughout her life, but in her final days she reminded her family that she had lived a good life and was ready. Her...

Nov 11, 2025

Betty Lou Campbell, of Piercetown, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Countryside Health and Rehab Center in Jasper, Arkansas.  She was 87 years old.

The daughter of Andrew and Velva (Crow) Alspach was born on July 10, 1938 in Bellefonte, Arkansas.

Betty was a devoted member of Piercetown Holiness Church. She had a...