Obituaries

Oct 23, 2025

Timothy Craig McGoveran, age 58, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.

The son of Royce Odell McGoveran and Evelyn Sue (Campbell) McGoveran was born in Harrison on February 6, 1967. He was a 1985 graduate of Witts Springs High School and a lifelong resident of Searcy...

Oct 18, 2025

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Kayleb was welcomed by his grandfather, Sean A. Henthorne, I, and grandmother, Rebecca A. Eddings in their Heavenly home. Kayleb entered this world thirteen years ago in Harrison, Arkansas and was in 8th Grade at the Ozark Mountain School District.

Kayleb will be missed by many, especially his grandfather, Lonnie Eddings; his...

Oct 15, 2025

Jerry Dean Chopp, of Omaha, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.  He was 90 years old.

The son of Frank and Marie (Kaun) Chopp was born on July 21, 1935 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

Jerry attended Red Oak Baptist Church. After graduating from Shell Lake High School, he...

Oct 14, 2025

Charity Ellen Sims, 16, of Compton, Arkansas left this earth for her Heavenly Home on October 14, 2025. Charity lived her short life to the fullest every single day. Charity had a heart that was too big for this world. She was full of love and compassion for every person she met and every animal around her. She offered...

Oct 14, 2025

Janavee Zane Baker Tyner, 93, of St. Joe, passed away October 14, 2025, in Marshall, Arkansas.

She was born to Ralph Sheridan and Chloe (Newton) Baker on January 7, 1932, at Snowball Arkansas.

Her family moved to St. Joe, where she met and married her soulmate, Densil Eamitt Tyner, on October 18, 1947. They traveled...

Oct 12, 2025

Glenna Grace Baker, 89, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born on January 6, 1936, in Throckmorton, Texas, to Leroy and Mable Arlene (Morrison) Gregory. Glenna later moved to St. Joe, Arkansas, where she met and married the love of her life, Willie "E.D." Baker. Together, they...

Oct 11, 2025

Nada Sue Russell, 67 of Jasper, AR, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Cox Health in Branson, MO.

The daughter of William and Betty Sue (Johnson) Woods was born June 21, 1958, in Harrison, AR.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Russell of Jasper, AR.

Cremation and arrangements are with Coffman...

Oct 7, 2025

Ronnie Dean Blair, age 58, of Omaha, Arkansas, passed away on October 7, 2025 in Branson, Missouri.

The son of George & Joyce Blair was born on August 14, 1967 in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Ronnie enjoyed spending time with his family.  He loved his kids and grandkids.  He was a loving father, grandpa, son, brother,...

Oct 7, 2025

Glenna Jane Reschke, age 78, of Amity, Arkansas, passed away at Baptist Health Center in Arkadelphia on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

The daughter of Ray and Beatrice Tomlin Dowell was born October 22, 1946, in Bethesda, Arkansas.

Glenna was a former resident of Boone and Newton County Arkansas for 7 years. She had lived in...

Oct 5, 2025

Windel Doyle Sneed, age 81, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

The son of Raymond and Lillian (Lewis) Sneed was born February 11, 1944 in Batavia. He was a lifelong resident of Boone County and had retired from Pace Industries after 43 years.

Windel loved...

Oct 3, 2025

Shirley Ann Starkey, of Hasty, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was 78 years old.

Born on April 2, 1947, in Cave Creek, Arkansas, Shirley was the daughter of Matthew A. Tennison, Jr. and Lela (Carter) Tennison.

She graduated from Western Grove High School in 1965...

Oct 1, 2025

Wave of Light is a Global Ceremony of Remembrance and Light Illumination in honor of October being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. On October 15th, families around the world will light candles in memory of the babies they carry in their hearts but not their arms. Our area's 2nd annual ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 15,...

Sep 27, 2025

Florence Ann Lansden, 85, of Wayton, Arkansas passed away on September 27th, 2025, at Countryside Health and Rehab of Newton County in Jasper, Arkansas.

Florence was born to Naomi Henderson and Arthur Lansden on September 20th, 1940 in Wayton, Arkansas. Florence grew up primarily in Arkansas and California. Florence spent 40 years of her life as a...

Sep 26, 2025

Blake Nelson Ballard, age 60, of Hasty passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The son of Willie and Jessie (Jeffrey) Ballard was born May 27, 1965 in Dallas, Texas. Blake was a graduate of South Garland High School and attended Texas A&M University.

He enlisted in the...

Sep 25, 2025

Ida Ruth Cash, age 95, of St. Joe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Hillcrest Home.

The daughter of R.P. Killion and Ida Adeline (Williams) Killion was born in Gilbert, Arkansas on February 19, 1930.

Ruth was a lifelong resident of Searcy County and had worked as a schoolteacher at Snowball and...

Sep 17, 2025

Catherine Irene Phipps, of Western Grove, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  She was 76 years old.

The daughter of Willard and Arlene (Hartford) Phipps was born on December 7, 1948 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Catherine was a devoted Catholic and a long-time member of Mary...

Sep 13, 2025

Dennis Lee Little, age 78 of Deer, AR, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025.

The son of Wilson and Eva Mae (Ritchason) Little was born January 6, 1947, in McLeansboro, Illinois.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, sister, and brother-in-law, Diane and Robert Carroll, as well as his brother-in-law, Larry Kain.

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Sep 11, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Mapes, of Harrison, passed away at Hospice of the Hills House on Thursday, September 11, 2025.  She was 68 years old.

The daughter of Earman and Lorene (Adams) Sain was born on January 29, 1957 in East Saint Louis, Illinois.

Debbie was a devoted Christian whose life was centered on her love for...

Sep 9, 2025

Mava Lou Taylor, age 86, of Valley Springs passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Hillcrest Rehab.

Mava was born March 12, 1939, to Chester and Lavern (Young) Crunkleton at Eros, Arkansas. She was raised as a happy, little farm girl. She graduated from Bruno School where she was an active member...

Sep 4, 2025

Ronny "Cotton" Wilkinson, of Harrison, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 4, 2025.  He was 73 years old.

The son of Orbin and Virgie (McGrew) Wilkinson was born on May 31, 1952 in Lead Hill, Arkansas.

Ronny was a longtime member of the White Oak Church of God and had a strong faith...