Obituaries

Obituaries

Shirley Ann Ewing

Shirley Ann Ewing

Feb 11, 2021

Shirley Ann Ewing, age 70 of Jasper, passed away Thursday February 11, 2021 at her home in Jasper.

The daughter of Verlin and Edna (Treat) Cross was born October 9, 1950 in Mt. Judea, AR.

Shirley was of Pentecostal faith.  She enjoyed buying jewelry, drawing and spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed working...

Nancy Louise Brasel

Nancy Louise Brasel

Feb 10, 2021

Nancy Louise Brasel, age 86 of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.

The daughter of Guy and Gladys (Harp) Burdine was born January 2, 1935 in Jasper, AR.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Bob Burdine.

Nancy enjoyed going...

Jeremiah Harper

Jeremiah Harper

Feb 10, 2021

Sgt. Jeremiah David Harper, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at home at the age of 30.

He was born in Harrison on March 8, 1990, to parents, Steven and Theresa (McDougald) Harper. He was a 2008 graduate of Harrison High School, where he played football in junior high and enjoyed woodworking and...

James Michael Ramsey

James Michael Ramsey

Feb 9, 2021

James Michael Ramsey, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.

The son of Marvin Ray Ramsey and Kathleen (Moore) Ramsey was born on January 8, 1965 in Harrison.  James was a lifelong resident of Newton and Boone Counties, graduating from Western Grove High School in 1983.  He...

Kavoos Aghajani Ravari

Kavoos Aghajani Ravari

Feb 9, 2021

Kavoos Aghajani Ravari, born 5/14/1943 (or 3/13/1943) left this earth on 2/09/2021.

Kavoos was born in Kerman, Iran, the oldest of three siblings.  He attended military school and was gifted the trip to America to attend college by a loving aunt.  He arrived in Portland, Oregon, in 1962 and attended Multnomah State College.  Kavoos's life was extra-ordinary. ...

Charles "Wes" Wesley Sisco

Charles "Wes" Wesley Sisco

Feb 7, 2021

Charles Wesley "Wes" Sisco, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021.  He was 45 years old.

The son of Charles Kenneth and Linda Jeaneace (Wheeler) Sisco was born on September 18, 1975 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Wes graduated from Western Grove High School.   He loved his family, Bluegrass music, and officiating basketball games.

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Sylvia M Lawrence

Sylvia M Lawrence

Feb 5, 2021

Sylvia Moring Lawrence, of Lead Hill, went to be with Jesus on Friday, February 5, 2021.  She was 79 years old.

The daughter of Coy and Minnie Lou (Elkins) Moring was born September 28, 1941 in Spearsville, Louisiana.

Sylvia married Bobby Ray Lawrence on January 3, 1962 and was a member at the First Baptist...

Jackie Colleen Mcmullen

Jackie Colleen Mcmullen

Feb 4, 2021

Jackie McMullen passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

She was born August 30, 1932 at Yardelle, Arkansas to Stella Adams Fisher.

Jackie married the love of her life, Billy Joe McMullen, in 1949 and they were married 55 years.  They both accepted Jesus as their savior...

Harley Rose Smith

Harley Rose Smith

Feb 2, 2021

Harley Rose Smith, age 11 of Deer, AR passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison.

The daughter of Regina Smith was born November 9, 2009 in Georgetown, TX.

She is preceded in death by her great aunt, Tammie Spears, her great grandmother, Lee Francis Davenport, and her great...

Gary Curtis Valentine

Gary Curtis Valentine

Feb 2, 2021

Gary Curtis Valentine passed away February 2, 2021, at North Arkansas Medical Center in Harrison.

Visitation is Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Coffman Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Coffman Funeral Home at 2:00 PM

Gary was born on January...

Michael Douglas Jech

Michael Douglas Jech

Jan 28, 2021

Michael Douglas Jech, age 70, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home.  Mike was born January 6, 1951.  He was one of the first babies born in the new Boone County Hospital, to Paul and Betty Jech.

Mike is survived by his wife, Becki (Milburn) Jech; daughter, Mollie Samples and husband,...

William Grady Bell

William Grady Bell

Jan 23, 2021

William Grady Bell, of Omaha, passed from this life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.  He was 83 years old.

The son of Lynnwood Franklin and Flora Belle (Steadman) Bell was born on September 17, 1937 in Central, South Carolina.

William was a God-fearing man and enjoyed attending...

George "Buddy" Lebleu

George "Buddy" Lebleu

Jan 23, 2021

George Alvin "Buddy" LeBleu, of Omaha, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 81.

The son of Earl and Anita (Boudoin) LeBleu was born on October 6, 1939 in Lake Arthur, Louisiana.  He was a resident of Boone County for 30 years, moving from Lake Charles, Louisiana and attended...

Edna Mae Nix

Edna Mae Nix

Jan 23, 2021

Edna Mae Nix, of Marion Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Dianna Waters in Jasper, AR.

The daughter of Edward and Elnora (Kitto) Loseau was born August 1, 1931 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Edna worked at Collins in Cedar Rapids for 27 years.  She enjoyed doing crafts and...

Horst B. Graalmann

Horst B. Graalmann

Jan 21, 2021

Captain Horst "Kraut" Graalmann, age 69 of Vendor, AR, passed away at his home Thursday, January 21, 2021.

The son of Johannes and Margarethe Graalmann was born September 23, 1951 at Bremerhaven, Germany.

His parents preceded him in death.

Horst immigrated from Germany to the "Golden Country" in 1969. He was proud and...

Tom Riggins

Tom Riggins

Jan 16, 2021

Thomas Gene "Tom" Riggins, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The son of Lannie and Nell (Sparks) Riggins was born in Harrison on May 1, 1953.

Tom was an avid fisherman and a member of the Bassmaster's Club.  He also loved hunting and gardening.  He...

Thomas Harold Blackwell

Thomas Harold Blackwell

Jan 16, 2021

Thomas Harold Blackwell, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House. He was 82 years old.

The son of Starling Dean and Esther Marie (Hash) Blackwell was born on December 9, 1938 in Greggton, Texas.

Thomas enjoyed carpentry, fishing, and floating the Buffalo River.  He also loved...

Flora Cox

Flora Cox

Jan 15, 2021

Flora Maxine Cox, age 95, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Harrison.

The daughter of Andy Burton Knapp and Cora (Heeter) Knapp was born on February 1, 1925 in Sturkie, Arkansas.

Flora started teaching when she was 21 years old and taught business education in...

Jimmie S. Brasel

Jimmie S. Brasel

Jan 11, 2021

Jimmie S. Brasel was born February 1, 1942 in Clinton, AR to Edna (Taylor) and Turnie Hughes.  She passed away on January 11, 2021 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO.  She married Billy Wayne Brasel on July 25, 1959.  They have been married for 61 and a half years.

She is proceeded in death by her...

Robert "Bobby Lee" Lewis

Robert "Bobby Lee" Lewis

Jan 10, 2021

Robert "Bobby Lee" Lewis, 38, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 after a courageous and lifelong battle with diabetes.

Bobby was born on October 29, 1982 in Berwyn, Illinois. He grew up fishing with his Dad and loved to get a hook wet any chance he had. He enjoyed drawing, music and watching reruns of...

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