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Elvida Lowery
Dec 22, 2020
Elvida A. Lowery, age 69, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, went to join her best friend, Ron, in Heaven on December 22, 2020.
The daughter of Bill and Lorene (Martin) Eddings was born on September 8, 1951. She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. She spent her days in the kitchen making her famous cinnamon...
Calvin Tyler
Dec 21, 2020
Calvin Mitchel Tyler, age 87 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 surrounded by his family in Harrison.
The son of Charlie Grover Tyler and Edna Rosa Lu (Mcgraw) Tyler was born in Waxahachie, Texas on November 11, 1933.
Calvin loved to tinker and liked to stay busy. He never wanted to sit...
G.W. Campbell
Dec 20, 2020
George Wright "GW" Campbell, of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Highland Court Nursing Home in Marshall, Arkansas at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 13 days.
He was born at Mount Judea, Arkansas on January 7, 1938, to parents Kelly and Helen (Jackson) Campbell. GW was a lifelong resident of Newton...
William Riley Shelton, Jr.
Dec 20, 2020
William Riley Shelton Jr., 93, of Wayton, AR passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 while staying in the home of his Daughter in Jasper, AR.
The son of William Riley Sr. and Della M. (Hudson) was born on March 25, 1927 in Jasper.
He was a graduate of the Parthenon Academy in Parthenon,...
Frederick James Schwanz
Dec 19, 2020
Frederick James Schwanz passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the age of 78 in Harrison, Arkansas. He was born on September 21, 1942 in Perham, Minnesota. His parents, Fred (Fritz) and Bette Schwanz preceded him in death. Fred was the oldest of six siblings.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Linda of 54 years; his...
Delmer Allen Brown
Dec 19, 2020
Delmer Allen Brown, age 69, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Harrison on December 29, 1950 to parents James Audie Brown and Dora Faye (Monday) Brown Burton. He was a graduate of Valley Springs School and had lived in Boone County his whole life....
Anna Louise Davis
Dec 18, 2020
Anna Louise Davis, of Alpena, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Fayetteville at the age of 73.
The daughter of the late Ralph and Emma (Cook) Fields was born in Harrison on June 30, 1947. Anna was an employee of the Alpena School System for 33 years. She was...
Vernon Lee Armer
Dec 17, 2020
Vernon Lee Armer, age 85, of Batavia, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Berryville.
The son of Marion and Sally (Norris) Armer was born at Possum Trot, Arkansas on June 23, 1935. He was a lifelong resident of Carroll and Boone Counties.
Vernon was a hard worker, spending many years...
Dean Powell
Dec 16, 2020
Dean Curtis Powell, age 80, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in Harrison.
He was born December 18, 1939 at Lakeway, Arkansas to parents Ardith "Rabbit" Powell and Lessie May (Markle) Powell. Dean moved to Lead Hill 41 years ago after retiring from the US Navy, where he was stationed in San Diego,...
Gerald Henry
Dec 14, 2020
Gerald Henry, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the age of 72.
He was born at Leslie, Arkansas on December 3, 1948 to Bob and Anna (Garrison) Henry. He lived most of his life in Searcy and Boone Counties and was a faithful member of Ridgeway Church of Christ.
Gerald...
Mary Rogers
Dec 14, 2020
Mary Ruth Harris Rogers, age 90 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Maple Esplanade in Harrison.
She was born July 15, 1930 in Newton County, Arkansas to Richard and Sarah Adline Kelley Harris.
Mary enjoyed quilting, painting and loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death...
Lyle Taffar, Sr.
Dec 13, 2020
Lyle Leroy Taffar, Sr., age 85, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.
The son of Leroy and Bessie (Davis) Taffar was born in West Plains, Missouri on November 30, 1935. Lyle moved to Harrison in 1967 and had worked at Pace as a machine operator for over 15...
Anna Elderton
Dec 11, 2020
Anna Belle Elderton, age 92, of Willard, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
The daughter of Neal and Nellie June (Skinner) Jones was born in Central City, Nebraska on June 7, 1928.
Anna moved to Willard 9 years ago from Everton, Arkansas. She was very active in the Renew...
Jackie Riddlesperger
Dec 11, 2020
Sarah Jacqueline Riddlesperger, age 93 of Harrison, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Harrison.
The daughter of William and Ada (Wiggs) McCurry was born August 26, 1927 in Zinc, Arkansas.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Riddlesperger III; her son, John Riddlesperger IV; her...
Tammie Elizabeth Spears
Dec 9, 2020
Tammie Elizabeth Spears, age 58, of Wayton, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Cox South in Springfield, Missouri.
The daughter of William Kendall Hickman, Sr., and Lee Frances (Lewis) Hickman was born in Dallas, Texas on January 22, 1962.
Tammie moved to Newton County in 2009 from Midlothian, Texas and was a member...
Janis Carlton
Dec 8, 2020
Janis Evelyn Carlton, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at NARMC at the age of 71.
The daughter of Bert Wesley and Nevada Emma (Dees) Harding was born in Harrison on October 24, 1949. She was a lifelong resident of Boone County and of the Baptist faith.
Janis was a member of...
Gene William Luhman
Dec 8, 2020
Gene William Luhman, age 89 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Highland Court Nursing Home in Marshall.
The son of William and Ethel (Kitzman) Luhman was born in Dickenson, North Dakota on July 30, 1931.
He is survived by his son, Kenneth Luhman of Idaho.
Burial will be at...
Duane Bussard
Dec 6, 2020
Duane Bussard, age 80, of Osage, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Hospice House in Harrison.
The son of Robert and Echo (Vian) Bussard was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 7, 1940.
Duane moved to Harrison in October 1987 from Casper, Wyoming. He was a retired cattle rancher and had worked...
Garry Lyn Reddell
Dec 6, 2020
Garry Lyn Reddell, age 53 of Hasty, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
The son of Elzie and Carolyn Sue (Martin) Reddell was born May 26, 1967 in Harrison, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father; his grandparents, Hollis and Imo Reddell and George and...
Mary Catherine Lutz
Dec 5, 2020
Mary Catherine Lutz of Harrison, 96, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Newton County Nursing Home after a long battle with illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Holden Lutz and her son, Joseph Lutz. She leaves behind her two sons, James Lutz and Philip Lutz and his wife Patti; six grandchildren, Tammy Rechtin,...
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