Obituaries

Obituaries

Dean Powell

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Tommy Lee Andrews

Tommy Lee Andrews

Dec 5, 2020

Tommy Andrews, age 68, of Harrison, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  He was the son of Willie and Christine Andrews and was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 23, 1952.

Tommy loved the Lord and his children, grandchildren and great grandkids.  He loved to spend time hunting and fishing and being with...

John Mcphee

John Mcphee

Dec 4, 2020

John Edward McPhee, age 73 of Western Grove, Arkansas passed away Friday December 4, 2020 in Harrison, Arkansas.

The son of John Joseph and Grace Loraine (Beckett) McPhee was born on January 14, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan.

John was a loving husband, dad and Papa who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He...

Mary Ellen Lewis

Mary Ellen Lewis

Dec 4, 2020

Mary Ellen Lewis (Kee) passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020 at NARMC at the age of 57.  She went to her heavenly home to spend eternity with Jesus.

Mary was born at Harrison on October 22, 1963.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Norma Kee and grandparents, Jess and Dorothy Tramell and...

William Roy Eddings

William Roy Eddings

Dec 3, 2020

William Roy Eddings, age 80, of St. Joe, Arkansas, passed away at Highland Court Nursing Home in Marshall on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  He was born September 2, 1940 at St. Joe, the son of Bill and Lorene Eddings.

Roy deeply loved his wife and his huge family.  He loved spending as much time as possible with...

Agnes Lawson

Agnes Lawson

Dec 3, 2020

Agnes Lawson, age 84, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Highland Court Nursing Home in Marshall.

The daughter of Wilburn and Tressie (Eddings) Reynolds was born at Hasty, Arkansas on September 7, 1936.  She lived in this area her whole life and attended the Harrison Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Agnes enjoyed...

Gary Lee Hicks

Gary Lee Hicks

Nov 29, 2020

Gary Lee Hicks, age 74 of Wayton, AR, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

The son of Author Lee and Imogene (Henderson) Hicks was born on October 12, 1946 in Wayton, AR.

While living in Springdale Gary worked at HK Porter and Krauss Construction.  After moving to Wayton, he...

Cathleen Susan Savage

Cathleen Susan Savage

Nov 28, 2020

Cathleen Susan Savage, 53, of Harrison, Arkansas was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 28, 2020.

Cathleen was born on April 12, 1967 in Harrison, the daughter of Rex and Nadean (Smith) Savage.  She loved the Lord and had a strong testimony of faith. She was a member of the Western Grove Bible Church...

Janie Louise White

Janie Louise White

Nov 27, 2020

Janie Louise White, age 61, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Friday, November 27, 2020.

The daughter of Jerry Williamson and Margaret (Jeffers) Robinson was born at Crossett, Arkansas on April 5, 1959.  She was a lifelong resident of Crossett, moving to Harrison 4 months ago.

Janie loved shopping and spending time with...

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