Obituaries

Nov 25, 2020

Gerald "Jay" Edward Waters, age 59 of Harrison, Arkansas, won his fight against cancer and went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2020.

Jay was born in New York on December 15, 1960, to Gerald Waters, Sr., and Thelma (Hull) Waters.  He moved to Harrison in 1993, where he remained until his passing.

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Nov 25, 2020

Betty Rene (Canady) Ewing was born February 17, 1939 in Sherman, Texas to Loyd and Lorene (Bentley) Canady.  She passed away on November 25, 2020 in Harrison, Arkansas.

On September 1, 1954, she married Kelce H. Ewing.  They made their home on a farm in the Big Creek Valley of Newton County Arkansas until his death in...

Nov 22, 2020

Martina Fondren, age 66 of Jasper, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, AR.

The daughter of Martin Irvin Fields and Dorthy (Gibbson) Fields was born February 12, 1954 in Flint, Michigan.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Albert Fondren, Jr.; daughter, Chrisy Sue Laxson; her parents,...

Nov 21, 2020

Lawrence "Horse Fly" Sargent, slipped the bonds of Earth to be with Jesus surrounded by family on the morning of November 21, 2020.  He was born to Greene Adam and Carrie (Sexton) Sargent on October 12, 1943 in Maidsville, West Virginia.

His family moved to Toledo, Ohio when he was a small child.  In 1979, he moved...

Nov 20, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Ramsey Boorman, age 87, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at home on Friday, November 20, 2020.

The daughter of Elmer "Cotton" Bollinger and Mildred (Ridge) Bollinger was born at Manila, Arkansas on March 23, 1933.  She moved to Boone County 45 years ago from Whitewater, Wisconsin.  She was a member of the Assembly of God....

Nov 18, 2020

Kenneth Jay Rhoad, age 85, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

The son of Warren T. Rhoad and Elsie I. (Kreiser) Rhoad was born in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania on June 6, 1935.

He loved truck driving, gardening, country living, was an avid user of natural...

Nov 16, 2020

Dona E. Krisanits, age 70, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away early Monday morning, November 16, 2020, at Somerset Senior Living at Mount Vista in Harrison, after a lengthy battle with lung disease.

The daughter of Ellen (White) Jeka was born in Los Angeles, California on June 11, 1950.

She was proceeded in death by her...

Nov 16, 2020

Hippy Joe, age 71, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home with his family in Mt. Judea. The son of James and Dorothy (Martin) Ballard was born August 21, 1949 in Gossport, Indiana.

Hippy was a heavy equipment operator. He retired from Newton County and was a Navy Veteran. He enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler, gardening,...

Nov 15, 2020

Thomas Elmo Roberts, age 93, of Batavia, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Harrison.

The son of John Tom Roberts and Eliza Ethel (Holman) Roberts was born in the White Oak Community on September 12, 1927.  He was a lifelong resident of Boone County and had retired from Claridge Products...

Nov 11, 2020

Brenda Criswell age 77, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born October 9, 1943 in Santa Barbara, California, the daughter of George and Vivian Edwards.

Brenda was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved canning, sewing and crocheting, and was known for...

Nov 11, 2020

Jimmy Leon "Jim" Bass, Sr., of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Washington Regional Medical Center at the age of 70.

The son of Buster Bass and Edith Johnson was born at Hasty on December 18, 1949.  He lived in Newton County most of his life.  He was employed with Harrison Schools as...

Nov 10, 2020

Joyce Mae Reed, age 89, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away November 10, 2020 in Mountain Home.

The daughter of Tom and Dorothy (Gay) Martin was born at Hilltop, Arkansas on April 13, 1931.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Albert Martin and Norman Martin; three sisters, Vonnie Trammell, Bonita Kellam, and...

Nov 8, 2020

Shirley Jean Baker, age 74, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Somerset Senior Living.

The daughter of Bert Daniels Sr., and Margaret Milton Daniels was born in Harrison on November 7, 1946.  Shirley enjoyed going to Bingo and fishing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Don Baker...

Nov 5, 2020

William J. Corbett, age 73, of Jasper, Arkansas left this earth to ride the giant Harley in the sky on November 5, 2020.

William was born in Boston, Mass on September 1, 1947 to William and Margaret.

A true free spirit, he spent many years fleeting from place to place but his heart always brought...

Nov 3, 2020

Leldon "Bud" Walsh, age 77, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 25, 1943 in Merkel, Texas, the son of Pete and Nina Walsh.

Bud was a member of Capps Road Church of Christ of Harrison, where he served as a Deacon and Bible...

Nov 2, 2020

Richard Thomas Holtkamp, age 85, of Omaha, Arkansas, passed away on November 2, 2020 in Harrison, Arkansas.

He was born December 4, 1934 in Hampton, Iowa, the son of Al and Johanna (Mohrfeld) Holtkamp. He moved to Williams, Iowa in 1941.

Richard served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 through 1955. He married Verna Mae...

Nov 1, 2020

Bernice R. Crow, of Harrison, Arkansas, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the age of 85.

The oldest daughter of Ollie and Frances (Daniel) Trammell was born at Richland, Arkansas on February 27, 1935.  She was a lifelong resident of Boone and Searcy Counties.

She was a hard...

Oct 31, 2020

On Saturday morning, October 31, 2020, Jeanne Carol Stickley, passed from this life at the age of 92 at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, Arkansas. A dear friend and a faithful servant to so many was overcome by the effects of a fatal stroke.  Although her life here has ended, her works shall follow her and be remembered...

Oct 29, 2020

Emma Charlene Brown, age 75, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Searcy.

The daughter of James and Bertha (Dees) Belding was born in Zinc, Arkansas on September 3, 1945.

She was a longtime resident of Searcy County, before moving to Searcy, where she was a member of Mt. Zion Church of...

Oct 29, 2020

Stella Viola Curtis, age 85 of Shiloh, AR, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her home.

The daughter of Harley and Martha (Cummings) Stepp was born June 29, 1935 in Jasper, AR.

Stella liked flowers and animals.  She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her...