Obituaries

Jul 20, 2020

Randy Alan Duckett, age 57 of Deer, passed away at his home on Monday July 20, 2020.

The son of Alton Clark and Bobbie Jo (Kelton) Duckett was born May 7, 1963 in Fairfax, MO.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Donna Jo Howe.

Randy enjoyed working on...

Jul 19, 2020

Raymond Duane Spring suddenly went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2020. He was born on August 23, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Duane and Frances Spring. He was preceded in death by his parents Duane and Frances Spring, and a sister Lynn Doskocil.

Ray moved at the age of 2 from...

Jul 19, 2020

Pamela J. Frazier, age 60, passed away peacefully in her home on July 19, 2020 following a long, hard fought battle with Cancer.

Pamela J. Frazier was born and raised in Harrison, Arkansas. Pam was a proud born again Christian who loved the Lord, and loved showing it by shining His light through selfless acts of love...

Jul 16, 2020

Clinton Smith, 85 of Batavia, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at home.

The son of Homer and Elsie (Farmer) Smith was born at Vendor, Arkansas on January 23, 1935.  He attended Capps Full Gospel Church and drove a dump truck for many years.

Clinton enjoyed vegetable gardening and being outdoors.  He...

Jul 13, 2020

David Owen, 93 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at Somerset Senior Living at Mount Vista in Harrison.

He was born in Calahan, Colorado on February 8, 1927 to parents, Owen John and Tressa Izora (Morland) Owen.

He was an US Army Veteran serving during WWII.

No public services will...

Jul 13, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Campbell of Harrison, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 13, 2020.  She was 89.

The daughter of Judge J.M. and Adele Malone was born in January 19, 1931 at Baptist Hospital in England, AR.  At the age of five Libby and her family relocated to Lonoke, Arkansas. While attending the U of A,...

Jul 12, 2020

Robert L. Kelley, 88 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at Somerset Senior Living in Harrison on Sunday, July 12, 2020.

He was born March 12, 1932 to Farmer & Laura (Smith) Kelley in Parthenon, Arkansas. His siblings were Loyd, Beulah, Goldie and Fay.

Robert married Oleta Kilgore on May 21,1956.  They lived in Low Gap...

Jul 10, 2020

Junior Clayton Freeman, age 86 of Mt. Judea, AR, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, AR.

The son of Ernie and Ethel (Foster) Freeman was born December 7, 1933 in Mt. Judea, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clinton "Woody" Freeman, Lewis "Micky" Freeman, and...

Jul 8, 2020

Paul Raymond Merritt, 57 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

The son of Paul Richard Merritt and Patricia Creek was born at Beatrice, Nebraska on October 9, 1962.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.

Paul enjoyed hunting and especially fishing, spending as much of his free time...

Jul 8, 2020

Edna Cleo Millsap, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, surrounded by her family at the age of 82.

The daughter of John and Rosa Lea (Perryman) Hunter was born at Hot Springs, Arkansas on June 3, 1938.  She was of Pentecostal faith and a resident Arkansas most of her life.  She...

Jun 29, 2020

James Leon Offenbacker, 63 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Monday, June 29, 2020.

He was born at Harrison, Arkansas on October 19, 1956 to parents, Charles and Mitsy Offenbacker. Following graduation from Bruno-Pyatt High School in 1975, James served 4 years in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged, he worked at Duncan...

Jun 27, 2020

Mary Kathryn "Kaye" Shields Copeland, 83, of Harrison, died at Mount Vista Rehabilitation and Health Center in Harrison on Saturday, June 27 (2020). Cremation arrangements were made with Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. A graveside service date will be announced by the family.

Kaye was born in Beemer, Nebraska, Aug. 26, 1936. Her parents are the late...

Jun 27, 2020

Cora Loretta Eddings, 67 of Marble Falls, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at home.

The daughter of Virgil and Vada (Edmonson) Payne was born at Harrison, Arkansas on June 5, 1953.

Known by all of her family and friends as "Sissy", Loretta was a hard worker and enjoyed sewing and knitting. In her...

Jun 26, 2020

Rocky A. Laughter passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends.

The son of the late James A. Laughter and E. Genie (Richardson) Rawlingson was born January 12, 1964 in Harrison, AR.

He was preceded in death by his father; his daughter, Amanda Laughter and his brother, James...

Jun 24, 2020

Betty Jean Vail, 81 of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Cox Medical Center in Branson.

She was born in Oakfield, Maine on January 8, 1939 to parents Burnham and Helen (McKee) Allen. She was a member of Alpena First Baptist Church.

Betty enjoyed shopping, knitting...

Jun 21, 2020

Donald Gene "Don" Waters, 73 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at home.

The son of Ernest and Wilma (Eddings) Waters, was born at Hasty, Arkansas on February 27, 1947. He was a lifelong resident of Newton and Boone Counties and had retired from Boone County Road Department.

Don enjoyed fishing...

Jun 20, 2020

Catherine Elaine Cline was taken home June 20 , 2020, in Harrison, Arkansas.  She was 71 years old. Cathy was born on June 30 , 1948, in Atchison, Kansas, to Kenneth Gibson and Margaret (Gerrish) Gibson.  She graduated from Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove, California, in 1966.  She was a member of the Oak Grove Bible Church...

Jun 19, 2020

Ronny Dale Burdine, of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 56.

He was born at Kansas City, Missouri to parents Robert Nelson Burdine and Helen (Smith) Burdine on July 26, 1963. He lived in Boone County most of his life. He was a 1982 graduate...

Jun 18, 2020

Marjorie "Pauline" Robertson, 79 of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away at home on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

She was born at Kotzebue, Alaska, August 29, 1940 to parents Reed Henry, Sr., and Mellie Gallahorn.

Pauline worked in housekeeping at NARMC for 10 years, and had also worked several years at Tyson.   She loved bowling, and...

Jun 17, 2020

Jeffie Jean Demma, age 80 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Wednesday June 17, 2020 in Yellville, Arkansas.

The daughter of John "Ancel" Sr. and Ruby Lora (Collier) Sewell was born on August 15, 1939 in DeWitt, Arkansas.

Jeffie loved reading and flowers. She enjoyed taking long walks in nature and especially loved spending time with...