Obituaries

Jul 28, 2025

Donald Eugene "Gene" Hensley, age 81, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away at home on July 28, 2025.

The son of William Wade Hensley and Lula Mae (Arnold) Hensley was born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 25, 1944.

Donald was a highly decorated veteran, retiring at the rank of Staff Sergeant from the US...

Jul 26, 2025

James William "Bill" Strauser, age 95, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

The son of Raleigh and Elsie (Shiels) Strauser was born May 14, 1930 in Bloomfield, Indiana.  He lived in Indiana most of his life and was a member of Northview Baptist Church. He moved to...

Jul 21, 2025

Jolene Edwards, age 75, of Bergman, Arkansas, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 21, 2025.

She was born in St. Joseph, Kansas on May 7, 1950. Moving from Visalia, California, she made Boone County, Arkansas her home in 1976. She met and married the love of her life, Jerry...

Jul 20, 2025

James W. Johnson, age 62, of Harrison and formerly of University Place, Washington, passed away July 20, 2025 at Regency Hospital in Springdale, Arkansas. James is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Jan Johnson.

James had served in the US Air Force and worked in hospital services until his retirement. He was active in the...

Jul 11, 2025

Billie Marie (Smart) Fletcher, of Bellefonte, Arkansas, passed into the presence of the Lord on July 11, 2025 at the age of 83.  Billie was born December 10, 1941 in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas to Dee Willis Smart and Roberta (Massey) Smart.

Billie was a loving, caring, and hardworking wife, mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed embroidery, cooking, and...

Jul 11, 2025

Betty Lou Hunt, age 90, of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2025 with those she loved dearest with her nearby.

Betty was born June 19, 1935, at Mt. Sherman, Arkansas to Beecher and Jewel (Sanders) Kilgore.  She was a resident of Newton and Boone County having...

Jul 7, 2025

Mary Ellen Beauchamp, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.  She was 88 years old.

The daughter of Roy and Lillie (Howington) Standridge was born on March 16, 1937 in Jefferson, Georgia.

Ellen was a woman of deep and abiding faith, whose life was a reflection of...

Jul 7, 2025

Michael (Mike) Martin, age 71 of Western Grove, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025.

The son of Binam and Velma (Flud) Martin was born on September 2, 1953 in Kansas City, MO and raised in Mt. Judea, AR. Mike married the love of his life for over 50 years, Evelyn (Bolin) on March 31, 1972....

Jul 6, 2025

Linda Llana Criner, age 93 of Jasper, AR, passed away July 6, 2025.

She was an only child, born on September 19, 1931, in Ponta, TX, to Orville Brown Irwin and Alta Opal Smith Irwin.

Linda married Robert Virgil Traylor on January 15, 1949. They had 3 daughters, Connie Llana, Delonda Kay, and Vivian Ann....

Jul 5, 2025

Sandra Diane Matheson, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Countryside Nursing and Rehab Center in Jasper.  She was 77 years old.

The daughter of Clifford and Violet (Jacobson) Bostrom was born on June 17, 1948 in New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Sandra was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of Miracle Lighthouse...

Jul 4, 2025

Dennis Dale Crunkleton, age 88, of Everton, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Hillcrest. He was born October 12, 1936 in Everton to Chester and LaVern (Young) Crunkleton.

Dale spent his life in the service of others. He taught school for 38 years, most of those were at Valley Springs. He was a dedicated mentor...

Jul 4, 2025

Rodney Wayne Worsham, of Berryville, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.  He was 70 years old.

The son of Shelby and Meda (Manus) Worsham was born on January 5, 1955 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

Rodney retired from Tyson Foods after more than 20 years of dedicated and loyal...

Jun 30, 2025

Richard Allen Hoppis, Sr., age 65, of Hasty, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 in Mountain Home surrounded by his family.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Argie and Frances (Thornsberry) Hoppis.

Richard was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 27, 1960. He attended Western Grove School and loved the games of...

Jun 26, 2025

James Steven "Steve" Horn, of Western Grove, Arkansas was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at home. He was 74 years old.

The son of Upton and Joyce (Lewis) Horn was born November 4, 1950 in Harrison. He was a lifelong resident of Boone and Newton Counties and a 1969 graduate...

Jun 24, 2025

William "Bill" Thomas, age 99, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Bill was preceded in death in by his wife of 73 years, Gertrude, in January 2021; his parents, Ruth (Miller) and Doyle Thomas of Milltown, AR; brothers, Waldo and John Thomas; baby brother, Doyle; sisters, Frances Dickson Bridges, Esther Noried Bryon, Jayne...

Jun 24, 2025

Timothy Wayne Cummings, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.  He was 63 years old.

The son of Silas and Shirley (Reagan) Cummings was born on April 28, 1962 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Timothy was the definition of a people person—if there was a conversation to...

Jun 23, 2025

On Monday, June 23, 2025, Jesus opened heaven's doors for Joe "J.W." Clemons, age 95, after 18 months of loving compassionate care from Hillcrest Home in Harrison, Arkansas.

Psalms 116:15 says: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants."

J.W. was a faithful servant, as well as, a husband,...

Jun 22, 2025

Dennis Wayne Brasel, 91, passed away peacefully from this life on June 22, 2025, at Jasper, Arkansas, Newton County, where he was born on March 15, 1934, to Doy and Oza Mae (Carter) Brasel.

Dennis attended school in Jasper until his senior year, when he joined the United States Air Force in 1953, serving for four years...

Jun 22, 2025

Nelda (McEntire) Sasser, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2025.  She was 93 years old.

Nelda (McEntire) Sasser was born July 19, 1931. She considered herself a lifelong Arkansan, even though she briefly lived in Topeka, Kansas. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was born to Homer R....

Jun 21, 2025

Troy Allen Daniel, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, passed away at home on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was 100 years old.

The son of William Henry Daniel and Ida (Clay) Daniel was born in Pindall on February 6, 1925.

He was retired from logging, railroad and farming and a lifelong resident of the area, spending...