Obituaries

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...

Jun 17, 2020

Wanda Mae (Ricketts) Harrison, 77 of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

The daughter of Dave and Iva (Martin) Ricketts was born at Vendor, Arkansas on May 8, 1943. She was a lifelong resident of Newton County and of Pentecostal faith. She was a graduate of the Jasper High...

Jun 17, 2020

Charles Edward McGill, age 79 of Denver, Arkansas passed away June 17, 2020 in Bentonville, Arkansas.

The son of Hobart and Flossie (Jarrett) McGill was born on August 9, 1940 in Campbell, Missouri.

Charles was a truck driver for 45 years. He loved baseball and collecting baseball cards and his favorite team was the St....

Jun 17, 2020

Janice Marie Criner, 53 of Vendor, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, surrounded by her children.

She was born at Harrison, Arkansas on October 18, 1966, to parents Sonny and Helen (Riddell) Stewart. She was a lifelong resident of Vendor and attended Bethlehem Church.

Janice loved hunting...

Jun 17, 2020

Randy Earl Summers, age 67 of Vendor, passed away June 17, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 3, 1952 in Russellville, AR.

Randy lived in Newton County for 46 years.  He was an outdoors man. He was raised on Moccasin Creek where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping out.

He was  ...

Jun 16, 2020

Troy Lee Harris, 92 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House on June 16, 2020 after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

The son of Albert "Brooks" Brookshire and Melissa (Casebolt) Harris was born in Coweta, Oklahoma on February 2, 1928.

Troy was a World War II Veteran of the...

Jun 16, 2020

Charles David Smith, 81 of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away in Harrison, Arkansas on June 16, 2020.

The son of Raymond and Evelyn (Greene) Smith was born at Chicago, Illinois on August 16, 1938.

Charles was a US Air Force Veteran and retired from San Joaquin Tractor in California after 39 years.  He was a...

Jun 13, 2020

Naoma "Oma" Holt Bolin, of Mount Judea, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Mount Vista Nursing Home in Harrison at the age of 88.

The daughter of William Dewey and Lillie (Flud) Holt was born at Mount Judea on March 13, 1932.  She was a lifelong resident of Newton...