Obituaries

Aug 21, 2018

Deanne Lueders, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 79.

The daughter of Mervin and Lucy (Robbins) Wakeland was born December 25, 1938 at Clinton, Iowa. She was a resident of Harrison since 1979.

She enjoyed fishing, painting and singing. She...

Aug 17, 2018

Clay Buff Mitts, 30 of Sedalia, Missouri was struck and fatally injured by a car on August 17, 2018 at Harrison, Arkansas.

He was born May 10, 1988 in Kansas City, Kansas.

He is survived by his sons, Carter, Cash and Casein Mitts and his daughter, Riviera Mitts; his father, Richard Mitts, his brother, Clinton...

Aug 15, 2018

Janet Carol Methvien, 58 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.

The daughter of William and Gladys Mildred (Dunn) Methvien was born January 14, 1960 at Shreveport, Louisiana. She had been a resident of Harrison for the past 25 years. She had previously worked at Western Sizzlin for 15...

Aug 13, 2018

Kathy Lawson, age 65, of Jasper, AR., passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, at her home in Jasper. The daughter of Milton Eugene and Laura May (Collins) Thomas was born April 3, 1953 in Elmira, New York. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandmother, Edith Thomas; and mother-in-law, Leona Lawson. She is a member of the Jasper Church...

Aug 11, 2018

Donald Eugene McElrea, age 84 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Harrison. The son of Lawrence and Ruby (Stinson) McElrea was born on January 20, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa. Donald is survived by his wife, Audra McElrea of the home; two daughters, Kalyne McElrea of Southern California and Karen Weaver of Denton, Texas; one son,...

Aug 11, 2018

Zenoma Brown, age 69 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away peacefully at Hospice House Saturday morning surrounded by family and friends. She had the most precious soul, always giving and caring.  If she heard of anyone in need, she was always the first person to help in any way she could.  Yes, she was that person that would give you the...

Aug 10, 2018

Kurt Darian Sisco, of Western Grove, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at the age of 46. He was born April 16, 1972 at Harrison, Arkansas to Clifford and Loretta (Eddings) Sisco.  He was a graduate of Western Grove High School, where he was an accomplished wrestler, winning many medals and championships.  He was a lifelong resident of Western...

Aug 8, 2018

Dorothy P. Schaffer, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on August 8, 2018 at the age of 92.

She was born in Griffin, Georgia on April 14, 1926 to John and Della Smith and was raised in Macon, GA.

She married her husband, Richard J. Schaffer, in 1952 in Texas and his Air Force career took...

Aug 6, 2018

Frances E. Ratliff, age 97 of Harrison, AR, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 in Harrison. The daughter of Fred and Gertrude (Erickson) Allen was born July 23, 1921 in Wilder, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Lawrence "Bud" Nelson and Charles Ratliff; her brothers, Fred Allen and  Beau Allen; and her sister, Faye Allen....

Aug 3, 2018

Shirley Fae (Daniels) Lasater, 70 of Wayton, Arkansas went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 3, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The daughter of Henry and Irene (Murray) Daniels was born August 7, 1947 in Wayton, Arkansas.

She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1965 in Kansas City, Kansas. She married the love of her life, Paul...

Aug 3, 2018

Sarah Darlene Ashauer Burnett, 71, of Omaha, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, Arkansas.

The daughter of Andrew and Sarah Selma Wisnasky Ashauer was born November 17, 1946 at Carpenter, Illinois.

Sarah enjoyed taking walks through the woods. She was a Master Gardener of Carroll County and...

Aug 3, 2018

Marlene Ann Wienert, age 83 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Friday August 3, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. The daughter of Hugh and Esther (Lindberg) McIlraith was born on September 5, 1934 in Medford, Wisconsin.  She moved from Batavia, Illinois to Arkansas when she married the love of her life, Gilbert W. "Bud" Wienert on May 25,...

Aug 1, 2018

Edna Mae (Luallen) Young, 96 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Mt. Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation.

The daughter of John and Jane Luallen was born January 31, 1922 at Jasper, Arkansas.

She was a great wife, mother, homemaker and Granny to all who knew her. She was very family oriented and...

Jul 29, 2018

William Robert "Van" Van Ulzen, 76 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Green Acres Lodge in Holiday Island, Arkansas. The son of Robert and Mercedes (Campos) Van Ulzen was born August 2, 1941 in Muncie, Indiana. Van is survived by his wife, Stella Marie Van Ulzen. No services are planned.  Arrangements and cremation under the direction...

Jul 28, 2018

Arlis Arvil Shatswell, age 74 of Hasty, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at NARMC in Harrison, Arkansas. The son of Arvil and Alma (Ricketts) Shatswell was born on May 10, 1944 in Vendor, Arkansas. Arlis was a loving father and loved spending time with his grandbabies. He also enjoyed hunting and horseback riding. Arlis loved playing the guitar,...

Jul 22, 2018

Howard Wesley Smith, age 87 of Marble Falls, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018. He left this earthly fishing hole to move onto his heavenly fishing hole, where the catfish never stop biting and the fishing line never gets tangled, the sun always shines and there is no catch limit.

The son of Harlan and...

Jul 21, 2018

Michael Henry Thomas, of Harrison, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 21, 2018 surrounded by his family at the age of 66.

The son of Erma Lee (Williams) Thomas and the late Cecil Kenneth Thomas was born April 6, 1952 at Salinas, California.

He moved to Harrison in 1975 and...

Jul 20, 2018

Jeffery Allen "Jeff" Carter, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at home at the age of 43. The son of Jimmy Dale Carter and Jo Ann (Matlock) Carter was born on March 2, 1975 in Harrison, Arkansas.  He was a lifetime resident of Boone County. Jeff was a loving father, son, brother and grandson. He loved fishing,...

Jul 19, 2018

Robert Burl "R.B." Breedlove, age 86 of Jasper, AR, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Newton County Nursing Home in Jasper. The son of Hulette and Lucille Victoria (Smith) Breedlove was born June 13, 1932 in Parthenon, AR. R.B. was a mechanic for over 50 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his...

Jul 15, 2018

James Lewis Cantrell, of Harrison, Arkansas completed his work on Earth and has gone home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Twin Lakes Nursing Home at the age of 82.

The son of James and Helen (Shipman) Cantrell was born June 24, 1936 at Everton, Arkansas. He was a member of Olvey...