Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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

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 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 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...

Jun 20, 2025

Yolonda Mallory, age 78, of Compton, Arkansas, passed away surrounded by family on June 20, 2025 at her home.

The daughter of Alfred and Vesta (Stone) King was born May 9, 1947 in Sacramento, California.

She first moved to Arkansas in 1967, she began a long military career that pulled her away from the state,...

Jun 20, 2025

Leroy David Shower, of Alpena, passed away at his home on Friday, June 20, 2025.  He was 91 years old.

The son of Ralph Thomas and Tomena (Wickham) Shower was born on November 11, 1933 in Montebello, California.

Leroy was a dedicated law enforcement officer who proudly served his community throughout his career. He began...

Jun 20, 2025

David Wayne Powe, age 67, of Western Grove, Arkansas, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The son of Louis and Gussie (Rester) Powe was born October 29, 1957 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He was a Veteran of the US Army and was proud of his service to his country. David moved...

Jun 18, 2025

Robert Lawson Peasley, Sr., 88 of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Bob died of natural causes, and he will be missed by so many.

He was born in Bloomington, Illinois on September 8, 1936, the son of Lawson Downes Peasley and Edna Gordon Peasley. Bob dedicated his...

Jun 15, 2025

Shirley Martin Morris, age 85, of Anderson Flat, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas.

The daughter of Newton and Elsie (Wallain) Martin was born October 24, 1939 at Mt. Hersey, Arkansas. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a faithful long-time member of Ozark Life United Pentecostal Church....

Jun 14, 2025

Nancy Watt, age 92, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, passed away at home Saturday, June 14, 2025.

She was born in Newport, Kentucky on October 12, 1932, to Arthur Hanks and Etta (Williams) Hanks. She married James Watt on July 10, 1952, and was a faithful pastor's wife for 59 years until the passing of her beloved husband...

Jun 12, 2025

Larry Ray Sawyer, 77, of Harrison, AR, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, AR with his family by his side.  He was born October 7, 1947 in Waterloo, IA to Ray and Ardys Sawyer, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Joel Noble.

Jun 11, 2025

Dustin Daylin Middleton, age 24, of Deer, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

The son of Tim and Shelly Smith was born August 24, 2000, in Harrison, AR.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley Campbell, JC Campbell, Bob and Lora Smith, and...