Obituaries

Dec 5, 2017

Jacklyn Ann Ayers, age 74 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Yellville, Arkansas. The daughter of Charles Ray and Irene Dismuke was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on April 1, 1943. Jacklyn deeply cared for animals, especially cats.  She worked with CARE (Central Arkansas Rescue Effort) and FuRR (Feline Rescue and Rehome).  She also attended the Church...

Dec 2, 2017

Lori Ann Reddell, age 55, of Pelsor Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. The daughter of Buddie and Lorretta (Dotson) Jeffries was born June 1, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her father and her nephew, Patrick Inness. Lori Ann enjoyed watching the Food Network channel and cooking...

Dec 2, 2017

Wanda Lee Williams, 85, of Anderson Flat, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home.

She was born July 10, 1932, to Fount and Edrie (Reeves) Morrison.  She married Leon Williams on November 10, 1949 and lived at Bruno for 66 years.  She enjoyed making quilts, watching TV and drinking...

Dec 1, 2017

Lona Mae Thacker, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 76. The daughter of Ollie and Francis (Daniels) Trammell was born June 29, 1941 at Pindall, Arkansas. She was a resident of Boone County most of her life and was a member of Church at the Well in...

Nov 30, 2017

Frances L. (Johnson) Carlton, age 78, was reunited with her oldest son on November 30, 2017 and 10:30 A.M. at her home.  She was born on July 14, 1939 to Charles and Jessie Johnson in Carrollton, Missouri. She married John R. Carlton on December 8, 1956.  They moved to Pittsburg, Kansas in 1972 and in 1975 they moved to their...

Nov 28, 2017

Pamela Rae Drewry, of Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Hospice of Texarkana in Texas at the age of 69.

She was born September 12, 1948 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She spent several years living in Renton, Washington before moving to Harrison in 1978. In 2007, she moved to Hot...

Nov 26, 2017

Helen Arlene Ledwell, age 64 of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. The daughter of John Russell Shea and Bridget Helen (Kelliher) Shea was born January 5, 1953 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Joshua Ledwell; and her sister, Maureen Murphy. Helen was known as Grandma Hon to many people, as...

Nov 24, 2017

Shirley A Fast, age 82, of Harrison, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at her home. She was born February 17, 1935 and was raised in Valley Springs, the daughter of LL and Bessie Dodson. On June 29, 1952 she married the love of her life Joe David Fast who preceded her in death on November 29, 2013.  Also preceding...

Nov 23, 2017

Danny Harlan Richesin, age 76 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Harrison.

The son of Jess and Imogene (Martin) Richesin was born on August 15, 1941 in Charleston, Arkansas.

Danny was an avid outdoorsmen and loved to do anything outdoors. He owned American Realty for over 40 years and was a...

Nov 22, 2017

Beverly Stone, 63 of Omaha, Arkansas went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 and was greeted by her loved ones who went before her.

The daughter of Delbert Poor and Gussie (Woods) Poor Goodnight was born July 10, 1954 in Branson, Missouri.

Beverly was a lifelong resident of Omaha and a member...

Nov 21, 2017

Irene Deibert, of Compton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at home at the age of 86. She was born June 8, 1931 at Ponca, Arkansas to Walter and Alma (Mallonee) Parker. Irene lived in this area most of her life and belonged to the Northern Cherokee tribe since 1985.    She enjoyed gardening, canning, embroidery, quilting, making many "Hillbilly"...

Nov 14, 2017

Bobby Ray May, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Mount Vista Rehab and Health Center at the age of 82.

The son of Earnest and Bessie (Newberry) May was born October 1, 1935 in Hilltop, Arkansas.

Bobby was a resident of this area most of his life working as a carpenter...

Nov 12, 2017

Mary Jane Syverson, age 87 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Harrison.

The daughter of Joseph S. and Esther M. (Moffet) King was born in Tekamah, Nebraska on February 15, 1930.

Mary was a member of the Extension Club and Rebecca Lodge. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafts and baking.

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Nov 10, 2017

Jack Green, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at home at the age of 47. The son of Kelly Collins and Billie Sue (McCasland) Green was born January 17, 1970 in Sheridan, Wyoming. Jack was a die-hard sports fan, but fishing was his passion, starting as a kid wading Crooked Creek with his friends.  He was a...

Nov 7, 2017

James R. Pearson, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Twin Lakes Therapy and Living Center in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 77. The son of Harold and Thelma (Simmons) Pearson was born April 27, 1940 at Toledo, Ohio. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Harrison Elks Lodge....

Nov 7, 2017

Opal (Scott) McMurrin, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home at the age of 93.

The daughter of Robert and Edna (Wall) Scott was born June 25, 1924 in St. Joe, Arkansas.

Opal was a lifelong resident of Searcy and Boone County and a member of Crossroads Community Church....

Nov 5, 2017

Kimberly Joyce Najera of Valley Springs, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at home at the age of 47.

The daughter of Claude and Brenda (Lynch) Gober was born August 6, 1970 in Redlands, California.

Kimberly moved to Boone County, Arkansas 22 years ago from Yucaipa, California. She enjoyed fishing, riding horses, rescuing stray...

Nov 2, 2017

Miriam Jean Moore, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at home at the age of 80.

The daughter of Trilby and Dorothy (Morrison) Moore was born September 7, 1937 in Randles, Missouri.

Miriam grew up in Southeast Missouri, she then pursued her teaching degree, graduating with her AA from Southwest Baptist College...

Oct 28, 2017

Billy Gene Willis, 77, of Deer, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas. The son of Vernis and Gerene (Snow) Willis was born September 15, 1940. After graduating from Deer High School, Bill moved to Kansas City where he worked as a crane operator for Lockjoint Pipe Company.  He next worked...

Oct 22, 2017

A loving child of God left us on the morning of October 22, 2017 after a lengthy fight with and complications of bone cancer.

John Tyler Francis 28, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, leaves behind his beloved fiancé, Benessa; and their children Jacob 7, and Alera 5.

His immediate family grieves but knows he is with...