Obituaries
Obituaries
Jeffrey "Jeff" Middleton
Aug 26, 2026
Jeffrey David "Jeff" Middleton, age 63, of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The son of Conard and Ina (Greenhaw) Middleton was born in Harrison on March 11, 1963. He was a lifelong resident of Newton County and a member of Mount Judea Church of Christ.
Jeff worked at Newton County Special Services and Angel Works...
Johnny Lee Vanderpool
Aug 24, 2026
Johnny Lee Vanderpool, of Jasper, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was 76 years old.
The son of Rex Lee and Dorthy June (Harris) Vanderpool was born on June 26, 1950 in Harrison, Arkansas.
Johnny enjoyed hunting with his grandson, Nic, riding in his Jeep, and spending time at the creek shooting...
Wanda "Bug" Long
Aug 23, 2026
Wanda Mae "Bug" Long, age 89, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at The Springs of Mt. Vista in Harrison.
Wanda was born in Lead Hill, Arkansas, July 28, 1937, to Wilburn "Razze" Akins and Elsie (Austin) Akins.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Diamond City. Wanda loved her family, especially her grandkids and great...
Charlie Austin Robbs
Aug 22, 2026
Charlie Austin Robbs, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at The Springs of Mt. Vista. He was 85 years old.
The son of Otis and Nellie (Loftin) Robbs was born on April 26, 1941 in Witts Springs, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Alice King; one stepdaughter and her husband,...
Joye Patricia Wyatt
Aug 20, 2026
Joye Patricia "Pat" Wyatt, age 86, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The daughter of Virgil and Lois Gibbons was born February 8, 1940, in Cane Branch, Arkansas. She graduated from Western Grove School. Pat worked as a bookkeeper for Farmers Lumber Company. She also ran a grocery store and gas station at Western Grove before she...
Jerome Moore
Aug 18, 2026
Jerome Moore, of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Countryside at Rock Springs in Harrison. He was 89 years old.
The son of William Jerome and Lillian R. (Mulhausen) Moore, Jerome was born on September 17, 1936, in Houston, Texas.
Jerome graduated from Allen Military Academy in Bryan, Texas, where he was a member of the Senior Honor...
Martha Terrill
Aug 18, 2026
Martha Ruth (Chadwick) Terrill, age 79, formerly of Harrison, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2026 at Jamestown Nursing and Rehab in Rogers, AR with her daughters by her side.
Martha was born October 14, 1946 to Claud and Ola Chadwick of Leslie, Arkansas. She graduated from Leslie High School in 1964. She continued her education earning...
Clifford Lee Campbell
Aug 17, 2026
Clifford Lee Campbell, 54, of Hasty, Arkansas, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.
Clifford was born on August 15, 1972, to Howard and Edith Bolin Campbell. Clifford was a truck driver most of his life, which he enjoyed doing, whether it was short day...
Patsy Claire Seay
Aug 15, 2026
Patsy Claire Seay, age 82, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House.
The daughter of Harry and Norrine (Gusky) Howells was born in Shamokin, Michigan on November 14, 1943.
Patsy worked for many years as a seamstress. After moving to Arkansas, she worked at Parker Enterprises until retiring. She used her talents as...
Michael Learl Pratt
Aug 15, 2026
Michael Learl Pratt, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. He was 69 years old.
The son of Ephus Pratt and Leona Belle (Carter) Taffar was born on April 19, 1957 in Harrison, Arkansas.
Michael was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent nearly 30 years working at Wabash, a job he truly loved....
Kenneth Dale Hendrix
Aug 11, 2026
Kenneth Dale Hendrix, age 86, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
The son of Delford and Lorene (Hunter) Hendrix was born October 4, 1939 in Eula, Arkansas. He has lived in Searcy and Newton Counties his whole life.
Kenneth was a hard worker, working for Claridge Products – Extrusion Plant for...
Kenneth Robert Bartle
Aug 10, 2026
Kenneth Robert Bartle, of Harrison, passed from this life and into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Hospice of the Hills House. He was 81 years old.
The son of Francois Cecil and Edith Mae (Carney) Bartle, Kenneth was born on March 8, 1945, in Everett, Washington.
Kenneth, lovingly known as “Kenny,” was a devoted Christian man...
Marjorie Sue Hudson
Aug 9, 2026
Marjorie Sue Hudson, of Harrison, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 9, 2026. She was 85 years old.
Marjorie was born in Portland, Indiana to Harold and Virginia (Stults) Whitenack on August 4, 1941. A sister, born in 1943, Linda Jane, friend and playmate, completed the family. Their dad "Whitey" and family moved to Racine, Wisconsin for several years,...
Eddie Frank Porter
Aug 8, 2026
Eddie Frank Porter, of Harrison, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. He was 53 years old.
The son of David Frank and Karon Sue (Hathcock) Porter was born on January 18, 1973 in Ada, Oklahoma.
Eddie was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was the kind of guy who had a big heart and his kindness for...
Florence Ann Strickland
Aug 6, 2026
Florence Ann Strickland, age 96, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the Springs of Mt. Vista in Harrison.
The daughter of Everett and Grace (McDougal) Herron was born at Pindall, Arkansas on March 26, 1930. She moved to Boone County in 1955 and has been a longtime member at Woodland Heights Baptist Church.
She was faithful woman devoted...
Roger Allen Ricketts
Aug 5, 2026
Roger Allen Ricketts, age 59, of Marble Falls, Arkansas, passed away to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at his home. He was born on February 18, 1967, to Dorvin and Rosemary (Marshall) Ricketts. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Daisy (Martin) Ricketts and Leland and Minnie (Bolin) Marshall. His brother, Mark Allen Ricketts,...
Dennis Dean Gale
Aug 5, 2026
Dennis Gale, 70 of Harrison, Arkansas, died at home surrounded by his family August 5, 2026 after a long battle with dementia to reside on the streets of Gold with his mother and father, family, and friends who passed before him.
Dennis enjoyed his family, camping, hunting, and fishing. Dennis was born November 24, 1955, to Clifford and Shirley Gale. He...
Dennis Ray Shatwell
Aug 4, 2026
Dennis Ray Shatwell, age 76, of Vendor, Arkansas, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
The son of Talmage and Ethel (Martin) Shatwell was born January 25, 1950 at Red Rock, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of Newton County.
Dennis loved living on Big Creek. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeler riding and his dogs. He was quite...
Robert "Bob" Davidhizar
Aug 3, 2026
Robert Arthur “Bob” Davidhizar, age 86, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away surrounded by family on Monday August 3, 2026, at Countryside Nursing Home in Jasper, Arkansas.
He was the youngest of 8 children born to Henry and Eloise (Broyles) Davidhizar. He was born on January 8, 1940, in Newberg Township, Michigan. He entered the US Army in June 1960 and was...
Kerwin Leonard Dreher
Aug 1, 2026
Dear Heavenly Father, a terrible storm is raging.
You are my anchor; you are my safe harbor.
Into your hands I commend my soul. Amen
Dear ones, grieve not for me for I am home, I am safe. (per PawPaw)
Kerwin Dreher was born on March 18th, 1943, to Hilda Easley Dreher. He died at 4pm on August 1st, 2026. He was raised by...
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