Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
Lois Russell
July 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lois June Phelps Russell, 89, on July 6, 2025 at Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Lois was born on October 20, 1935 to James "Jim" and Lizzie Mae Ray Phelps at Vaughn Farms in Fulton County, Arkansas.
Lois married Noel Leon "Buddy" Russell Jr. on...
Dustin Trivitt
June 30, 2025
Dustin Neal Trivitt, 48, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away June 30, 2025 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born November 8, 1976 in Batesville to Donald Neal and Debra Lynn Smith Trivitt, both who preceded him in death as did his wife's parents, Barbara Jo and Conrad Long.
Dustin was of the Baptist faith and a...
Morgan Bates
June 29, 2025
Morgan Eric Danny Bates was born June 20, 2025 to Sabrina (Sabe) and Christian Bates at UAMS in Little Rock, AR. The family had nine days with him, and Sunday at 2:04 a.m. on June 29, 2025, he went to be with God. Morgan was sincerely loved and will be truly missed by so many.
Morgan is survived by his mom...
James Thomas Estes
June 27, 2025
James Thomas Estes, 77, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away in a Batesville, Arkansas hospital. He was born in Hanford, California and grew up to be drilling and blasting in Alaska after serving in the United States Army.
Known as "Jim" or "Tom" (depending on which side of the family or where in the world he might have been), James Thomas...
Eugene Ivey
June 27, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Ivey, 77, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away at EagleCrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was of the Christian faith and attended Common Ground Church in Thayer, Missouri. His working career was a sincerely conscientious over-the-road truck driver.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Esther (Earls) Ivey; a brother, Leroy Ivey;...
Dennis Welte Sr.
June 24, 2025
Dennis Arthur Welte, 67, of Highland, Arkansas passed away June 24, 2025 at White River Health in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born March 10, 1958 in Kokomo, Indiana to Robert Corvin Welte and Dorothy Marie (Budreau) Welte. Dennis was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force serving as a Staff Sergeant and B52 Crew Chief, acquiring numerous medals,...
David Fisher
June 21, 2025
David Warren Fisher, 72, of Lynn, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly at his home June 21, 2025. He was born August 2, 1952 in Searcy, Arkansas to Elton Fisher and Mary Shewmake Fisher. He retired in 2015 from the Arkansas Department of Career Education. Dave continued to be active in Skills USA after his retirement and was presented with a Lifetime...
Anita Peck
June 19, 2025
Anita Jane Peck, 82, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away June 19, 2025 at her home. She was born in Hinsdale, Illinois on March 1, 1943 to Fritz and Edith Brier Kohls. Anita loved her family while always taking care of them. She enjoyed gardening, riding horses, and doing cross stich.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister,...
Kristine Johnson
June 15, 2025
Kristine Kathleen Johnson, 50, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home. She was born January 15, 1975 in Kansas City, Missouri to Eulis and Danna Johnson. Kristine was a loving housewife and also enjoyed being outdoors. Her favorite activity, however, was shopping for shoes.
She is survived by her husband, Shannon Williams; a son, Kyle...
Judy Turner Bearden
June 13, 2025
Judith Marie (Martin) Turner Bearden was born on February 23, 1941 in Russiaville, Indiana, and passed away on June 13, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Her last several months were filled with physical struggles but also sweet fellowship while visiting with the friends and family that she spent her life serving and loving. She was a faithful friend, a dedicated employee,...
Justin Toney
June 9, 2025
Justin Ryan Toney, 37, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away June 9, 2025 as a result of a drowning accident in Spring River. He was born December 1, 1987 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida to Dennis and Debra Walrath Toney. His most recent occupation had been a landscaper with his own tree service business.
The family has requested that donations be...
Faye Hobbs
June 7, 2025
Faye Edith Hobbs, 76, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the White River Health emergency room in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. She was born in Binghamton, New York to Guy and Nina Faye McDuffy Bacon. Ms. Hobbs worked in service to others.
The family sincerely appreciates all donations that were made to help with funeral expenses.
Services have...
Tammy Johnson
June 5, 2025
Tammy Marie Johnson, 59 years old, a long-time resident of Equinunk, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 5, 2025, in a tragic traffic accident. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to everyone she knew. Known for her strong personality and outspoken nature, Tammy left a lasting impression on everyone she met and even some who didn’t know her...
Robert Scott
June 2, 2025
Robert Monroe Scott, 82, of rural Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away at his home. He was born in Dermott, Arkansas and was a U.S. military veteran having served in the Navy. He had worked as a counselor for the Veterans Administration.
Robert was of the Christian faith, a member of Elks Lodge #2539, and enjoyed playing computer games.
No services are planned...
Ashley Sims
May 29, 2025
Ashley Nicole Sims, age 30, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, previously of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away due to complications from Addison's Disease - a rare condition, but Ashley always was one in a million. She left this world too soon surrounded by love, family, and an undeniable legacy of kindness and sass.
Ashley was a devoted mother to her two beautiful children,...
Nancy Foley
May 17, 2025
Nancy Ann Freeman Foley left this world in Ash Flat, Arkansas to meet her heavenly Father on May 17, 2025. She was born in a small rock house in Ash Flat on February 11, 1944 to Thomas Roland Freeman and Betty Jacquline Armstrong Freeman and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1961. She married Willie Dale Foley in 1964 in...
Anna Massey
May 15, 2025
Anna Massey passed away May 15, 2025 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 85. She was native-born in Sharp County, Arkansas to Clarence and Zela Street Smith on February 8, 1940.
Her interests involved her family and her work. She was a purchasing manager for North Arkansas Human Services and a member of Beta Sigma...
Sandra Bohlmeyer
May 13, 2025
Sandra Kay Bohlmeyer, 68, of rural Ravenden, Arkansas passed away May 13, 2025. She was born October 10, 1956 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Robert Eugene and Ruth Ellen (Hail) Kingston. Her interests included sewing, beadwork, tattoos, drawing, and butterflies. She was extremely artistic in any of these pursuits.
Survivors include her three daughters: Melissa Buckley (Paul) of Bushnell, Florida, Nicole Sanders...
Charles Turner
May 11, 2025
Charles Daniel Turner, 37, of Leachville, Arkansas passed away May 11, 2025 as a result of a one-car accident. He was born May 13, 1987 in Crockett, Texas and loved living life by having a passion for his car and his jobs, listening to loud music, fishing, and "hanging out with the guys". He was an excellent "tire man" and...
"T i n a" Brunson
May 2, 2025
Lola Vestina "Tina" Brunson, 64, of Highland, Arkansas passed away at her home May 2, 2025. She was born as one of fourteen children to Harvey and Lorine McQuay Bagwell. Services will be at a later date.
Tina was a Christian of the Pentecost faith and loved the Lord with all her heart. She enjoyed dogs of all kinds and liked...
