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Highland, AR Obituaries

Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR

Nancy Stanley

Nancy Stanley

March 13, 2026

Nancy Lee Stanley, 86, of Highland, Arkansas went to be eternally with her Lord and Savior on March 13, 2026. She was born July 29, 1939 in Jacksonville, Texas.    

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Visitation of family and friends will be March 20, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Highland with the funeral to begin at 11; Mike Stanley,...

Jeanie Barry

Jeanie Barry

March 11, 2026

Jeanie Ann Barry, 54, of rural Hardy, Arkansas passed away at her home March 11, 2026. She was born June 3, 1971 in Paragould, Arkansas. Jeanie was a Christian of the Pentecostal faith and worked as a restaurant waitress. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Paul Wince, and a brother, Clinton Wince.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Lloyd Barry;...

James Ray Royal

James Ray Royal

February 26, 2026

Jim departed this life on February 26, 2026 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas after struggling with health issues. Jim’s life was well lived, and he leaves an exemplary legacy.

Jim was born November 10, 1938 in a house not far from his current home north of Evening Shade, Arkansas to Joseph Delzo & Verdia Barnett Royal. He was...

Nana Sue Pierce

Nana Sue Pierce

February 26, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of our beloved aunt, Nana Sue Pierce, who left this world peacefully February 26, 2026 surrounded by love. She passed away from complications of COPD in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

She was born March 8, 1938 in the Willis Township, Trumann, Arkansas to Ulis and Ruby (Meeker) Stewart. She...

David Malone

David Malone

February 25, 2026

David M. Malone started working at Fruehauf Trailers as a welder at the age of 18 and developed his skills to become quite accomplished at his work. He married Carol on June 15, 2001 in California, and they moved to Highland, Arkansas in August of that same year. David was coming back "home" since he was born in Mammoth Spring,...

Barbara Harrison

Barbara Harrison

February 22, 2026

Barbara Ellen Harrison was born at her parents' home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and passed away at White River Health ER in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. 

She worked at Ellison's Cafe and then the Gooseneck Restaurant for many years. She washed dishes, helped cook, and made pies. She enjoyed scratch-off tickets, crossword puzzles, games on her tablet, and eating out. She also...

Irene Miller

Irene Miller

February 11, 2026

Dorothy Irene Miller, 94, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born in Peoria, Illinois on August 14, 1931. 

On June 7, 1948, she married Herman "Hank" Miller, who preceded her in death. Irene was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Dixie; her daughters, Sue Seal and Sandy McMahon;...

Billy Jackson

Billy Jackson

February 6, 2026

Billy Dean Jackson, 84, of Salem, Arkansas passed away February 6, 2026 in the hospital at Mtn. Home, Arkansas. He was born August 23, 1941 in Ash Flat, Arkansas to Randsom and Ozzeta Hall Jackson. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Joanna "Joanne" Jackson; and a brother, Woodrow "Bud" Jackson. 

Survivors include his sons, Bobby (Tammy)...

Annette Youngblood

Annette Youngblood

February 2, 2026

A visitation and service celebrating the remarkable life of Annette Youngblood, 67, of Ash Flat, Arkansas will be Thursday, February 12, 2026 from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Tri-County Funeral Home, 1540 Hwy. 62/412, Highland, AR 72542.

Annette was born January 19, 1959 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Johnie and Barbara Pruett and passed away February 2, 2026. She...

Sandra Thompson

Sandra Thompson

January 31, 2026

Sandra Kay Thompson, 77, of Hardy, Arkansas passed away at her home January 31, 2026. She was born January 17, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leonard and Delores Keeler. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cleadth Thompson; and a stepson, Cleadth "Buck" Thompson Jr. 

Sandra was a longtime employee of Kentucky Fried Chicken at the Highland, Arkansas location.

Survivors...

Peter Pruitt

Peter Pruitt

January 31, 2026

Benjamin Peter Pruitt was born May 10, 2007 in West Plains, Missouri to Benjamin Isaac and Brittany Nicole (Bowles) Pruitt. He went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 31, 2026 in Cherokee Village, Arkansas at the age of 18 years.

Peter was raised in church, and he loved participating in church activities. He was a talented musician, playing...

Charlotte VanHorn

Charlotte VanHorn

January 29, 2026

Charlotte Jean VanHorn, 79, of rural Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away January 29, 2026 at her home. She was born November 16, 1946 in Jerome, Arizona to Carl and Margaret Davis Winter, both who preceded her in death as did a brother, Raymond Winter, and a son, Michael Klosowski. Charlotte earned an Associate degree and was an administrative assistant in...

Betty LaFollette

Betty LaFollette

January 24, 2026

Betty Lou LaFollette passed away peacefully in her home January 24, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born April 3, 1938 to Edith Roberta and Edd Lou Rodgers in Grapevine, Texas and attended Grapevine High School. She went on to be a stay-at-home mother for her children: John Jr., LouAnn, Jeff, and Shanna. In 1972 she married her...

Gene Hass

Gene Hass

January 16, 2026

Eugene "Gene" Joseph Hass, 64, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away January 16, 2026 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born February 22, 1961 in McCall, Idaho to Eston Joseph and Billie Faye Stewart Hass, both who preceded him in death as did a brother, Richard Hass.

Gene was a member of Watters Road Church of Christ...

Jerry Butler Sr.

Jerry Butler Sr.

January 10, 2026

Jerry Richard Butler Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He went home to be with God and all of his family that has passed over. Jerry was born May 26,1939 in Memphis, Tennessee. He served as a Marine for three years in the U. S. Marine Corps and was discharged with honor. He was a stone mason...

Carla Faude

Carla Faude

January 9, 2026

Carla Louise Faude, 71, of Highland, Arkansas passed away January 9, 2026 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born October 7, 1954 in Trinidad, Colorado to Robert Topping Jr. and Louise Thornton Topping. She worked as a bus driver and is survived by her husband, Herbert W. Faude.

Services will be at a later date. The family...

David Finchem

David Finchem

January 4, 2026

We regret the loss of our brother, David Brent Finchem of Hardy, Arkansas. He was born December 21, 1961 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

David fought cancer for months and passed away January 4, 2026. He was 64 years old. David loved hunting for Indian arrowheads, collecting old coins, fishing, playing guitar, and taking care of his animals. 

He adored his family and...

Jeremy Sinclair

Jeremy Sinclair

December 27, 2025

Jeremy Scot Sinclair, 48, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away December 27, 2025 after a long illness. He leaves behind a son, Dylan Sinclair; his mother, Kathy Horton; his father, Bill Sinclair (Becky); and a brother, Jarrod Sinclair (Shannon); as well as Hope Morris, who was by his side for the last twenty years, along with two children, Paxton and...

Joanne Morgan

Joanne Morgan

December 25, 2025

Joanne Morgan, 85, of Hardy, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert; her mother, Julia; and her beloved grandson, DJ.

Joanne is survived by her devoted husband, Gordon Morgan; her children: Gordon Morgan Jr. and wife Debbie, Bonnie Pendarvis and husband Johnny, and Sherry McEntire and husband Danny;...

Sherri Smith

Sherri Smith

December 17, 2025

Sherri Adams Smith, 61, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away on December 17, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Sherri was born on June 18, 1964, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Carl and Lela Adams. She was a creative and spunky spirit who found happiness in the simple moments of life. She loved singing and dancing around the house, and she...

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