Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
Garrett Batterton
March 6, 2020
Garrett Kane Batterton, 28, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, was born June 12, 1991, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Jason and Jennifer (Stone) Batterton. He passed away March 6, 2020, near Conway, Arkansas. Garrett worked in lawn and garden maintenance. He loved being outdoors: hunting for arrowheads, hiking, camping, and canoeing. He also thoroughly enjoyed playing basketball and hanging out with his...
Pearly Hirsch
February 26, 2020
Pearly Hirsch, 98, a lifelong resident of the Ravenden, Arkansas area, stepped into eternity February 26, 2020. She was born May 25, 1921, to Moses and Bertha Wilson King, the eldest daughter of their twelve children. Pearly married Henry Chester Hirsch on May 3, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband in July 2001; her parents; six brothers:...
Marlin Thyer
February 25, 2020
Marlin Robert Thyer, 81, of Highland, Arkansas, passed away at his home Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born December 9, 1938, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to Robert and Mary (Pritchard) Thyer. Marlin was a master chemist who developed water-based metallic paint and worked in the coatings industry. He was a member of Chrysler Car Club and had an unmatched enthusiasm...
Robin Murphy
February 20, 2020
Robin Murphy, 51, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away February 20, 2020. She was born February 2, 1969, in Talladega, Alabama, and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include her husband, Joel Murphy; children: Candace Burns, Josh Marlowe, and Katelyn McDill; five grandchildren; her mother, Betty Pike; a sister, Kim Noland; a brother, Mark Burns; special niece and nephew, Brooke...
Clara Bohall
February 19, 2020
Clara Lee Bohall, 74, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. She was born February 14, 1946, to Oscar James and Clarice (Cameron) Smith in Russellville, Alabama, and had worked in home health as a cook. Clara had five brothers and two sisters. She was a member of Spring River Baptist Church north of...
Sonia Greene
February 14, 2020
Sonia Ann Greene, 72, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem. She was born in Jonesboro and had worked as an over-the-road truck driver. She enjoyed listening to country music and "oldies" and loved her dogs. Her hobbies included crocheting. Survivors include her husband, Bill Greene; sons, Anthony and Bradley Beckett; three...
Donald Hope
February 5, 2020
Donald Francis Hope, 89, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was a career veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Veronica Burke Hope, and a son, Mark Hope. Survivors include his son, Ian Hope;...
Wayne Bergeron
February 5, 2020
Wayne Hill Bergeron, 70, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born May 9, 1949, in Opelousas, Louisiana, and was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War (1969-1970). He was a member of VFW Post #1 and 589th Engineer Battalion (Mountain Movers)....
Gail Rogers
February 1, 2020
Marilyn Gail Orr Rogers, 77, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was born October 8, 1942, in Ash Flat and was a graduate of the high school there. Some of her fondest memories were of her lifelong friends who gathered often for school reunions. Gail was a proud Ash Flat Eagle and had a strong Christian...
Roy McIntosh
January 13, 2020
Roy Junior McIntosh, 71, of rural Smithville, Arkansas, was born in Campbell, Missouri, and passed away in Jonesboro. He loved caring for his family, especially his grandbabies, and watching all sports; he was an avid Razorback fan. Roy had worked as an insurance salesman. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Stuart McIntosh; his parents, Thomas Clyde and...
Olivia Goodman
January 12, 2020
Olivia B. Goodman, nee Hoffmann, 98, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, died January 12, 2020, in Waterloo, Illinois. She was born April 22, 1921, in Harrisonville, Ill. She is survived by her children, Gladys Taylor and Olivia Ann Schneider; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Cherylene and Magdalena Goodman; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Olivia was preceded in death by her husband,...
Dean Himschoot
January 7, 2020
Dean Whitmore Himschoot, 91, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed from this life January 7, 2020, in Jonesboro. Born December 7, 1928, in Toledo, Iowa, he was the only child of Henry “Harry” Frances and LaVanche Whitmore Himschoot. He was a 1947 graduate of Orange High School in South Waterloo, Iowa. Although Dean did not have any siblings, he was extremely...
Danny Bassett
January 6, 2020
Henry Daniel "Danny" Bassett, 54, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away January 6, 2020. He was born November 2, 1965, to Henry C. and Joyce (Stump) Bassett in Watervliet, Michigan. Danny was self-employed as a carpenter. He was a member of Brothers Not Forgotten and loved his kids and grandchildren. His hobbies included riding motorcycles, throwing darts, and fishing. He...
Marion Keeler
January 4, 2020
Marion Keeler, 90, passed away at her home near Evening Shade, Arkansas, on Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born in Widnoon, Pennsylvania, on April 15, 1929. Marion was of the Christian faith and loved her family, especially her grandkids. She collected dolls and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and pets (cats & dogs). She had worked as a housekeeper for University...
Norma Martin
January 1, 2020
Norma Louise Armstrong Martin, 99, of Ash Flat died January 1, 2020, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born August 11, 1920, to Ella Bristow and Seessel Bryan Armstrong. She was a 1939 graduate of Ash Flat High School and married her husband of 52 years, Dr. Orvis Guy Martin, on November 11, 1944, after his return from World War...
Jack Still
January 1, 2020
John "Jack" M. Still, 81, passed away at his home near Hardy, Arkansas. He was born in Ventura, California. Jack was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and the Spring River Car Club. He served in the United States Air Force. He worked for King Plumbing in Ojai, California. He was a heavy equipment operator for Stanton & Sons...
John David "JD" Edwards
December 31, 2019
John David "JD" Edwards, 79, passed away at his residence near Ravenden, Arkansas. He was born in Strawberry and had worked in maintenance at a shoe factory. He enjoyed the outdoors, driving his truck and riding his motorcycle. His fur baby pet companion Sissy is surely missing him. JD was preceded in death by his parents, David Theodore (DT) and...
Paul Green
December 27, 2019
Paul Wendel Green, 62, passed away at his home near Ravenden, Arkansas, on December 27, 2019. He was born June 25, 1957, in Pocahontas and had worked as an automotive mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Willard and Betty Ruth (Burkhammer) Green, and a brother, Charles Green. Paul's survivors include his brother, Johnny (Kathy) Green of...
Lowell Parten
December 26, 2019
Lowell Parten, 87, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away December 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on December 5, 1932. Lowell was united in marriage to Charleen Brewer on July 21, 1951, in Leachville, Arkansas. He was a member of Ash Flat Church of Christ, working and supporting his church...
Jean Harris
December 19, 2019
Ella Jean Gertrude Harris (nee Michels), 79, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away December 19, 2019, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born July 4, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois. Ella Jean loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was passionate about bingo and cooking. She worked for the United States Postal Service in Maywood, Illinois, and for Northrup Grumman...
