Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
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...
Jimmy Harrison
December 19, 2019
Jimmy Lee Harrison, 84, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, was a member of Flatwoods and Ward St. Churches of Christ and formerly worked as a manager of a copper plant. He was born in Evening Shade, Arkansas and served in the U.S. Army. Jimmy loved playing guitar, especially at the Hardy Junction Music Hall, and was a master builder of cedar...
Troy Traw
December 18, 2019
Troy Traw, 81, of rural Williford, Arkansas, passed away December 18, 2019, at his home. He was born January 27, 1938, in Sharp County, Arkansas and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Troy became a master mechanic and owned his own business. Survivors include his wife Bernetta (Baldridge) Traw, sons: Gerald (Karen) Traw...
Larry Duncan
December 18, 2019
Larry Duncan, 77, of Highland, Arkansas, passed away December 18, 2019, at White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born February 11, 1942, in Hazel Park, Michigan. Larry worked in the carpet business, was a member of the Elks Lodge, and enjoyed golfing. Survivors include his wife of 59 years Glenna (Moody) Duncan of the home; two sons: Dewan...
Sidona McCord
December 15, 2019
Sidona Ann McCord, 74, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away at her home. She was born in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and had worked as a CNA in the healthcare profession. She loved fishing and collecting Indian art and knick-knacks. Survivors include her loving companion, Roger Cooley; four daughters: Sandy Collins and Susie Holloway of West Plains, Missouri, Brenda Sutton and...
Kenneth Good
December 2, 2019
Kenneth E. Good, 69, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at home surrounded by family. A native of Indiana, Kenny was born December 16, 1949, in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was a retired mechanic and welder who enjoyed working on anything with a motor. Kenny is survived by his children: Carey (William) Fosburgh of Grovertown, Indiana, Christopher (Kristen)...
Gavin Puntney
December 1, 2019
Gavin Paul Puntney, 87, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away December 1, 2019, at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center in Thayer, Missouri. He was born January 12, 1932, in Dwight, Illinois. Gavin served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He married his present wife Sandy on February 6, 1987. Upon retiring from 31 years with Illinois Bell...
Melvin Larson
November 21, 2019
Melvin “Mel” Eugene Larson, 91, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at his home. He was born June 18, 1928, in Austin, Minnesota. Mel retired as a MSgt. after a career in the United States Marine Corps serving in the Korean War and in Vietnam. He worked as a city marshal in Hardy, Arkansas, a deputy...
George McClintock
November 20, 2019
George Ray McClintock, 79, of Williford, Arkansas, passed away at his home. He was born in Burr, Missouri, and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was of the Christian faith and worked in maintenance at a steel mill. Hobbies included being outdoors, especially fishing in the river, and he was a "Jack of all Trades". Survivors include his...
Robert Cunningham
November 14, 2019
Robert Lee Cunningham Jr., 73, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away November 14, 2019, at his home. He was born May 28, 1946, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Robert Lee and Margie Juanita (Byford) Cunningham. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had worked as an over-the-road truck driver. He was a member of the American Legion and loved...
Harry Shackelford
November 7, 2019
Harry Carl Shackelford, 87, of Williford, Ark., passed away Nov. 7, 2019, in Cherokee Village, Ark. at White River Medical Complex ER. He was born Feb. 23, 1932, in Milligan Ridge, Ark. Harry was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was self-employed. He built a successful business as a backhoe operator. Harry invented the rocket shot and...
Tom Garner
November 3, 2019
The Honorable Thomas Linn "Tom" Garner was born August 20, 1959, and died unexpectedly November 3, 2019, at the age of 60. In honor of his most adamant wish, a small private graveside service was held. Judge Garner leaves to mourn many loving family members, friends, and colleagues. If you wish to make a donation in honor of his memory,...
Jack Drane
October 27, 2019
John "Jack" Robert Drane, 78, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, formerly of Gallup, New Mexico, passed away in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He was born in Bardley, Missouri, to Cliff and Naomi (Drew) Drane, both of whom preceded him in death. Jack was a member of Ward Street Church of Christ in Hardy, Arkansas, and the American Legion. He served his country...
Betty Ann Hicks
October 22, 2019
Betty Ann (Moore) Hicks was born May 7, 1933, in Oakville, Maryland, to Royal Carlton and Vada Elizabeth (Hill) Moore. She departed this life October 22, 2019, at her home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas, at the age of 86 years. Betty was united in marriage to Leonard Hicks in Silver Spring, Maryland, on August 13, 1949. She was a homemaker...
Ricky Johnson
October 19, 2019
Ricky Lynn Johnson, 62, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away October 19, 2019, at his home. He was born January 16, 1957, in Decatur, Illinois. He was a nature lover and became involved in farming. He loved to barbecue for his family and enjoyed the hobby of buying and collecting cars. Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Loyel Johnson...
