Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
Harold Roby
June 6, 2018
Harold Lee Roby, 67, of Williford, Arkansas, loved fishing and hunting throughout his life. He had worked as a dozer operator in construction. He passed away at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas.Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie.He is survived by his nephew, Jimmy Parish of Ash Flat, Arkansas.Donations to help with final expenses would be...
Betty Arnold
June 6, 2018
Betty "Dollie" Evaline Arnold, 78, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, had worked as a science teacher.She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Elizabeth (Key) Watts; a sister, Mae Belle "Dea" Broadway; a half-sister, Hazel Jones; and a son, Rocky Arnold.Survivors include her son, Nicky Arnold; a sister, Mary Ella Green; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.Private services will...
Kenneth Hamilton
June 1, 2018
Kenneth Monroe Hamilton, 64, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away June 1, 2018, at his home. He was born November 1, 1953, in Imboden, Arkansas. Kenneth was of the Church of Christ faith and a carpenter most of his life; he also drove tractor trailer trucks and worked on the pipeline. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. His hobbies...
Jean Boxell
May 30, 2018
Jean Ruth Boxell, 75, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, enjoyed bingo, ceramics, and fishing. She had worked as a secretary in the insurance business.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Merrill Love, and a brother, Don Love.Jean is survived by her husband, Charles; son, Allen (Rebecca Dunn); siblings: Cecilia & Gary Wood, Betsy & Phillip Boxell, Colleen &...
Shannon Vargas
May 27, 2018
Shannon Marie Vargas, 49, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, was born in LaJolla, California. She was a reserve fire fighter and enjoyed kayaking.Shannon is survived by her husband, Thaddeus Wellman; a daughter, Nansy Hughes; three sons: Michael Vargas, Anthony Vargas, and Gordon Teague; her parents, Stephen (Kay Lynn) Hughes of San Diego, California, and Nansy (Coronado) Dibernardo of Williford, Arkansas; a...
Kim Mattson
May 15, 2018
Kim Mattson, 65, of Highland, Arkansas, was born in Salem, Oregon, and passed away in Salem, Arkansas. She had worked as a secretary in medical insurance. A memorial service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 13324 Hwy 62 E, west of Ash Flat.
Jonathan Hicks
May 7, 2018
Jonathan Hicks, 37, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Hardy, was a realtor at Coldwell Banker and had previously worked as a railroad conductor. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2005 and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and ride in his boat. Jonathan was a member of The Rock of NEA Church. He was preceded...
Douglas Wood
May 6, 2018
Douglas Strother Wood, 75, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia. His parents, Thomas and Dorothy (Ruhland) Wood, preceded him in death.Survivors include two sisters, Patricia and Delores.The family will have private services at a later date.
Marvin VanAalsburg
April 21, 2018
Marvin Dean VanAalsburg, 80, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, was of the Presbyterian faith and worked as a master packer for Caterpillar, Inc. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His hobbies included woodworking, reading, and fishing. He loved to farm and travel, and he loved the beaches in California. Marvin was born in Sheldon, Iowa, and passed away...
Jean Roberts Kutch
March 17, 2018
Jean Roberts Kutch, 61, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away March 17, 2018, at her home. She was born December 28, 1956, in Coffeyville, Kansas. Jean enjoyed the outdoors (fishing and camping) and completed her "bucket list" by swimming with the dolphins and parasailing. She loved her dogs and playing computer games. She was preceded in death by her father,...
Martha Ann Anderson
March 4, 2018
Martha Ann Anderson, 73, passed away March 4, 2018, at her home near Hardy, Arkansas. She was born December 31, 1944, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Martha was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and had worked as a medical transcriptionist. She had a great love for her animals, especially horses and dogs. She was preceded in death by her...
Jim Patterson
February 25, 2018
Jimmy Houston Patterson, 70, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away February 25, 2018, at his home. He was born June 14, 1947, in Batesville, Arkansas. Jim was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had worked as the operator of a convenience store and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He was preceded in death by his...
Ernie Jones
February 19, 2018
Ernest "Ernie" Warren Jones, 63, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away February 19, 2018, at his home. He was born September 7, 1954, to Elson and Jennie (Cox) Jones in Imboden, Arkansas. Ernie was a journeyman electrician. His hobbies included playing darts, shooting pool, and watching NFL games. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Maddie Middleton; and...
Dan Severn
February 14, 2018
Dannie Keith Severn, 74, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away February 14, 2018. He was born January 16, 1944, to Lester and Bessie (Carnes) Severn in Glenwood, Iowa. Dan had worked as an auto body technician. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and three brothers. Survivors include his wife Cathy (Finchem) Severn; six sons: Carl, Patrick,...
Shirley Meyer
January 26, 2018
Shirley Jean Meyer, 83, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, died peacefully Friday, January 26, 2018, at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas. She was born October 4, 1934, in Lone Rock, Iowa. Shirley spent most of her life in Central Arkansas where she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, word searches, and spending time with her children,...
Bryan Wilson
January 22, 2018
Bryan Jackson Wilson, 93, of Koshkonong, Missouri, passed away January 22, 2018, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born November 8, 1924, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Europe during WWII. Later he became a rancher who enjoyed working cattle. His hobbies included team roping, hunting, and fishing. Bryan was preceded in...
Cecilia Orosz
January 18, 2018
Cecilia Mary Orosz of Highland, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life January 18, 2018, at her home surrounded by her beloved children. She was born February 15, 1923, to George and Katherine (Iven) Bornhoft in Stoneham, Colorado, and was baptized on April 1, 1923, at St. John's Catholic Church. She married the love of her life, Zolton Orosz, February 21, 1944....
Leland Bailey
January 16, 2018
Leland G. Bailey, 87, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away January 16, 2018, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born September 23, 1930, the eldest of eight children, to General and Ruby (Nicholson) Bailey in Ash Flat. Mr. Bailey was of the Christian faith. He grew up in Ash Flat and worked at the family sawmill...
Danny McEntire Jr.
January 15, 2018
Danny "DJ" Curtis McEntire Jr., 34, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away January 15, 2018, near West Plains, Missouri. He was born August 6, 1983, to Sherry Ann (Morgan) and Danny Curtis McEntire in Salem, Arkansas. DJ was self-employed as owner/operator of a lawn care business for seven years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, wakeboarding, surfing, and water skiing. He loved...
Elaine Zuel
January 13, 2018
Elaine Zuel, 77, of Hardy, passed away January 13, 2018, at her home. She was born May 25, 1940 to Zora Albert and Luna (Adkins) Dulin in Possum Hollow, Kentucky. She had worked as a cashier in the retail business. Survivors include her husband of almost 61 years (February 2018), Arthur Zuel; sons, Lee (Amanda) Zuel of Horseshoe Bend and...
