Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
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...
Leonard Wiles
January 11, 2018
Leonard Norman Wiles, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to many gained his heavenly wings January 11, 2018, while with his daughters and son-in-law in Kelly, Louisiana. He was born in Hardy, Arkansas, on February 22, 1936. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters: Linda Lentjes and husband, Curtis of Fernandina Beach, Florida, and Debra Poole and husband,...
Ellen Ballard
December 30, 2017
Ellen Christine Ballard, 97, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, died peacefully December 30, 2017, surrounded by her surviving children and the wonderful staff at EagleCrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born June 7, 1920, in Blackwood, New Jersey, to Jens and Ragnihild (Flornes) Hopen. She grew up in Blackwood, NJ and joined the U.S. Department of...
Karen Kay Wiles
December 20, 2017
Karen Kay Wiles, 59, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born December 15, 1958, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to Floyd and Delois (Coggins) Gilbreath. Karen was a member of First Baptist Church in Salem, Arkansas, and had worked in retail at ALCO in Highland, Arkansas, for many years. More recently...
Bud Buescher
December 19, 2017
Waldo H. "Bud" Buescher, 83, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away December 19, 2017, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born April 12, 1934 to William and Barbara (Martz) Buescher in Chicago, Illinois. Bud was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus in Cherokee Village. He had served his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine...
Rosie Roby
December 19, 2017
Rosie Alice Roby, 75, of the Martin Creek community near Williford, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born August 9, 1942, in Batesville. Rosie had worked in construction with heavy duty equipment. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lou Alice and Dayton Parish, and a brother, Ernest...
Charles White
December 11, 2017
Charles Ray White, 67, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away December 11, 2017. He was born February 25, 1950, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Everette Issac and Edith Opal (Waggoner) White. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Carol Martin; a baby brother, H.D. White; and two half-brothers, Cleo and Travis White. Survivors include his sisters, Lucille Morgan...
