Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
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...
Barbara Toller
December 9, 2017
Barbara Toller, 53, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away December 9, 2017. She was born March 23, 1964, in Chandler, Arizona, to Ernest Kent and Mary Sue (Childers) Parish. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She enjoyed fishing and was an exceptional cook, especially known for her cheesecake. Barbara had worked as a cashier in retail. She was...
Elberta Perry
December 5, 2017
Elberta Lee Perry, 80, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away December 5, 2017. She was born September 17, 1937, in Independence, Missouri to W.S. and Thelma (James) Tally. Final services will be with Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri. Local arrangements are with Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Arkansas.
Ellen Bartolomei
December 4, 2017
Ellen Bartolomei, 94, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017, in Batesville, Arkansas. A retired RN, Ellen was the youngest and last living of 15 siblings raised on a farm in Upper Michigan. She was also preceded in death by husband, John, and son, Frederick. She is survived by her four daughters: Gail, Debra, and Michele Bartolomei...
Danny Fowler
November 27, 2017
Danny Fowler, 63, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born November 5, 1954, in Edgerton, Wisconsin. Danny worked as an over-the-road truck driver. He was an artist/painter and a "piddler" who loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and thoroughly enjoyed the company of his dog, Cash. Danny was the ultimate fan...
George Richard "Dick" Hays
November 23, 2017
George Richard "Dick" Hays, 72, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away at his home November 23, 2017, after a short illness. He was born January 23, 1945, in Elkview, West Virginia. George was a graduate of Clendenin High School and attended Concord College. He was proud to have served eight years in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. He...
John Olson
November 14, 2017
John Robert "Bob" Olson, 63, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, in Batesville, Arkansas, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 30, 1954, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Ralph and Eileen (Larson) Olson. John passionately worked as a surveyor for various companies. He loved people and helped start the careers of numerous...
Andy Strader
November 6, 2017
Andy Louis Strader, 78, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born February 2, 1939, in Amarillo, Texas. Andy was a machinist in the tool and die industry and retired from Borg-Warner Automotive in Blytheville, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his...
Jean Ann Nordstrom
October 20, 2017
Jean Ann Nordstrom, 74, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017. She was born September 30, 1943, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Jean was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post 1341. She particularly enjoyed family, travel, and eating out. Her hobbies included working puzzles and crocheting. She had a fascination with eagles. Jean was preceded...
