Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
Berna Dean Hinton
August 24, 2017
Berna Dean Hinton, 81, of Highland, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. She was born July 18, 1936, in Brakebill, Arkansas, to Tommy and Mary Elizabeth (Holland) Kidd. She was a member of Ward Street Church of Christ. Berna Dean had worked as a nurse and was a manager in retail sales. Her hobbies included reading, painting, working crossword...
Carol Begalske-Delaney
August 23, 2017
Carol Ann Begalske-Delaney, 67, of Foristell, Missouri, died August 23, 2017. She was born August 31, 1949, in Hawkeye, Iowa, to LaVerne and Doris (Hehmke) Begalske. She previously owned and operated Carol's Clothing in Highland, Arkansas. She was an expert seamstress and "dabbled" in golf. Her family was most important. Carol was preceded in death by a son, Donnie Skiff....
Jessica Kornegay
August 11, 2017
Jessica Kornegay, 35, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, died in an automobile accident August 11, 2017. She was born November 30, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, to Alma and Jack Boyce. Survivors include her husband, Eric, and daughters, Caitlyn and Gabby; as well as many other relatives and good friends. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are with...
Clarence Berry Rose
August 8, 2017
Clarence Berry Rose, 95, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away August 8, 2017, in Jonesboro. He was born September 6, 1921, in the Wirth community to Clarence O. and Lula (Schuster) Rose. After serving his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, Berry worked as a public servant in Hardy most of his adult life; he was City Recorder/Treasurer...
Phyllis Gatewood
July 31, 2017
Phyllis Gene Gatewood, 86, of Highland, Arkansas, died July 31, 2017, in Ash Flat, Arkansas, as a result of a vehicle accident. She was born October 8, 1930, in Ames, Iowa, to Clarence and Marie (Dieber) Staller. Phyllis was a realtor, an active Republican, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She enjoyed gourd crafting and gardening...
Sherry Downum
July 31, 2017
Sherry Gale Downum, 61, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away July 31, 2017, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born September 11, 1955, in Kingman, Kansas, to Benjamin Franklin and Alyce (Colwell) Watkins. Sherry was known for her happiness with life through her infectious smile and personality. She had worked as a valued designer in management at Cherokee Frame Company. She...
Nelson Gatewood
July 31, 2017
Nelson Louis Gatewood, 93, of Highland, Arkansas, died July 31, 2017, in a vehicle accident at Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born December 28, 1923, in Crown City, Ohio, to Perry and Emma (Caldwell) Gatewood. Nelson was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Airborne Division, where he was a paratrooper. He proudly served his fellow veterans by honoring them with...
Judith Brodrick
July 21, 2017
Judith Eileen Brodrick, 76, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, passed away July 21, 2017, at her home. She was born November 3, 1940, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James A. Brodrick; a son, Roger S. Lookingbill; a brother, Donald Dean O'Neill; her daughter-in-law, Kimberly Kay Lookingbill; and a great-grandson, Ryan McCray. Survivors...
Blake Fisher
July 21, 2017
Blake Warren Fisher, was born June 25 and passed away July 21, 2017, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Blake is survived by his parents, Stephen and Alyssia (Higginbottom) Fisher; brothers, Lane Worthington and Jaxon Fisher; sister, Leah Worthington; grandparents: Bobby (and the late Cindy) Higginbottom, David (Beverly) Fisher, and Joyce Fisher; great-grandparents: Lois Russell, Frances Higginbottom,...
Janice Rabon
July 20, 2017
Janice Rabon, founder and director of New Beginnings Pregnancy Help Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away at her home in the presence of her loving husband and daughter. Survivors include her husband, John Rabon; children, Robert Balfe and Hannah Rabon; her brother, Tom Sykes; two grandchildren; and a multitude of friends. Visitation of family and friends will be 5-7...
Curtis Blann
July 4, 2017
Curtis Ray Blann, 61, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed away July 4, 2017. He was born April 14, 1956, in Tempe, Arizona. He was a loving son and brother whose interests included astronomy and Marilyn Monroe. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Henrietta Matilda (Puchta) and John B. Blann, Sr. and two sisters, Anna Mae Wilson and Laura Rose...
Henry Brooks
July 3, 2017
Henry Anderson Brooks, 62, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, passed away July 3, 2017, at his home. He was born February 6, 1955, in Manila, Arkansas. Henry was a master mechanic and welder who loved his dogs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he reached the rank of sergeant. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Roger Withrow
July 3, 2017
Roger Dean Withrow, 84, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away July 3, 2017, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas. He was born August 30, 1932, in Yorkville, Illinois. Roger was a master carpenter who worked across the United States and was involved in the building of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Highland, Arkansas. He was a past member of...
Nora Humphreys
June 9, 2017
Nora Mae Humphreys, 73, of Sidney, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. Nora was born February 5, 1944, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to William and Odeana (Propes) Haigwood. She had worked as an over-the-road truck driver and loved to travel and participate in outdoor activities. She was preceded in death by her...
Shirley Dawson
June 8, 2017
Shirley Faye Dawson, 82, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, to Ray and Flossie Altres (Wright) Shelton. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church in Ash Flat and a coordinator of CASA court advocates. She was an artist and an...
William Brigman
June 3, 2017
William Rielly Brigman, 54, died at his home in Hardy, Arkansas. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. A memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, June 9, at First Baptist Church of Hardy with Dr. Larry Kindrick officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with final expenses are encouraged to Tri-County Funeral Home, P.O. Box 665, Hardy,...
Jacob Holloway
May 29, 2017
Jacob Preston Holloway, 35, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away May 29, 2017. He was born March 24, 1982, in Flint, Michigan. Jacob was a 2001 graduate of Highland High School and was licensed to work in golf turf management. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, June and Leo Fisher and Enid and Will Holloway. Survivors include his...
Heath LeBegue
May 27, 2017
Heath Arlen LeBegue, age 9, of Hardy, Arkansas, died May 27, 2017. He was born April 14, 2008, in Batesville, Arkansas. Heath had an fun-loving personality, and he thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors. He was a straight A student, and his hobbies included playing Minecraft games and shooting his BB gun. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlen LeBegue,...
Carl Hamilton
May 26, 2017
Carl Palmer Hamilton, 91, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born April 9, 1926, in Viola, Arkansas. Mr. Hamilton was a member of the church of Christ and had worked as a diesel mechanic. He served his country in World War II in the Army. His hobbies included...
Anna Senior
May 25, 2017
Anna Leigh Senior, 52, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at EagleCrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born July 23, 1964, in Newport, Arkansas. Her life's work was as a court advocate utilizing her Bachelor's degree in sociology. Anna was actively involved with Spring River Adult and Children Services (SACS). Anna...
