Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
"Chuck" Kristopeit
January 1, 2025
Charles Scott "Chuck" Kristopeit, 70, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas was a wonderful, free-spirited soul who loved life. He rang in the new year with us one last time and passed away at his home on January 1, 2025. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on August 25, 1954 to Walter Richard and Elsie Rosina Baker Kristopeit.
Chuck often spoke of a...
Tommy Thomas
December 30, 2024
A lifetime of resilience and determination that began on September 26, 1936, ended on Monday, December 30, 2024 with the passing of Tommy Thomas at the age of 88.
To begin this life of resilience, Tommy was born a mere 1.5 pounds on that September date, which led his doctor to incorrectly surmise that the baby would not live more than...
Beverly Coburn
December 24, 2024
Beverly June Coburn, 62, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas lost her courageous battle with cancer on December 24, 2024. She was born June 5, 1962 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Beverly is survived by husband and the love of her life, Lloyd Allan Coburn; two daughters, Alicia McLemore and Amy Walker (and her husband Bryan Walker); four granddaughters: Brooklyn, Addison, and Paisley...
Jewell Holland
December 19, 2024
Jewell (Jay/JC) Holland, 86, of Hardy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Mae Holland; his brother, Raymond Holland; and his sister, Joyce Bailey.
Survivors include his son, Monte Holland of Cherokee Village, Arkansas and his daughter, Amanda (Nick) Scott of Austin, Arkansas; four grandchildren he loved...
David Lore Hobbs
December 19, 2024
David Lore Hobbs, 61, of Arkansas, tragically passed away in a car accident on December 19, 2024. His life was a testament to love, generosity, and creativity. David's greatest pride and joy was being “Papa” to his beloved granddaughter, Nellee Nix. Their bond was unshakable as they eagerly counted down the days until their next visit.
He was an exceptional father,...
Bennie Overton
December 19, 2024
Bennie Glenn Overton, 86, of Williford, Arkansas passed away December 19, 2024 at his home. He was born February 25, 1938 in James, Texas to Joe and Hazel Overton and was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters as well as a son, Bennie Overton Jr. and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl (Kimbrell) Overton; five sons: Sabastian...
David D. Foster
December 16, 2024
David D. Foster, 89, of Highland, Arkansas passed away at his home. He was born in Salem, Arkansas to Robert and Roxie (Rozier) Foster, both who preceded him in death as well as his wife, Shirley (Gray) Foster; two daughters, Sharon Foster and Pam Morris; one son, David W. Foster; and four siblings.
Survivors include his three grandchildren: Dustin Foster, Preston...
Raye Stewart
December 14, 2024
Glenna Raye Stewart, a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away December 14, 2014 at the age of 84 from complications of Parkinson's. She was born August 15, 1940 in Myron, Arkansas, the daughter of Delbert Clifford Clear and Lella Ann Watson Clear. Raye lived in Highland, Arkansas for 35 years.
She enjoyed crafts, sewing, gardening, going to...
Leisa Strait
December 12, 2024
Leisa Carol Strait, 62, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away at White River Health in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy for more than eleven years. Leisa was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Manning.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; her mother, Mary Manning; a sister, Karen Crue;...
Larry Sorenson
December 7, 2024
Larry Keith Sorenson, 84, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas was born June 22, 1940 in Duluth, Minnesota to Lawrence and Grace (Johnson) Sorenson. He passed away December 7, 2024 at his home in Cherokee Village. Larry was a machinist in the tool & die industry and a longtime member of the Church of God. He served his country in the U....
Brian Shult
December 7, 2024
Brian Keith Shult, 54, of rural Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away December 7, 2024 at his home. He was born February 16, 1970 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Phillip and Gracie (Fontenot) Shult. He was currently attending Village Bible Church with his wife, Rebecca. Brian enjoyed hunting and was a craftsman at building things out of pallet wood.
Survivors include his...
David DeGarmo
November 27, 2024
David A. DeGarmo, 59, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away November 27, 2024 at his home. He was born December 30, 1964 in Rockford, Illinois to Larry and Charlotte Smith DeGarmo, both who preceded him in death as well as a sister, Pam and a son, Jacob.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn, of the home; three sons: Damon (Brittany)...
David Eric Bell
November 25, 2024
David Eric Bell was born the son of Drexell and Carolyn (Ford) Bell on March 29, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this life on November 25, 2024 at his home in Hardy, Arkansas at the age of 52 years.
David spent several years working as a mechanic. He could listen to anything with a motor and tell you what...
Hildred Johnson
November 24, 2024
Hildred Ann Sharp Johnson died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at her home in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born the daughter of Guy and Opal Ann Horton Sharp on January 1, 1932 near Ash Flat.
Hildred was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed reading and time spent traveling the world. Hildred loved to shop for clothing and things to decorate her...
David Polliard
November 17, 2024
David Ashley Polliard was born the son of Arthur Edward and Mitsue (Miyazono) Polliard in Fullerton, California. He departed this life in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 62 years.
David enjoyed campfires, fishing, teaching, fabricating, tinkering, and making people laugh while sharing his personal life stories. He was Papa Dave to his twelve grandchildren and will be remembered as loving,...
George Wolverton
November 11, 2024
George Stanley Wolverton was born in Ash Flat, Arkansas and passed away at his residence in Hardy, Arkansas at the age of 75 years. He attended Crossroads Baptist Church in Ash Flat, had worked as an over-the-road truck driver, and enjoyed rodeos and truck & tractor pulls. He especially loved his large family.
Survivors include his wife, Sonja Gail Mullens Wolverton...
Wesley Stowe
November 11, 2024
Wesley Elias Stowe, 85, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas was born in Freeport, Michigan and passed away in Sherwood, Arkansas. He was a career veteran of the United States Air Force and currently a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Highland, Arkansas. His pastor, Bro. Mike Stanley said, "He's at home and at rest in Christ - what an amazing and...
Paul Brinkley
November 5, 2024
Paul Dean Brinkley was born in Poinsett, Arkansas to Richard and Marie Wilson Brinkley, both who preceded him in death as did a daughter, Paula Lenore Brinkley. He passed away at his home north of Hardy, Arkansas at the age of 87 years.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Lenore Jones Brinkley, of the home; a son, Ronnie Greene (Kathy) of Hardy;...
Willa Dean Jackson
November 3, 2024
Willa Dean (Sandefur) Jackson was born October 22, 1940 in Newark, Arkansas and passed into the arms of Jesus on November 3, 2024 at 84 years of age in Ash Flat, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Jackson; parents, Luther and Clivie Sandefur; two brothers, L.C. "Shorty" and Lavern Sandefur; and sister, Ruby Milligan.
Willa is survived...
Carolyn Harriss
November 2, 2024
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Carolyn W. Harris, 87, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away at EagleCrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She loved her family and was an active member/worker in First Baptist Church of Cherokee Village. Before retirement she had worked as a ticket agent in the airline industry. Carolyn was an ultimate "people person" who...
