Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
Jerome Norwood
February 1, 2013
Jerome Norwood, age 77 of Highland, Arkansas formerly of Cleveland, Mississippi, passed away Friday, February 01, 2013 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born November 7, 1935 in Cleveland, Mississippi to W.C. and Izona (Tedder) Norwood. He was involved in city government in Cleveland, Mississippi and was former mayor of Highland, Arkansas. He was a...
Roman T. Blessinger
December 30, 2012
Roman T. Blessinger, age 90 of Cherokee Village, Arkansas formerly of Jasper, Indiana, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas. He was born June 25, 1922 in Jasper, Indiana to Edwin O. and Veronica (Vogler) Blessinger. He worked in furniture manufacturing for 40 years before retiring to Cherokee Village. He was a loving father,...
Dora Lee Wells
December 23, 2012
Dora Lee Wells, age 86 of Ash Flat, Arkansas, died December 23, 2012 in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born February 12, 1926 in Ash Flat, Arkansas to Marlin and Nellie Carpenter. She was a beloved mother, wife, and grandmother who served the Ash Flat community in many ways. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Wells and...
Cleve Allen
December 21, 2012
Cleve Allen, age 87 of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born June 23, 1925 in Trumann, Arkansas to Cleve and Ella (Joyce) Allen. He was a manufacturer’s rep in Michigan and a member of the First Baptist Church of Cherokee Village, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mrs. Walter Lee Sanders
December 10, 2012
Mrs. Walter Lee Sanders, 88 of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, died December 10, 2012. Mrs. Sanders was born to Claude and Irene Kendall on December 23, 1923 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank Mayo Sanders, and a daughter, Linda Lee Harrison. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Rhodes and son-in-law Ron...
James "J.W." William Hughes
December 3, 2012
James “J.W.” William Hughes, 87, died December 3, 2012 in Fort Pierce, Florida. Mr. Hughes was born in Williford, Arkansas then moved to Michigan and moved to Ft. Pierce 15 years ago coming from Arkansas. Prior to retirement, he worked as a Plant Manager for General Motors for 33 years. He was a builder with L&H Homes, did volunteer work...
Venita June Draper Withrow
December 2, 2012
Venita (June Draper) Withrow Venita (June Draper) Withrow, 78, of Ash Flat, AR. formally of Sims, IL. passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012. She was born in Sims, IL on August 19, 1934, the daughter of Curtis Fenton and Martha Elizabeth (Hunt) Fenton. She was a house wife and a retired City Treasurer of Ash Flat, AR. Mrs. Venita (June)...
Thelma Garner
November 26, 2012
Thelma Garner, age 85, of Hardy, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at her home. She was born January 19, 1927 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Lewis Thomas and Beulah Mae (Woods) Davenport. She was a homemaker and a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church. Thelma was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by...
John Edward Dewey
November 24, 2012
John Edward Dewey, age 74, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Ash Flat Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born November 1, 1938 in Sterling, Illinois to Bernard M. and Harriet (Huber) Dewey. He was retired from the Navy after 20 years of service. He was a member of the...
Anne B. Skaggs
November 14, 2012
Anne B. Skaggs, age 86, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab Center located in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born August 22, 1926 in Greenville, Michigan to Charles C. and Marcia Marie (Backus) Bradley. She was a paralegal and a member of the First Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida. She was preceded...
William Lonnie "Hoot" Woolard
November 5, 2012
William Lonnie “Hoot” Woolard, age 59, of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, died Monday, November 5, 2012 in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was born November 14, 1952 in Alton, Missouri to Jeff and Lucille (Case) Woolard. Hoot was a pipeliner and a cattle farmer. He was also a member of the Mason Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; one...
Glenn Stewart
October 30, 2012
Glenn Stewart, age 76, of Highland, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Highland, Arkansas. He was born May 6, 1936 in Trumann, Arkansas to Ulis and Ruby (Meeker) Stewart. He was a musician and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, and one granddaughter. Survivors...
Betty Jean Hicks
October 25, 2012
Betty Jean Hicks, age 84, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born June 27, 1928 in Afton, Iowa to Louis Greenfield and Opal Wick. Betty was a housewife, loving mother, and friend to all that knew her. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary,...
Vernie Mable Wallace
October 25, 2012
Vernie Mable Wallace, age 91, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born August 11, 1921 in Florence, Alabama to Adell and Stell (Abston) Eppes. She was a housewife and a member of the Ward Street Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by...
Alta Mae Arnold
October 23, 2012
Alta Mae Arnold, age 77, of Evening Shade, Arkansas died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at her home. She was born March 26, 1935 in Caraway, Arkansas to Bill and Hattie (Soles) Walls. She was a homemaker and a member of the Campground Community Church. Alta was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Hilda Brand Jackson
October 6, 2012
Hilda Brand Jackson, age 82, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born January 21, 1930 in San Angelo, Texas to Robert and Willie Brand. She was an account for many years until she retired. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Laura Tucker; and...
Steve R. Smith
September 30, 2012
Steve R. Smith, age 62, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born July 30, 1950 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to John and Violet (Wirth) Smith. He was in the auto industry for 20 years and then owned a tool shop in Michigan. He was also a...
Danny Rizzo
September 20, 2012
Danny Rizzo, age 99, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Eaglecrest Nursing Home in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born in Marsicovetre, Italy on August 19, 1913 to Francesco and Maria (Curcio) Rizzo. He was a mechanical engineer for Lindberg Engineering Company of Chicago, Illinois. He was an avid golfer, avid reader of history, and a...
Tina L. Freeman
September 20, 2012
Tina L. Freeman, age 53, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born December 7, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee to Maxie Geano Farmer and Mary (Kincade) Horton. She was a loving wife and homemaker. Tina was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. She was preceded...
Jean L. (Hokonson) Johnson
September 20, 2012
Jean L. (Hokonson) Johnson of Eaglecrest Nursing Home in Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Jean was born March 22, 1920 in Batavia, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Robert Carl Johnson. She is survived by her three sons, James B. Johnson and wife Jeri of Highland, Arkansas, Robert A...
