Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
Shirley Lee Wade Harris
Nov 13, 2022
Shirley Lee Wade Harris, 75, of rural Walnut Ridge, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born October 4, 1947 in Riverdale, Arkansas to Jesse Lee and Winifred McMillan Wade, both who preceded her in death along with two sisters, Ethelinda Wade and Donna Summitt. Shirley was...
Scott McClain
Nov 12, 2022
Scott Wayne McClain, 60, of rural Williford, Arkansas passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at his home. He was born September 30, 1962 in Santa Maria, California to Sidney Lee Wayne and Bobby Jean Hale McClain, both who preceded him in death. Scott worked in industrial production of fine wire. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved the outdoors even though...
Sue Demey
Nov 6, 2022
Suzette "Sue" Ann Demey, 77, of Hardy, Arkansas passed away November 6, 2022 at her home. She was born April 26, 1945 in Buffalo, New York to William and Ruth Johns Roche, both who preceded her in death along with her husband, Ronald Eugene Demey, a sister, Donna, and son-in-law, Lloyd. Survivors include her six daughters: Janet Wright (Kurt), Peggy...
Tomas Sandoval Payan
Nov 3, 2022
Tomas Eduardo Sandoval Payan, 71, of rural Hardy, Arkansas passed away November 3, 2022. He was born in Balleza, state of Chihuahua, Mexico on March 18, 1951 to Francisco and Cleotilde Payan Sandoval, both who preceded him in death along with his wife, Mirna Sanchez Chaparro, one brother, and three sisters. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States...
Elaine Woten
Oct 22, 2022
Ethel Elaine Woten, 78, of rural Hardy, Arkansas passed away October 22, 2022 at White River Health hospital in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born July 3, 1944 near Hardy and was a member of the Class of 1963 at Hardy High School. She worked as a secretary for the Holiday Inn Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee for more than twenty years...
Dorothy Hamm
Oct 19, 2022
Dorothy June Hamm, 83, of rural Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away October 19, 2022. She was born June 12, 1939 in Hardy, Arkansas to James Asa and Margaret Louise (Hill) Hamm, both who preceded her in death along with her sister, Margaret Lorriane Davis. She was a "Second Mom" to the following: Paul Alford, Loretta Wilkerson, Kenneth Ray Davis, Kathy...
James Acerra
Oct 11, 2022
James Ralph Acerra, 63, of Mountain Home passed away October 11, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born March 24, 1959 in Racine, Wisconsin. James served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves. He became an accomplished gunsmith who enjoyed fishing and was an avid reader, especially of books about the Civil War and WW II. James was a Christian...
Patrick Loerzel
Oct 9, 2022
Patrick Charles Loerzel, 68, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away October 9, 2022 at White River Health in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born September 27, 1954 in Evanston, Illinois to George James Loerzel Jr. and Rosemary (Grogan) Loerzel. Both parents preceded Patrick in death along with two brothers, Gerry and Ed. Survivors include his wife, Terryann Buckner Loerzel of the...
Miles Brashear
Sep 30, 2022
Miles Kole Brashear, infant son of Brittany Brashear, was born and departed this world on September 30, 2022 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He is survived by his mother of Calico Rock, Arkansas; his maternal grandmother, Kelly Brashear, also of Calico Rock; his maternal great-grandmother, Patsy Powell of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; and several aunts and uncles. Miles was preceded in death...
Carylon Sue Drake
Sep 22, 2022
Carylon Sue Drake was born in Omar, Missouri on July 18, 1941 to Wilbert Virgil and Mildred Eugene (Clark) Rutledge. She departed this life in Batesville, Arkansas on September 22, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Carylon was employed as a rehab specialist in healthcare for many years. She loved quilting, crafting, travelling, and time spent with her family;...
Keith Speakman
Sep 9, 2022
On Friday, September 9, 2022, Keith Edward Speakman, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away suddenly in his home at age 69. He was born September 9, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio to Estle and Dorothy Aper Speakman and was preceded in death by his parents and older sister, Sharon Speakman Morris. Keith is survived by his wife of over 21...
Joe Scroggins
Sep 9, 2022
Joe Charles Scroggins, 76, of rural Fulton County near Hardy, Arkansas passed away at his home Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born September 8, 1946 in Bradley County near Warren, Arkansas to Hurley and Annie Mac Smith Scroggins. Joe served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and had worked as an automotive mechanic; he could fix anything. His hobbies...
Bernita Williams
Sep 9, 2022
Bernita Williams, 87, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away at her home Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born February 28, 1935 in Houston, Texas to Robert and Sophie Gaydos Bishop. Bernita had worked in medical research. Survivors include her daughter, Sherri Raddatz, and sons, Jim and Gary Gay. She is also survived by a grandson, Jerry Gay. Memorial donations...
Dorothy Marie Mas
Sep 8, 2022
Dorothy Marie Mas, 98, of Hardy, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at her home. She was born there November 12, 1923 to Hubert and Mattie Clayton Daugherty. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 62 years, Rev. Nicholas Mas; a son, Barton K. Mas; a daughter, Rebecca Ann Mas; two brothers, Hubert and Fred...
Billy Pierce
Sep 1, 2022
Billy Pierce, 94, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away September 1, 2022. He was born July 16, 1928 in Monette, Arkansas to W.O. (Bill) and Leona Patton Pierce. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma, his son Richard, and his parents. Survivors include his son, Claude (Brenda) of Cherokee Village; a daughter-in-law, Melanie of Manchester, Tennessee; a daughter,...
Danny Evans
Aug 26, 2022
Danny Michael Evans, 55, of Williford, Arkansas passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at White River Health Emergency Room Complex in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. He was born December 30, 1966 in Richmond, California. Danny loved his family and worked as a cook, a carpenter, and a nursing home aide. His love of people was enhanced by his great sense of...
Elta Jean Cook
Aug 23, 2022
Elta “Jean” Cook, 74, of Thayer, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was born May 9, 1948 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Jean accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized. She enjoyed services with the congregation at Word of Life Tabernacle. She loved her husband and children with all her heart and took great pride in...
Joy Thompson
Aug 16, 2022
Joy Cheryl Thompson, 78, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away August 16, 2022 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born July 4, 1944 in Ringgold, Georgia and grew up enjoying music of all kinds and becoming a master quilter. Joy loved her family and worked as a sincere homemaker for them. She was preceded in...
Linn Garner
Aug 7, 2022
Funeral services for Linn Garner will be Sunday, August 14, 2022 in the chapel of Tri-County Funeral Home at Highland, Arkansas and will include, at the special request of Mr. Linn, a recognition of the life of his son, The Honorable Judge Thomas Linn "Tom" Garner. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Funeral will follow at 2 with Pastor Kay...
Pete Wyatt
Aug 7, 2022
James Aubrey "Pete" Wyatt Jr., 82, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, formerly of Brinkley, passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born in Hunter, Arkansas. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Cherokee Village and past member of the Presbyterian Church. Pete was active in the Masonic Lodge and volunteered work with Boy Scouts...
