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Laura Vernet Hilton

Laura Vernet Hilton

Jan 9, 2025

Laura Vernet Price Hilton, 61, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at her home.

She was born December 31, 1963. In her own words, she was “a tax rebate baby.” Raised in a Christian home, she came to know the Lord at the early age of six years old. Laura was active...

Ellen Denise Dunsworth Griggs

Ellen Denise Dunsworth Griggs

Jan 4, 2025

Ellen Denise Dunsworth Griggs “Cup Cup”, 62, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. 

She was born in Davenport, Iowa, on January 8, 1962, daughter of the late Richard Dunsworth, Sr. and Marian Harkness. Ellen was united in marriage to Jimmy Griggs in Park River, North Dakota, on...

Kevin John Ashford

Kevin John Ashford

Jan 2, 2025

Kevin John Ashford, 67, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Conway, Arkansas. 

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 11, 1957, son of the late John Kenneth Ashford and Marion Wilma (Smith) Ashford. During his working years, Kevin worked as an auto engineer and teacher. He served our country in the United States Air Force....

Raymond (Ray) L Gill

Raymond (Ray) L Gill

Dec 7, 2024

Raymond L (Ray) Gill passed into Eternity on December 7. He was born in Memphis, Tn to Hazel and Oscar Fred Gill, Jr. on June 10, 1936.

He attended Memphis State University before serving, honorably, in the Army Security Agency in Korea. His career was spent in the food service industry where he served as a director at Sysco Food Services...

Elizabeth "Beth" Irene Johnson

Elizabeth "Beth" Irene Johnson

Nov 28, 2024

Elizabeth “Beth” Irene Johnson, 71, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

Beth was born on March 24, 1953, in Aurora, Illinois, daughter of the late Arthur and Rosemary (Chrystal) Johnson. During her working years, Beth worked in a factory and at Karen’s Kitchen in Horseshoe Bend for many...

Robert Glenn Hanson, Jr.

Robert Glenn Hanson, Jr.

Nov 15, 2024

Robert Glenn Hanson Jr., known affectionately as Glenn, passed away on November 15, 2024, in Lancaster, California at the age of 81. Born on January 15, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Glenn was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served his country with distinction during the Vietnam conflict. His dedication to service was a significant aspect of...

Carlene Ann Wallace

Carlene Ann Wallace

Nov 6, 2024

Carlene Ann Wallace, 77, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Batesville, Arkansas. 

She was born in Wayland, New York, on December 27, 1946, daughter of the late Carl Bickford and Dorothy and Fredrick Wolfinger. Carlene was united in marriage to Thomas Wallace in West Sparta, New York, on June 16, 1972. During her working years, Carlene...

Euna Mae Herron

Euna Mae Herron

Nov 5, 2024

Euna Mae Herron, 94, of Franklin, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Melbourne, Arkansas. Born on November 15, 1929, in Zion, Arkansas, Euna Mae was the eldest daughter of six children to William Homer and Audie Marie (Felton) Arnold. She lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family and...

Hayden Phillips

Hayden Phillips

Sep 14, 2024

Hayden Carl Phillips, 84, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life to his Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. 

He was born in Myron, Arkansas, on September 28, 1939, son of the late Cecil and Altha (Plumlee) Phillips. Hayden was a 1957 graduate of Violet Hill High School. He went on to attend Arkansas...

Christine Marie Groth

Christine Marie Groth

Sep 11, 2024

Christine Marie Groth, 64, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. 

She was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, on July 4, 1960, daughter of the late Franklin and Norma (Hennig) Groth. Christine served our country in the United States Navy for 12 years. During her working years, Christine was an electronics engineer. She enjoyed gardening,...

Jonelyn Ellen Lynch Crawford

Jonelyn Ellen Lynch Crawford

Sep 2, 2024

Jonelyn Ellen Lynch Crawford passed away peacefully on Monday September 2nd 2024 at Southfork River Therapy and Living in Salem, Arkansas.

Ms. Crawford was born on April 18th 1935, to Ellen Boggs Adams and John D. Lynch in Comanche County, Texas. Jonelyn enjoyed playing cards with her neighbors both in Missouri and Arkansas. Jonelyn loved people and was loved by all....

Peter John Watt

Peter John Watt

Aug 26, 2024

Peter “Pete” John Watt, 86, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

He was born in Scarborough, Ontario, on June 8, 1938, son of the late John and Doris Eileen Watt. Pete served our country in the United States Navy and during his working years he worked as a contractor and...

Nicky "Nick" Steven Brown

Nicky "Nick" Steven Brown

Aug 20, 2024

Nicky “Nick” Steven Brown, 76 of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born on November 23, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Kenneth Brown and Hyla (Jinx) Ogilvie. Nick served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united...

Kenneth Roaland Cannady

Kenneth Roaland Cannady

Aug 11, 2024

Kenneth Roaland Cannady, 83, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Batesville, Arkansas. 

He was born in Black Oak, Arkansas, on October 15, 1940, son of Clarence Odell and Vera Marie (Ward) Cannady. Kenneth was united in marriage to Mary Alice Coleman on December 15, 1962, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and to this union three children were born....

Randy Eugene Anderson

Randy Eugene Anderson

Aug 9, 2024

Randy Eugene Anderson, 67, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. 

He was born in Exeter, California, on December 24, 1956, son of Austin Eugene and Mary Jane (Miner) Anderson. During his working years Randy was a truck driver. He was united in marriage to Nancy Lee Flores on June 17, 1986, in Las...

Mark Alan Phillips

Mark Alan Phillips

Aug 9, 2024

Mark Alan Phillips, 60, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home in Franklin. 

He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on December 23, 1963, son of Hayden and Rachel (McDonald) Phillips. During his working years Mark was a farmer and loved being outside on the farm. Mark served our country in the United States Navy. He was...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

Jul 13, 2024

Shirley Ann Smith, 87, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas.

She was born in Brawley, California, on December 5, 1936, daughter of the late Boyce and Alice (Culver) Smith. Shirley was united in marriage to the late Jerry H Walton in 1971 in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of her favorite pastimes was moving and...

Jerrell Henry Hightower

Jerrell Henry Hightower

Jul 11, 2024

Jerrell Henry Hightower, 78, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Paragould, Arkansas. 

He was born in Salado, Arkansas, on August 10, 1945, son of the late William Henry Hightower and Mary Etta (Ingram) Hightower. Jerrell served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During his working years, Jerrell worked many years in...

Nancy Jean Smith

Nancy Jean Smith

Jul 9, 2024

Nancy Jean Smith, 82, of Osceola, departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was born on February 17, 1942, in Nodena, Arkansas, to Jesse Franklin Smith and Johnnie (Jake) Reynolds Smith.

Nancy made some lifelong friends during her tenure of nearly 20 years at Union Carbide/Viskase as a Lab Tech, where she also served on...

June Lee Rampley

June Lee Rampley

Jul 8, 2024

June Lee Rampley, 67, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. 

She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 19, 1956, daughter of Doy Morris and Martha Lee Tuck. June was united in marriage to the late James “Jim” Rampley on October 1, 2010, in Hanford, California. During her working years, June worked as...

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