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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...

Michael Ellis

Michael Ellis

Jun 3, 2024

Michael Ellis, 61, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, June 3, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 16, 1962, son of Nelson and Glenda (Godfrey) Ellis. Michael was united in marriage to the late Vickie Ellis in 1980 in Alabama. He was a football fan and loved to laugh. Michael was a nice humble...

Merlin Kenneth Ruffin

Merlin Kenneth Ruffin

Apr 4, 2024

March 4th, 1930, Milton and Lucinda along with brother Floyd and Clifford welcomed a baby boy named Merlin Kenneth Ruffin into the world.  

He received his education in Point Deluce school and graduated in 1948.  After graduation he went to work for AP&L as a pole lineman but never liked climbing poles so he then enlisted into the Air Force...

James "Jim" David VanHouten

James "Jim" David VanHouten

Mar 31, 2024

James “Jim” David VanHouten, 80, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  

He was born in Springfield, Illinois, on October 5, 1943, son of the late Homer and Mary (Hamilton) VanHouten. Jim was united in marriage to Sandra Smith on May 20, 1989, in Springfield, Illinois. During his working years, Jim worked in...

Alice Mae Leggans

Alice Mae Leggans

Mar 31, 2024

Alice Mae Leggans, 88, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. 

She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 25, 1936, daughter of the late Ben and Gertrude (Cooper) Rose. Alice was united in marriage to the late Frank Leggans. During her working years, Alice worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 23 years...

Dixie Wilson

Dixie Wilson

Mar 18, 2024

Dixie Wilson, 83, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, March 18, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. 

She was born on April 15, 1940, in Iowa City, Iowa, to the late Harlson Haywood Dodd and Pearl Rabe Micheals. She was united in marriage to Gary Wilson on August 7, 1960, in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dixie obtained a master’s degree in business. During...

Klahr Frederick Raney, III

Klahr Frederick Raney, III

Feb 23, 2024

Klahr Frederick Raney III, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home after a lengthy illness, suffering from a rare blood disorder.

He was born on January 11, 1949, in McKenzie, Tennessee, son of the late Klahr F. Raney II and Lillian Iris (Castleberry) Raney.

Klahr was most proud of being a master woodworker of Craftsman furniture...

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