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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Roxanne Slighton-Borgna
Feb 18, 2024
Roxanne Slighton-Borgna, 68 of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born on August 26, 1955, in San Diego, California, daughter of Kenneth Eugene and Shirley Ann (Smith) Slighton. During her working years, Roxanne was a small business owner and spent 15 years as a groundskeeper with the Tehachapi School District in...
Lynda K Knight
Jan 24, 2024
Lynda Kay Knight, 73, of Wiseman, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at her home in Wiseman.
She was born in Batavia, Illinois, on December 10, 1949, daughter of the late Willis R. and Olive B. (Phillips) Barnes. During her working years, Lynda worked in sales with her last sales jobs being in furniture and condos....
Geraldine Ann Mickelson
Jan 14, 2024
Geraldine Ann Mickelson, 94, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.
She was born in Spring Green, Wisconsin, on April 26, 1929, daughter of Milton Chester and Leona Christina (Ederer) Aron. Geraldine was united in marriage to the late Elmer E. Mickelson on May 10, 1947, in Spring Green, Wisconsin. During her working years...
Barbara Davis
Jan 1, 2024
Barbara Davis, 74, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, January 1, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.
She was born on June 20, 1949, in Rivervale, Arkansas, to the late Herbert and Dorothy (Pretty) Brown.
Barbara is survived by her children, Steve Davis of South Dakota, Brenda Davis of Paragould, Arkansas and Nathan Davis of Niles, Michigan; siblings, Brenda Dannett,...
Ruth Pellow
Dec 23, 2023
HORSESHOE BEND—Ruth Pellow of Horseshoe Bend died peacefully on December 23, 2023. She had recently celebrated her 76th birthday. She was born December 11, 1947, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Myrtle and James Green. Her mother later married Allen Wetzel and together they lived and traveled as a military family, expanding to include two sisters and a brother. While the family...
Richard "Dick" LeMere
Dec 23, 2023
Richard “Dick” LeMere, 76, of Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Wichita Falls.
He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on January 23, 1947, son of John LeMere and Marcella (Skrobel) LeMere.
Dick was united in marriage to Barbara Harring and to this union three daughters were born, Dawn, Julie, and...
John Merchant Turner
Dec 16, 2023
John Merchant Turner, 78, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 16, 2023, in Horseshoe Bend.
He was born in Helena, Arkansas, on June 30, 1945, son of Wallace Graydon Turner and Anna Marguerite Inebnit Turner. John graduated from Elaine High School in 1963. He graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in August of 1971....
Vernell L Sobczak
Dec 10, 2023
Vernell L. Sobczak, 91, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away, Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Kenosha.
She was born on November 26, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Norman and Emily (Beatrich) Paulson. Vernell was united in marriage to Roman Sobczak on January 3, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was of the Lutheran faith. Vernell was a loving daughter, sister,...
Willie James Harris, Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
Willie James Harris, Jr., 82, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Willie was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 27, 1941, son of the late Willie James Harris, Sr. and Ruby (Jones) Harris. He was united in marriage to Bonita on February 5, 2005, in Melbourne, Arkansas. Willie served his country...
Bobby Willis Wilson
Nov 15, 2023
Bobby Willis Wilson, 67, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Bobby was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 22, 1956, son of the late Willis Merrill Wilson and Evanell (Buster) Wilson. He was united in marriage to Mary Vanstory on October 2, 2022, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Bobby was a hard...
Alvin Warren Andersen
Oct 26, 2023
Alvin Warren Andersen, 71, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his home in Horseshoe Bend.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 3, 1952, son of the late Erling F. and Vivian G. (Smyth) Andersen. During his working years and beyond he worked in construction. Alvin built many houses that still stand today in...
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