Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
Cody Scholes
May 10, 2020
Cody Michael Scholes, 22, of Cherokee Village, died at his home. He was born in Springfield, Missouri. Cody had worked as a tanker on riverboats. He greatly enjoyed camping outdoors and "anything on the water": especially fishing and floating. Survivors include his father, Scott (Melissa) Scholes of Camp, Arkansas, and mother, Jennifer (Scott) Ogle of Ohio; sisters: Robin, Allicia, and...
Ronald Jarrett
May 9, 2020
Ronald Lee Jarrett, 70, passed away at his home near Williford, Arkansas. He was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to Ocie Lee and Helen (McDaniel) Jarrett. Ron had worked in the refrigeration industry and was a member of the VFW & Elks. He loved fishing, hunting, and gardening. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; his father; and a...
Marie Silano
May 8, 2020
Marie Victoria Silano, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died surrounded by loved ones on May 8, 2020, in Fayetteville Arkansas, at the age of 88 years, 4 months, and 9 days. She was preceded in death last summer by her husband of 68 years, Alfred. Marie was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, to Peter and Victoria (Pickarski) Katrosh, who both...
Lou Beasley
May 8, 2020
Eleanor Lou Beasley, 96, passed away at her home near Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Theodore and Hattie (Helbach) Dunn, both who preceded her in death as did her husband, Bernard, and daughter, Mandy. Mrs. Beasley was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She was the ultimate pastor's wife working alongside her husband as Bro....
Hope Griffin
May 5, 2020
Hope O. Griffin, 98, longtime resident of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, and widow of the late O.S. “Bill” Griffin passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The family will have a memorial service at a later date in Canton, Texas. Hope was born August 5, 1921, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to C. G. and Mabel (Koch) Williams. On...
John McConnell
Apr 28, 2020
Memorial services for John McConnell, 83, of Cherokee Village will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 1 p.m. in Wilson Masonic Lodge, 121 Woodland Hills Road, Hardy, AR 72542.
Sandra Morris
Apr 22, 2020
Sandra Lee Morris, 64, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, the daughter of Roy and Vesta (Dutch) Hunnicutt. Sandy had worked as a hospital patient specialist assisting with clerical healthcare matters. Her hobbies included crochet and multiple crafts. She was preceded in death by her...
Joseph Schultz
Apr 4, 2020
Joseph Max Schultz, 72, passed away at Ash Flat (Arkansas) Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to William and Maxine Bradford Schultz, who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. His occupation was an auto parts mechanic while his recreational passion was his personal yardwork. Survivors include...
Sandra Sommerdyke
Mar 30, 2020
Sandra Sommerdyke, 64, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, was born in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a member of Hardy United Methodist Church where she thoroughly enjoyed music in worship and served as choir director for a time. Sandra had worked as a legal secretary. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Abaravich....
Norris Todd
Mar 30, 2020
Norris Louis Todd of Evening Shade, Arkansas, formerly of Trumann, Arkansas, was born in Bakersfield, California to Louis and Myra Hope (Cooper) Todd. He passed away at his residence in Sharp County at the age of 79. He was a welder by trade and had worked for Bilco Company in Trumann for 20 years. He loved hunting, especially deer and...
Dennis Young
Mar 18, 2020
Dennis Lee Young, 62, of north Sharp County, Arkansas, was born March 23, 1957, and passed away March 18, 2020. He was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church and enjoyed riding his four-wheeler. Dennis had worked as a rigger in the oil industry. He liked watching western movies and loved to hunt. He was preceded in death by his...
Frances Williams
Mar 10, 2020
Frances A. Williams, 97, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, was born August 16, 1922, in Columbia City, Indiana, to James Harvey and Zelma (Hile) Palmer. She passed away March 10, 2020, at EagleCrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert L. Williams; and two sisters: D’Maris Grant and Dorathea...
Garrett Batterton
Mar 6, 2020
Garrett Kane Batterton, 28, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, was born June 12, 1991, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Jason and Jennifer (Stone) Batterton. He passed away March 6, 2020, near Conway, Arkansas. Garrett worked in lawn and garden maintenance. He loved being outdoors: hunting for arrowheads, hiking, camping, and canoeing. He also thoroughly enjoyed playing basketball and hanging out with his...
Pearly Hirsch
Feb 26, 2020
Pearly Hirsch, 98, a lifelong resident of the Ravenden, Arkansas area, stepped into eternity February 26, 2020. She was born May 25, 1921, to Moses and Bertha Wilson King, the eldest daughter of their twelve children. Pearly married Henry Chester Hirsch on May 3, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband in July 2001; her parents; six brothers:...
Marlin Thyer
Feb 25, 2020
Marlin Robert Thyer, 81, of Highland, Arkansas, passed away at his home Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born December 9, 1938, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to Robert and Mary (Pritchard) Thyer. Marlin was a master chemist who developed water-based metallic paint and worked in the coatings industry. He was a member of Chrysler Car Club and had an unmatched enthusiasm...
Robin Murphy
Feb 20, 2020
Robin Murphy, 51, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away February 20, 2020. She was born February 2, 1969, in Talladega, Alabama, and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include her husband, Joel Murphy; children: Candace Burns, Josh Marlowe, and Katelyn McDill; five grandchildren; her mother, Betty Pike; a sister, Kim Noland; a brother, Mark Burns; special niece and nephew, Brooke...
Clara Bohall
Feb 19, 2020
Clara Lee Bohall, 74, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. She was born February 14, 1946, to Oscar James and Clarice (Cameron) Smith in Russellville, Alabama, and had worked in home health as a cook. Clara had five brothers and two sisters. She was a member of Spring River Baptist Church north of...
Sonia Greene
Feb 14, 2020
Sonia Ann Greene, 72, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem. She was born in Jonesboro and had worked as an over-the-road truck driver. She enjoyed listening to country music and "oldies" and loved her dogs. Her hobbies included crocheting. Survivors include her husband, Bill Greene; sons, Anthony and Bradley Beckett; three...
Donald Hope
Feb 5, 2020
Donald Francis Hope, 89, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was a career veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Veronica Burke Hope, and a son, Mark Hope. Survivors include his son, Ian Hope;...
Wayne Bergeron
Feb 5, 2020
Wayne Hill Bergeron, 70, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born May 9, 1949, in Opelousas, Louisiana, and was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War (1969-1970). He was a member of VFW Post #1 and 589th Engineer Battalion (Mountain Movers)....
