Highland, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Highland, Sharp & Fulton Counties in AR
Patricia McCarroll
Jul 17, 2023
Patricia A. McCarroll, 87, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away July 17, 2023 at White River Health in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born March 11, 1936 in Stamps, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Drake and Thelma Drake Goode; her husband, Ed McCarroll; a son, Kurt Knauts; and one sister, Margaret Haustein. Pat attended First Baptist...
Jane Holt Gaither
Jul 15, 2023
Jane Holt Gaither entered the world July 13, 1942 as the seventh child born to Leemon (L.K.) and Grace Holt in Manila, Arkansas. She was married to Johnny Gaither, and together they created a home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas, where she enjoyed God's earthly creation until she arrived at her eternal home July 15, 2023 at the age of 81...
William Pippin
Jul 12, 2023
William “Bill” Pippin, aka “Pip”, 88, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1935 in Newton, Illinois, the son of Hallie Lee and Nellie (Brooks) Pippin. Surviving are three sons: Kevin (wife, Shynee) Pippin of Springfield, IL, Aaron (wife, Laurie) Pippin of Loami, IL, and Brett (companion, Beth Skelton) Pippin...
James "Gene" Morris Jr
Jul 10, 2023
James Eugene "Gene" Morris Jr. was born July 19, 1954 to James Eugene and Ruby Lewis Morris in Memphis, Tennessee and passed away July 10, 2023 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 68. Gene was an organ and tissue donor who gave to others upon his death. Mr. Morris worked as an Arkansas high...
William "Bill" Jackson
Jul 8, 2023
William “Bill” Jackson was born March 17, 1938 in Charlotte, AR and passed into the arms of Jesus on July 8, 2023 at 85 years of age in Hardy, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Lee and Eva May Tripp Jackson; two brothers, Fred Jr. and Raymond Jackson; and four sisters: Ellen Beach, Florence Taylor, Frances...
Conrad Long
Jun 30, 2023
Conrad Long, 85, of the Liberty Hill community near Hardy, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 17, 1937 in Hardy to Robert Alvis and Clara Mae Rogers Long. Conrad became a successful farmer, master electrician, and sincerely caring U.S. mail carrier; he was a Christian by faith and example....
Geraldine Lewis
Jun 30, 2023
Geraldine “Geri” Lewis, 84, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Geri was born March 4, 1939 to Jeanette (Slawniak) and Leroy Tice in Goodland, Indiana. As a young girl, Geri shared her best memories with her Grandmother Ethel and her Aunt Jean & Uncle Walter Marion of...
Jesse France
Jun 29, 2023
Jesse France, 70, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the VA hospital in Little Rock. He was born May 13, 1953 in Oklahoma and had formerly lived many years in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. He served his country for more than 26 years in the U.S. Navy. Boat's Mate France was preceded in death by his mother,...
Joseph Daniel Nelson
Jun 28, 2023
Joseph Daniel Nelson, 41, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away June 28, 2023 at his home. Joseph was born June 30, 1981 in Santa Ana, California. He was a builder and worked in construction with his wife, Jennifer, doing remodeling as J & J Services. He was a member of Abundant Life Church. Joseph was an ordained minister by the...
Harvey Jones
Jun 17, 2023
Harvey William Jones, 80, of Hardy, Arkansas passed away June 17, 2023 at EagleCrest Nursing & Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born July 26, 1942 in Hardy and became a contributing member of a large family. Harvey worked as a woodcutter. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buster and...
Barbara Ann Bell
Jun 10, 2023
Barbara Ann Bell, 79, of Ash Flat, Arkansas (formerly of Dexter, Michigan) passed away from complications of Alzheimer's on June 10, 2023. She was born February 7, 1944 in Springville, Iowa to Ralph and Grace "Clark" Ralston. Shortly after graduating from high school in Anamosa, Iowa, she moved to Washington, D.C. where she worked in the Pentagon for the U....
Rita Compton
Jun 9, 2023
Rita Compton, 89, of Hardy, Arkansas passed from this life on June 9, 2023. She was born Rita Anne Pera on January 8, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee to Samuel and Martina Pera and grew up in a close-knit Italian family. Rita married Metford Compton, also of Memphis, on September 8, 1956. They raised five children together and retired to Hardy,...
Mary "Sue" Ross
Jun 8, 2023
Mary Elizabeth "Sue" Ross, 92, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at EagleCrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat. She was born September 1, 1930 in Sardis, Tennessee to James W. and Dovie Finley Hanna. She married Lydle Hastings "Pat" Ross, and they had two daughters, Linda Mechelle and Kay . Sue became an accomplished...
Kenny Ladd
Jun 7, 2023
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Ladd, 53, of rural Williford, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born the only child of Noah Wayne and Rebecca Ann Greene Ladd in Salem, Arkansas on December 18, 1969. Kenny attended a trade school and worked in road construction. He was most proud of the work...
Lounettie Fuller
Jun 4, 2023
Lounettie Fuller, 87, of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Randolph County Nursing Home. She was born December 1, 1935 in Palestine, Arkansas to Paul and Blanche Bray Jones. Her life's work was being a loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother. She was an active member of First United Pentecostal Church of Pocahontas. Preceding her in...
Joyce Sorrell
Jun 4, 2023
Joyce Ann Sorrell, 62, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away at her home June 4, 2023. She was born January 9, 1961 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Frank and Pearl Smallmon Cain. Joyce liked gardening and had several jobs including manager of a restaurant. Survivors include her daughter, Stacy Coffey; two sons, Lloyd Lindley III and Augustus July Lindley; three grandchildren:...
Viola Anderson
May 21, 2023
Viola Mae Anderson was born in Elm Creek, Nebraska to Cecil and Ombolena (German) Horn. She departed this life in Ash Flat, Arkansas at the age of 99 years, 1 month, and 3 days. Viola was a Methodist; but foremost a Christian lady. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and quilting. Viola was an excellent seamstress; sewing lots of clothes for her...
James Tankersley
May 19, 2023
James A. Tankersley departed this life May 19, 2023 at his home in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born in Pemiscot County, Missouri on December 4, 1936 to James Isaac and Ova Irene Keifer Tankersley. James and Hazel Laverne Long married on November 13, 1966 at the home of her parents in the Rosa community of Mississippi County, AR. They...
Juanita Honey
May 13, 2023
Juanita "Beth" (Moore) Honey, 75, was born in Earle, Arkansas on September 25, 1947 and went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2023. She was "Mom" to three sons: Kenny, David, and Donny, and enjoyed shopping, horseback riding, and competitive running (including half-marathons and marathons). She was a member of the Gospel Music Cowboy Church in Williford, Arkansas....
J B Dill
May 9, 2023
J B Dill, 80, of rural Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away May 9, 2023 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born August 4, 1942 in Myron, Arkansas to Jonas and Aubra Irene (Brown) Dill, both who predeceased him. J B loved his family and attended the church of Christ. He was a mechanic, carpenter, electrician, and...
