All Obituaries

Lonnie James Usrey  Sr, age 77, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was born October 3, 1943 at Osage, AR son of the late Willie and Lillian (Smith) Usrey. Lonnie was raised on the creek at Osage, fishing, hunting, building and following in his dad’s footsteps from an early age.  He later worked along beside his dad, building houses and a lot of the Green Forest School Buildings.  On December 7, 1962 he was united in marriage to Barbara Garner....

Marvin Lee Wilson, age 63, of Green Forest, AR passed from this life Tuesday, April 14, 2021. He was born in Harrison, AR, November 22, 1957 to his loving parents, Jay Frank and Rena May Dickens Wilson. Marvin started to work at Tyson Foods at 17 making his way up to supervisor. He was loved and respected by his fellow employee’s. Marvin also worked at Twin River Foods, Peco Foods, and was co-owner of a business. He was proud to come from a big, hard-working family. His hobbies...

Debbie Lynn Kennedy, age 56, of Green Forest, AR passed from this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born in Harrison, AR on June 23, 1964 to Harold and Loreen Wheatley. Debbie had a passion for children and education. She worked in childcare for over 20 years caring for preschoolers in both her in-home daycare, in the communities where she lived. She loved crafting and baking with her grandkids. Debbie enjoyed gospel music and attending revivals whenever possible. She loved her...

Geraldine Newberry, 87, of Green Forest, AR passed away at her home in Harrison on March 26, 2021.  She was born on March 12, 1934 at Osage, AR; daughter of the late Brad and Erma (Giffin) McColl0ugh, and the second of nine children. On March 28, 1953 she was united in marriage with Coy Junior Newberry in Reno, Nevada.  Together they were farmers and in the charcoal business, owning and operating Jasper Charcoal and Twin Lakes Charcoal in Cotter. She enjoyed cooking for family and...

Sean Brady Keeling, born on 12/22/1973, left this world on March 19 2021 after a long courageous struggle with cancer.  Through it all, he found comfort in his family, friends, and his Christian faith.  It was completely easy to care for and love this man, what a beautiful soul he was. Sean never met a stranger and was always there to help whomever he could.  Never talking bad about anyone and rarely ever complaining, even in the worst of pain. Growing up on a...

Bobbie Rae Bailey 86, of Alpena, AR passed from this life on Monday, March 15, 2021.  She entered eternal life in her daughter’s home in Azle, TX.  She was born in Monroe, LA on October 25, 1934 daughter of Edna Pearrow.  On November 2, 1952 she was united in marriage with Kenneth Ray Bailey.  They moved from Texas to Arkansas in 1956.  She worked at Franz Foods in Berryville, AR and Tyson Foods in Green Forest, AR.  She went to school while working at...

Vergie Catherine Heggins Lee (MawMaw) was born the daughter of Monroe and Minnie Miller Heggins on January 8, 1931 in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.  Vergie married the love of her life, Jack Lee (PapMan) on August 28, 1949,  Jack preceded Vergie in death as well as her sons Joe R. Lee (Judy) and Tommy Lee.  Additionally, Vergie was preceded in death by brothers ML Heggins, Bilbo Heggins," Ben Heggins, Delano Roosevelt "Del"  (Molly), Johnny Heggins...

           Lu Ann Tanner of Green Forest, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born on February 18, 1943, in Butler, Missouri, to Tacey Lane. On February 22, 1979, she was married to George Tanner, and the two were married for 42 years. She was an incredibly loving mother and grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her family. She was famous for her incredible cooking, her spotlessly clean house, and her assertive attitude. She was...

Wesley Cale Martin, age 22, of Green Forest, AR passed away on March 6, 2021. He was born on April 22, 1998 in Harrison, AR to Gregory Martin and Tammy (Doty) Martin. Wesley was preceded in death by his infant brother Phillip Reese Martin and grandmother Dorothy (Youngblood) Doty. He is survived by his parents, sister Lyndsey Breck and husband Mario, brother Wyatt Martin, nephews Dwayne, Henry, and Xander Breck, grandparents Harold and Leona (Stidham) Martin, and grandfather Ronnie...

Roberto Abel Lopez, age 41, of Green Forest, AR passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born June 15, 1979 in San Marcos, Guatemala, son of Enrique Santiago Lopez and Filomena “Ramirez Cabrera. For a number of years Roberto was employed for Hostetler Litter Services. He attended Monte Sinai Iglesia de Dios Church in Green Forest. Roberto is survived by his wife Jennifer Lopez, children, Ethan, Yessica, Roberto, Yajaria, Yazmin and Franciso Lopez, siblings, Herminia, Yulie, Silma,...