All Obituaries

Anna Renee Fisk, 50, of Kingston, AR entered into rest on Monday, January 30, 2023, with her husband by her side.  She was born on August 4, 1972, to proud parents Samuel J. (Sam) & Janish A. (Dotson) Smith in Harrison, AR.  Anna married her soulmate, Scottie Mark Fisk on January 13, 1990.  They shared 33 beautiful years together.  First & foremost, Anna lived for her family.  Her grandbabies were the light of her life.  Her children...

Arlis Leon Peden, age 83 of Oak Grove, AR passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Oak Grove. He was born September 28, 1939, in Yocum, AR. He was the son of Arlis and Pauline (Smith) Peden. On June 15, 1963, he married Floretta Shafer. From their union 4 children were born. Leon was a loving husband and father. He was a truck driver for many years. He loved going to church, driving big rigs, his dogs, gardening and...

Patricia Delores McKenzie was born May 11, 1953, to Fred and Dorothy McKenzie in Kansas City, MO. She passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Patricia fell in love with her life-long partner, Ronald Deertz, whom she had 4 kids with. They took up residence in Green Forest, AR. Patricia worked at Tyson’s where she would later retire from to become a stay-at-home grandma. Patricia’s favorite hobbies consisted of cheering for her favorite football team, GO CHIEFS! She loved reading...

John Robert Wolfgram, age 53, of Berryville, passed away on Wednesday, January 18. He was born March 18, 1969, in Waterloo, IA, the son of Glenn and Linda Wolgram. He was a graduate of Berryville High School and the University of Arkansas. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and he worked for Wal-Mart for over 20 years. He was a people person and he enjoyed helping people in every way possible. He loved to travel, and he looked forward to traveling more in the years to come. He was a member...

Shari Mae Lively, age 60, of Green Forest, passed away on Friday, January 13, just one day short of her 61st birthday. She was born January 14, 1962, in Berryville, the daughter of John and Elaine Bunch Lively. She was a graduate of Green Forest High School. Shari was a nurse throughout her career. Always a caring person, she was constantly helping other people. She was a very happy, loving woman. She loved being outdoors and going to garage sales, thrift shops and antique malls. She loved...

Robert Anthony “Tony” Goff, age 73, of Green Forest, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  He was born December 20, 1949, in Bentonville, AR, the son of Maurice and Verda Ruhl Goff. Tony retired from Wal-Mart where he worked as a Department Manager. He loved sports and he enjoyed walking and collecting baseball cards. He is survived by 2 sisters, Cassie McDonald of Iowa and Donna Skaggs of Springdale, AR, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

LaDena Nicholson, of Alpena, died on Tuesday, January 3rd at the age of 79. She was born April 25, 1943, in Boone County to Lona and Rachel Smith Wheatley. LaDena married the love of her life, Reginald Nicholson on August 18, 1961.  They celebrated 49 years before his passing in 2010. She was a caregiver for many years, having worked for various organizations, including the Area Agency on Aging. Her hobbies included playing Bingo, crocheting, and spending time with her children...

Joseph “Joe” C. Metzger, Jr., age 93 of Holiday Island, died on Sunday, December 11. He was born April 18, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Joseph and Henrietta Deters Metzger. On September 16, 1950, he married Loretta Gudines. He loved fishing, golfing, woodworking, and most of all his family. He worked for Union Electric from 1958-1988 as a pipefitter and always put his family first. Joe was a true family man and his love and commitment to Loretta and his children was...

Kenneth Paul Nash, age 82, of Green Forest, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born on March 3, 1940, in Hickory Ridge (Benton County), AR, the son of Paul Nash and Judy Larley. Kenneth was a man of many stories and experiences. He was a different man to each of his children but in the end, he was always true to who he was. He was a talented carpenter and gardener. He worked for the Berryville hospital as a surgical tech until his retirement and previously worked for the...

Emma Elizabeth Ritchie, age 94, of Alpena Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 29, 2022, one day shy of her 95th birthday. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Hillcrest Home in Harrison, Arkansas. She was born November 30, 1927, in McComb, Mississippi to John S. McIntyre and Hazel Kuykendall McIntyre, the 6th of 8 Children.  She married William Allen Ritchie, Jr. on April 3, 1949, in McComb, MS at the pastor’s home. She is survived by her...