All Obituaries

Royce Wayne Collier, 80, of Huntsville, AR passed away April 23, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born August 29, 1938 in Augusta, TX, son of John and Viola (Johnson) Collier. On December 14, 1958 Royce married the love of his life, Maudine Hicks Collier. In 1961 Royce and Maudine moved from Texas to AR. While living in Springdale he worked at Collins and also Andersons Heating and Air Conditioning, but his most valued job was that of being a Minister. Royce pastored Churches in...

 Ina Mae Bell Disheroon, age 92, of Harrison, AR left this world on April 22, 2019 for her Eternal Home where she is now residing  forever with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.  Ina was born February 14, 1927, Osage, AR, daughter of James Frank and Mattie Thorne Bell (she was born again in 1946).  She graduated from Alpena High School in 1945 and on May 1st of that year she married Earl Disheroon. After living in OK for a short time they moved back to AR,...

Mary Anne Gibson of Green Forest, AR was born May 16, 1977 in Springdale, AR and departed this life on April 18, 2019 at Hospice House, in Harrison, AR.  Mary was preceded in death by her mother Martha Rutledge and father David Rutledge. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Gibson of Green Forest, one son, Jason Stewart of Pine Bluff, AR, step-son, Ike Harris of Alpena, AR and sister April Joy Ameling of Bentonville, AR. Along with numerous family and many friends. Mary was employed...

Thelma Geraldine George, 85, of Fort Worth, TX, formerly of Berryville, AR passed away April 11, 2019.  Gerry, as she was called by family and friends, was born September 11, 1933 in Oklahoma City, daughter of Floyd and Velma (Goforth) Doty. In 1940, Gerry moved to Frederick, OK where she graduated from High School. She worked as a “soda jerk” and a clerk for J.C. Penny during her High School days. Gerry wanted to be a nurse most of her life and earned her Nursing...

Walter Wallace Parks Jr, 97, of Green Forest, AR passed away April 8, 2019. He was born in El Dorado, AR on May 6, 1921, son of Walter and Vera (Murphy) Parks. Walter grew up on a farm in South Arkansas and graduated from Smackover High School in 1939. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Army during WWII where he earned a Purple  Heart and three Bronze Stars. Before his discharge he attended an American University in France, then upon returning to the States he continued his...

Angela Suzanne Hanson of Whitehall, AR was born on December 1, 1969 and passed away in her home on Friday, March 22, 2019.Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Family Funeral Home in Green Forest, AR.A private burial will be in Orion Cemetery. On line condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.net

Benjamin Clark, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born in Springfield, MO on July 2, 1948, son of Robert and Marjorie (Calkins) Clark.He was employed as a truck driver with Tysons in Green Forest for a number of years. Benjamin pastored Bobo United Baptist Church in the Bobo community for over 20 years. He was a member of the United Baptist Association and was a member of the executive committee until his health wouldn't allow it. Benny was the Wilderpoint Bible Camp...

Cathy Morris, age 66, of Alpena, AR passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. She was born in Ypsilanti, MI on November 3, 1952, daughter of John and Mable (Snow) Jenkins.Cathy graduated from Alpena High School in 1970 and in 1983 she married Paul Morris. She was employed as a Telephone Operator for Allied Phone Company in Harrison until her retirement a few years ago.Cathy loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren. She liked eating out and fishing....

Dorrance Eugene Richardson, age 68, of Green Forest, AR passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born on October 3, 1950, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Dorrance True Richardson and Vonda (Smith) Richardson.Eugene proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On October 15, 2004 he was united in marriage with Mia (Goldsmith) Richardson. He and Mia were managers of the Forest Court Apartments in Green Forest for a number of years. In his free time Eugene loved fishing and collecting...

Frank Davis, age 85, of Berryville, AR passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was born July 15, 1933 in Alpena, AR son of Ernest and Maggie (Morris) Davis. Frank attended Alpena Schools and on November 14, 1953 he married the love of his life Loretta (Rolfe). He proudly served his county in the U.S. Army. Frank also served 9 years in the National Guards while living in North Dakota. He was a member of the VFW, Berryville Masonic Lodge 66 and Am Vets. After moving back to Arkansas,...