All Obituaries

Barbara Juanita Cawrse (Shackleford) 76, of Berryville AR, passed away on February 22, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Berryville. She was born on March 4, 1944 in Tempe Arizona, the 5th daughter of Evelyn Prince and Edward Shackleford. She had six sisters and a brother. Growing up, Barbara’s family moved around from place to place. She has worked in several hospitals including 7 years at the hospital in Berryville back when it was Carroll General Hospital. She has also worked in nursing...

Larry Jenkins, age 72, of Harrison, AR passed away February 19, 2021. He was born February 25, 1948 in Harrison, son of John and Mabel (Snow) Jenkins.  Larry attended Alpena Schools where he graduated in 1966.  He became a licensed cosmetologist shortly after high school. He was self-employed as a Hair Stylist and worked at “The Beauty Box” in Harrison. Larry had a friendly personality, loved chatting with his customers and always worked to please his clients.  He...

Virginia Sue Hocking, 80, of Omaha, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021.  She was born July 9, 1940 in Green Forest, Arkansas, the daughter of Dennis Lee Wisdom and LaVeta (Robinette) Wisdom Standlee. Sue graduated from Blue Eye High School in 1958 and moved to Kansas City, MO. She married Don Hocking and they celebrated over 50 years of marriage.  Sue worked as a cashier at H.O. Peet & Co, E.F. Hutton and retired from Smith Barney.  Upon...

Jay Frank Wilson, age 92, of Harrison, AR passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2021. He was born March 6, 1928, son of William Jefferson Wilson and Mary Lemmer (Wagley) Wilson. While on a blind “double” date, Jay met his future wife Rena Mae Dickens (who happened to be the other man’s date). He would later say that he knew when he saw Rena that she was “the one”. They were married on February 25, 1952 at the courthouse in Harrison, AR, witnessed by Mary Rose...

Rena Mae (Dickens) Wilson, age 88, of Harrison, AR passed away Sunday February 7, 2021. She was born July 1, 1932, daughter of Fred and Osie (Clayborn) Dickens. Rena graduated from Alpena High School in 1951. On February 25, 1952 she married Jay Frank Wilson at the courthouse in Harrison, AR. Together they raised ten children. She was a homemaker and also worked for Tyson’s in Green Forest for 20 years. Rena was a member of Ridgeway Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery...

  Ervin Dwayne Davis, age 89, of Green Forest, AR passed away Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born October 10, 1931 in Denver, AR son of the late James Burk and Ople Mae (Lawrence) Davis.  Dwayne, as he was known by family and friends, graduated from Green Forest High School in 1949. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. On September 29, 1956 he married Lena Mae Seitz. Dwayne worked as a printer for Tulsa World Tribune in Tulsa, OK. After moving back to Arkansas he...

Fred. J Sinroll, 84, of Eureka Springs, AR, passed away on February 4, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Royal Oak, MI on September 10, 1936.  He graduated from Sterling High School.   As a young boy, Fred worked at the family resort in Royal Oak.  He carried water to the cabins and cleaned row boats.  After high school he went to one year of college and then became a salesman, selling baby apparel.  He was a great business man.  He was the co-owner of a...

Sharleen Frances Storman, age 56, of Green Forest, AR passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born July 9, 1964 in Leesburg, FL. Sharleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and daughter. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, yard work and harvesting rocks.  Sharleen adored her grandchildren and loved spoiling them. She is survived by her husband James Storman of the home, son David Storman and wife Amanda of Green Forest, mother, Chris Spillman of Green Forest, grandchildren,...

Retired Lt. Col. Richard Earl George, 86, of Fort Worth, TX, formerly of Berryville, AR passed away January 16, 2021.  Richard was born March 28, 1934 in Iola, Kansas, son of Harlan and Esther (DuMars) George. Richard attended his first three years of high school in Norman, Oklahoma and graduated high school from Okmulgee, Oklahoma in 1952.  He attended the University of Oklahoma and joined the U.S. Air Force in February of 1954. Richard met his wife Gerry Doty for the first time...