All Obituaries

Rita Carmen Stark, age 74, of Green Forest, AR passed away in her home on Friday, March 27, 2020. She was born July 10, 1945 in Harrison, AR daughter of Judson and Agnes (Smith) McCullough. Rita grew up in Hopewell, AR and in her childhood loved playing with her cousins on the farm.  She graduated from Bergman High School in 1963 and on April 17, 1964 she married the love of her life Donald Stark. They made their home in Green Forest and lived there the rest of their lives. Rita was a...

David M. Gibson, 68, of Green Forest, AR was born November 22, 1951 in Marysville, CA to Olaf T. and Ester P. (Gideon) Gibson. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 24 2020 in Harrison, AR.  David had two siblings, one brother Dale Gibson and a younger sister Brenda L. Durossette.  He graduated from Bergman High School in 1969 and on August 17, 1969 he married Ruth Ann Rickel. David worked as an over-the road truck driver for 21 years before his retirement.  His hobbies were...

Zenobia Daniel, age 90, of Alpena, AR passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 in Springfield MO. She was surrounded by her family when she went home to be with the Lord.  Zenobia was born on July 19, 1929 in Alpena, AR, daughter of Frank and Freeda (Raynor) Boren. She graduated from Alpena High School. On December 17, 1949 she was united in marriage with Peter Daniel. They lived in Allenwood, PA for a number of years and later moved back to Alpena on the Boren family farm. Zenobia was...

  Keith (Friday) Eugene Harper Swenson, age 58, of Alpena, AR passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born April 1, 1961 in Colorado Springs, CO son of Bob Harper and ILeen (Reed) Owen. Keith graduated from Alpena High School in 1979. He was employed at Alpena Monument Company. Friday faithfully served his community by dedicating over 35 years to the Monument Company, using his amazing talents to show his love for others.  Friday adored his best friend; his loving wife,...

Jewel Francis Walker, age 92 of Green Forest, AR passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was born July 7, 1927 in Sedan, KS son of Jesse and Lois (Keithley) Walker. On June 22, 1945 he married the love of his life, Daisy Snow Buell. Daisy and Jewel were blessed with 6 children, 1 son and 5 daughters. Jewel was a good Christian man who enjoyed spending time with his family and his many friends. After retiring his hobby of woodworking and building crafts gave pleasure to many family...

Dorothy Shackleford, age78, of Green Forest, AR passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 13, 2020. She was born March 27, 1941 in Phoenix, AZ, daughter of the late Edward Leonard Shackleford and Evelyn Willie Prince. Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, crocheting and taking care of her plants. She was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her sons, Howard Earley and wife Rhonda, David Earley and Scott Earley all of Gentry,...

Rosemary Gunn O’Gorek Morris was born to Edward and Letha Lee Gunn 2-25-1921 in Green Forest, Arkansas , one of 6 children.  Her surviving sibling is Bonnie Gunn Mokew and her daughter Kathy Brelje. Rosemary was raised on a farm and worked the fields for her family’s livelihood.  She attended school in a one-room schoolhouse and worked in town at the dry goods store.  She sang and played piano for her family and for the 1st Baptist Church, Green Forest where she...

Donald Joseph Lankton, age 73, of Green Forest, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born August 31, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Harold and Betty (McGuire) Lankton. On July 6, 1984 Don was united in marriage with Judy (Roy) Lankton. They moved from Nebraska to Arkansas a number of years ago and settled in Carroll County. Don worked at Tyson Foods in Green Forest until his retirement a few years ago. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Family Funeral...

Memorial Service for Carmen Tapia Rodriguez will be 8:00 PM Monday, March 2, 2020 at St Elizabeth Catholic Church in Eureka Springs, AR.

Richard “Dick” Turner Wolf, age 86 of Green Forest, passed away Friday, February 21st, 2020. He was born May 28th, 1933 in Rockne, Texas to Henry Wolf and Martha Wright Wolf. After high school, Dick enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean conflict. He then graduated from Texas State University, and went on to work in the poultry industry for 36 years. After retirement from Butterball Turkey Company, he enjoyed traveling, riding his horses and managing...