All Obituaries

Paul “Hillbilly” Edward Mathis, 65, of Valley Springs, Arkansas, passed away at home with his family by his side on May 1, 2024.  He was born on June 11, 1958, in Denton, Texas, the son of Ervin and Francis (Beaver) Mathis. Hillbilly cherished his family time; he loved playing with the grandkids. Another thing he really liked to do was watching the granddaughters racing their four wheelers.  He enjoyed raising his chickens, going fishing and hunting.  He liked all...

[Harrison, Arkansas] — Holly Nguyen Lễ Ly, age 56, passed away on April 30th, 2024, surrounded by her family, following a three-year battle with colon cancer. Born on June 30th, 1967 in Phan Thiết, Vietnam, Holly was the eldest of five sisters: Kelly Ly, Vivian Ly, Valerie Ly, and Janine Ly. Her family sought refuge in the United States in 1990, where she later created a beautiful life with her husband and three children. Holly’s greatest pride and joy was her family. She...

Mary Lois Hughes, 76, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away at her home surrounded by family on April 24, 2024.  She was born on March 6, 1948, in Steele, Missouri, the daughter of William and Lorene (Babbit) Wright. Mary was a Christian and her faith was very strong.  She loved Jesus. Mary was an avid book reader, she enjoyed reading spiritual books.  Mary adored cardinals.  She liked to color by numbers with her gel pens and do word searches.  When her fingers...

Sheila Marie Williams, 77, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on April 24, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald (Theresa Bloodgood) Jones.  Sheila loved going fishing and enjoyed teaching and taking her grandchildren fishing. Also, she would take them swimming at the lake.  Another fun thing she liked was going to the casinos.  Sheila cherished family time and gatherings, her grandchildren were definitely a priority in her...

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Cindy Lynn Campbell (aka Big Momma), 54 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on April 21, 2024.  She was born on November 3, 1969, in Rogers, Arkansas, the daughter of Harold and Patricia (Smith) Campbell.  She was a daughter, wife, mother and memaw.  Cindy loved to have fun.  She was the life of the party.  She is preceded in death by her husband Mike Campbell, who passed in January of 2022 and her father Harold Campbell.  Also, her grandparents, Bertha and John...

Ray Lee O’Dell, 67, Springdale, Arkansas passed away on April 20, 2024.  He was born on August 6, 1956, in Brookfield, Missouri, the son of Loren and Vaniva (Neely) O’Dell. Ray leaves behind many friends and family. 

Kathleen Ann Brainerd of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed from this life on April 19, 2024.  She was born on December 11, 1945, in Hinsdale, Illinois to Marge and Jack Durham.  Kathy was longtime member of the Mountain Home Church of Christ. Kathy served stateside as a Navy Wave during the Vietnam era.  After her discharge, she raised two boys.  Dwayne and Tony, living all over the world in her role as a military wife.  Kathy was a creative soul known for her artistic...

Frank Wallis Hampson passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on February 24, 1940. He attended Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA.  After high school he joined the U.S. Coast Guard.  He subsequently enrolled at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA., where he received a degree in Industrial Engineering.  After college he worked several different jobs to include the oil field, Delta Airlines, rodeo clown, professional diver, and a...

Linda Lou Woolwine, age 87, of Lead Hill, passed away on Tuesday, April 16th at The Springs in Harrison, Arkansas surrounded by her children.  She was born on March 10, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to Raymond and Evelyn Doneski. Linda is survived by her children, Wendy Lowry of Lead Hill, Wanda Kovacs of Nixa, Missouri and Dale (Sharon) Woolwine of Bergman: five grandchildren, Brandon (Mandy) Lowry, Kevin Lowry, Amanda Mary Kovacs, Justin (Samantha) Woolwine and Matthew (Kaitlin)...