All Obituaries

It’s all about the ‘dash’ . . . the life lived, the time between the dates.  Tom (Thomas) Baron was born May 1, 1934 in Belmond, IA to Earl and Ruby (South) Baron.  He went from working in his dad’s chicken hatchery in southern Missouri to serving our country in the Air Force during the Korean War where his patriotism was born.  He spent most of his working career in sales, owning his own insurance agency and then retiring from Farmers Insurance Group...

Fred Albert Barnard Jr. “Freddie B” Fred Albert Barnard Jr. 60, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 16, 2020.  Born July 3, 1960, in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Sandra E. Beaver Barnard. In 1978, Fred joined the U.S. Air Force and served 14 faithful years, Fred is a Gulf War Veteran, while serving he became a Certified Chef that continued well after he retired in 1992.  In 1975 Fred met his wife Janell...

 Jerry Lyn Hale was born to Virgil and Geneva Hale on 08/19/1952 into a musical family.  He got his first guitar at the age of 4.  Week-ends at the Hale house were filled with friends and family gathered to play music.   At 14, he played professionally, with his first gig at Lurton Dance Hall.  Jerry became an excellent musician and played with bands Vilonia Rose in Little Rock and then Compton in Harrison.  He also went to work at...

Kenny Roger Parton, 73, of Jasper, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020.  Born April 24, 1947, in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Homer and Lucille Young Parton.  Kenny is preceded in death by his parents and son, Brian Parton. Kenny was a lifelong resident of Omaha, Arkansas.  He was a man of many talents, skills and craftsmanship’s.  He was an engineer and surveyor and could make or build just about anything without hesitation.  A perfectionist at...

Full Obituary and pictures to follow. Ronald Hal Hunt, 60, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away October 5, 2020. Born March 4, 1960, in Huntington Park, California, the son of Donald and Thelma Hiller Hunt. Ron is survived by his loving family and many friends and acquaintances. A memorial service will be held at a later date.  

Garr A. Miller, 60, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Garr was born on December 10, 1959, in Sacramento, California to James and Yvonne Park Miller. Garr is preceded in death by his father, and his grandparents. Garr was an adventurous soul. As a young man, he served his country by joining the Navy where he put his intelligence to work and helped to build aerospace and aircraft in research and development for the U.S. Government. The military has...

Ronald Hal Hunt, also known to his friends as ‘Bear’, passed away at his home on Monday October 5, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1960 in Huntington Park, California to Don and Thelma Hunt of Bell Gardens, California. Ron spent most of his life in and around the Bell Gardens, California area until coming to Harrison Arkansas to be closer to his mom and family. Ron was known for not only his large stature but for his large heart, hilarious humor, and noticeable dimples. He loved...

Angelito Estrada Callado, 80, of Harrison Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Born March 20, 1940 in Manila, Philippines, the son of Raymundo and Isabel Estrada Callado. Angelito leaves his wife: Patricia Callado and many friends and family. A memorial service will be held at Woodland Church on March 20th, 2021. Service time TBA.

    Paul Leroy Howell, age 93, of Harrison, AR, went to sleep in Jesus on Monday, September 21, 2020. He passed away with his loving wife and youngest daughter at his side after a very brief, debilitating illness. He was a first a Christian; then a family man (son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather); a hard worker; and always a good man to know. He was known to all as a quiet, godly man, who the Bible would describe as an "upright and righteous man". He lived...

On Saturday, September 5, 2020, Brian Black beloved husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 63. Brian was born on October 11, 1956 in Buffalo, NY to George and Elsie Black. He worked as a handy man and jack of all trades. On June 30, 1978, he married Marlene Marilyn Allen. They raised two sons, Adam and Daniel, and one daughter, Ashley. He is survived by his wife Marlene, his three children, Adam, Ashley, and Daniel, his siblings David, Richard, Elaine, Mary,...