All Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Mefford, age 78, went to his heavenly home, Friday, September 30, 2022. Jerry was born August 1, 1944, in Atkins, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, Columbus (Fate) Mefford, his mother, Mabel Crow Mefford, his sisters, Rosie Weeks, Billie Jean Braswell, and Shirley Buie, and one brother JA Mefford. leaves behind his beloved wife Judy Hall-Mefford, a son Jeremy and wife Christie Mefford, two daughters Cherie and husband Travis Conner, and Michelle Bear....

Mitchell L. Ferrari passed away on September 29th, 2022.  He was born on April 17, 1931, in Newton County Arkansas to Angelo and Judy Ferrari.  Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents and Viola Ferrari who he thought of as a Mom.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Charlene Ferrari, a son:  Jimmy (Gwenda) Ferrari, daughters Mary (Johnny) Ferrari and Diane (Kevin).  Three grandchildren, Nine-great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren with one on the...

Michelle Renee Thomas, 55 of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away September 29, 2022.  Born February 28, 1967, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John and Valerie Matlock Weber Sr. Michelle leaves two daughters and dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Sidney Emmett Homesley, 77, of Diamond City Ar., passed away peacefully on September 24th, 2022 with his loving wife by his side.    He was born on December 9th, 1944, in Des Moines, IA., to Carrel D. and Harriett K. (Benshoof) Homesley.  Sid entered the U.S. Navy in 1962 and left in 1964, After his military service he moved to Woodward Iowa.  Sid enjoyed fishing, arrowhead, and rock hunting.  In February 2012, Sid and Joy moved to Diamond City Arkansas. ...

Sarah Jo Reid Newswander passed away suddenly from complications of pneumonia and diabetes. She left this life at just 53 years young. She was born and raised in Harrison Arkansas. She was an EMT and licensed phlebotomist. She enjoyed both until she was no longer able to work. She was a country gal through and through, she loved her family, friends, and her fur babies. She loved going on the road with her husband and spending as much time as she could outdoors.  She was...

Olen “Howard” Edgmon, age 83, of Harrison, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  He was born April 23, 1939.  He was the son of Henry and Erbie (Villines) Edgmon and was married to Virginia “Ginny” (Kellett).  Howard retired from Duncan Industries after 41 years. He was truly a “jack of all trades”.  There wasn’t anything that Howard could not build, make, or fix himself.  He loved working in the...

Charles Boyd Ayers, 68, of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away September 17, 2022. Born September 13, 1954, in Monterey, California, the son of Lonnie and Bertha Clem Ayers. Charles leaves his loving niece and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Full obituary to follow.

KRISTIN (BUTCH) GUNNER WURSCHMIDT December 28.1951 - September 11, 2022 Kristin (Butch) Gunner Wurschmidt, age 70, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday September 11, 2022, after losing his battle to cancer.  He was born in Detroit. Michigan on December 28, 1951, to Gotfred and Betty (Inglis) Wurschmidt. Butch was a member of the ROTC at Cody High School in Detroit, Michigan and after joined the Navy during the Vietnam War where he served on a supply...

(Jerry) Jerel Wayne Wallace passed away at 62 on September 9, 2022, Harrison AR. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, sister, and grandparents. Jerry is survived by a wife, mother, 2 children, their spouses, 6 grandkids, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. He will be missed greatly by all those that knew him. There will be no services, the family asks for prayers and privacy during this time.  

Kevin James Steves, 44, of Harrison AR., passed away on September 9th,2022.  Kevin was born January 24th, 1978 in Gilroy, CA. to Dale Eugene and Linda Mary (Baily) Steves.    Full obituary to follow.