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Klahr Frederick Raney, III

Klahr Frederick Raney, III

Feb 23, 2024

Klahr Frederick Raney III, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home after a lengthy illness, suffering from a rare blood disorder.

He was born on January 11, 1949, in McKenzie, Tennessee, son of the late Klahr F. Raney II and Lillian Iris (Castleberry) Raney.

Klahr was most proud of being a master woodworker of Craftsman furniture...

Roxanne Slighton-Borgna

Roxanne Slighton-Borgna

Feb 18, 2024

Roxanne Slighton-Borgna, 68 of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born on August 26, 1955, in San Diego, California, daughter of Kenneth Eugene and Shirley Ann (Smith) Slighton. During her working years, Roxanne was a small business owner and spent 15 years as a groundskeeper with the Tehachapi School District in...

Lynda K Knight

Lynda K Knight

Jan 24, 2024

Lynda Kay Knight, 73, of Wiseman, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at her home in Wiseman. 

She was born in Batavia, Illinois, on December 10, 1949, daughter of the late Willis R. and Olive B. (Phillips) Barnes. During her working years, Lynda worked in sales with her last sales jobs being in furniture and condos....

Geraldine Ann Mickelson

Geraldine Ann Mickelson

Jan 14, 2024

Geraldine Ann Mickelson, 94, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. 

 

She was born in Spring Green, Wisconsin, on April 26, 1929, daughter of Milton Chester and Leona Christina (Ederer) Aron. Geraldine was united in marriage to the late Elmer E. Mickelson on May 10, 1947, in Spring Green, Wisconsin. During her working years...

Barbara Davis

Barbara Davis

Jan 1, 2024

Barbara Davis, 74, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, January 1, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

She was born on June 20, 1949, in Rivervale, Arkansas, to the late Herbert and Dorothy (Pretty) Brown.

Barbara is survived by her children, Steve Davis of South Dakota, Brenda Davis of Paragould, Arkansas and Nathan Davis of Niles, Michigan; siblings, Brenda Dannett,...

Ruth Pellow

Ruth Pellow

Dec 23, 2023

HORSESHOE BEND—Ruth Pellow of Horseshoe Bend died peacefully on December 23, 2023. She had recently celebrated her 76th birthday. She was born December 11, 1947, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Myrtle and James Green. Her mother later married Allen Wetzel and together they lived and traveled as a military family, expanding to include two sisters and a brother. While the family...

Richard "Dick" LeMere

Richard "Dick" LeMere

Dec 23, 2023

Richard “Dick” LeMere, 76, of Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Wichita Falls.

He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on January 23, 1947, son of John LeMere and Marcella (Skrobel) LeMere.

Dick was united in marriage to Barbara Harring and to this union three daughters were born, Dawn, Julie, and...

John Merchant Turner

John Merchant Turner

Dec 16, 2023

John Merchant Turner, 78, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 16, 2023, in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born in Helena, Arkansas, on June 30, 1945, son of Wallace Graydon Turner and Anna Marguerite Inebnit Turner. John graduated from Elaine High School in 1963. He graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in August of 1971....

Vernell L Sobczak

Vernell L Sobczak

Dec 10, 2023

Vernell L. Sobczak, 91, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away, Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Kenosha.

She was born on November 26, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Norman and Emily (Beatrich) Paulson. Vernell was united in marriage to Roman Sobczak on January 3, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was of the Lutheran faith. Vernell was a loving daughter, sister,...

Willie James Harris, Jr.

Willie James Harris, Jr.

Dec 4, 2023

Willie James Harris, Jr., 82, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Willie was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 27, 1941, son of the late Willie James Harris, Sr. and Ruby (Jones) Harris. He was united in marriage to Bonita on February 5, 2005, in Melbourne, Arkansas. Willie served his country...

Bobby Willis Wilson

Bobby Willis Wilson

Nov 15, 2023

Bobby Willis Wilson, 67, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Bobby was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 22, 1956, son of the late Willis Merrill Wilson and Evanell (Buster) Wilson. He was united in marriage to Mary Vanstory on October 2, 2022, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Bobby was a hard...

Alvin Warren Andersen

Alvin Warren Andersen

Oct 26, 2023

Alvin Warren Andersen, 71, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his home in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 3, 1952, son of the late Erling F. and Vivian G. (Smyth) Andersen. During his working years and beyond he worked in construction. Alvin built many houses that still stand today in...

Rhonda Raeber

Rhonda Raeber

Sep 4, 2023

Rhonda Sue Raeber, 66, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late William and Joan (Palmer) Raeber.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; grandson, Kendall Shackelford and other family members.

Rhonda is survived by her son Jacob Trent Raeber of...

Robert Franklin Stanton

Robert Franklin Stanton

Aug 24, 2023

Robert Franklin Stanton, 85, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on August 24th, 2023. He was born to parents, Cecelia May (Oldeck) Stanton and Norman Franklyn Stanton on March 31st, 1938, in Southampton, New York.

He graduated from Leonardo High School with a Diploma of General Studies. He went on to study further at Jefferson Community College in Watertown, New...

Thomas Williams

Thomas Williams

Aug 4, 2023

 

Thomas Avery Williams, 73, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 16, 1950, son of Avery Eugene and Elmira (Riley) Williams. Tommy enjoyed golfing, fishing and was a very talented woodworker. He made the most beautiful doll houses. Tommy moved to Horseshoe...

George Allan Jones

George Allan Jones

Jun 3, 2023

George Allan Jones, 89, of Horseshoe Bend, departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  He was born on February 24, 1934 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to William John Jones and Mildred Elizabeth Jones.

George served our country in the United States Marine Corp from December 5, 1951 until December 4, 1955.  He retired from the United States Postal Service in...

Jonathan Knight

Jonathan Knight

May 31, 2023

Jonathan R. Knight, age 72, of Wiseman, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, May 31, 2023. Jon died in his home in Wiseman after losing his fight with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 4, 1950, son of the late Reece and Lila (Cucksee) Knight. He was of the Baptist faith and loved Southern Gospel...

James "Jim" Legg

James "Jim" Legg

May 8, 2023

James “Jim” Legg, 85, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home in Horseshoe Bend surrounded by his family.

He was born in Hartselle, Alabama, on May 17, 1937, son of the late John Talmadge and Beauford (Hendrick) Legg. Jim grew up poor, having to work picking cotton to pay for his schoolbooks to complete...

Julie Lynn Vaughn

Julie Lynn Vaughn

Apr 22, 2023

Julie Lynn Vaughn, 47, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Melbourne, Arkansas.

She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 11, 1975, daughter of Bobby Glenn Barnett and Cheryl A. Ashford. Julie was a graduate of Izard County Consolidated School and completed EMT training. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the...

Lyle Wayne Sanders

Lyle Wayne Sanders

Apr 7, 2023

Lyle Wayne Sanders, 70, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Rogers, Arkansas.

He was born in West Plains, Missouri, on March 27, 1953, son of Carmon and Vonda (Sears) Sanders. Lyle was united in marriage to Judy Darlene Bailey on December 22, 1973, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, and from this union...

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