Obituaries

Nicky "Nick" Steven Brown

Nicky "Nick" Steven Brown

Aug 20, 2024

Nicky “Nick” Steven Brown, 76 of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born on November 23, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Kenneth Brown and Hyla (Jinx) Ogilvie. Nick served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united...

Kenneth Roaland Cannady

Kenneth Roaland Cannady

Aug 11, 2024

Kenneth Roaland Cannady, 83, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Batesville, Arkansas. 

He was born in Black Oak, Arkansas, on October 15, 1940, son of Clarence Odell and Vera Marie (Ward) Cannady. Kenneth was united in marriage to Mary Alice Coleman on December 15, 1962, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and to this union three children were born....

Randy Eugene Anderson

Randy Eugene Anderson

Aug 9, 2024

Randy Eugene Anderson, 67, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. 

He was born in Exeter, California, on December 24, 1956, son of Austin Eugene and Mary Jane (Miner) Anderson. During his working years Randy was a truck driver. He was united in marriage to Nancy Lee Flores on June 17, 1986, in Las...

Mark Alan Phillips

Mark Alan Phillips

Aug 9, 2024

Mark Alan Phillips, 60, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home in Franklin. 

He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on December 23, 1963, son of Hayden and Rachel (McDonald) Phillips. During his working years Mark was a farmer and loved being outside on the farm. Mark served our country in the United States Navy. He was...

Shirley Ann Smith

Shirley Ann Smith

Jul 13, 2024

Shirley Ann Smith, 87, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas.

She was born in Brawley, California, on December 5, 1936, daughter of the late Boyce and Alice (Culver) Smith. Shirley was united in marriage to the late Jerry H Walton in 1971 in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of her favorite pastimes was moving and...

Jerrell Henry Hightower

Jerrell Henry Hightower

Jul 11, 2024

Jerrell Henry Hightower, 78, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Paragould, Arkansas. 

He was born in Salado, Arkansas, on August 10, 1945, son of the late William Henry Hightower and Mary Etta (Ingram) Hightower. Jerrell served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During his working years, Jerrell worked many years in...

Nancy Jean Smith

Nancy Jean Smith

Jul 9, 2024

Nancy Jean Smith, 82, of Osceola, departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She was born on February 17, 1942, in Nodena, Arkansas, to Jesse Franklin Smith and Johnnie (Jake) Reynolds Smith.

Nancy made some lifelong friends during her tenure of nearly 20 years at Union Carbide/Viskase as a Lab Tech, where she also served on...

June Lee Rampley

June Lee Rampley

Jul 8, 2024

June Lee Rampley, 67, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, July 8, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. 

She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 19, 1956, daughter of Doy Morris and Martha Lee Tuck. June was united in marriage to the late James “Jim” Rampley on October 1, 2010, in Hanford, California. During her working years, June worked as...

Michael Ellis

Michael Ellis

Jun 3, 2024

Michael Ellis, 61, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, June 3, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 16, 1962, son of Nelson and Glenda (Godfrey) Ellis. Michael was united in marriage to the late Vickie Ellis in 1980 in Alabama. He was a football fan and loved to laugh. Michael was a nice humble...

Merlin Kenneth Ruffin

Merlin Kenneth Ruffin

Apr 4, 2024

March 4th, 1930, Milton and Lucinda along with brother Floyd and Clifford welcomed a baby boy named Merlin Kenneth Ruffin into the world.  

He received his education in Point Deluce school and graduated in 1948.  After graduation he went to work for AP&L as a pole lineman but never liked climbing poles so he then enlisted into the Air Force...

James "Jim" David VanHouten

James "Jim" David VanHouten

Mar 31, 2024

James “Jim” David VanHouten, 80, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  

He was born in Springfield, Illinois, on October 5, 1943, son of the late Homer and Mary (Hamilton) VanHouten. Jim was united in marriage to Sandra Smith on May 20, 1989, in Springfield, Illinois. During his working years, Jim worked in...

Alice Mae Leggans

Alice Mae Leggans

Mar 31, 2024

Alice Mae Leggans, 88, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. 

She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 25, 1936, daughter of the late Ben and Gertrude (Cooper) Rose. Alice was united in marriage to the late Frank Leggans. During her working years, Alice worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 23 years...

Dixie Wilson

Dixie Wilson

Mar 18, 2024

Dixie Wilson, 83, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, March 18, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. 

She was born on April 15, 1940, in Iowa City, Iowa, to the late Harlson Haywood Dodd and Pearl Rabe Micheals. She was united in marriage to Gary Wilson on August 7, 1960, in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dixie obtained a master’s degree in business. During...

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...