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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...

George "Abby" Wilford Shanks

George "Abby" Wilford Shanks

Apr 2, 2023

George Wilford “Abby” Shanks, 86, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born on December 27, 1936, in Williford, Arkansas to the late Wilford Samuel “Slim” and Ruth (Gray) Shanks. Abby served our country in the United States Air Force as an Airman Second Class. During his working years, Abby...

Gloria Elizabeth Waszak

Gloria Elizabeth Waszak

Mar 17, 2023

Gloria Elizabeth Waszak, 94, of Brockwell, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, in Calico Rock, Arkansas.

She was born in Prentice, Wisconsin, on October 19, 1928, daughter of the late Oscar and Hildur (Bergquist) Nelson. Gloria was united in marriage to Anthony “Tony” Waszak and from this union two children were born. They made their home in Brookfiled, Illinois...

Ona L Miller

Ona L Miller

Mar 12, 2023

Ona Loveta Miller, 84, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Cave City, Arkansas.

She was born in Zion, Arkansas, on November 20, 1938, daughter of the late Robert Cecil and Verna Elizabeth (Weaver) Finley. Ona was a graduate of Melbourne High School and spent most of her working years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She...

Ted Masters Morgan

Ted Masters Morgan

Jan 29, 2023

Ted Masters Morgan, 85, of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life to his Heavenly home on Sunday, January 29, 2023, Cabot, Arkansas.

He was born in Cave City, Arkansas, on July 18, 1937, son of the late Ray and Ione (Christenberry) Morgan. Ted grew up in Cave City and went to school at Poughkeepsie. Ted was united in...

Sandra Kay Denton

Sandra Kay Denton

Jan 14, 2023

Sandra Kay Denton, 64, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in Peoria, Illinois, on February 7, 1958, daughter of the late Albert Adams and Nellie Holocker. During her working years, Sandy was a dietary manager for the prison and nursing home and worked in housekeeping at Crown Point Resort. Sandy...

Pamela Jean Schuler

Pamela Jean Schuler

Jan 9, 2023

Pamela Jean Schuler, 79, of Franklin, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, in Batesville, Arkansas.

She was born in Delano, Minnesota on October 22, 1943, daughter of the late Lawrence and Adaline (Hentges) Quast. Pam spent her life as a loving daughter, wife, and mother. She was united in marriage to Robert George Schuler in Minnesota, and they were...

Norma Rhea Mitchell

Norma Rhea Mitchell

Jan 5, 2023

Norma Rhea Mitchell, passed away peacefully in her home on January 5th, 2023, at 89 years of age. She was born in Franklin, Arkansas on September 10th, 1933 to George Ray and Zelma Estelle Billingsley. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and grandmother, Norma was surrounded by family at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death...

David Christopher Hess

David Christopher Hess

Dec 31, 2022

David Christopher Hess, 51, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 25, 1971, son of Vaughan Hess and Joann (Davis) Summey. David was in the lawn care business. He loved fishing, hunting, monitor lizards, chickens and being outdoors. David loved his family and...

Sandra Jane Dillard

Sandra Jane Dillard

Dec 14, 2022

Sandra Jane Dillard, 46, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas.

She was born in Springfield, Missouri, on January 2, 1976, daughter of Elmer and Dixie (Mings) Lowery. Sandy was baptized at a young age and a member of Mt. Pisgah Southern Baptist Church in Grovespring, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Michael...

Linda Kathleen Lorenz

Linda Kathleen Lorenz

Dec 9, 2022

Linda Kathleen Lorenz, 68, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, December 9, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 17, 1954, daughter of the late Clements George and Grace (Riley) Jurek. Linda was united in marriage to the late Raymond Lorenz on October 16, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois and from this union three...

Mary Ann Abernathy

Mary Ann Abernathy

Dec 4, 2022

Mary Ann Abernathy, 66, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in South Bend, Indiana, on May 9, 1956, daughter of the late Verne and Annabelle (Whitesell) Hettinger. Mary enjoyed gardening and flowers. Her biggest love was her family. Mary was a single mom who worked hard her entire life to...

Armond John Ocker, Jr.

Armond John Ocker, Jr.

Dec 1, 2022

 

Armond John Ocker, Jr, 102, formerly of Horseshoe Bend, AR, passed from this life at Southfork River Therapy and Living, Salem, AR on Thursday December 1, 2022. 

He was born in Polo, Illinois on April 6, 1920, to Armond John Ocker Sr. and Vera Bell Getzendaner.  Armond was united in marriage to Joyce Fredericks, and to this union, one...

Sally Kay Stanton

Sally Kay Stanton

Nov 24, 2022

Sally Kay Yarnell Stanton, 84, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Sally was born on October 15, 1938, to Kenneth Yarnell Sr. and Ellen Bittner Yarnell in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Sally graduated from Lock Haven State Teachers College. She obtained her master’s degree in education from Potsdam University. She received...

Angelia Darlene Baxter

Angelia Darlene Baxter

Nov 23, 2022

Angelia Darlene Baxter, 64, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in Malden, Missouri, on June 2, 1958, daughter of George and Betty (Buckley) Hardcastle. Angelia was united in marriage to Steven Webb Baxter on June 1, 1977, in Malden, Missouri. During her working years, Angelia worked in home health. She...

Larry LuVerne Perry

Larry LuVerne Perry

Nov 21, 2022



Larry LuVerne Perry, 70, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away November 21, 2022.

A small private funeral service was held among family in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date, to be determined.

Larry was born January 14, 1952, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Harold and Elda (Miller) Perry....

Lawrence "Larry" Harry Billing

Lawrence "Larry" Harry Billing

Oct 25, 2022

In loving memory of Lawrence Harry Billing Sr., his family announces his passing on the morning of Tuesday, October 25 of 2022 in his Jonesboro, Arkansas home.

Lawrence, affectionately known as Larry, was born on July 10 of 1927 to John and Mattie Billing in Oakland, California. After graduating from Oakland High School in 1945, he followed in the footsteps...

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