Obituaries

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...

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...