Obituaries

Franklin “Frank” Eugene Tidwell, 54, of Gassville, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 30, 1970, in Danville, the son of Lloyd Eugene and Thelma (Langston) Tidwell.

Glenn Arthur Newell, 76, of Lakeview, passed away on October 16, 2024, at Baxter Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on December 19, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Harry and Stella (Patton) Newell.

Robert “Dale” Slagley, 58, of Harrison, passed away Monday, October 14, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Dale was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Dale was born on October 22, 1965, in Harrison, to Robert Junior and Lenora (Roller) Slagley.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of William (Billy) Herrmann, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, who left us at the age of 27. His life was tragically cut short on October 18, 2024, a day that has forever changed the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Jerry Shane Spears, 50, of Harrison, went to his Heavenly home to spend eternity with his Lord on October 4, 2024. He was born on February 3, 1974, in Little Rock, the son of Jerry and Debbie (Douglas) Spears.

Thomas (Tom) Edward Hawk, 73 of Harrison, passed away on October 9. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on March 19, 1951, a son of Joseph and Margaret (Beahrs) Hawk.

Marilyn “Sue” Defeo, passed away in Springfield, Missouri, on September 29, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 12, 1942, to Cecil and Evelyn Ferris.

Kathy Sue VanOstran, 68, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home. Kathy was born in Newark, Ohio, on January 4, 1956, to Richard and Kathelene (Conner) VanOstran.

Mary Jo Whiteside, 78 of Harrison, passed away on September 30, 2024, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on January 20, 1946, in Grants, New Mexico, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Scyrkels) Massey.