Obituaries

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.

Kenneth Andrew Barnes, 53, of Harrison, went to be with the lord on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center with his wife and children by his side. He was born on November 17, 1970, to Buddy and Vernadean Barnes of St. Louis, and has been a lifelong resident of Boone County.

Phyllis Ann Sullivan, 88, of Mountain Home, passed away at Gassville Nursing Home on September 29, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Julia (Ryan) Small.

Patricia Lane Callado, 84, of Jasper, passed away on October 1, 2024, with two of her daughters by her side. She was born on October 9, 1939, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Charlotte (Wayne) Ramsdell.