Obituaries

Wesley A. Launius 81, of Harrison, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

James Newsom, age 73, of Harrison, won his battle with ALS and went to see his Savior on Saturday, June 17, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones. Jay, born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on November 21, 1949, and grew up in Cotton Center, Texas on a family cotton farm.

Jimmie Ruth Kelley age 77 of Summit, died peacefully at her home and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on June 17, 2023. Jimmie Ruth was the daughter of the late James Edward and Ruth (Warren) Paxton. She was born in Yellville, Arkansas on September 24, 1945.

Richard James ‘The Fourth’ Nichols went to Heaven on June 20, 2023, in Harrison. Richard was born, September 27, 1963, in St.

Gayle Ann Pangle, 69, of Yellville. Passed away peacefully in her home, with her husband, daughters, And her beloved dog, Soka, by her side, on June 13, 2023.

Reginald Glyn ‘Reggie’ Stephenson, 64, of Mountain Home, passed away on June 23, 2023, at home with his partner of many years Kimberly Osborn at his side. Reggie was born on October 27th, 1958, in Tacoma Washington to Harold and Betty Jean (Landon) Stephenson.

Jesus “Jessie” Porras Jr., 75, of Harrison passed away on June 10, 2023. He was born on September 2, 1947, in Los Angeles, the son of Jesus and Angela (Lechuga) Porras Sr.

Roy Lee “Butch” Gaffney of Midway, went to be with his wife and true love on June 8, 2023. He was born August 1, 1946.