Obituaries

Misty Pardi of Lead Hill

October 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Misty Dawn Pardi Misty Dawn Pardi, 43, of Lead Hill, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, after a brave battle with breast cancer.

Relda Purkes of Mountain Home

October 29, 2025

Relda Rhea Purkes, 82, of Mountain Home, passed away at home. She was born on October 20, 1942, in Beaumont, Texas, the daughter of Percy and Iva (Gilstrap) Purkes.

October 29, 2025

passed away at the Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, on October 14, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 22, 1958. He leaves behind his daughter, Amber and many other friends and family. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com

Daniel Sparkman of Harrison

October 29, 2025

Daniel Keith Sparkman, 44, of Harrison, left his Earthly home on October 14,2025, in Newton County. He was born on November 26, 1980, to Jimmy and Joyce Sparkman of Lake City.

Harry Hughes of Lead Hill

October 29, 2025

Harry Dexter Hughes, 76 years old, born in Pennington Gap, Virgina, on November 14, 1948, died at home in Lead Hill, Arkansas, surrounded by his cherished wife and daughter, on October 20, 2025.

James Thomas of Yellville

October 29, 2025

James Gene Thomas, 87, of Yellville, passed away at The Springs of Creekside Nursing Home at Yellville, Arkansas on October 20, 2025. He was born in Bellingham, Washington, on July 30, 1938, the son of Gladys Goodman.

October 29, 2025

passed away on October 21, 2025, at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home. He was born on January 7, 1976, in Kansas City, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com

Shirley Hall of Mountain Home

October 22, 2025

Shirley Jean Hall, 87, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.

Stephen Elam of Rogers

October 15, 2025

Stephen Michael Elam, 62 of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away October 12, 2025, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was born January 26, 1963, in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Ralph and Sue King Elam.

Craig Goulet of Harrison

October 15, 2025

Craig Louis Goulet, 75, of Harrison, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at his home on October 6, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1950, in Colchester, Vermont, the son of Lyman and Helen (Rice) Goulet.