Obituaries

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.