Diamond State Cremation and Mortuary Service

01/05/2026

Donna Carol Jackson, 78, of Harriet, Arkansas, passed away at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on December 30, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1947, in Marshall, Arkansas, the daughter of Doice “Tom” and Rue (Branscum) Harness.

Donna was an avid reader, and she enjoyed drinking Dr. Pepper. Even though her dog Annie had passed away, she loved her dearly. Donna liked to go fishing. She was famous for making her homemade pies, coconut cream and pecan. She was a great gardener, both vegetables and flowers. Donna was a member of the East Side Missionary Baptist Church; she loved her church and serving God. Most of all, Donna loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Buddy Jackson, her sister Judy Ann Watts and Judy’s husband Mike.

She is survived by her three children Diana Horton Forrester (Doyle) of Green Cove Springs, Florida, Jeff Horton (Twilla) of Marshall, Arkansas, and Linda Jo Casey (Chris) of Harmon, Arkansas. Also, she leaves behind five grandchildren, Heath Forrester (Meagan), Colton Horton (Abby), Keely Grice, Summer Horton (Hayden) and Christopher Casey (Emilee). In addition to the grandkids, Donna has great grandchildren, Michael and Barrett “Bear” Forrester, Everley Grice, Jameson and Cecilia Horton, Tate Casey and Baby Casey (which is on the way). She also leaves behind one brother Ronnie Harness.

Donna will be dearly missed by everyone that knew and loved her.

Donna’s funeral is scheduled for Friday January 9, 2026, at 2 PM, located at East Side Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor David Wallis officiating. Immediately following the service interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers are Heath Forrester, Lance Watts, Chrisopher Casey, Colton Horton, Holly Joe Dye and Charles Dale Harness. Honorary pallbearers ar her great grandson Michael Forrester and the staff at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center for being so caring to Donna and the family during her final days.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock, Arkansas. A check can be mailed to Attention Janell Mason, Ronald McDonald House, 1501 W 10th St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 or you may log onto their website and donate.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com

01/05/2026

Jack D Cook, age 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, Arkansas. He was born on May 1, 1941, to Hazel (Devore) Cook and Albert Cook in Bergman, Arkansas.

He attended College of the Ozarks before traveling to California where he became a machinist and eventually owned a machine shop for a portion of the time. He traveled between California and Arkansas for many years during his career. Prior to retiring, he worked at Wright Co in Harrison for a short time.

He played the banjo and enjoyed music, building computers and watching his favorite YouTube channels. He also enjoyed learning and discussing space and physics along with documenting memories via photos and video. A garden was always an important part of his spring and summer activities, and he built three of his family homes and enjoyed other carpentry projects along with time spent in his shop tinkering.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donia (Moore) Cook, of Bergman, Arkansas; daughter Stephanie Chapman of Huntsville, Arkansas along with husband Zach Chapman and daughter Monique Deskovick of Grandview, Missouri; his grandchildren Dylan Chapman of Elkins, Arkansas, Michael and Matthew Deskovick of Grandview, Missouri; three great grandchildren Lily, Gracelynn and Cameron; his sister Helen Garrison of Harrison, Arkansas along with brother in law Harold Garrison and his brother Bill Cook and wife Cathie Cook of Bergman, Arkansas; his brother in law Jesse Moore and wife Aimee Moore of Bergman, Arkansas; his brother in law John Moore and wife Stacy Moore of Harrison, Arkansas; two nieces and nine nephews, many cousins, friends and others that will miss him dearly. And above all his beloved little buddy, Stewie, his Yorkie companion of 17 years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Cook and father, Albert Cook along with his younger brother James Cook, mother-in-law Betty Moore and father-in-law Fred Jr. Moore and many other aunts and uncles.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Daniel Lance, Dr. Victor Chu, Dr. Thomas Rosson, Director of Hospice of the Hills Thomas Pepler, Hospice of the Hills Nurses and Staff and Highlands Oncology of Fayetteville/Springdale Nurses and Staff along with his classmates from Bergman who held a special bond with each other over the years.

A graveside service will be held at York Cemetery in Bergman, Arkansas on Wednesday the 7th, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Officiating the service will be Daniel Lance.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, Arkansas.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be made at www.DiamondStateCremation.com

01/02/2026

Joyce Marie Tyson, 94, of Camdenton, Missouri peacefully passed away on December 30, 2025, at Lake Parke Senior Living in Camdenton. She was born on August 25, 1931, in Senath, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Winifred (Harding) Poe.

Joyce was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She might be described as being “a little sassy”. Joyce enjoyed sewing and doing crafts. Included in those crafts were making stained glass pieces and woodburning. She was a fan of Tennessee Ernie Ford music and an avid square dancer. She enjoyed reading. Also, Joyce was active in the church.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Elbert Schumer and Robert Tyson. Also, her son Danny Schumer.

Joyce is survived by her two daughters, Darlene (Tim) Bird and C. Denise (Mac) McEachern. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Joyce will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.

The family plans on having a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com

12/29/2025

Mary Belle Moore, 87, of Flippin, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at Twin Lakes Therapy and Living Center on December 22, 2025. She was born in Halliday, Arkansas on March 26, 1938, the daughter of Matthew Claude and Themie Marie (Jackson) Shunk.

Mary enjoyed gardening, both vegetables and plants. She also liked to sew. She worked at Baxter Lab for 17 years and then retired at 62. Mary loved the Lord and going to church, she was a member of the Assembly of God church in Flippin, Arkansas. Most of all, Mary loved her family and grandkids.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Willie Moore, her son Douglas J. Moore, and two grandson Derric Ray Covington and Jarred Ray Covington.

She is survived by her three children, Michael Moore of Flippin, Arkansas and family, DeJohnna Gundry of Choctaw, Oklahoma and family, and Lisa Pianalto of Yellville, Arkansas and family. Among those family members are 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Mary will be missed dearly by all that knew and loved her.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com

12/24/2025

David G. McCoy, 53, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas on December 10, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1972, in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of Greston and Beth (Clark) McCoy.

David will be missed dearly by all that knew and loved him.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at

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12/24/2025

Destiny Sheldon, 78, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away on December 9, 2025, at the Twin Lakes Therapy and Living Center in Flippin, Arkansas. She was a very special lady, always smiling and being happy. People considered her to be a social butterfly, making friends wherever she went.

She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at

Diamond State Cremation & Mortuary Service is a family owned and operated full-service funeral home committed to providing personal service that is compassionate, dignified, and affordable. The loss of a loved one is a difficult circumstance to experience, and we want to provide comforting assistanc...

12/24/2025

Nolan Lee Welch, 97, of Omaha, Arkansas passed away on December 18, 2025, at The Springs of Harrison, with his family surrounded by him. He was born on April 07, 1928, in Niagara Falls, New York, the son of Nolan and Alice (Caughill) Welch.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at

Diamond State Cremation & Mortuary Service is a family owned and operated full-service funeral home committed to providing personal service that is compassionate, dignified, and affordable. The loss of a loved one is a difficult circumstance to experience, and we want to provide comforting assistanc...

12/23/2025

Kathleen Margarat Stanley, 64, of Harrison, Arkansas peacefully passed comfortably in her home on the morning of December 21, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 28, 1961, the daughter of William and Luise (Bisinger) Millar.

Kathleen fought this hideous cancer for nine years. She fought it with all her might always putting on a bright face.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her father, William Millar of Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her much loved husband, Larry of Harrison, Arkansas, her much adored mother, Luise Millar of St. Claire Shores, Michigan, two brothers Micheal (Louise) Millar of Chesterfield Township, Michigan and David Millar and Jenny Rose, of Traverse City, Michigan.

Kathleen was the friendliest girl anyone could meet. She had friends all over the world.
I call her girl because she was younger than me because of her zest for life and amazement of a wide-eyed child. She has never met a stranger. That beautiful big smile would welcome everyone. I told her I was sure she would be assigned official greeter as St. Peter opened the Pearlie Gates, “Welcome, you are going to be amazed, please come with me as I show you around."

Music was always in her soul, and she could sing like a bird. Kathleen was very funny, very talented and the light of every room she entered. Homemaker extraordinaire. Friends we've met, adventures we took, attending 1st Presbyterian Church have fulfilled our lives greatly.
She will be greatly missed by many; she was one of a kind!

PEACE TO ALL!

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremaiton.com

12/23/2025

Richard Clark Luzadder Jr., 64 of Lead Hill, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at The Springs of Harrison Care Center.

Richard was born on June 9, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Richard Clark Luzadder Sr. and Diane Baker. He loved motorcycles, the outdoors and music, as well as managed several properties. He lived a carefree life, always finding the humor in everything and had a smile as big as his heart. He married Lorry Schubbe in 1991 and moved from Minnesota to Arkansas in 2009, where he lived out the rest of his life enjoying the surrounding nature and bird watching from his deck.

Richard is survived by his wife, Lorry Schubbe Luzadder, his sons Richard Clark Luzadder III (Bonnie), Jason Luzadder (Vanessa), brother David Luzadder (Ada), sisters Debbie, Diana, Roberta, Patricia and Lynda, stepdaughter Jennifer Golden, grandchildren, Cassian Cowley, William Cowley, Victoria Cowley, Richard Clark Luzadder IV, Sophie Luzadder, Dominic Luzadder, and Tristan Golden-Cardinal. Preceded in death by his father Richard Clark Luzadder Sr.

A private memorial will be planned at a future time.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com

12/22/2025

Dereal Azell Baker, 73, of Yellville passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born June 1, 1952, in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Margaret Calvet and Rzell Baker.

Dereal was very tiny at birth and not given the best chance of survival. With the help of his mom and Mawmaw Calvet, he grew up to be a “Red” headed stepchild. Dereal would often talk about all the sports he played as a child and how his mom always found a way to make sure, he could play. One of his fondest memories he spoke of was when he and his mom would often get Root Beer floats together.

Dereal’s favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, watching sports, going to yard sales and playing cards. He married his “life mate” Lisa in May of 1994. Retired as a Lieutenant from Alexandria Police Department in August of 2003 after 28 years of service. Moved to Yellville, Arkansas following his retirement to enjoy the Ozarks and be close to all his children. Dereal was best known for his sense of humor, quick wit, contagious laugh, stubbornness, and willingness to lend a hand to those in need.

Dereal is preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Bobby Patterson; wives Lisa Baker and Christina Baker, brothers Danny and Bobby Saffel. He is survived by his children Dereal Baker Jr. (Heidi), Robert Baker, Cathy Durham (Tim), Tiffany Baker (Justin), Timothy Baker, Joshua Baker (Marissa), Daniel Baker (Bonnie), grandchildren Cheyanne, Bailey, Chris, Jasmine, Hunter, Mathew, Andrew, Hailey and multiple great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2026, at 10:00AM at Peel Full Gospel Church in Peel, Arkansas.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com

12/17/2025

Melanie Snelson was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, grandma, and great grandma. With tons of grandkids and children, her home was never empty. She loved butterflies, drinking Dr. Pepper and spoiling all the kids rotten.

Melanie was married to Bill Maples and later to Gary Snelson. She was the daughter of Verna Suggs.

Melanie’s life was filled with memories of thrift shopping and yard sales. She couldn’t pass a yard sale without saying “is that a yard sale” then having to make a U-turn to go to it. Her family will have recollections of sitting around the table playing Yahtzee and all piling in the care heading to Silver Dollar City with only $20 dollars amongst them all.

This past Thanksgiving, Melanie insisted that everyone go outside and help Hannah with her children so she could see her great grandchildren sooner.

Melanie was blessed with her grandchildren Kiley, Hannah, Reagan, Olivia, Rachel, Rebecca, Harley, Eli, Miles, Jo Jo and Jenesis and a great grandma to Sebastian, Maxwell and Astrid.

Melanie Snelson’s legacy will live on. The love that she had for her family and friends will never be forgotten. Now, she has joined her husband Bill, mother Verna, sister Cindy and two daughters, Megan and Jennifer in heaven.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com

12/16/2025

Gene Howard Swarthout, 90, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Hospice of the Ozarks, located in Mountain Home. He was born on July 29, 1935, in Alma, New York, the son of Nathan Howard Swarthout and Norma Louise (Shear) Swarthout.

Gene graduated from Allentown High School, the class of 1953. Following graduation, he served with the United States Army during the Korean era. In 1980, he married Deanna Mitchell. They recently just celebrated 36 years of marriage in July.

Gene always maintained his membership with the American Legion Post #808 in Belmont, New York, and was member of Twin Lakes Baptist Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas for many years. Gene worked as a millwright and construction superintendent. For 30 years of his working career, Gene traveled with his job. He spent time in various states including two overseas locations, Indonesia and South America.

Gene enjoyed elk hunting and fishing. He became an avid fisherman upon his retirement in 1999. He loved fishing both the white river and Norfork lake.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Betty Jane. Survivors are his wife, his sons, Randy of Belmont, New York, and Mike of Chino Balley, Arizona; daughters, Janet of Rochester, New York and Pam Winterhalter of Angelica, New York. Also, he leaves behind his two grandsons, Dylan Winterhalter and Alex Winterhalter.

We will miss his smile, his whit, his kindness – him.

Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com