Mountain View Funeral Service

03/11/2026

David Edward Hall, 82, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, with his wife by his side.

David was born on April 18, 1943, in New London, Connecticut, to Fred and Mary Hall. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. David had a personality all his own—you always knew where you stood with him—but his love for his family was undeniable. Those who knew him best understood that beneath his strong personality was a man with a deeply loyal heart. He enjoyed fishing, collecting coins, and sitting quietly on his back porch, taking in the simple moments of life.

David grew up in Wallkill, New York. He began his career serving his country in the United States Navy and later continued his service in the United States Air Force. During his time in the Navy, he served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex (CV-9), which played a role during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After his time in the Navy, he joined the Air Force, where he served three tours of duty in Vietnam.

Following his military service, David worked as a truck driver until his retirement. He was an extremely hard worker who believed in doing things the right way and took great pride in both his work and his service to his country.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Hall, and his two brothers, Ted and Herby Hall.

David is survived by his loving wife, Marie; his two children, David (Eileen) Hall of Austin, Arkansas, and Colleen (JB) Higgins of Livingston, Texas; and his grandchildren, Joseph Higgins, David A. Hall and his wife Rachel, Zach Hall, and Madison Hall. He is also survived by many friends whose lives were better for having known him.

David will always be remembered for his strong spirit, his deep faith, and the steadfast love he had for his family. Though the world may feel a little quieter without him, his stories, his strength, and the love he shared will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

Arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

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03/10/2026

Wanda Duene McCarty, 97, of Mountain View, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at The Blossoms Nursing Home in Mountain View. She was born August 29, 1928, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to W.O. and Lucy (Nored) Verser.

Duene was a Christian of the Baptist faith and a member of Arbanna Baptist Church. She loved the Lord with all her heart. She married Claud McCarty on June 12, 1947, and they shared sixty-four years together before Claud passed away on June 29, 2011.

Duene enjoyed going to church, gardening, canning, hand quilting, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, W.O. and Lucy Verser; her husband, Claud McCarty; her son, Doug McCarty; her sister, Rexalee Stone; her brother, W.O. Verser Jr.; five brothers-in-law, Theo Wells, Lyle Clark, Loy Wells, Bill Stanley, and Bobby Elrod; three sisters-in-law, Maxine Clark, Evalene Wells, and Wincie Wells; and her son-in-law, Bob Harrington.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kay Harrington; her two sisters, Gail Stanley and Fay (Lynn) Ernst; her six grandchildren, Heather (Dan) Stevens, Megan Sanders, Miles (Amanda) McCarty, Rae Ann McCarty, Josh McCarty, and Kyle (LeeAnn) McCarty; and her brother-in-law, Leo (Dixie) Stone. She is also survived by nineteen great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A graveside service will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, at Friendship Cemetery in Drasco, Arkansas, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Brother Glen Swafford will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Kyle McCarty, Devin Storey, Dan Stevens, Randy Whitaker, Adrian Fossler, and Zach Stevens.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

https://www.mountainviewfuneral.com/memorials/wanda-mccarty/5694313/

03/06/2026

Raydean Lewis, 82, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 18, 1944, in Washington Township, North Carolina, to Robert M. Brown and Edna Opal (Burns) Brown.

Raydean was a Christian of the Pentecostal faith and was a faithful member of The Sanctuary UPC of Mountain View. More than anything, Raydean devoted her life to serving God and being there for her family. She enjoyed going to church, yard-saling, digging for roots, doing puzzles, and spending time with her loved ones. She also loved sitting around visiting and sharing stories. Raydean was a good woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Edna Brown; her three children, Nancy Lewis-Cooper, Jamie Lewis-Brewer, and Ivan Gene Lewis; her granddaughter, Samantha Wallis; and her siblings, Jim Brown, Pauline (Brown) Nesbitt, Bill Brown, Buefard Brown, and Betty (Brown) Lawrence.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of sixty-one years, Leonard Lewis; her daughter, Karen (Donald) Wallis; her four grandchildren, Amanda Cooper, Robert (Kim) Gilbert, Donovan (Kylee) Cooper, and Rebeka Wallis; and her ten great-grandchildren, Richard, Matthew, Bradley, Hayden, Drayton, Ryan, Andrea, Summer, Paisley, and Adley. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Mountain View Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m., with Brother Paul Mize and Brother Daniel Stephens officiating. Interment will take place at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View.

Pallbearers are Robert Gilbert, Garrett Stephens, Danny Lawrence, Amanda Blackford, Sammy Mize, and Larry Sutton.

Honorary pallbearers are Ryan Ti**le and Paul Johnson.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

https://www.mountainviewfuneral.com/memorials/raydean-lewis/5693181/

02/28/2026

Virginia Lee Friddle, age 91, born on Nov 7, 1934, in Lenapah, OK. was sent to her eternal home on Feb 27, 2026, in Onia, Arkansas. She was the beloved daughter of the late Victor and Ruby Cohen.

She approached life with a grateful heart and steady faith, finding blessings in places others might overlook. She prayed daily, trusting that God guided her steps, and she lived out those prayers with acts of kindness that spoke louder than words. Even in difficult times, Virginia held fast to the belief that the Lord walks beside His children, offering strength and comfort.

Virginia is survived by her children Buddy (Renee) Friddle, Ronnie (Lisa) Friddle and Lecia (Alan) Garrett along with 5 grandchildren Lishia (Josh) Barnes, Shane (Katie) Friddle, Lance (Emily) Friddle, Jackie (Duncan) Milby, Isaac (Micah) Small and 12 great grandchildren who adored her dearly. She also leaves behind 3 siblings Darlene Frasher, Dolores Rose and Vickie Charleton.

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents Victor and Ruby Cohen, her loving husband of 40 years Jack Friddle, her sister Vivian Harper and younger brother Dale Cohen.

She attended St Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt View AR for many years until her health had declined and then started attending the Missionary Baptist Church in Timbo AR. which was closer to her home.

Virginia believed that God reveals Himself not only in scripture, but also in the simple wonders of everyday life—the loyalty of a dog, the soft purr of a cat, the beauty of a sunrise, and the joy of sharing a homemade pie with someone who needed comfort.

Animals seemed to sense the goodness within her. Strays sought her out, frightened creatures found peace near her, and beloved pets knew her as their source of warmth and safety. She saw each one as part of God’s creation—worthy of compassion, worthy of dignity, and worthy of a place in her heart.

Her ministry of love didn’t end with animals—it extended to her kitchen, where Virginia expressed her care through the art of baking. Her beloved pies—each crust tender, each filling just right—were more than desserts. They were her way of nurturing the souls around her. Whether she was comforting someone in a moment of loss, celebrating a joyful milestone, or simply brightening a neighbor’s day, Virginia believed that a shared pie could bring people together in a way that honored God’s call to community.

Though she is now absent from the body, she is present with the Lord, and those who loved her find comfort in the promise that they will see her again in God’s eternal kingdom. In her honor, the family invites you to bake a pie, share it with someone in need of comfort, and let that simple act be a reminder of the grace she carried into the world.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM at the Mountain View Funeral Service Chapel, with a funeral service following at 2:00 PM. Brother Gary Don Fletcher will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Alco Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Ricky Stewart, Jeff Nading, Mack Manning, Brad Fulks, Merlin Bontrager, and Jeff Fletcher.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

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02/09/2026

Lindsey Duane Harness, 92, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 4, 1936, in Shirley, Arkansas, to Auzzie and Effie Gladys (Bonds) Harness.

Lindsey was a devoted Christian. On February 5, 1955, he married the love of his life, Loreva Williams. Together, they attended Southern Baptist University for two years. While still in school, Lindsey began his career at a young age, driving a school bus and working in the logging woods alongside his father. He later worked for CIT before moving to Mountain View, where he purchased Thriftway Grocery with a partner. He then went to work for Glen Hinkle hauling feed, followed by a long career with the Mountain View Telephone Company, where he worked until his retirement.

Lindsey was a hard worker who loved farming. He bought, cleaned up, and sold many farms before moving on to the next. He especially enjoyed operating his dozer, tractor, and lawn mower, spending countless hours outdoors. He also loved riding his dogs around on the four-wheeler and attending his grandchildren’s ballgames whenever he could.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Loreva Harness; his parents; two sisters; and his grandson, Christopher Kyle Heflin.

Left to cherish his memory are his two children, Deborah Lynn (Chris) Heflin and John Neal (Stacy) Harness Sr.; his grandchildren, John (Brandis) Harness Jr., Holly (Jody) Garigus, Ashley (Gary) Flowers, Tanner Harness, Courtney Heflin, Chase (McKayla) Harness, and Patricia (Ty) Lacey. He is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Mountain View Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Brother Stan Sutterfield, Brother Tim Clark, and Brother Terry Tilley officiating. Interment will take place at Lexington Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be John Harness Jr., Chase Harness, Tanner Harness, Josh Harness, Chris Heflin, and Jody Garigus.

Honorary pallbearers will be Frankie Hodge and Lee Hodge.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

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02/09/2026

Lila Bell Sutterfield, 92, of Fox, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the Blossoms Nursing Home in Mountain View. She was born on June 22, 1933, in Turkey Creek, Arkansas, to Logan and Goldie (McMullin) Berry.

Lila was a Christian of the Pentecostal faith and attended Fox Assembly of God Church for many years. She will be remembered as a faithful servant of the Lord throughout her life, as well as a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. More than anything, Lila loved spending time with her family, cooking, and sewing. Nothing brought her greater joy than holding a baby. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Logan and Goldie Berry; her husband, Orbin Calvin Sutterfield; her daughter, Viola Bell Dearien; her five brothers, Aubrey, Silas, Albert, Thomas, and Jimmy; and her six sisters, Francis, Oval, Edith, Evelyn, Wilma, and Marie.

Left to cherish her memory are her four children: Marvin (Thressa) Sutterfield of Fox, Gerald (Terri) Sutterfield of Fox, Dennis (Debra) Sutterfield of Fox, and Sandra (Teddy) Morris of Turkey Creek. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Fox Cemetery, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Brother Stan Sutterfield will officiate the service.

Pallbearers will be Cohen Hunt, Keaton Sutterfield, Caleb Callahan, Casen Stevens, Luke Morris, Brooks Hipp, Braison Morris, and Jacob Morris.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

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02/05/2026

Ivan Gene Lewis, 59, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 27, 1966, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Leonard and Raydean (Brown) Lewis.

Ivan was a Christian of the Pentecostal faith and a faithful member of The Sanctuary UPC of Mountain View. He could truly be described as a pure Christian man. It was often said that you couldn’t make him mad enough to sin. His loyalty and determination to serve Jesus with his whole heart became the greatest priority of his life.

Ivan was a dependable and hardworking man who spent his life working various handyman jobs. Even on days he didn’t feel like working, he always showed up. He enjoyed the simple things in life—going to church, being outdoors, collecting cars and hats, taking trips to Branson, yard-saling, and attending auctions. More than anything, Ivan loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Lewis-Cooper and Jamie Lewis-Brewer, and one niece, Samantha Wallis.

Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Leonard and Raydean Lewis; one sister, Karen (Donald) Wallis; two nieces, Amanda Cooper and Rebeka Wallis; two nephews, Robert (Kim) Gilbert and Donovan (Kylee) Cooper; five great-nephews, Richard, Mathew, Bradley, Hayden, Drayton, and Ryan; and four great-nieces, Andrea, Summer, Paisley, and Adley. Ivan is also survived by a host of cousins, his church family, and many friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at The Sanctuary UPC of Mountain View, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Brother Paul Mize, Brother Daniel Stephens, and Brother Ryan Ti**le will officiate. Interment will take place at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Robert Gilbert, Donovan Cooper, Danny Lawrence, Larry Sutton, Jerry Lawrence, and Sammy Mize.

Honorary pallbearers will be Sammy Lawrence, Ryan Ti**le, and Garrett Stephens.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

https://www.mountainviewfuneral.com/memorials/ivan-lewis/5684098/

02/02/2026

Haile Marie Claggett, 18, of Mountain View, Arkansas, was born on June 3, 2007, in Searcy, Arkansas. Haile passed away on January 20, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by loved ones.

Haile was the beloved daughter of Brandon and Marrizzia Story. She did not have any children. She is survived by two grandmothers, two grandfathers, many cousins, five uncles, five aunts, and many other family members and friends. She shared her love and joy with everyone she met.

Haile had a passion for singing, painting, and spending time with family. Her creative spirit brought light and happiness to all those around her. She had a knack for brightening even the darkest of days. Her laughter and smile touched so many hearts and left an imprint everywhere she went. She was loved by everyone who knew her.

Although Haile’s time with us was cut short, we will always remember her infectious smile and kind heart. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace, Haile—your memory will live on in our hearts forever.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM. Pastor Eric Story will officiate the service. Interment will take place at the Historic Cemetery of Mountain View.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Story, Robert Clark, Samuel Claggett, Lex Claggett, Aaron Grey, and Kaleb Knapp.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

https://www.mountainviewfuneral.com/memorials/haile-claggett/5681852/

01/05/2026

Elva Ruth Harris, 79, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the Blossoms Nursing Home. She was born on June 19, 1946, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to Elton and Eva Mae (Kirby) Harris.

Ruth was a Christian of the Baptist faith and a member of Flatwoods Baptist Church. Above all else, she loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them. She also found great joy in animals, especially her beloved horse, Prince. Ruth enjoyed crocheting, drawing, riding bikes, and listening to old music on her record player. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elton and Eva Mae Harris; three brothers, Jack Harris, Charles Harris, and Ed Harris; one brother-in-law, Eddie Vinson; and one sister-in-law, Pat Harris.

Those left to cherish her memory include three siblings, Bobby (Pat) Harris of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Paul Harris of Mountain View, Arkansas, and Dianne Vinson of Mountain View, Arkansas; her lifelong companion of more than forty years, Jerry Stits of Mountain View, Arkansas; and one sister-in-law, Barbara Harris of Payneway, Arkansas. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m., with Brother Gary Don Fletcher officiating. Interment will take place at Levisy Flat Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Destry Gill, Jake Gill, Jonathon James, Chris Kent, Keaden Gill, and Dylan Harris.

Honorary pallbearers will be Craig Harris, Kevin Harris, Casey Harris, Coleman Rodgers, and Michael Patrick.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

01/01/2026

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12/30/2025

Willadean “Billie” Lowrance, 97, of Fox, Arkansas, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the Blossoms Nursing Home in Mountain View. She was born on November 9, 1928, in Petersburg, Indiana, to Albert Harold and Dossie Myrtle (Rutherford) Smith.

Billie was a Christian of the Baptist faith and attended Antioch General Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly, and spending time with them was very important to her. She enjoyed quilting and made beautiful masterpieces for all of her grandchildren. She also loved sewing, gardening—especially caring for her flowers—and making personalized cards for any occasion. It was amazing how she could work a computer at her age. Billie was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Dossie Smith, and her husband, Roy Lowrance.

Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Denese (Gary) Zack of St. Louis, Missouri, and Alan (Jill) Lowrance of Winona Lake, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Katherine (Christopher) Valenta of Atlanta, Georgia, Andrew Zack of St. Louis, Missouri, Aaron Lowrance of Chicago, Illinois, Justin (Kenzi) Lowrance of Bay Minette, Alabama, Brian Lowrance of Winona Lake, Indiana, Steven Lowrance of Warsaw, Indiana, and Daniel Lowrance of Warsaw, Indiana; and four great-grandchildren, Ava, Austin, Jonah, and Alden. She is also survived by extended family members and many friends.

The Lowrance family would like to thank Ms. Billie’s friends, neighbors, and church family for helping care for her. Their support made it possible for her to live independently for many years.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Antioch General Baptist Church in Rushing, Arkansas. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m., with Brother Dylan Stewart and Brother Roy Dale Clark officiating. Interment will take place at Fox Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

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12/29/2025

Theodore Michael "Ted" Jones, 73, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away December 26th, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born November 15th, 1952, in San Diego, California, to the late Robert E. Lee Jones and Martha Joan (Marovich) Jones.

Ted’s mother was a Yugoslav, an Old World Catholic; hence, he was a cradle Catholic. He attended parochial school and was proud to serve as an altar boy.

Ted was proud to claim a military background: “all Navy, going back to ’29, and before that, Army, going back to General Washington at Yorktown.” He himself served in the US Navy in Japan for four years. Following that, he returned to school, graduating Cal State Long Beach with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He worked at Boeing for 40 years and retired only in recent years.

As a youth, Ted developed into an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting in the woods, deer and elk. More than once, during school Christmas breaks, he disappeared, solo, to engage in trapping beaver and camping in blizzards! More than once, when he didn’t report home for 1-2 weeks, his dad secretly went to check up on him and make sure he was safe. As he grew older, his field of activity grew, and as many of his friends will attest, he was particularly fond of fishing, and most especially at Lake LaCroix in Ontario. He also enjoyed classical Western movies. In 1976 Ted met and married Yukie Iizuka in Japan. They had two beautiful daughters, Erika and Mari.

Ted was a man of God. Faith and Family were outstanding in his life. Following the Vatican II debacle Ted clung to his Faith alone. When his first daughter survived a difficult birth he doubled down on living the traditional Catholic Faith. He insisted that his daughters learn their Faith, and practice it. Erika will vouch that he pursued them relentlessly, always ending conversations with “Are you wearing your scapular? Are you praying before you go to bed? Are you praying your Rosary?” This concern extended to his siblings, friends, and many, many acquaintances as well. Ted was an avid student of history: family history, church history, US history. He would give his daughter two-three hour lectures on church history. “He could go on for hours!”

Ted is survived by his wife and daughters, also by his older siblings: Robert (Joyce) of Sanger CA, Richard of Silver City, NM, Nancy Ulmer (Robert) of Santa Barbara, and younger siblings: Maribeth Jones of Eugene, OR & Kristy Cronin of Burns, OR. His nephew Robert William Sorensen (Casa Robles, CA) was very dear to his heart. He was exceptionally fond of his three grandchildren, who during the last weeks gathered around his bed and prayed the Rosary daily. Ted was well prepared for death. In the final months, he was able to receive the Sacraments several times. His Catholic friends stayed in touch with him, and it is questionable who was more uplifted by these visits.

Ted will be sorely missed by family and friends. Please pray, “Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.”

A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, beginning at 10:00 am, with Father Timothy Geckle officiating. Interment will take place at the Historic Cemetery of Mountain View.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Service.

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