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Olivia Sharon Thomas, 83, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away at the Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, on November 16, 2024. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on May 17, 1941, the daughter of Purvis and Nettie Lou (Dudley) Smith. Olivia was an avid reader, and she enjoyed doing embroidery. She was a registered nurse for many years until she retired. Olivia is preceded in death by her parents and survived by her two children, daughter Lynn and her husband Pat Kelley and son Jeffrey Higginbotham. She also leaves behind other family and friends. Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www. DiamondStateCremation.com

Heather Louise Anderson, 35, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on October 24, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1989, and raised in Mountlake Terrace, in the Greater Seattle area. At a young age, Heather was an accomplished competitive figure skater featured in competition, talent shows and at one point, was the show opener for the famous country gospel singer Ricky Skaggs. She was a graduate of one of the world’s leading cosmetology schools, Gene Juarez. She was a proudly baptized child of God, and an active choir member from an early age. She absolutely loved music and had a beautiful voice. She would dance until she dropped from exhaustion. Heather will be in the hearts of her family and friends, and forever missed by all that knew and loved her.

Mykil “Mike” Gene Earnhart, 72, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away at his home with his family by his side on November 14, 2024. Mike was born on January 21, 1952, in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Roscoe and Billie Ruth (Garrison) Earnhart. Mike was an avid outdoorsman, always liking to be outside working on vehicles, tractors or whatever needed repaired. There was never a dull moment when you were with Mike, he was the great instigator. He definitely liked stirring the pot! Mike enjoyed singing and playing his guitar and banjo in church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Mike is preceded in death by his parents Roscoe and Billie. He is survived by his former spouse Irene Roberts and three sons, Paul, Jeremy and Justin Earnhart. Also, Mike leaves behind his 6 grandchildren. Mike’s laughter will be missed by all his family and friends. Arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Condolences can be made at www.DiamondStateCremation.com