A lifelong resident of Drew County, Frank loved to hunt, fish, trade chickens, and solve the world's problems with his buddies at Holdcraft's Bait Shop. After a brief stint in the family pulpwood business, Frank worked at the Drew County Revenue Office and retired from the City of Monticello Water Department, reading water meters for years.
Frank was a Southern Baptist and member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Frank lost his loving wife of Opal Stephenson Hartness in March of 2003. Together they enjoyed the love of many close friends and family. They were the loving parents to their only child Steve, their beloved grandchildren, Kelly Jo, Kerry, Max, Mike and their beautiful great-grand children Makenzie and Lauren.
Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Opal; his parents, Frank and Claudia Caldwell Hartness, Sr.; his brothers and sister in laws, Ira and Louise Hartness and Horace and Vivian Hartness.
He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Frank Steven and Sara Hartness of Monticello; two grandchildren, Kelly Jo Derryberry and husband Stormy of Monticello and Kerry Hartness and wife Melissa of Cabot; two step grandchildren, Maxwell Sawyer of Conway and PFC Michael Sawyer U.S. Army; two great-grandchildren, Makenzie Derryberry and Lauren Derryberry, both of Monticello; and his sister and brother in law Ruth and Errol Miller of Little Rock, and a host of family members from Crossett and Little Rock.
Condolences(27)
Phyllis & Jimmy Bone
Dardanelle, AR Thursday, September 20, 2012 Steve, I didn't know about Sonny's passing until today. I am saddened by your loss. Your family always seemed such a part of ours. I know my daddy, yours and now Jimmy's dad are having a good reunion in Heaven! Love, PhyllisDennis & Joy Holley
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Steve and Sara:We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Hartness was a wonderfully kind man who could make anybody smile. I know he will be greatly missed by many. God Bless.
With deepest sympathy.
Dennis and Joy Holley
Fred & Joyce Higgins
Delhi, LA Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Sorry to hear about your loss. We attended the same church before we moved to Louisiana. May our Lord comfort you during this time.Ben & Carolyn Adams
, TX Tuesday, September 4, 2012 Steve and family,We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Frank was a wonderful man. I guess anyone that knew him would say the same thing. He always had a smile whenever I saw him. May it give you peace knowing he and your mom are together in heaven now. Bennie and I will pray for you tonight and know that God is with you all the time.
Doug and Beth Langdon
Warren, AR Tuesday, September 4, 2012 We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were out of town and did not know until we got back.Chester & Virginia Henderson
Orange Beach, AL Tuesday, September 4, 2012 We are sorry about the death of your dad.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Monday, September 3, 2012 Steve and FamilySo sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers
James and Kathy
joan adair
monticello, AR Sunday, September 2, 2012 so sorry for your loss.James Brown
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 1, 2012 Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out for you at this time. We are so sorry.Gloria Harris
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 1, 2012 Sorry to read of your lossSam Pope
Hamburg, AR Saturday, September 1, 2012 Steve & Sara,So sorry for the loss of Mr. Frank. Know you have both had your challanges in caretaking as his health has failed. My prayers are with you both in your loss.
Don & Eva Dalton
Eudora, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 Steve & Sarah & kids, so sorry for your loss. Frank was a mess, always enjoyed talking to him at some of the family gatherings. I know Opal is "lining him out" don't you? RIP Frank, we'll always remember you!Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 Steve and Family,I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Andy (& Terrie) Briant
Monticello, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 Steve (& Sara) and family: Saddend to hear of your dad's passing. Best wishes and condolences at this sad time. God bless.Bob White
monticello, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 Sonny and me were high school class mates at Drew Central. In high school we spent a lot of time togeather Sonny will be missed greatly by all who knew him.Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Sonny. He was always a pleasure and joy to visit with.We are out of town but know our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 Steve,Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Larry & Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 Steve,So sorry to hear about your Dad. I know he will be greatly missed by you and your family. May God grant each of you a very special portion of his love and grace at this sad time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Friday, August 31, 2012 Dear Steve & Family,I am saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. I have very fond memories of your dad & mom, I loved them very much. They are together now in Heaven, I know your dad must have missed your mom so much. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Your lifelong friend,
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Dr. Bob Stark
Monticello, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 Kerry and Family,Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your grandfather. I will be unable to attend the visitation or funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. In His name,
Dr. Stark
Marilee Miller
Little Rock, AR Friday, August 31, 2012 Steve and Sara, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Frank. My thoughts & prayers are with you.Allen Jeter
Crossett, AR Thursday, August 30, 2012 Steve I hated to hear about your dad. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Bobby Ellis Gilliam
Shreveport, LA Thursday, August 30, 2012 Sonny Hartness and all the Hartness had been closeto my parents and I. and ken. We can only Pray for him
and his love ones. Ira Hartness and Dad were especially close all their lives and Billy Hartness and parents. Sonny came from a well known Drew County
family. May our Lord and Savior bless you all.
Bobby Ellis Gilliam and family of Shreveport, LA 71105
Everette and Katie West
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 30, 2012 Dear Steve, Sara, Kelly and Kerry, you are in our prayers. So sorry to hear about Frank. Heaven gained one of the sweetest men I have ever known today. He and Opal are together again. He walked along all the streets of Monticello but today he is walking streets of gold May God grant you all only the peace he can give. Love you all. Katie and Everette.Brenda Rash Post
Tampa, FL Thursday, August 30, 2012 Steve, so sorry to hear about your dad. Your mom and dad held a special place in my family's life here on earth. My prayers are with you and your family at this time of your loss.Sincerely,
Brenda Rash Post
Terry Hunter
Beebe, AR Thursday, August 30, 2012 Sara and Steve I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Frank. I know he will be missed by all. You are in my thoughts and prayers and if I can do anything please let me know. Love, TerryPat Savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 30, 2012 So sorry to hear about Mr. Hartness. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.