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Harrisburg Today
By the People, for the People
Donnie Ruth Sutton, Longtime Jehovah's Witness, Passes Away at 82
Donnie Sutton dedicated her life to serving her faith and teaching others about it.
Mar. 20, 2026 at 8:11pm
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Donnie Ruth Sutton, a lifelong resident of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away at her home on March 7, 2026 at the age of 82. Sutton was born in Harrisburg, Arkansas in 1943 and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1963, devoting the rest of her life to serving her faith and teaching others about it.
Why it matters
Sutton's passing marks the end of an era for the Mountain View congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, which she had been a part of for over 60 years. Her commitment to her faith and community made her a beloved figure in the area.
The details
Sutton is survived by her son Roger Dale, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Roland, her daughter Connie Lynn, and several siblings. Sutton was known for her devotion to Jehovah's Witnesses and for teaching others about the faith.
- Donnie Ruth Sutton was born on April 29, 1943 in Harrisburg, Arkansas.
- Sutton married Roland Sutton on October 25, 1958.
- Sutton was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on June 1, 1963.
- Sutton passed away at her home in Mountain View, Arkansas on March 7, 2026.
The players
Donnie Ruth Sutton
A lifelong resident of Mountain View, Arkansas who was a devoted member of the Jehovah's Witnesses faith for over 60 years.
Roland Sutton
Donnie Ruth Sutton's husband.
Roger Dale Sutton
Donnie Ruth Sutton's son.
Connie Lynn Sutton
Donnie Ruth Sutton's daughter who passed away in infancy.
Porter Wesley and Velma Alice Nix
Donnie Ruth Sutton's parents.
The takeaway
Donnie Ruth Sutton's life exemplified the values of the Jehovah's Witnesses faith, and her passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit Mountain View community that she was a part of for over six decades.
