Longtime Mountain View Resident Lindsey Duane Harness Dies at 92

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Lindsey Duane Harness, a 92-year-old resident of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Harness was a devoted Christian, hard worker, and lifelong farmer who also had a long career with the Mountain View Telephone Company before retiring.

Why it matters

Harness was a pillar of the Mountain View community, known for his strong faith, tireless work ethic, and love of the outdoors. His passing marks the end of an era for the small Arkansas town, as he was part of a generation that helped shape the character and values of the region.

The details

Harness was born in 1936 in Shirley, Arkansas, and married his wife Loreva in 1955. The couple attended Southern Baptist University for two years before Harness began working a variety of jobs, including driving a school bus, working in the logging industry, and eventually purchasing a grocery store with a partner. He later worked for a feed hauling company and spent the majority of his career at the Mountain View Telephone Company until retiring. Harness was an avid farmer who bought, cleaned up, and sold many farms over the years, and he enjoyed operating heavy machinery like dozers and tractors.

• Lindsey Duane Harness was born on February 4, 1936 in Shirley, Arkansas.
• Harness married Loreva Williams on February 5, 1955.
• Harness passed away peacefully at his home on February 7, 2026.