Clara Reidhar Metcalf Obituary
The passing of Clara Reidhar Metcalf of Hensley, Arkansas occurred on October 22, 2026. Clara, born on January 15, 1941, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Charles Reidhar, Sr. and Mary Viola Reidhar; her husband James O. Metcalf, Sr.; her siblings, Bobby Reidhar, Billy Reidhar and Karen Reidhar; and her nephew Ashley Campbell.
She is survived by: her children, Diana Thomas (Steve) of Bryant and James O. Metcalf, Jr. (Tina) of East End; her grandchildren, Kristen McCrary (Mark) of Bryant, Randi Metcalf of North Little Rock, Courtney Jones (Ryan) of Bryant and James Robert Metcalf of Springdale, Arkansas; her great grandchildren, Evan Neil McCrary of Bryant, Ella Michelle McCrary of Bryant, Cash James McCrary of Bryant, Edie Marcella Jones of Bryant and Annie Ryan Jones of Bryant; and her siblings, Mary Ellen DeVore (Donald) of Des Arc, John Reidhar (Christine) of Des Arc, Gayle Guess (Owen) of Des Arc, Susan Richardson (Jim) of Benton and Dolores Reidhar of Cabot.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bob Neal & Sons - Brinkley Funeral Home (300 W Hemlock St, Brinkley, AR 72021). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Brinkley Missionary Baptist Church (406 W Cedar St, Brinkley, AR 72021). A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Oaklawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to CareLink, a cause that is special to our family, in memory of Clara Metcalf. Donations can be made online at http://www.carelink.org or mailed to: CareLink, P.O. Box 3140, Little Rock, AR 72203.
