Obituaries
Mary Lou Bates (Gigi)
May 29, 2023
Mary Lou Bates (Gigi), 87, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at her home in Searcy surrounded by people that loved her dearly. She was born December 28, 1935, in Judsonia to the late Arthur and Emmaline (Roach) Stimbo.
She is survived by her son, Mick Bates, and wife Cindy; daughter, Gayle Hunt, and husband Justin; 7 grandchildren, Corey Bates, Ashly Maybrey...
Dolly Powell
May 25, 2023
Dolly Dimple Powell, 81, of Oppelo Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 24th at Conway Regional in Conway. She was born June 17, 1941, in Joy, Arkansas to the late Orbrey and Bertha (Ogwin) Wortham.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Robert Slaughter of Georgetown, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Tasha Thornton of Virginia, Cody Thornton of...
Charles Ash Berry
May 17, 2023
Charles Ash Berry, 25, of Kensett, Arkansas was called home, Wednesday, May 17th due to a tragic car accident. He was born February 20, 1998, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ash was raised in Searcy and graduated from Riverview High School. He was a member of Chapel Lane Baptist Church. Ash was a loving fiancé, father, and son who will...
Bradley Lynn Rowe
Apr 28, 2023
Bradley Lynn Rowe, 41, of Pangburn, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Unity Health in Searcy. He was born July 1, 1981 in Tunica, Mississippi to Joyce Faye (Bly) Kieffer and the late William Henry Rowe. Brad was a chef and enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. He also loved music.
He is survived by...
Larry Wayne Caradine
Apr 25, 2023
Larry Wayne Caradine, 77, of Beebe, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy. He was born February 18, 1946 in Sharum, Arkansas to the late William and Grace (Wells) Caradine. Larry retired from the National Guard after 23 years of service. After retiring from the military he went to work at Arkansas State University-Beebe.
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Deborah "Debbie" Kay Castleberry
Apr 22, 2023
Deborah Kay Castleberry, 68, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born December 21, 1954, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Randall and Wanda (Fuller) Henry.
She was a member of Pine View Church of Christ. Deb loved shopping. She especially cherished spending time with her family. She...
James Bell
Apr 21, 2023
James "Jamie" Ray Bell, 22, of Stuttgart, died Friday, April 21, 2023, in Searcy. He was born April 25, 2000, in Searcy.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Tonya and James Lottman; son, Kaiden Bell; fiancé, Summer Hamill; brothers, Titan Crump of Ward and Brock Bell (Kaylee) of Stuttgart; sister, Cloe Kirkendoll (Logan) of Jacksonville; his pawpaw,...
Gary C. Smith
Apr 19, 2023
Gary C. Smith, 73, of Pangburn passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2023 at home. He was born September 16, 1949 in Pangburn to the late Thetus and Eva (Boles) Smith. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. Gary was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed making many things. His family was very important to him and...
Kinneth Truman Carter
Apr 12, 2023
Kinneth Truman Carter, 84, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy. He was born October 7, 1938 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Hershel Andrew Carter and Julia Tennesse (Bomar) Carter.
Kinneth enjoyed spending time with his family, watching Westerns and fishing. His grandchildren were his pride and joy.
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Amber Dawn Gibson
Apr 10, 2023
Amber Dawn Gibson, 41, of Searcy, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at home. She was born September 3, 1981 in Bitburg, Germany to Barry Gibson and the late Sandra (Holt) Gibson.
She is survived by her significant other, Brandon Shourd; daughter, Alexis Reynolds; father, Barry Gibson; children, Preston Shourd, Jamison Shourd, Danny Hill, Faith Doughty, and Hope Ford;...
Patricia "Pat" Dale Langford
Apr 10, 2023
On Monday, April 10, 2023, Patricia “Pat” Dale Langford, 62, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Searcy after a long battle with cancer.
Pat was born on June 9, 1960, in Newnan, Georgia, to her late parents Cordell and Robert Creel. She spent most...
Terry Lynn Allison
Apr 8, 2023
Terry Lynn Allison, 63, of Searcy passed away Saturday, April 8th at his home. He was born September 20, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri to Charlene Allison and the late Edward Allison.
Terry was the life of the party. He was super funny. Terry loved music. He played both the guitar and drums. He also enjoyed fishing and motorcycles. Terry...
Ruthie Marie Foster
Apr 7, 2023
Ruthie Marie Foster, 80, of Higginson, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at home. She was born April 27, 1942 in Dewitt, Arkansas to the late Early Harvest Kidd and Polly Marie (Brown) Kidd. Ruthie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking and fishing. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny...
Billy Don Kendrick
Apr 4, 2023
Billy Don Kendrick, 86, of Searcy, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born February 17, 1937 in Atkins, Arkansas to the late Raymond and Ada Ruth (Robinson) Kendrick. He was a long-time farmer and member of the Frist Assembly of God.
He is survived by his son, Robert Kendrick and wife Denise; daughter, Karen...
Charles Hugh Weir
Mar 28, 2023
Charles Hugh Weir, 90, of Searcy, passed away, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy. He was born December 11, 1932 in McRae, Arkansas to the late Thurman Lee and Mattie Mae (Harrison) Weir. Charles was a Korean War Veteran having served in the United States Army. He retired from Sears in 1997; during his 40-year employment...
ROMMIE DAVENPORT
Mar 21, 2023
Rommie E. Davenport, 86, of Judsonia passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at The Springs of Searcy. He was born January 23, 1937 in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late Grover and Grace (Davis) Davenport.
Rommie was the Physical Plant Director for ASU Beebe during his working years, however during his retirement he loved working on the cattle farm with...
Donna Joyce Moon
Mar 18, 2023
Donna Joyce (Turner) Moon, 79, of Rose Bud went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 18th at Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 26, 1943 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Lyle and Willie Mae (Edwards) Turner.
Donna made a profession of faith at an early age during church camp and was a life-long member...
Patricia Ann Haile
Mar 18, 2023
Patricia Ann Haile, 69, of Albion, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Greenbrier. She was born September 16, 1953 in Searcy to the late Burl and Avis May (Moore) Meachum. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a long-time member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
She is...
Brian Scott Myers
Mar 14, 2023
Brian Scott Myers, born November 25, 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ken and Nancy Myers, left this world to forever be with his Lord and Savior March 14, 2023. Through the Divine providence of God via Mexico, Brian came to Searcy, Arkansas for the first time in August 1981 to visit Christian Fellowship Church during their annual convention. In...
Barbara Lee Duncan
Jan 30, 2023
Barbara Lee Duncan (Cook), 84, passed peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1938, in Gainesville, Missouri to the late James and Aluba Cook.
Barbara enjoyed hobbies such as listening to bluegrass music, word searches, and cooking her meals in an iron skillet. She loved spending time with her great-grandbabies and great-grandbaby dogs. Barbara...
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