Obituaries

Steven Lyle Alkire

Steven Lyle Alkire

Jul 8, 2022

Steven Lyle Alkire, 61, of Sidon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born September 25, 1960, in Greenville, Mississippi to Bob and Mary (Mosley) Alkire.

Steven was an avid outdoorsman and particularly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding four-wheelers. He had a passion for music. Steven loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was known...

Opal  Lee Howell

Opal Lee Howell

Jul 8, 2022

Opal Lee Howell, 90, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with our Lord and Savior, on July 8th, 2022, at her home in Searcy. She was born March 27th, 1932, in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Leona Cooper and Jerome Howell.

Opal was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was hard-working, kind, and generous. She was both mother...

Terry  Lynn Walker

Terry Lynn Walker

Jun 16, 2022

Terry Lynn Walker, 62, of Pangburn went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 16, 2022.

He was born June 25, 1959, in Wilburn, Arkansas to Jimmie Walker and the late Louise (Smith) Walker.

Terry retired from trucking. He was also a Volunteer Fireman for 20 years. He loved to hunt, fish and ride motorcycles, however he especially loved his...

Betty June Lyons

Betty June Lyons

Jun 5, 2022

Betty June Lyons, 78, of McRae went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully, Sunday, June 5th surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1943, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Carrel Sr. and Lody (Campbell) Bennett.

Betty was a faithful member of Searcy Pentecostal Church of God. She loved canning and gardening and even enjoyed...

A'Zarii Glen Christine Spencer

A'Zarii Glen Christine Spencer

May 21, 2022

A’Zarii Glen Christine Spencer, infant daughter of Gary Spencer, III and T’Keyah Martin entered into Heaven on May 21, 2022. She was born April 6, 2022 in Searcy. A’Zarii was loved and cherished by all that had met her in her short time here on earth. She was a happy, sweet little girl that was loved deeply by her family....

Wanda Faye Eden

Wanda Faye Eden

May 12, 2022

Wanda Faye Eden, 74, of Searcy, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock. She was born September 15, 1947 in Searcy to the late Claude G. Redman and Mable Evans. She retired from JcPenney after nearly 20 years of service and was currently a patient care associate for Home Instead where she enjoyed assisting...

Mark Wayne Williams

Mark Wayne Williams

May 3, 2022

Mark Wayne Williams, 62, of Searcy, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, May 3rd at Advanced Care Hospital. He was born March 3, 1960, in Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late Watt and Shirley (Whittaker) Williams.

Mark was one of a kind. He was a Christian man, who genuinely loved the Lord. He loved people and loved...

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Ford

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Ford

Apr 29, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Ford, 73, of Searcy, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at home. She was born February 17, 1949 in Searcy to the late Randolph Ford and Eddie Mae Johnson. Liz retired from Land O’ Frost after 40 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the St. Mary’s CME Methodist Church and loved her church family dearly....

Mable Lois Carpenter

Mable Lois Carpenter

Apr 18, 2022

Mable Lois Carpenter, 96, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at The Crossing at Riverside. She was born January 2, 1926, in New Albany, Mississippi to the late Jake and Addie (Greenwood) Raines.

Mable was a member of the College Church of Christ. Her family was her number one priority in life.

Left to cherish Mable’s...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lee

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lee

Apr 8, 2022

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lee, 58, of Searcy, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord at 7:40 pm April 8th, 2022, with her family by her side and a smile on her face. Jackie was born August 28th, 1963, to Edward Gale and Mary Ann Butterworth in Brinkley Arkansas. She, along with her husband Kelly, ran the Floor Store in Searcy for...

Sherrill Phillips

Sherrill Phillips

Apr 6, 2022

Harry “Sherrill” Phillips, 70, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home. He was born March 12, 1952, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Harry and Dean (Cox) Phillips.

Sherrill grew up farming and then in his adult life was a successful entrepreneur.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, one son, Brian Phillips of Cave...

Dennis Louis Weisenfels

Dennis Louis Weisenfels

Apr 5, 2022

Dennis Louis Weisenfels, 69, of Velvet Ridge, Arkansas, passed away early April 5, 2022, with his son by his side. Dennis was born January 19, 1953, in Little Rock Arkansas. He ran his own business for over 20 years and was an active member of the community. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and being with his family and friends. 

 

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Roxie B. Troillett

Roxie B. Troillett

Mar 26, 2022

Roxie Brown Troillett, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on March 26, 2022.  She was born on January 15, 1937, in Washington D.C. 

 

 She spent her life serving others both in her personal life and in her profession.  She was a Registered Nurse and earned her master’s degree in Hospital Administration.  She enjoyed time with her friends,...

Gordon LaRue Parker

Gordon LaRue Parker

Mar 26, 2022

Gordon LaRue Parker, 64, of Greers Ferry, Arkansas, passed away on March 26, 2022, at his home. 

 

Gordon was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on January 10th, 1958, and graduated from Searcy High School.  He continued his education to earn a degree in accounting from Arkansas State University, where he met his wife, Patricia Parker.  



He flew airplanes...

Ronald Dale Johnson

Ronald Dale Johnson

Mar 14, 2022

Ronald Dale Johnson, 68, of Searcy passed away Monday, March 14th surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 15, 1953, in Osceola, Arkansas to the late Johnny and Verna (Harrison) Goforth.

He attended Honey Hill Christian Union Church. Johnson was a United States Army Veteran. He was a true friend and everyone that knew him loved him. He was...

Charles Brett Stuart

Charles Brett Stuart

Mar 13, 2022

Charles Brett Stuart, 61, single father of three, of Searcy passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, March 13th, 2022. Brett was born in Searcy on November 19th, 1960.  

Brett had many interests and hobbies throughout his life. As a young man, he served as a member of DeMolay International, was a dedicated Boy Scout, and...

Blanche Marie Lawson

Blanche Marie Lawson

Mar 12, 2022

Blanche Marie Lawson, 78, passed away peacefully at home with her family and her beloved fur baby, Marley by her side Saturday, March 12th.  She was born October 20, 1943, in Garner, Arkansas to the late Milton and Mae (Ashworth) Sloan.

 

Blanche was a long-time member of the Garner United Methodist Church.  She worked for many years at Suburban...

Elnora Beaty

Elnora Beaty

Mar 6, 2022

Martha Elnora (Jones) Beaty, 87, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with her LORD on March 6, 2022.  She was born on April 6, 1934, in Mode, Illinois to Guy Harlen Jones and Edna Shepherd Jones. 

On June 18, 1953, Elnora was wed to Rev. Bryan L. Beaty at the Washington United Methodist Church of Mode, Illinois where she had...

Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips

Mar 4, 2022

Dora “Dean” Phillips, 88, of Searcy passed away Friday, March 4th at The Crossing at Riverside. She was born March 27, 1933, in Cadron Gap, Arkansas to the late Henry and Clora (Sardin) Cox.

She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Dean was married at the age of 13 to Harry Phillips and the two stayed married for 66...

Joe Wayne Curry

Joe Wayne Curry

Mar 1, 2022

Joe Wayne Curry, age 80, left this world on Monday, March 1st, 2022. He was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Opal Curry and Janie Lee Wooten Curry on April 13th, 1941.

Joe was always smiling and had a story to tell. He loved bird watching, gardening, driving around, and spending time with family. Joe worked many years for...

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