Obituaries
Billy R. Shands
Oct 23, 2021
Billy R. Shands, 85, left this earth to join his loving Savior on October 23, 2021. He was born April 13, 1936, in Letona, Arkansas, to the late William Earl and Dorothy (Saunders) Shands.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Jane Shands; one daughter, Gina Shands Ramey (Fred); four granddaughters, Lauren Haythorne (Ashton), Robin Ramey,...
Carole June Mayes
Oct 20, 2021
Carole J. Mayes, 84, of Beebe
Carole Mayes passed to her Heavenly reward on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Born August 15, 1937 in Lawton, Oklahoma, Carole is survived by her husband of nearly 66 years, David Lee Mayes of Beebe; a son, David M. (Donna) Mayes of Searcy, Ark; two daughters, Gail R. (Steve) Sexson of Jerusalem, Ark., and Laura...
Lowell Wray Harris
Sep 30, 2021
Lowell Wray Harris, 92, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 30th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1928, in Bloomfield, Iowa to the late Glen and Kate (Farley) Harris.
Lowell was a member of West Side Church of Christ. He built two churches in Iowa. He was a hard worker who retired...
Florence Mary Stephens
Sep 29, 2021
Florence Mary Stephens, 75, entered the arms of her Savior on September 29, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1946, in Los Angeles, California to the late Laurence and Margaret (Moulton) Davis.
Florence was very motivated in life. She graduated from Bell High School. Florence then went on to attend Cerritos College and Arkansas State University-Beebe. She obtained her...
Doris June Reed
Sep 27, 2021
Doris June Reed, 65, Searcy went to rest on Monday, September 27th at Unity Health Medical Center. Doris was born February 10, 1956, in Searcy, Arkansas to Clarence and Billie June (Bench) Moore.
Doris loved to hunt. She was a wonderful cook. Doris treasured her family and loved to spend all her free time with them. She was a blessing...
Adam Edwards
Sep 12, 2021
Adam Charles Edwards, 33, of Bald Knob died Sunday, September 12th at his home. He was born February 21, 1988, in Holland, Michigan.
Adam loved to hunt, fish, and go back roading all while enjoying a cold beer. He was a kindhearted person who was always smiling. Adam was a very hard worker. He was an exceptional father; his children...
Roy Lee Flowers
Sep 4, 2021
Roy Lee Flowers, 86, passed away Saturday, September 4th at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy. He was born November 3, 1934, in El Paso, Arkansas to the late Avery and Mattie Flowers.
Roy proudly served in the United States National Guard and then the United States Navy. He was a skilled welder working on airplane parts at RHOR in...
Gerald Leadean Wiggs Jr.
Aug 29, 2021
Gerald Leadean Wiggs Jr., of Lake City went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 29th at UAMS in Little Rock.
He was born August 27, 2021, to Gerald Sr. and Tracy Wiggs in Little Rock at UAMS. Left to cherish Gerald’s memory is his parents, Gerald Sr. and Tracy Wiggs of Lake City; five brothers, James Stinnett, Noah Wiggs,...
Dale Wortham
Aug 26, 2021
Dale Wortham, 83, of Pangburn, Arkansas entered his Lord’s care on August 26, 2021. Dale was born October 29, 1937, in Joy Arkansas to the late Orbra and Bertha (Oguinn) Wortham.
Dale was a loving husband and caregiver to both his wives. He stayed with them through all the good and bad times until both of their passings. He was...
Joy Cleo Lewis
Aug 25, 2021
Joy Cleo Vandiver Lewis, 93, of Searcy passed away on August 25, 2021. Born August 22, 1928 to the late Margaret Johnson and Carl Cleo Vandiver in Jasmine, Arkansas.
Joy is survived by her children Larry (Debbie) Lewis and Jeanne (David) Dale, grandchildren; Carla Lewis, Brad (Hannah) Lewis, Kevin (Jessica) Lewis, Amy (Gregory) Stewart, Forrest Dale and Jenna (Clayton) Harland,...
Betty Sue Henderson
Aug 21, 2021
Betty Sue Henderson, 81, of Searcy, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at home after a battle of Alzheimer’s. She was born March 6, 1940, in Garner, Arkansas to the late Vernon and Eva Henderson.
Betty was a devoted Christian. She attended West Race Street Baptist Church. Betty volunteered at Unity Health Hospital sixteen years. Left to cherish her memory...
Carolyn Sue Wortham
Aug 20, 2021
Carolyn Sue Wortham, 75, of Pangburn, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 20, 2021, at Unity Health. She was born on December 17, 1945, in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Frank and Pauline (Evans) Waire.
Carolyn had many different jobs throughout her life. She was the co-owner of Waire Grocery for many years. After selling...
Patricia Ann Wortham
Aug 17, 2021
Patricia “Ann” Wortham, 81, of Pangburn passed away Tuesday, August 17th at her home. She was born June 6, 1940, in Joy, Arkansas to the late Brady T. and Ethel Mae (Cowgill) Langley.
Ann was of the Missionary Baptist faith. She was a very strong, hardworking woman. Ann loved cooking and was very good at it. She owned and operated...
Jerry Ellis Riley
Aug 1, 2021
Jerry Ellis Riley January 18, 1943- August 1, 2021
Jerry Ellis Riley, 78, of Higginson, was born January 18, 1943, to John Ellis and Mary Louise Dunham Riley. He passed away on August 1, 2021, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Jerry spent most of his younger years in the construction industry. After meeting his wife Hazel, they settled in Morning...
Patsy Ruth Howard
Jul 31, 2021
Patsy Ruth Howard passed away at home surrounded by her family on July 31, 2021, in Searcy, AR, at age 80.
Patsy is survived by her husband, Tom Howard of Searcy, AR; daughter Cindy Gurchiek (Jim) of Searcy, and grandchildren Erin Clark (Brady), Austin Gurchiek (Kaitlyn), and Ann-Marie Sullivan (Billy); daughter Christy Perry (Keith) of Memphis, TN, and grandchildren Clarie...
William Howard Everett
Jul 28, 2021
William Howard Everett
Howard passed peacefully on July 28, 2021, at the age of 98. His wife of 66 years, Betty, preceded him in death, as did his sister, Chester Mae Troxell, his brother, Odie, his grandson Christopher Robert Darbe, and most of his generation. He is survived by his daughter Melody Ann Darbe (Kirk) of Maumelle, Arkansas, his son...
Faye Smith Sloan
Jul 26, 2021
Vivian “Faye” Smith Sloan, 90, of Garner went to be with the Lord, July 26th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1931, in Beebe, Arkansas to the late Charles and Martha (Hale) Bolden.
Faye was a member of McRae Baptist Church. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be dearly missed....
Jack Overstreet
Jul 23, 2021
Jack Overstreet, 87, of Georgetown went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 23rd at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born August 13, 1933, in Sidon, Arkansas to the late James and Norah (Moats) Overstreet.
Jack was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Georgetown. He served as Deacon and had served as...
Brenda Sue Holleman
Jul 23, 2021
Brenda Holleman, 78, of Rose Bud, passed away July 23rd at her home. She was born May 11, 1943.
Brenda and her husband owned and operated the Country Place Café in Rose Bud for many years. She was known for her fried pies and plate lunches. She loved cooking and spending time with her grandkids. She has been a longtime...
Melissa Dawn Lowry
Jul 22, 2021
Melissa Dawn Lowry, 43, of Beebe went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, July 22nd at Advanced Care Hospital. She was born September 13, 1977, in Belleville, Illinois to Mike and Kathy (Holliday) Mann.
Melissa was a member of Gracepoint Church in Beebe where she served as Youth Pastor alongside her husband, Eli for 12 years. She was...
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