Obituaries
April Dawn Tounzen
Nov 25, 2021
April Dawn Tounzen, 44, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 25th. She was born November 23, 1977, in Blythville, Arkansas.
April was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved helping and caring for others. She was a natural caregiver, tender hearted and compassionate. April loved to work and always gave it a hundred percent. She...
Kathyrn Ethel McDaniel
Nov 15, 2021
Kathyrn Ethel McDaniel, 85, of Searcy entered the arms of her Savior, on Monday, November 15th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born May 9, 1936, in McRae, Arkansas to the late Fred and Emma (Stauber) Allen.
She was a faithful member of Four Mile Hill Church of Christ. Kathyrn enjoyed many activities including gardening and traveling. Her greatest...
Laura Irene Ford
Nov 14, 2021
Laura “Irene” Ford, 71, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 14th at The Springs of Searcy after a long battle with dementia. She was born July 29, 1950, in Nebraska. Irene was a Christian lady who was firm in her faith and loved the Lord. She had a contagious laugh and was always a joy to...
Emo Whitmire
Nov 5, 2021
Emo Whitmire, 94, of Searcy passed away Friday, November 5th at her home. She was born November 24, 1926, in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late Carl and Madge (Johnson) Vandiver.
Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Judith Diehl (Ron) and Nancy Whitmire (Noel); one stepson, Curtis Whitmire; five grandchildren, Jayme Slayton, R. Martin Shoffner, W. Corbitt Shoffner...
Paul Howard Harris
Nov 2, 2021
Paul Harris, 72, of Center Hill went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 2nd at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born on December 27, 1948, in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late O.C. and Eva Lou (Rawls) Harris.
Paul was a World title Western Pleasure horse and horse trainer. He was known all over for his horse showing and...
Brenda E. Guier
Oct 30, 2021
Brenda Euretha Guier, 74, of Kensett entered her heavenly home on October 30, 2021. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on April 16, 1947, to the late Roy and Jewel Guier.
Brenda was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and retired from White County Memorial after 38 years of service. Left to cherish her memory is one brother;...
Carolyn Gean Denson
Oct 28, 2021
Carolyn Gean Denson spent her first day in Heaven on October 28, 2021. She was born May 13, 1947 in Spearfish, South Dakota to the late Arlie and Alice Barger. She was raised and spent her childhood in Mabelvale, Arkansas, and then owned and operated the beauty salon Artistic Splendor in Little Rock. Carolyn later moved to Dallas, and married...
Patricia Ann Tennille
Oct 27, 2021
Patricia Ann (Burns) Tennille, 91, passed away October 27th in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born October 16, 1930, to the late Arthur and Stella Burns in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
While working as a civilian on Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, Patricia met and married her husband of 60 years, Dr. Aubrey Wayne...
Paul Edward McAfee
Oct 24, 2021
Paul McAfee Sr., 93, of Beebe, passed away Sunday, October 24th at Unity Health Medical Center. Paul was born November 3, 1927, in McRae, Arkansas to the late Vaudie and Zelma (Weir) McAfee.
Paul retired from the United States Army as Sgt. 1st Class after 22 years of service. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 68 years,...
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...
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