Obituaries

Jul 17, 2021

Mary Etta Hodshire, 87, of Vilonia went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, July 17th at her home. She was born May 3, 1934, in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas to the late James Glenn and Gertie Irene (Martin) McDougal.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Peggy A. Elliott; one son, Robert E. Hodshire; grandchildren, Joshua Elliott, Sarah...

Jul 9, 2021

Coy C. Kelley, 80, of Kensett passed away Friday, July 9th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1941 in Floyd, Arkansas to the late Floyd and Leona (Allison) Kelley.

Coy was hard working man who always provided for his family. He retired from Speed Queen after 34 years of service. Coy loved horses and he really...

Jul 3, 2021

Frank Edward Griffin, 63, of Searcy passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 3rd. He was born February 4, 1958 in Torrance, California to the late Leslie and Dorothy (Gray) Griffin.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 40 years, Tammy Griffin; two sons, Joshua Rainey and Clayton Griffin; three grandchildren, Elias, Ricky, and Page Griffin; and...

Jun 30, 2021

Myrna Sue Dunn, 85, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, June 30th at her home. She was born August 11, 1935, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Nicholas and Ethel (Smith) Crozier

Sue was a member of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church. She graduated from Arkansas Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. Sue went on to receive her Nurse Practitioner training from...

Jun 28, 2021

Sherron Kay Price, 78, of Searcy passed away Monday, June 28th at Beebe Retirement Center. She was born January 28, 1943, in Clinton, Arkansas to the late John Porter and Dorothy (Reynolds) Clutts. Kay lived her life serving others. She worked for over 30 years with the Emergency Medical Service. She loved her animals. Kay honestly blunt. She always spoke...

Jun 25, 2021

Sammy Layne Ray, born November 7, 1941 passed from this life in the early hours of June 25, 2021.  Sammy was the son of Newell and Lois Ray of Clay, Arkansas.  Mr. Ray was a graduate of Pangburn High School Class of 1959, and is fondly remembered by his friends and classmates.  During the latter half of the 1960s, Sammy...

Jun 19, 2021

Larry Mitchell Panek, 52, of Searcy passed away Saturday, June 19th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1968 in Downey, California to George and Wilma (Williams) Panek. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, George and Wilma Panek of Searcy; one brother, Guy Panek of California; two sisters, Debbie Campbell of Searcy, and Karen McDonald...

Jun 11, 2021

Anita Gail Martin, 66, of Bald Knob passed away Friday, June 11th at her home. She was born May 14, 1955, in Salina, Kansas to the late Richard and Anna (Coles) Reed.

Anita was a passionate, caring nurse having spent 50 years dedicated to her patients before retiring. She also enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her flowers. She...

Jun 9, 2021

Jun 9, 2021

Michael “Mike” Jerome Gordon, 82, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, June 9th at home. He was born October 9, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late George and Lillian (Amolsky) Gordon.

Mike served in the National Guard. He was an extremely hard worker who enjoyed running heavy equipment and building. He especially enjoyed building houses. 

Left to cherish his...

Jun 5, 2021

Betty Jayne LaFantasie, 86, of Searcy passed away, Saturday, June 5th surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 25, 1934, in Rocky Mound, Arkansas to the late Ivy and Vila (Pickard) Mitchell. Betty graduated from Hope Highschool where she was a standout basketball player. She was a long-time member of West Race Baptist Church where she taught Sunday...

May 25, 2021

Virgie Mae (Shourd) Gordon, 80, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, May 25th at her home. She was born March 1, 1941 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Jacob and Ludie Shourd.

Virgie was a God-fearing Christian, who loved the Lord with all her heart. She loved her church. She was a selfless woman who always put others first. She...

May 18, 2021

Betty Jane Anderson, 95, of Heber Springs went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 18th at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 24, 1926 in Council Bluff, Iowa to the late Bryan and Birdie (Butts) McKinney.

Betty was in the ministry with her late husband, William Anderson for 48 years. She was kind, caring,...

May 10, 2021

May 9, 2021

Florence Marie (Johnston) Craven, 74, of Searcy passed away Sunday, May 9th at her home surrounded her loving family. Florence was born November 13, 1946 to the late Jack and Sadie (Hillis) Johnston.

Florence was a Harding University graduate having graduated with all A’s with her teaching degree. She taught 1st and 2nd grade at McRae Public Schools for 25...

Apr 28, 2021

Hilda Louise Phipps Clay went to join Donnie and her Lord, at the age of 90, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born September 10, 1930, to Grover and Madalene Phipps at El Paso, Arkansas.

Hilda married Donnie Clay on August 25, 1947. She raised their three children, and she continued to care for people by volunteering with the...

Apr 27, 2021

Rudolph Francis Hess Sr., 81, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, April 27th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1939 in Texarkana, Arkansas to the late Charles and Mamie (DuBois) Hess.

Rudolph was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Rudolph was a special minister for the sick. He...

Apr 21, 2021

Apr 17, 2021

The window of Heaven was opened at Baptist Health Hospital in North Little Rock, 5:30AM Saturday, April 17, and our mother went to see Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. “He’ll never leave me or forsake me. I believe that with all my heart,” was her last complete sentence before she left that morning. Sharon Yvonne Oliver was born in...

Apr 14, 2021

Cody Wayne Williams, 34, of Searcy, raised in Kensett passed away Wednesday, April 14th at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born August 31, 1986 in Searcy, Arkansas to Mark Williams and Carolanne (Robertson) Leasure.

Cody was a fun-loving person, who was easy going and had the biggest heart. His personality lit up a room and he was...