Obituaries
Michael Allan Gottschall
Feb 3, 2021
Michael Allan Gottschall, 34, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, February 3rd at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1986 in Napa, California to Allan and Georgia Gottschall.
Michael had the biggest heart. He cherished his family and especially the kids. He loved his little girl, Heidi. Michael was loved by all who knew him and he will...
James David Maleare
Feb 1, 2021
James David Maleare, 81, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 1st at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 27, 1939 in Marmaduke, Arkansas to the late J.B. and Ruth Maleare.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 65 years, Frances Maleare; one son, Dave Maleare (Cherlyn); one daughter, Dianna...
Troy Dye
Jan 25, 2021
Troy Dye, 81, of Judsonia died Monday, January 25th at his home. He was born January 13, 1940 in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Henry and Bonnie (Daughtry) Dye.
Troy is survived by two sons, Ralph Dye and Cameron Dye both of Judsonia; and one good friend, Marcus Smith of Searcy.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
All...
Boyd Tripp
Jan 25, 2021
Boyd Tripp, 77 of Griffithville passed away Monday, January 25th at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 19, 1943 in Griffithville to the late Ray and Trula (Walker) Tripp.
Boyd was a member of West Point Baptist Church. He was a very tender hearted, loving, kind, and generous man. He would raise a garden...
Fred Don Cobb
Jan 22, 2021
Fred Don Cobb, 79, of Searcy passed away Friday, January 22nd at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born June 9, 1941 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Carthel and Virginia (Weeks) Cobb.
Fred lived in several states during his career in the specialized coating industry however in 2006 Fred retired and moved back home to Searcy where...
Grapel Whaley
Jan 21, 2021
Grapel Whaley, 94, of Griffithville passed away Thursday, January 21st at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 2, 1926 in Hazen, Arkansas to the late Tyson and Myrtle (Perry) Faucett.
She was mother of 12 children. She was a natural caregiver, loving, and kind. She cherished her family and treasured all her grandchildren. She was...
Odean Smithey
Jan 21, 2021
Odean Smithey, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed from this life to be with her Savior on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Crossing at Riverside nursing home. She was 91 years old at her passing.
Odean was born in Rison, Arkansas, on April 22, 1929, to Otis and Gurthy Vermillion. She was the second of three daughters. Her sisters, Vibelle and Lenora both preceded her in...
Craig Brown
Jan 17, 2021
Cletus Craig Brown, 50, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on January 14, 1971 in Searcy, Arkansas to Cletus and Vangalee (Henderson) Brown.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother; Vangalee Brown, two sisters; Lisa Harp and Jake Owens of Beebe, Phylis Denise Lawson (Jon) of Pangburn, two nephews; Jason Harp and Branson Lawson, one...
Keith Hess
Jan 9, 2021
Keith Edwin Hess, 56, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was born on December 6, 1964 in Wynne, Arkansas to the Rudolph and Laverne Hess.
Keith was a member of St. James Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus for 38 years. Keith enjoyed listening to music. He also loved playing Santa for kids at...
Mary Lou LaFerney
Jan 7, 2021
Mary Lou LaFerney, 84, of Searcy, AR, went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on January 7, 2021. She was a kind and beautiful lady who did anything she wanted to do with joy and a zest for life for most of those wonderful 84 years.
Mary Lou was born on April 25, 1936 in Highland Park, MI...
Paul E. Diemer
Jan 7, 2021
Paul E. Diemer, 60, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 7th. He was born on March 20, 1960 in Brinkley, Arkansas to the late Leonard and Shirley (Price) Diemer.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Amanda Johnson Diemer; two sons, Zack Diemer (Amber) of Vilonia, and Evan Johnson of Searcy; three brothers, Leonard...
Donna Reed Young
Jan 6, 2021
Donna Reed Young
July 3, 1957 – January 6, 2021
Our beloved Donna Reed Young, affectionately known as “Sweetie,” was born on July 3, 1957, to LaDonna Young Clay and the late David Lee Bowman. She was preceded in death by her adopted parents, Jimmie Reed and Julian Sinclair Young Sr.
Our Heavenly Father saw fit to present Donna with...
Boyd "Buddy" Havener
Jan 4, 2021
Boyd Harrell “Buddy” Havener, 75, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021. He was born in Clarendon, Arkansas to the late Boyd and Belle Havener on July 26, 1945.
Buddy was a member of Westview Missionary Baptist Church and was a previous member of Pioneer Missionary Baptist Church for 44 years. Buddy served his country...
Dortha Mae Brown
Dec 19, 2020
Dortha Mae Brown, 90, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was born on October 20, 1930 in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Willie and Maudie (Perkins) Cockrell.
Dortha was a hard worker and known as a people person. She enjoyed dancing and would go three or four times a week. Dortha loved her grandchildren. She was a member...
Dora E. Hughes
Dec 15, 2020
Dora Elizabeth Hughes
Dora Elizabeth Hughes of Higginson, AR passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 15th, 2020 at the age of 79. Born on September 7th, 1941, she was the youngest of four children born to Charlie & Ethel Moore in Searcy, AR.
She was preceded in death by brothers Lester and David and is survived...
Bennie M. Caldwell
Dec 10, 2020
Bennie M. Caldwell passed from this life December 10, 2020. He was born September 2, 1935 in Beebe, Arkansas to Chandler and Maudie (Barnett) Caldwell.
Bennie is preceded in death by his wife; Carlene Caldwell, one son; Bennie Caldwell Jr., two brothers; Bill and Bob Caldwell, and his parents.
Left to cherish his memory is one son; Billy...
Charlotte L. Hughes
Dec 7, 2020
Charlotte Lynn (Rhodes) Hughes, 71, of Searcy went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 7th after a 3-year battle with cancer. She was born October 10, 1949 in Searcy, Arkansas to Raymond and Retha (Wooten) Rhodes.
Charlotte was devoted to her career of 30 years as a local beautician. Following she retired from Searcy Public Schools after...
Dorothy Elaine Palmer
Dec 7, 2020
Dorothy Elaine Palmer, 76, of Kensett passed away Monday, December 7th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1944 in McRae, Arkansas to the late Arbie and Otie Harrison.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Wade Dean Palmer; four sons, Franklin, Wayne, Steven Heathscott, and Douglas Burnett; one stepson, Brandon Palmer; and one brother, J.I....
Ruby A. Self
Dec 6, 2020
Ruby Arlena Self, 74, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1946 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Kermit and Roxie (Smaley) Hilton.
Ruby was a people person and enjoyed being around others. She worked and retired from Wal Mart management after 30 plus years. After her retirement, she volunteered her time at Unity...
Sharon A. Brackenridge
Dec 6, 2020
Sharon Annette (Tippy) Brackenridge, 63, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 6th at Advanced Care Hospital. She was born August 19, 1957 in St. Joe, Michigan to the late William Tippy and Mary (Tippy) Jackson.
Sharon was a Christian. She loved the Lord with all her heart. Sharon was member of Revival Church. She loved playing...
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