Obituaries
Jimmy Allen
Aug 5, 2020
Jimmy Allen, 90, of Searcy, Arkansas, died on August 5, 2020, at Christian Care Center in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on April 16, 1930, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to J. O. Goff and Gertrude Tucker. He was a gospel preacher for more than 60 years, taught Bible and Church History at Harding University for 50 years (1959-2009), authored...
Jimmy Edward Ward
Aug 2, 2020
Jimmy Ward, 81, of Beebe passed away August 2, 2020. He was born August 1, 1939 in England, Arkansas to Melvin and Katherine (King) Ward.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Sue Ward; four children, Kathy Burdess, Frankie Ward, Eddie Ward, and Mark Ward; six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Jimmy was preceded...
Mae Etta Rhodes
Aug 2, 2020
Mae Etta (Hill) Rhodes, 88, of Searcy passed away Sunday, August 2nd at her home. She was born September 17, 1931 in Kensett, Arkansas to the late Ollie and Ruby (Ainley) Ausburn.
Left to cherish her memory is her children, two sons, Carlon Hill (Barbara) and Christopher Hill both of Searcy; four daughters, Etta Melton (Gary), Phyllis Fitzgerald (Donnie)...
Perrylyn Wilson-Robinson
Jul 30, 2020
Perrylyn Wilson-Robinson, affectionately known as Pearl, was born March 31, 1952 in Nashville, Arkansas to the proud parents the late Harold L. Wilson and Mavis Dodson-Wilson. Perrylyn passed away July 29, 2020.
Perrylyn’s educational foundation was established at an early age by her parents, both of whom were dedicated educators in the state of Arkansas....
Marshall Ryan Hughes
Jul 27, 2020
At the young age of 41 and after a brief illness with cancer, Marshall Ryan Hughes moved to his heavenly home on July 27, 2020, while surrounded by family. He had accepted Christ as his Savior and had deep faith in God.
He is survived by his parents, Edwin and Wynette (Black) Hughes of Letona, brother Dr. Bradley Hughes...
Barbara Ann Wallis
Jul 24, 2020
Barbara Ann Bankson Wallis, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 24, 2020 at Unity in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born near Malvern, Arkansas February 14, 1938 to the late Mannon G. and Ruby Cunningham Bankson.
Barbara worked 35 years for the Department of Finance and Revenue at the Beebe and Jacksonville offices before returning to...
Karl Eugene Shafer Sr.
Jul 12, 2020
Karl E. Shafer Sr., 79, of Searcy went to meet the Good Lord on July 12, 2020. He was born June 23, 1941 in Georgetown, AR. He was a lifelong farmer and professional equipment operator. In Karl’s words a jack of all trades but master of none.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years; Vonda McKay Shafer, two...
Gearl D. Gosha
Jul 7, 2020
Gearl D. Gosha, 57, of Judsonia passed away Tuesday, July 7th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1962 in Mariana, Arkansas.
Gearl loved being outdoors whether that be hunting, fishing, or camping, it didn’t matter. He loved to get up early and watch the sunrise from his deer stand. He was a hard-working man who loved...
Helen Louise Sparks
Jun 30, 2020
Helen Louise Sparks, 86, of Romance, AR passed away June 30, 2020. She was born February 17, 1934 to Alvie and Lizzie (Oliver) Harper.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother; Harvey Harper, an infant son, infant granddaughter, and a great-grandson, ex-husband, and father of her children; Fred Sparks; two son in-laws, Tom Atkin, and Clay...
Mary Beth Jackson
Jun 30, 2020
Mary Beth Jackson, died of Pulmonary Fibrosis Tuesday at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in
Little Rock. She was 62 years old.
Mrs. Jackson, who had enjoyed robust good health nearly all her life, began being
treated for Pulmonary Fibrosis in early February while continuing to enjoy her family
and friends.
She was only 30, when she was elected...
Kelvin McEuen Turner
Jun 29, 2020
Kelvin “Kelbo” Turner, 66, of Searcy, Arkansas left his earthly life on June 29, 2020. He was born on April 24, 1954 in Searcy, Arkansas to Joel and Ruby Turner. Kelbo accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He was a member of Christ Temple Holiness Church in Searcy, Arkansas.
Kelbo attended the White County Training School....
Fern Dillin
Jun 20, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy, Arkansas at the age of 86 years old. Cleota “Fern” Goza Dillin was born in Swifton, Arkansas on December 23, 1933, to the late Cletos and Hemma Golden Goza.
Fern professed a faith in Jesus...
Mary Lillian Herekamp
Jun 20, 2020
Mary Lillian Herekamp, 80, of Searcy passed away Saturday, June 20th at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock. She was born October 21, 1939 in Searcy to the late J.D. and Elvie Brandon.
Mary was a strong Christian woman that loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a very loving mother and Nana. She had several jobs in...
Manuel Ford
Jun 19, 2020
Mr. Earl Manuel Ford of Searcy was called home on June 19, 2020, at the age of 81.
Manuel was born to the late Earl Marven Ford and Gladys (Holland) Ford on October 10, 1938, in Balch, Arkansas and was the beloved husband of Janet (McKinnon) Ford for 59 ½ years, marrying on February 19, 1959.
Manuel provided 56 years...
Rosemary D Harris
Jun 19, 2020
Rosemary D. Harris, 90, of Searcy passed away Friday, June 19th at The Crossing at Riverside. She was born January 4, 1930 in Davenport, Iowa to the late Lyle and Margaret Flathers.
Rosemary was a very active member of the Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed.
Left...
David Michael Steward
Jun 18, 2020
David Michael Steward, passed from this life to his eternal home on June 18, 2020. Born August 12, 1951 to Charles Leon and Mary Alice (Ivy) Steward.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers; Larry Steward and Tommy Steward. Leaving one sister Anita (Steward) Roberson (Bobby Ray) of Searcy. Two brothers Don Steward (Barbara) also of...
Shirley Ann Phillips
Jun 1, 2020
Ms. Shirley Ann Hughes Phillips, 78, of Whiteville formerly of Searcy, Arkansas, died Monday, June 1, 2020. She was born January 18, 1942, the daughter of the late Ulysses Mirandus Hughes and Ruby Calhoun Hughes.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, George W. Phillips; grandson, Steven Phillips; granddaughter, Crystal Phillips; parents; sister, Paulette Southerland.
She is...
Robert Joseph Barnes
May 29, 2020
Robert Joseph Barnes, 70, passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1950 to the late Preston and Elbertha Barnes in Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Lewis Dale Webb
May 24, 2020
Lewis Dale Webb, 80, passed away on Sunday May 24, 2020. He was born to the late Harless and Mary (Griggs) Webb on August 4, 1939 in Rose Bud, Arkansas.
Left to cherish is memory is his friend and caregiver Amanda Anslemi and a host of friends and caregivers at Searcy Health Care.
In addition to his parents...
Mary Faith Bishop
May 23, 2020
Mary “Mammie” (Keen) Bishop, 88, of Judsonia, Arkansas entered into rest on Saturday May 23, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Mary enjoyed being with family and friends. She enjoyed taking pictures and reminiscing about the “Good Ole Days”. Mary was a long time member of the Ellen Moore United Methodist Church in Fairfield, Illinois.
Mary was preceded in death...
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