Obituaries
J.C. Holleman
May 14, 2020
Jessie Columbus “J.C.” Holleman
Age 83, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was born on April 30, 1937 to H.E. “Jack” and Odell Holleman at Rose Bud, Arkansas. He was married to Shirley Cofer on December 8, 1956, and they shared 50 wonderful years together until her passing. J.C. retired as a special machinist from...
Phyllis Darlene Behrens
May 11, 2020
Phyllis Darlene Behrens, 84, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. She was born in Pekin, Illinois on March 27, 1936.
Phyllis was a member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Searcy, Arkansas. She retired from ITT Higbie. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memory are her four sons; Mark...
Charles B. Deen
May 7, 2020
Charles B. Deen, 91, of Searcy died Thursday, May 7th. He was born November 25, 1928 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Thurman and Ruth Deen.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Steve Deen (Angela), Craig Deen, and Sandra Conder (Barry) all of Searcy; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Billy Joe Taylor
Apr 2, 2020
Billy Joe Taylor, 81, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2020. He was born to the late Bevley Chester and Sylvia (Conner) Taylor in Crossville, Illinois on December 1, 1938.
Bill enjoyed many hobbies including woodworking, fishing, and gardening. Bill dedicated his life to his faith and particularly studying and teaching the Bible. He was...
Lloyd C Crockett
Mar 13, 2020
Lloyd Crockett, 97, of Rose Bud was a WWII Navy Veteran passed into Heaven, Friday, March 13, 2020. He was born October 12, 1922 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Leonard and Janie (Johnson) Crockett.
He was a member of Mt. Bethel FWB Church. He was retired from International Shoe Factory and White County Hospital.
Left to cherish his...
Mark Edward Smithey
Feb 23, 2020
Mark Edward Smithey, 52, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. Mark was born in Searcy, Arkansas on January 22, 1968 to Carl and Thurley (Jones) Smithey.
Mark loved hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers, piddling in the shop and racing (especially the 85 square body affectionately known “Anita’s Nemesis”). Mark enjoyed socializing and had an open shop door policy. Family...
Richard Larry Scott
Feb 23, 2020
Richard Larry Scott, 78, of Judsonia passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born January 4, 1942 in Holland, Missouri to Richard and Velma Scott.
He was the owner of Scotty’s Produce in Judsonia for many years. He attended Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Judsonia.
Left to cherish his memory is his sons, Kevin Scott of Paragould, Arkansas, Kenny...
Peggy Catherine Bennett
Feb 18, 2020
Peggy Catherine Bennett, 74, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, February 18th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1945 in Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee to the late Dick and Polly (Brewer) Webb.
Peggy was a member of Foster’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to Garvin Bennett for 37 years. She and Garvin owned and operated Bennett...
Wayne Joseph Messenger Sr.
Feb 2, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Joseph Messenger Sr announces his passing on Sunday, February 2, at the age of 64. He took his last breath peacefully in his sleep at Unity LTAC Center after a 45-day battle with his health.
Wayne was born in 1955 in Rockford, IL to the late William and Margaruite (Flood) Messenger....
Harold "H.D." D. Bennett
Jan 30, 2020
Harold “H.D.” Bennett Sr., 86, of Rose Bud passed away Thursday, January 30th at Searcy Health Care. He was born January 27, 1934 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Dotson and Nellie (Bentz) Bennett.
Harold was a member of Mt. Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. He was a 32nd Mason and a past Shriner. Harold was a very hard-working man....
Freda Helen Norman Treat
Jan 28, 2020
Freda Helen Norman Treat, 95, of Searcy, died peacefully in her home on January 28, 2020. Her last days found her surrounded by friends and family, who gathered to share memories, laughter, and tears. Mrs. Treat was born January 27, 1925, youngest of the four daughters of Jesse Washington Norman and Gover A. Vernon Norman of Pangburn. Born on a...
Ronald Lee Woodson
Jan 28, 2020
Ronald Lee Woodson was born in East Prairie, Missouri to Clyde and Lucy Woodson on the 2nd day of August in 1941. He graduated from Greene County Tech in 1959.
This beloved father and husband is survived by his sons from a previous marriage: Shawn in Pocahontas, AR; Christopher in Alexander, AR; Seth in Panama City, FL; and Janet,...
Christopher David Hannah
Jan 27, 2020
Christopher David Hannah, 42, of Searcy formally of El Paso, Texas, died Monday, January 27th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1977 in Riverside, California to Calvin Hannah Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Veta (Quattlebaum) Lewis of Searcy.
Christopher was a good brother and son. He was well loved and will be dearly missed.
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Robert Leo Bailey Jr.
Jan 24, 2020
Robert Leo Bailey Jr., 57, of Searcy died Friday, January 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1962 in La Porte, Indiana.
Left to cherish his memory is his father, Robert Bailey Sr. and step-mother, Rosemary Bailey of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; three half-sisters, Anna Leroux (John) of Jackson, Missouri, Kristen Eubank of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Cara...
Hazel Riley
Jan 13, 2020
Lure Hazel Riley, 79, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born on May 25, 1940 to the late Winford “Bob” and Imajean Ham in El Paso, Arkansas.
Hazel was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and a founder of General Dandridge McRae chapter 505. She enjoyed antique cars and...
Bernice Alma Gay
Dec 31, 2019
Bernice Alma Phillips – Bateman – Coleman – Gay, 95, passed away Tuesday, December 31st at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born on June 25, 1924 to the late Floyd O. Phillips and Emily (Sims) Phillips. She had one sister, Ruth Phillips who died when she was a young child. Bernice graduated from Searcy High School. On May 30,...
Gladys Fay Lebow
Dec 28, 2019
Gladys Fay Lebow, 84, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born in Egypt on July 20, 1935.
Gladys loved her grandchildren as well as gardening, fishing, and flowers. She enjoyed watching her Elvis movies. Gladys was an avid baker and liked baking cookies with her grandkids. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved...
Franklin Bell
Dec 26, 2019
Franklin Alphus Bell, 90, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1929 to the late Alphus and Mae Bell (Hardin) Bell in Highbank, Texas.
Frank was a good Christian man and was a dedicated member of Valley Baptist Church for 33 years. He loved his family deeply. Frank also...
John B. Crabtree
Dec 26, 2019
John Brewster Crabtree, 56, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born on April 18, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late John and Jo Ann Crabtree.
John was a truck driver for 22 years and specifically CalArk for the past 17 years. He was an avid movie collector. John served his country honorably in the United...
Billie Jo Billings
Dec 25, 2019
Bille Jo Billings passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born February 10, 1930 to the late Joe and Attis Lane. She was the widow of Kenneth Billings. She retired from Vickers Inc. and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Searcy.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Kenneth Wayne and Johnna...
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