Obituaries

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...

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,...

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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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 10, 2019

Betty Sue Slaughter, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  She was born to the late Doug and Hazel (Gowen) Smith on July 16, 1928 in Searcy, Arkansas.

 

Betty was an avid reader, writer, and known as a musician.  She was a graduate of Harding University with a Bachelor of Arts in English with an emphasis in Literature. ...

Dec 7, 2019

Dec 7, 2019

 

Esther Mae Castor

 

May 15, 1924—December 7, 2019

 

Esther Mae (Stark) Castor, 95, of Pangburn, AR passed from her earthly life on December 7, 2019 at her home in the Hickory Flat community surrounded by part of her loving family.  She was born May 15, 1924 in the Miller community of Cleburne County to the late Jesse...

Dec 6, 2019

Ruby Nell Casey, 75, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 6, 2019.  She was born on November 16, 1944 in Dyer, Tennessee to the late Jake and Ruby (Gross) Casey.

 

Ruby loved her savior Jesus Christ.  She also enjoyed working on her theology degree at Faith Bible Institute.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

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Nov 30, 2019

Velma Gertrude (Davis) Brannon, 77, of Searcy died Saturday, November 30th at her home. She was born December 18, 1941 in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late Velma Christine Ross and Richard Davis.

 

She was a member of Westview Missionary Baptist Church.

 

She is survived by four daughters, Sheila Paul, Glenda Lewis, Jennifer Brannon, and Angela Nicholson (Wade);...

Nov 26, 2019

Marvin King, 96, of Judsonia went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1923 in Doole, Texas to the late Ivey and Lorella (Jones) King.

He was a Baptist and enjoyed attending all nondenominational services while a resident at Oakdale Nursing Home. He and his wife enjoyed folk...

Nov 23, 2019

Thomas Bernard Hunt was born on September 15, 1978, to Linda Mason Parks and Tommy Hunt.

He attended Searcy High School and played football for the Searcy Lions. During his school years, he made an impression on one of his teachers, Mrs. Hill. She admitted he was one of her favorite students.

He joined St. Mary CME Church at an...

Nov 22, 2019

Doyle F. Slaten passed away Friday, Nov. 22, at the age of 86 at his home in Floyd, AR. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the Searcy McEuen Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Quick will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Floyd. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m....

Nov 19, 2019

Elizabeth Mae Lackey, 82, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, November 19th, at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born August 29, 1937 in McRae, Arkansas to the late James and Wilma (Liles) Langley.

Elizabeth was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She retired from the Matthews Corporation. She also worked of Leisure Lodge in Searcy. She lived her life for...

Nov 16, 2019

Jerry “JC” Covington, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019.  He was born on December 28, 1948 to the late Terry and Chlois (Quattlebaum) Covington in Searcy, Arkansas.

 

Jerry enjoyed golfing and fishing.  He loved watching the food channels.  Jerry was a great father and grandfather.  He was an avid lover of animals, especially his cat Leo.  Jerry will be...