Obituaries

Jul 27, 2019

Robert Elton Yarbrough, 86, of Searcy passed away Saturday, July 27th at his home. He was born November 16, 1932 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Robert and Trudy (Pugh) Yarbrough.

 

Robert was a member of Searcy Faith Assembly. He married the love of his life, Mary (Huntsman) Yarbrough 64 years ago and remained a loving, faithful husband until...

Jul 13, 2019

Phillip Eugene Caraway, 68 left this earth, at his home in Ward, Arkansas on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

 He is proceed in death by his father, Eugene Caraway and mother, Dorothy Champion Caraway, brother, Donald Caraway and sister, Shirley Caraway.

He was a Staff Sargent in United States Marine Corp and was an Aviation Electrician who served in...

Jul 8, 2019

Randall Joseph Crossen, of Searcy, passed away Monday July 8, 2019 in Wynne Ar. He was born October 19, 1969 in Wynne, AR to Freddie and Patricia Crossen.

 

 Randall was a loving Husband, Father to 4 children, Grandfather to 8 grandchildren, Son, Brother, and dear friend to all. He loved his Lord, spending time with his family, playing with...

Jul 5, 2019

Joyce Irene Hooper, 86, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019.  She was born to the late Reginald and Vera Smith on February 18, 1933 in Los Angeles, California.

 

Joyce was known as a Christian lady.  She was a member of First Christian Church of Beebe.  Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She will be greatly missed by...

Jul 5, 2019

Kimberly “Kim” Renee (Slayton) Engle, 59, of Searcy passed away Friday, July 5th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1959 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Seth and Lorene (Merritt) Slayton.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Chris Slayton and wife, Melissa of Searcy; two grandchildren, Lukas Sutton and Cameron Bevills

 

; one...

Jun 27, 2019

Jerry Dean Hickmon, 76, of Searcy passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.  He was born in Denmark, Arkansas to the late Clenis and Odessa Hickmon on April 28, 1943.

 

Jerry enjoyed motorcycles and loved being with his family.  He lived at the Crossings at Riverside and family affectionately called him the nursing home mascot.  He considered those who lived...

Jun 27, 2019

Nancy Ellen Waire Rowe, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2019.   She was born April 15, 1939 to Harold Hudson Hanesworth Sr. and Lucy Ellen (Rains) Hanesworth in Kokomo, Indiana.  She was the second eldest of four children.

 

Nancy was preceded in death by her first husband; Junior Udell Waire (19yrs.), son; Del...

Jun 26, 2019

David S. Norton, 79,  passed away in his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

 

David was retired after 28 years of service in the U.S.A.F.  He worked ten years at Arnold Drive Elementary School on the L.R.A.F.B., and loved seeing the children whether at the school or out and about in town.  David enjoyed wood working, being in his...

Jun 26, 2019

Robert Earl Lee, 47, of Kensett, Arkansas passed away on June 26, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas.  He was born on November 21, 1971 in Des Arc, Arkansas to Beatrice Wash and Allen Lee, Sr.

 

Robert was baptized at an early age while attending Downtown Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas.  Robert fondly recalled the times he...

Jun 24, 2019

James Wallace (WallyPop) Wortham, 83, of Searcy, passed away Monday June 24, 2019. He was born November 7, 1935 in Manila, AR to the late James and Mergie (Phillips) Wortham.

 

Wallace began farming as a young boy and it remained in his blood all of his 83 years. After high school, he joined the army in 1954 and served...

Jun 18, 2019

Elwanda S. Taylor, 87, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born November 4, 1931 in Sidon, Arkansas to the late Bill and Martha Bennett.

 

Elwanda was a member of Searcy Church of the Nazarene. She was a devoted Christian woman, who loved reading her Bible and listening to gospel music. She...

Jun 4, 2019

Louie E. Langley, 74, of Morrilton, Arkansas formally of Joy, Arkansas, passed away June 4th at UAMS Hospital.  He was born on August, 21 1944.  He was the son of the late Brady (Midge) and Ethel Mae Langley. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton.

 

 He was a Journeyman fitter at Pipeline Local Union 798...

Jun 4, 2019

James (Brad) Bradley, of Rose Bud, passed away Tuesday morning, June 4th, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1928 in Bee Branch to Claude and Mary Blanche (Scott) Bradley. He graduated from South Side School and served in the Army during the Korean War. After returning home to Arkansas he received degrees from both the University...

May 28, 2019

Patrice Delaney Brown, “Lady,” was born in St. Louis to Deloris Stewart and the late Patrick Moore on October 28, 1967. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was a member of Centennial Baptist Church in Kensett, AR.

Lady was employed at God’s Little Blessings Daycare and had a special bond with all of...

May 12, 2019

Ethel Mae Rowland, of Searcy passed away on May 12, 2019 at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family.  Mae, as everyone knew her, was born on May 22, 1930 in Elaine, Arkansas to Henry and Pearl Welch.  Growing up the daughter of a sharecropper in the great depression was not ideal.  Rather than recalling that time as...

May 3, 2019

Leon Darrell Brackenridge,64, passed away May 3, 2019.  He was born in Osceola, Arkansas to the late Ocie and Ellena Brackenridge on March 23, 1955.

 

Leon Darrell was married to his wife Sharon Brackenridge for 43 years.  He loved spending time with his family and grandkids.  He enjoyed a number of hobbies like trading cars, grilling (which he was...

Apr 19, 2019

Berta Lamona Higginbotham, 82, of Judsonia passed away Friday, April 19th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born September 1, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Lloyd and Violet (Flat) Martin.

Berta was a member of Gracepoint Church in Beebe. She was a faithful woman of God and prayer warrior. During her early years she was a...

Apr 17, 2019

J.B. Swindle, 92, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born September 22, 1926 in Hickory Plains, Arkansas to the late Joe and Bonnie (Guinn) Swindle.

J.B. had a passion for cattle and was a lifetime cattleman. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved his family and...

Apr 3, 2019

Lonnie Houston Higginbotham Sr., 89, passed away April 3, 2019.  He was born May 17, 1929 to the late Henry and Lucinda Higginbotham in Charleston, West Virginia.

 

Lonnie loved many things and had several hobbies which included; fishing, hunting, listening to gospel music, and gardening.  He was known as a Godly gentleman.  Lonnie was a loving husband that cared...

Apr 2, 2019

Thor Carson Wilson, 28, of Phoenix, Arizona formally of Searcy passed away Tuesday, April 2nd. He was born May 4, 1990 in Searcy, Arkansas to Thor and Dena Wilson.

Thor was a Christian man who loved God and was loved by many. He had numerous friends. He was a man of many talents. Thor might not have set the world...