Obituaries

Dale M. Walters

Dale M. Walters

Feb 17, 2019

Dale M. Walters, 66, passed away Sunday, February 17th.  He was born in Wynne, Arkansas to the late Malvin and Evelynn Walters on December 12, 1952.

 

Dale was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  His grandchildren were the apple of his eye.  He will be missed by all who knew and...

Winnie Elsie Hix

Winnie Elsie Hix

Feb 9, 2019

Winnie E. Hix, 92, of Searcy passed away Saturday, February 9th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born December 19, 1926 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late James and Elizabeth (Johnson) Kimbrough.

 

Winnie met the love of her life Willard R. Hix in Batesville, Arkansas. They married in 1942. She was a homemaker, who raised two children as...

Nita Faye Lee

Nita Faye Lee

Feb 9, 2019

Nita Faye Humble Lee, 81, passed away February 9th.  She was born on April 19, 1937.

 

Nita was a member of Henderson Methodist Church of Little Rock.

 

She is survived by sister; Alma Sue Ward, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

 

She is preceded by her husband; Jerry Lee, parents; Frank and Myrtle Humble, two sisters;...

Thelma Swindle

Thelma Swindle

Feb 5, 2019

Thelma Swindle, 93, passed away Tuesday February 5, 2019.  She was born in Judsonia, Arkansas to the late Charles and Lilly Carmichael.

 

Thelma was a good Christian woman who was a loving mother and grandmother.  She had many hobbies she enjoyed among them are traveling, quilting and her love of nature.  She will be dearly missed by all who...

Doug E. Turner

Doug E. Turner

Feb 3, 2019

Doug E. Turner, 61, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.  He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on August 13, 1957 to the late Joseph and Vinie Turner.

 

Doug was a member of the River Church.  He adored his family and church family.  He loved and cherished his cat, Heidi.  Doug was a big fan of music which included country,...

Louis Joe Meredith

Louis Joe Meredith

Jan 31, 2019

Louis Joe Meredith, 89, Passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019.  He was born in Tuckerman, Arkansas on October 9, 1929 to the late Joe and Freddie Meredith.

 

He was a pastor for forty years of the Church of God.  He was a talented and experienced carpenter.  He was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He will...

Earl Hubert Wilson II

Earl Hubert Wilson II

Jan 30, 2019

Earl Hubert Wilson II, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  He was born in Nesbit, Mississippi on October 19, 1935 to the late Earl and Emma “Cordie” Parks Wilson.

 

Earl was a good Christian man and was a deacon at Sidon Baptist Church.  He was a loving husband and father.  He belonged to the Gideon Bible Society.  Earl...

Sandra Sue Barnes

Sandra Sue Barnes

Jan 28, 2019

Sandra Sue Barnes, 70, passed away January 28, 2019.  She was born on March 21, 1948 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Buford and Tressie English.

 

Sandra was known as a strong willed and independent woman.  She liked to work on things such as remodeling her house, working in the garden and flower beds and enjoyed raising fish.  Sandra...

Donnie Carthel Clay

Donnie Carthel Clay

Jan 24, 2019

Donnie C. Clay, died January 24, 2019 at age 97.  He was born July 10, 1921 to Kenzy and Emma Clay at Romance, Arkansas.

 

Donnie was a World War II veteran in North Africa, Corsica, Italy, France, and Germany.  Upon returning from the war, Donnie married Hilda Phipps on August 25, 1947.  Donnie loved the Lord and worked with...

Dianne Miller Dozier

Dianne Miller Dozier

Jan 23, 2019

Dianne Dozier, 56,  resident of Searcy, AR made her transition peacefully on January 23, 2019 at 7:20 am surrounded by family.

 

Dianne was one of eight children born to Joyce E. Johnson and Leroy C. Miller Sr. on May 27, 1962 in Searcy, Ar.

 

She is survived by her four loving children; Brandi Barber of Searcy, AR, Henry...

Joe "Jody" C Taylor Jr

Joe "Jody" C Taylor Jr

Jan 22, 2019

Joe C Taylor Jr. “Jody”, age 87, of Searcy, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was born July 10, 1931 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to Joe and Myrtle Taylor.

Jody was a volunteer firefighter most of his life. He had a passion for farming and raising cattle. He won the first Young Farmer award in White County. Jody was...

Karen Sue Osborn

Karen Sue Osborn

Jan 20, 2019

Karen Sue Osborn, 67, passed away January 20, 2019.  She was born on April 25, 1951 to the late Lloyd and Iva Brassie in Olney, Illinois.

 

Karen was a faithful wife to her husband, Robert Osborn of fifty years. She was a proud employee and worked at Walmart in Searcy for thirty two years. Karen was a disciplinarian who’s...

Mona Jean Fowler Watkins

Mona Jean Fowler Watkins

Jan 20, 2019

Mona Jean Fowler Watkins, 96, of Jonesboro, AR died January 20, 2019.  She was born on April 26, 1922 in Sharum, Arkansas to Richard Gaven Fowler and Grace Wells Fowler Caradine.

 

She is survived by her son; Barry Watkins and daughter-in-law Anna of Jonesboro, grandson; Andrew Watkins, granddaughter; Julianna Watkins Weinmann, four great-grandchildren, brother; Larry Wayne Caradine of Beebe,...

James Melvin Grimmett

James Melvin Grimmett

Jan 9, 2019

James Melvin Grimmett, 78, passed away January 9th.  He was born on September 14, 1940 to Andrew and Draper Grimmett in Garner, AR.

 

James enjoyed listening and playing bluegrass as well as country music.  He loved working and tinkering with his cars.  James was a great dad and friend that would help anyone in any situation.  He was a...

Clementine Williams

Clementine Williams

Dec 21, 2018

 Clementine Williams, was born on May 31, 1936 in Kensett, Arkansas, to the late Ollie and Ottie Mae Smith. She gained her heavenly wings on December 21, 2018.  She graduated from White County Training School in Searcy, where she enjoyed playing basketball and was an avid player.   

Clementine retired from Walmart Distribution in Searcy after 18 years of service,...

Linda Louise Brunson

Linda Louise Brunson

Dec 16, 2018

Linda Louise Brunson

Sunrise:  10-14-1961~12-16-2018

 

Linda Louise Brunson, age 57 of Searcy, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, AR. 

 

She was born October 14, 1961 in Searcy  to Samuel (late) and Katherine Brunson.  At the age of twelve, Linda began residing at the Conway Human Development Center.

 

She is survived...

Johnnie Lavelle Taylor Rodgers

Johnnie Lavelle Taylor Rodgers

Dec 14, 2018

Johnnie Lavelle Taylor Rodgers, 97, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018.   She was born on January 10, 1921 in Floyd, Arkansas to the late Luther and Virgie Taylor.

 

Ms. Rodgers was a faithful member of the Romance Church of Christ for eighty one years.  She was a simple person who loved quilting and making jelly that was famous...

Doyne Wheetley

Doyne Wheetley

Dec 4, 2018

Johnny Doyne Wheetley Jr., 83, passed away December 4, 2018.  He was born in Morning Sun, Arkansas on September 6, 1935 to the late J. D. and Willie (Dennis) Wheetley.

 

Doyne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting.  Doyne cherished spending time with his grandkids.  He was a...

Carolyn Moore

Carolyn Moore

Dec 3, 2018

Thelma Carolyn Moore, 85, passed away December 3, 2018.  She was born to the late Ollie and Hazel Forrest in Center Hill, Arkansas on August 2, 1933.

 

She was a member of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.  Carolyn was also a member of the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class.  She was a pastor’s wife of twenty three years.  Carolyn...

Lloyd Lee Tucker

Lloyd Lee Tucker

Nov 29, 2018

Lloyd Lee Tucker, 95, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018.  He was born in Beebe, Arkansas to the late Sanford and Lena Tucker on September 26, 1923.

 

Lloyd was a good Christian man and father.  He loved the Lord and enjoyed reading and teaching about the Bible.  Lloyd was a faithful member of Foothills Church of Christ.

 

He...

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