Obituaries

Sep 12, 2018

Deric Christopher Whiteman, 30, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, September 12th. He was born March 12, 1988 in Searcy, Arkansas to James Whiteman and Tammy (Harden) Chambers.

Deric loved the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish. He spent most of his weekends fishing. However, he also enjoyed training dogs to duck hunt especially his faithful dog, Deuce. He was...

Sep 7, 2018

William “Dick” “Bill” C. Barnett, 96, passed away September 7, 2018.  He was born May 4, 1922 to the late William and Ida Barnett in Romance, Arkansas.

 

Dick served his nation with honor in the Pacific Theater during WWII.  He as of late, enjoyed recounting his memories and sharing his stories of his time during the war.  Dick was...

Sep 5, 2018

Alma Sue Phillips departed this life Wednesday September 5,2018 after a long illness. Alma Sue (Turner) Phillips was born in Searcy, Arkansas April 18, 1944 to Union Gary Turner and Hanna Violetta Simpson Turner After graduating from White County Training school, Alma attended Southwestern Christian College and Harding University with a major in music. She married Otis Lamont Phillips,...

Sep 1, 2018

Maxine Lula (Drake) Lewis, 96, of Lakeport, California formerly of Letona passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018, from respiratory failure. Her work career included Beckman Instruments in Richmond; Zehntel in Walnut Creek; and G & L Manufacturing in Richmond. She always stayed busy with family, gardening, cooking, traveling, fishing, and other activities she enjoyed.

Maxine was born in Letona, Arkansas,...

Aug 17, 2018

Aug 12, 2018

Arnold Dewayne Sewell, 56, of Garner, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was the former Mayor and Fire Chief of Garner, an active member of the Garner Volunteer Fire Dept and a car enthusiast. He was also a member of Garner Missionary Baptist Church.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter,...

Aug 10, 2018

Stanley, often called “Skeeter” was the fifth child of eight born to John and Kate.  During their childhood his sisters remember turn as the most accident prone of all their brothers and the one who could spend his dollar at the fair faster than a roller coaster.

At age nineteen, love led him to the alter.  A union that would...

Jul 24, 2018

James Carlton Hunt, 63 of Searcy went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

He is survived by his daughter, Lana Dunn of Sherwood; brother, Tommy Hunt of Florida, two grandchildren, two nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.  

Visitation will be at 10:00 am. Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow in the chapel at 11:00 am

Jul 20, 2018

Vonnie May Langley, 85, of Searcy, passed from this life on July 20, 2018. She was born on March 22, 1933 to the late Everett and Rethie (Hill) Meharg in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas.

She retired from Wonder Bread Hostess Cake Thrift Store. Vonnie was a member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Searcy.

She is survived by her husband...

Jul 14, 2018

Carlon Eugene Southerland, 81, went to be with the Lord, July 14, 2018.  He was the youngest son of Dee and Katherine Southerland.  Carlon was born at Wilbourne, AR, September 26, 1936.  He expressed he was excited to meet his Lord.

 

Carlon served in the 153rd National Guard Service Company 1953 to 1957.  He pipelined years 1958 to 1959,...

Jul 12, 2018

Bobby Lynn Rowland, 65,  passed away July 12, 2018.  He was born on December 19, 1952, in Marvell, Arkansas to the late Clifford and Mae Rowland.

 

A private service will be held by the family at a later date.

Jul 8, 2018

Juanita Allen Counts, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord on July 8th, 2018.  She was born on February 8, 1929, in Searcy to Herman C. & Mary Smith Allen. 

 

Juanita was a life-long member of Trinity Baptist Church, which her father helped establish.  She adored her family and as they did her.  She had a...

Jul 2, 2018

Elouise Navada “Hunter” Davis, 90, passed from this life, July 2, 2018.  She was born to the late Evertt and Bessie Benton on June 20, 1928, in Plesant Grove, Arkansas.

 

Elouise is survived by two sons; Charles D. Hunter (Katie) and Shelby Gearl Hunter, one daughter; Virginia Lee Spradlin (David), one brother; Coy Benton, six grandchildren; Fondarosa L. Curvin...

Jun 17, 2018

Eugene Allen Salman, Sr., 82 of Jacksonville went to be with his Heavenly Father on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Salman was born April 30, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harry A. and Ruth E. (McCarthy) Salman. Later in his adult life he was adopted by his stepmother Zelma Conklin Salman. After attending...

Jun 16, 2018

Danny K. Piker, 56, of Searcy passed away Saturday, June 16th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1961 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Vernell and the late J.K. Piker.

Danny was a United States Army veteran. He worked 32 years for the U.S. Post Office. Danny was a member of the Pineview Church of Christ. He...

Jun 9, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donny Wright, the son of J.D. and Gracie Wright, entered into Heaven’s gate on June 9, 2018. He was raised in Mississippi and moved to Arkansas in 1986.

 

He loved God, his family, the outdoors, his motorcycles, playing his guitars, and constantly striving for more knowledge. He lived a fulfilling life of helping...

Jun 9, 2018

Michael Curtis Ausburn, 56, passed away June 9, 2018.  He was born December 22, 1961, in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Bobby and Emodean Ausburn.

 

Michael is survived by one son; Adam Ausburn of Searcy, one daughter; Lindsey Perry (Jay) of Lonoke, two brothers; Bobby Ray Ausburn (Amy) of Longview Texas and Eddie Ausburn (Pamela) of Alexander, Arkansas, two...

Jun 5, 2018

Marlene Dianne Paul, 77, went to be with her Lord, June 5, 2018.  She was born December 29, 1940, in Chillicothe, Missouri to the late Robert Gibbs and Hazelea Dianne Mackley.  She was a member of Valley Baptist Church.

 

Marlene is survived by her husband of 38 years; Leonard Paul, two sons; Dwayne Pasley (Brenda) and Dwight Pasley both...

Jun 3, 2018

Charles Ray Sterling, 71, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018.  He was born April 9, 1947, in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Henry and Rosie Sterling.

 

He is survived by three sons; Bobby (Michelle), Earl, Michael Sterling; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; five brothers and three sisters.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sterling; six...

Jun 2, 2018

Naomi Simmons, 80, passed from this life June 2, 2018.  She was born on January 24, 1938, in Tyler, Arkansas to the late Norris and Fannie Massey.

 

Naomi is survived by two sons; Thomas Andrew Simmons and James Arnold Simmons (Rachel), three daughters; Roberta Lynn Simmons, Viola Simmons Scott (Nick), and Rachel Marie Simmons Romine (Mark), one brother; Monroe...