Obituaries

May 25, 2018

Garnetta Locke, 94, of Pangburn died May 25th at Seven Springs Nursing Home in Heber Springs. She was born January 19, 1924 in Rector, Arkansas.

There are no services scheduled for Mrs. Locke.

All Cremation services have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

Share a memory at:  www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com

May 20, 2018

Teresa Darline Long, 64, died May 20, 2018, at her home in Searcy.  She was born November 7, 1953, to the late Elvin and Gladys Daily.

 

A Memorial service will be Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 12:00 pm at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

 

 

May 17, 2018

Jimmy Wayne Graddy, 75, of Judsonia departed this life at his home May 17, 2018 was born in Troy, TN on March 19, 1943 to Dorris Woodard Graddy and then a special mom that raised him from the time he was 6 weeks old, Virginia Ruth Stewart (Graddy).

 

 Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, wrestling, loved his dogs (Little Bit),...

May 13, 2018

Joyce Marie Gilpin, 78, died May 13th, 2018.

Joyce Marie Gilpin was born on November 7th, 1939, to Isaac Frenzella (I.F.) Curry and Lenora Myrtle (Ellis) Curry.  Marie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers George Isaac, Elmo and wife Virginia, Tolbert and wife Mary, brother in-law Earnest Walker, brother Earl, sister in-law Fannie Lou, and sister in-law Billie.  Marie...

May 12, 2018

Mary Lou Cox, 75, passed away May 12, 2018.  She was born December 19, 1942, in Bono, Arkansas to the late Cleo and Elsie Linn.

 

Mary loved bingo, butterflies, and spending time with her family.  She was an avid traveler and loved visiting places.  Mary enjoyed going to the casino with her friends.  Mary was a long time employee...

May 11, 2018

Vivian (Hudson) Wright, 83 of Griffithville, Arkansas passed away at Beebe Retirement Center.

The daughter of James Arthur and Winnie (Scott) Hudson was born on May 14, 1934 in Union County, Mississippi. She was a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Griffithville, Arkansas.

 

She is survived by Jamie and husband, Curtis Mullens of Longview, Texas, Bobby Wright of Searcy,...

May 10, 2018

William “Billy” Allen Yates JR., 41, passed away May 10, 2018.  He was born December 4, 1976 in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

 

Billy cherished his family and loved everyone.  He was a member of the Local Union 624.  He was a United States Army Veteran.  Corporal William Allen Yates served the U.S. Army with Alpha Company 1-12 Infantry Battalion 3rd Brigade...

May 4, 2018

Bernice T. Allen was born in Searcy, AR to Otis and Narcissus Horton on November 27, 1921.

 

She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. 

 

She married John C. Allen on February 5, 1946.  To this union, one daughter, Valerie was born.  She was dedicated to her husband of 50 years; loved her family fiercely;...

Apr 30, 2018

Pablo Perez Martinez, 91, died April 30th at his residence. He was born April 14, 1927.

Apr 30, 2018

Shirlene McFadden, 81, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018.  She was born to the late Lloyd and Mona Kennedy in Little Rock on December 6, 1936 and was raised by her step-father, Paul Duncan.

 

Shirlene is survived by her husband of 54 years; Julian McFadden, two sons; Michael Paul McFadden (Kit) of Florida and James Albert McFadden of Missouri,...

Apr 20, 2018

Mary Alice Porter, 81, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 20, 2018. She was born in James, Texas on September 13, 1936, to Marshall and Bernice Jordan.

Mary graduated from Marshall High School. She studied nursing at Jefferson Davis Hospital School of Nursing and Texas Women’s University. She continued on to receive her Master’s Degree. 

She regularly...

Apr 11, 2018

Ivan O’Neal (Cotton) LaFerney, 80, of Griffithville Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2018, at his residence in Griffithville Arkansas. He was born October 1, 1937, in Griffithville to the late William Edward (Bill) LaFerney and Vera Audrey Jackson LaFerney.

 

Mr. LaFerney was a member of the church of Christ. He attended worship services at Doniphan Missouri and was...

Mar 30, 2018

Christopher Lee Thompson, 35, of Searcy passed away Friday, March 30th at his home. He was born January 17, 1983 in Memphis, Tennessee to Clay Thompson and Vickie Shamlin.

Christopher loved being outdoors especially when he had the opportunity to take his family to the Buffalo River, or go fishing and hunting. He also loved to go camping, hiking, and...

Mar 30, 2018

Arkie Lee Grimmett, 76, of Searcy passed away Friday, March 30th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1941 in Floral, Arkansas to the late Coleman and Izora (Gay) Jennings.

Arkie worked at Barb’s BBQ in Searcy for 26 years. She was a loving wife, mother and friend who will be dearly missed.

 

Left to cherish...

Mar 23, 2018

Opal Ova Bradley, 90, passed away March 23, 2018.  She was born on October 31, 1927 to the late Lonnie and Gladys Melton in Meigs County, Tennessee.

 

Opal is survived by one son; Timothy D. Bradley, one daughter; Angela Stark, one brother; Wayne Melton, three grandchildren; Donald Bradley Hodges, Candace Riner, and Jacob Simonson, two great-granddaughters; Hailey Hodges and...

Mar 16, 2018

Thomas “Old Man” Wesley Atkin, 80, of Romance passed away Friday, March 16th at his home. He was born October 20, 1937 in Porterville, California to the late Frank and Ardis (Buffington) Atkin.

Thomas was a jack of all trades. He worked construction for 40 years and could build anything he put his mind to. Everyone on the job would...

Mar 9, 2018

Mar 9, 2018

Lorene “Polly” Smith, was called to her Heavenly home by her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 9th. She was born August 28, 1943 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Sidney and Ruthey (Swafford) Rowe.

Mrs. Polly was a cashier at Harding University for 47 years and loved all the staff and students.

She is survived by her two sons,...

Mar 2, 2018

Our Free Spirit Angel, Lacy Elizabeth Quattlebaum, 26, of Conway formally of Searcy passed away, Friday, March 2nd at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She came into this world on the glorious day of June 8, 1991 in Searcy, Arkansas to her parents, Gordon DeWayne Quattlebaum and Deborah Kay (Gasaway) Williams.

Lacy was a kind, caring, soulful individual...

Mar 2, 2018

         Frankie Thomley Jr., 72, of White Hall passed away Friday, March 2nd at his home. He was born September 29, 1945 in Coushatta, Louisiana to the late Frankie Thomley Sr. and Margaret Thomley Davis.

 

Frankie was a United States Army Veteran having served honorably in the Vietnam War. He loved football, always cheering on LSU and the New...