Obituaries

Dec 24, 2017

John William Belue of Searcy, Arkansas died on December 24, 2017.  Known as “Bill” to his many friends and “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren, he was 79 years old.

 

Bill was born on May 21, 1938, in Earle, Arkansas to Clyne Prentiss, Sr. and Ernestine Belue. He graduated from Earle High School and after earning a degree from Harding...

Dec 22, 2017

Wilburn “Slim” Strayhorn, 95, of Searcy, Arkansas went to heaven, December 22, 2017, to be with Evelyn (2013), his wife of 66 years.  They were married Valentine’s Day 1946.

 

Wilburn loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.  He was a World War II veteran and received several medals including a Purple Heart.  He retired from AP&L in Searcy.

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Dec 18, 2017

Maurice Phillips Durham, 93, passed away December 18, 2017.  He was born October 26, 1924, to the late William Lucian and Evelyn Phillips Durham in Searcy, Arkansas.

 

He is survived by one niece; Donna Breckenridge (Allen) of Tucson, Arizona, and six great-nephews, one great-niece, and numerous cousins.

 

Maurice was a member of Higginson First Baptist Church.  He retired...

Dec 16, 2017

Ethel Marie Fulton, 88, of Beebe passed away Saturday, December 16th at Beebe Retirement Center. She was born March 3, 1929 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late James and Annie Langford.

She is survived by two sons; Larry and Ronnie Fulton; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 20th at 2:00pm at St. Mary’s...

Dec 8, 2017

Thurley Smithey, 73, of Searcy died December 8th at her home.  She was born May 8, 1944, to the late Vonceil and Cleda Jones.

 

She is survived by her husband; Buddy Smithey, two sons; Mark Smithey (Anita) and Carl Wayne Smithey, two brothers; Rodney Jones and Rickey Jones, two sisters; Shirley Clay and Johnnie Langston, two grandsons; Mitchell Smithey...

Nov 27, 2017

Nov 18, 2017

Bessie Inman, age 79, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, November 18, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer.  She was a faithful member of Kensett Baptist Church.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her throughout her life.

 

Bessie was born to the late Milton and Rella Mae Ashworth Sloan on December 29,...

Nov 18, 2017

Walter L. Bingham, 75, of Heber Springs went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 18th at Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs.

He was born January 7, 1942, in Beech Grove, Arkansas to the late Edgar and Notra (Bailey) Bingham.

Walter was a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Heber Springs. He had an infectious laugh. He...

Nov 9, 2017

Lois May Lawson, 92, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 09, 2017. She was born February 28, 1925 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Myrtle (Henderson) Hynds. Lois was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Searcy.

 

She is survived by one son, Richard (Shirley) Chandler of Judsonia, Arkansas; one daughter, Linda Cosma of...

Nov 8, 2017

Bob was born February 23, 1920, to Sammie Jay Lancaster Hogg and Robert Byron Hogg, in Hillsboro, TX, where he attended Hillsboro High School and Hillsboro Jr. College.  He then went on to attend the University of Texas, majoring in chemical engineering, before going to work for Magnolia Petroleum Company (now Mobil) in Beaumont, TX.  Bob was a WWII veteran...

Oct 29, 2017

Margaret Thompson Brookshire died on October 29, 2017, at Earlene Howard Hospice in Springdale, AR.  She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on August 17, 1924, to Winifred Martin and was adopted by William and Margaret Thompson at birth.  She came to the U.S. in 1947 and married Guy F. Brookshire on Valentine’s Day 1948.  They were married for 42 years...

Oct 25, 2017

Carolyn was born April 10, 1947 to Otto Joseph Boeckmann Sr. and Margaret Hess Boeckmann.  She was owner of Carolyn’s TLC Tax Services and was a tax preparer for 30 years and also worked for Westmoreland Htg & AC for 12 years.

 

She was preceded in death by her father, Otto Boeckmann, son, Don Carter, sister, Teresa Boeckmann, brother,...

Oct 24, 2017

Bobbie Lea Hughes, 80, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, October 24th at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born September 12, 1937 in Stone County, Arkansas to the late Charles and Josie (Haywood) Stokes.

Bobbie was a member of Kensett Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who was loved by all who...

Oct 20, 2017

Melvin Dockens Sr., of Searcy died Friday, October 20th at Searcy Health and Rehab.

A Visitation will be held Friday, October 27th from 6:00-8:00pm at St. Mary’s CME Church.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 28th at 12:00pm at St. Mary’s CME Church.

All Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

Share A Memory: www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com

Oct 4, 2017

 Serenity Marie Elizabeth Lawrence-Bynum, was born into heaven October 4, 2017.

She was a special gift from God to David and Molly Bynum.

 

A visitation and memorial service will be October 6th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Searcy McEuen Chapel.

 

All services entrusted to Searcy-McEuen.

 

We miss and love you baby girl and you will...

Sep 26, 2017

Lucy La Veta “Pete” La Ferney, 77, of Austin passed away September 26th.  She was born in Hopewell, Arkansas to the late Cecil and Lucille (Boyd) Wildman on March 26, 1940.

 

She is survived by her husband of 52 years; Gerald La Ferney, one daughter; Michelle La Ferney (Steve Fisher), one brother; Billy Joe “Jody” (Karen) Wildman, four sisters;...

Sep 24, 2017

Mavis King Everett, 85, of Searcy, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born July 15, 1932, to the late DC and Helen Bostic King.

A graduate of McCrory High School, she married Elmo Everett in December, 1950, and moved with him to Fayetteville, Ark., where he attended the University of Arkansas. The couple moved to Kansas City, Mo.,...

Sep 21, 2017

Oduska Ramona Wallace, 86, of Heber Springs passed away Thursday, September 21st at Seven Springs Health and Rehab. She was born February 17, 1931 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late Sid and Alberta (Neal) Warren.

Ramona, as she was known to friends and family, spent her life raising her family. She attended Foster’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Searcy.

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Sep 18, 2017

Pansy Lee Wells, 78, of Searcy passed away Monday, September 18th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born October 15, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas to the late Dawson and Flora Mae Beene.

Pansy was a member of West Side Church of Christ.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 57 years, Jerry Wells; one son, Jeffery...

Sep 11, 2017

Robbin Lea Earle, 62, of McRae passed away Monday, September 11th at her home. She was born July 16, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Robbin was a member of Shiloh First Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grammie, sister, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish Robbin’s memory are her children, two daughters, Leanetta Malone (Danny)...