Obituaries

Feb 22, 2018

David Ray Cook, 47, of Pangburn, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Unity Health White County Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his father; Lynn Gale Cook and grandparents; Linza and Wilda Wyatt, H. K. and Ruth Cook.

He is survived by his son; Matthew Cook, grandson; Corbin Cook, mother; Glynda Cook, siblings; Michael Cook, Marla Hubbard,...

Feb 22, 2018

Feb 21, 2018

Charles Keith Mobley of McRae Arkansas died Wednesday, February 21, 2018.  He was born in Kensett, Arkansas on August 12, 1949, to Earnest and Louise Mobley. 

He is survived by wife Susie McDonald Mobley, daughters; Christina (James) Foster, Karen (Stephen) Yielding, stepchildren; David (Dianna) Berman, Melody (Gaby) Asmar, Austin Berman, Grandchildren; James and Justin Foster, Jessee Tyler (April), Kyle Cox,...

Feb 18, 2018

Donald Ray Hull, 74, of Searcy passed away Sunday, February 18th at his home. He was born July 27, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Murle and Imogene Hull.

 

Donald was a retired United States Navy Veteran. He served honorably for 29years having served during both the Cuban Conflict and two tours in Vietnam. He formed a...

Feb 16, 2018

Julie Lee Vickers, of Judsonia passed away Friday, February 16th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born November 17, 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Julie treasured her family but her grandchildren were the apple of her eye. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish Julie’s memory is her husband...

Feb 1, 2018

John Larry Hannah, 80, of Searcy passed away Thursday, February 1st at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1937 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Rosa Brooks.

John worked for Rolland Hodge Sawmill in Griffithville as a young man then later he began working as a janitor for Searcy Public Schools for 19 years. John...

Feb 1, 2018

Jan 31, 2018

W.H. Scarsdale “Junior”, 92, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, January 31st at Searcy Health and Rehab. He was born September 5, 1925 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Walter and Pauline (Foster) Scarsdale.

Junior was a retired Searcy Fireman. He was a WWII Veteran having served his country honorably in the Battle of the Bulge. Over the years, Junior...

Jan 26, 2018

Jan 23, 2018

Loyce Elton Culwell, 80, of Rose Bud, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 23rd at Baptist Health Medical Center.

 

He was a devoted deacon of Mt. Bethel FWB Church of Rose Bud, Arkansas. 

For 60 years he taught Sunday school, and had 27 years working with youth at Camp Beaverfork in Conway, Arkansas.  He served his...

Jan 19, 2018

Annie Mae Rocka, 94, of Searcy passed away Friday, January 19th at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born November 6, 1923 in Hortense, Texas.

Annie Mae was a member of Pickens Chapel Church of the Nazarene. She was an avid reader. She loved books, magazines, and anything of interest to her. She enjoyed doing Bible study lessons,...

Jan 17, 2018

Jo Nell Townsend, 89, of Rose Bud passed away Wednesday, January 17th at Southridge Nursing Home in Heber Springs. She was born May 5, 1928 in Romance, Arkansas to the late William and Lucille (Rogers) McKay.

Jo Nell was a hairdresser for 45 years. She loved to garden and even enjoyed putting up all the garden produce whether it was...

Jan 16, 2018

Maria Alphonzina DiFuccia Noziglia, 80, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 16th at Hickory Heights Health and Rehab Center in Little Rock. She was born June 1, 1937 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Vincenzo and Philomena (Vallone) DiFuccia.

Left to cherish her memory are eight children, Filomena (James) Kizer of Ohio, Patrick (Marsha)...

Jan 10, 2018

Luella M. Meredith, 86, of Kensett went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 10th at Oakdale Nursing Home. She was born September 7, 1931 in Russell, Arkansas to the late Frank and Ellen (Stevens) Nichols.

She was very loving and kind. She served faithfully for many years as Pastor’s wife along-side her husband, Pastor Louis Meredith. Luella enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 4, 2018

Charles W. Spencer, 85, of Colt passed away Thursday, January 4th at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born May 17, 1932 in Vanndale, Arkansas to the late Garland and Lillian (Duncan) Spencer.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, four daughters, Sherry Watlington, Terry Spencer Griffin, Jan Spencer, and Lindsey Spencer; eleven grandchildren, twelve great...

Dec 30, 2017

GLENDA REDDELL BECK

December 6, 1950 to December 30, 2017

 

Born in Searcy Arkansas. She grew up in the Honey Hill Community.  Glenda graduated from Searcy High School and achieved a teaching Degree from the University of Central Arkansas at Conway.

She taught all ages and even though God did not give her biological children, she had many children...

Dec 27, 2017

Audrey Fay Morgan, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017.  She was born February 26, 1921, to the late Lewis Marion Campbell and Trecy Mennie Campbell in Dardanelle, AR.

 

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her late husband; Lamont Willie Morgan, one infant son, five brothers, and six sisters.

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...