Obituaries
Billy Francis Banks
Sep 11, 2017
Billy Francis Banks, 83, of Searcy passed away Monday, September 11th at his home. He was born June 8, 1934 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Addie (Ferguson) Banks Malar and James Jacob Banks.
Billy was a member of Westside Church of Christ. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Billy was a family man who loved family gatherings especially...
Ruby Joyce Moore
Sep 10, 2017
Ruby Joyce Moore, 88, of Judsonia formally of McRae passed away Sunday, September 10th at Oakdale Nursing and Rehab. She was born September 29, 1928 in Oppelo, Arkansas to the late Johnathan and Vestal (Schumpert) Ashcraft.
She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Searcy.
Ruby is survived by one son, David Moore (Tiffany) of McRae; one daughter, Joy...
James "Jim" Russel Bailey Jr
Aug 28, 2017
James “Jim” Russel Bailey Jr., 78, of Griffithville passed away Monday, August 28th at his home. He was born July 19, 1939 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late James and Lura Ethel (Jackson) Bailey.
After graduation from Griffithville High School, Jim received a B.A. Business and Math Degree from Harding University. He went on to earn a M.Ed. in Counseling...
Charles Dale Pratt
Aug 18, 2017
Charles Dale Pratt, 81, of Rose Bud passed away August 18th. He was born August 21, 1935, in Rose Bud to the late Owen and Annie Pratt.
He is survived by three sons; Charles, Tom, and Tony, two sisters; Iona Melton and Patricia Alton, one step brother; Ronnie Sanders, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and long time friend and companion;...
Jeanne Kay Doyle
Aug 13, 2017
Jeanne (Smith) Doyle, 58, of Searcy passed away August 13, 2017, at Conway Regional Hospital. She was born April 7, 1959, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was the daughter of Vivian (Price) Smith and the late J.R. Smith of Searcy. She was last employed by Doyle Land Services, Inc. in service to Fayetteville Express Pipeline as...
DC Benton
Aug 11, 2017
DC Benton, 76, of Searcy died Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home. He was born January 7, 1941 in Pleasant Grove, Arkansas to the late Everett and Hazel (Wiggs) Benton.
DC was a common man with many talents and he used those talents in the way God showed him to use them. He was a wood worker. He could...
Joyce Isbell Davis
Aug 8, 2017
Joyce Isbell Davis, 89, of Cabot formally of Searcy passed away Tuesday, August 8th at Spring Creek Health and Rehab. She was born August 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Clarence and Grace (Neville) Isbell.
Joyce spent her time working as an Executive Secretary for International Harvester and as a legal secretary with Attorneys’ Smith and Wilson in...
Frances Phillips
Aug 7, 2017
Anna Frances Phillips, 84, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, August 7th. Frances was born on August 10, 1932, in Calhoun County, Arkansas to the late Francis Ryx and Dessie Mae (Ables) Clay.
She is survived by one son; Ronald W. Phillips, five brothers; James Clay (Ernie) of Georgia, Walter Clay (Cheryl) of Arkansas, Roy Clay (Margie)...
Hilda Nell Yarbrough
Aug 7, 2017
HILDA NELL (BUCKLEY) YARBROUGH, 83, of Searcy, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. Born July 28, 1934 to Sara Edith Buckley and Ulis Buckley, Hilda was a resident of Searcy since 1952 and of the Baptist faith. She was married to her loving husband, Charles E. Yarbrough for 64 years and...
Josephine Compton
Aug 6, 2017
Josephine Compton, 85, of Pangburn passed away August 6th. She was born March 25, 1932, to the late Tom and Annie (King) Harris.
Josephine is survived by her nephew and caretaker; Bob Harris of Pangburn, nephew; Billy Johnson (Judy) of Pangburn, one granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
"Rebel" Don L Dye
Aug 5, 2017
“Rebel” Don Leo Dye, 75, of Judsonia passed away August 5th. He was born in Providence, Arkansas on March 20, 1942, to the late Henry Clay and Bonnie Marie (Daughtery) Dye.
Don is survived by one son; Don Wayne Dye (Sherrie) of Judsonia, one daughter; Vickie Orten (Bruce) of Judsonia, one brother; Troy Dye, seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
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Brenda Dale Polston
Jul 19, 2017
I have fought the fine fight.
I have run the race to the finish.
I have observed the faith. II Timothy 4:7
Brenda Polston departed this life on July 19, 2017 at her home in Hardy surrounded by friends and family. She touched many lives through her work, travels, and ministry.
Norman and Brenda shared 50 wonderful years together...
James Benjamin Evans
Jul 11, 2017
James Benjamin Evans, 74, of Cave City died, Tuesday, July 11th in Heber Springs. He was born January 12, 1943 in Cave City, Arkansas to the late James and Lola (Marlin) Evans.
James was a member of Kensett First Baptist Church. In Cave City, James attended the Cave City Church of God. James was a veteran having served his country...
James Clinton Finley
Jul 10, 2017
James Clinton Finley, 63, of Judsonia passed away Monday, July 10th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1953 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late John and Ruth (Manus) Finley.
James was a hard working family man. He loved being outdoors. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed.
Left to...
Barbara Pauline Roberts
Jul 9, 2017
Barbara “Polly Boatman” Roberts, 95, of Searcy passed away Sunday, July 9th. She was born January 10, 1922, in Des Arc, Arkansas to the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boatman.
Polly was a member of the Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Searcy. She loved her church and all her church family. Polly retired from the International Shoe Factory after 30...
Christopher Ausburn
Jul 6, 2017
Christopher Keithley Ausburn “Chris” of Mesquite Texas left this world July 6th. He was born March 14, 1979, in Searcy, Arkansas.
Chris was an N.O.C. Engineer with T-Mobile Dallas/Fort Worth Tx area. He loved fishing, playing guitar, shooting firearms and his best friend, Lady. He was a Veteran of the United States Army.
Chris is survived by his...
Thelma Dale Sullivan
Jun 27, 2017
Thelma Dale Sullivan, 76, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, June 27th at Searcy Health and Rehab. She was born May 27, 1941 in Higginson, Arkansas to the late Alvie and Eathel (Clause) Scritchfield.
Thelma was a member of Higginson Assembly of God. She was a faithful and godly woman. She loved God and her family above all else. Thelma was...
Helen Louise Yingling
Jun 24, 2017
Helen Louise McLeod Yingling, 91, of Searcy, Arkansas, was born December 14, 1925, in Bragg City, Missouri, and passed peacefully from this earth to her Heavenly home on June 24, 2017. She was a member of the West Side Church of Christ.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Della Brandon; her late husband Herman McLeod; her sisters,...
Billy Max Smith
Jun 22, 2017
Billy Max Smith, 72, of Searcy went to be with his Lord Thursday, June 22nd. He was born October 16, 1944 in Searcy to the late William Mitchell and Tressie Joyce (Brewster) Smith.
Billy was an avid fisherman for most of his life. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Billy was a member of Searcy First...
Dakota Neal Smithey
Jun 20, 2017
Dakota Neal Smithey “Tink Tink”, 23, left this world to be with his savior June 20, 2017. He was born October 20, 1993 in Searcy, Arkansas.
He was a graduate of ACTI and a painter by trade. He loved the outdoors, riding four wheelers with his big brother, jumping off bluffs with his little brother. Dakota also enjoyed hunting...
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