Obituaries

Jackie Holleman

Jackie Holleman

Jul 18, 2015

Jackie W. Holleman, 69, of Searcy passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at St. Vincent Infirmary. He was born November 2, 1945 to the late Hubert and Odell (Barker) Holleman in Rose Bud, Arkansas.

Jackie was a member of Kensett First Baptist Church. He loved his Sunday School Class. He retired from Eaton after 41 years of service. Jackie was...

Dorothy J. Barker

Dorothy J. Barker

Jul 7, 2015

Dorothy Jane Isham Barker, 77, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Unity Health. She was born December 8, 1937 in Higginson, Arkansas to the late Lonnie and Annie Lee (Ramsey) Isham.

Dorothy was like a mother to all of us. There were seven siblings and at one time or another every one of us stayed with Dorothy....

Bill Hughes

Bill Hughes

Jul 5, 2015

Bill Hughes, 77, of McRae passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015. He was born February 27, 1938 in Sidon, Arkansas to the late Floyd and Elise (Watkins) Hughes. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army. He was very patriotic and a strong democrat. He was a Union representative for the UAW1000. Bill was an amazing man with a...

Carl LaForce

Carl LaForce

Jun 23, 2015

Rev. Carl "Buddie" LaForce, 85, of Searcy after 50 years of proclaiming his risen Savior as a Missionary Baptist Minister went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was born January 24, 1930 in Alicia, Arkansas to the late Maud and Bertie (Hooten) LaForce. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in...

Violet Elizabeth Crain

Violet Elizabeth Crain

Jun 19, 2015

Violet Crain, 94, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 19, 2015 at White County Medical Center. She was born September 6, 1920 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late William and Lucinda (Voiles) McIntire. Violet was a devout Christian and a member of Kensett Assembly of God. She was very talented. She loved to crochet, quilt, and...

Lucille English

Lucille English

Jun 17, 2015

Lucille (Lou) English, 73, of Judsonia passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at White County Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1942 in Judsonia, Arkansas to the late Woodrow and Mildred (Altman) Manor Hammons. Lou is survived by her husband of 32 years, Calvin English; two sons, John Edom (Donna); and Paul Edom (LeeAnna) all of Judsonia; two sisters,...

NB Robbins

NB Robbins

Jun 5, 2015

N.B. Robbins (Papa Joe), 91, of Searcy passed away Friday, June 05, 2015 at The Crossing at Riverside. He was born September 21, 1923 in Providence, Arkansas to the late Garland and Beatrice (Monk) Robbins. N.B. loved to fish. He enjoyed sports (especially baseball) and traveling. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who will be dearly...

Willie Mae Galloway

Willie Mae Galloway

May 30, 2015

Willie Mae Galloway, 78, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 30th at her residence. She was born May 11, 1937 to the late Charlie and Lillie (Ketchum) Carmichael in Little Rock, Arkansas. Willie Mae was a member of Mount Zion Christian Fellowship. She was the state chaplain of Disable American Veterans Auxillary. She was a loving...

Willie Mae Galloway

Willie Mae Galloway

May 30, 2015

Willie Mae Galloway, 78, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 30th at her residence. She was born May 11, 1937 to the late Charlie and Lillie (Ketchum) Carmichael in Little Rock, Arkansas. Willie Mae was a member of Mount Zion Christian Fellowship. She was the state chaplain of Disable American Veterans Auxillary. She was a loving...

Larry Lee Bennett

Larry Lee Bennett

May 26, 2015

Larry Lee Bennett, 72, of Letona passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at White County Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1942 to the late LD and Elvia (Danks) Bennett in Letona, Arkansas. Larry is survived by three sons, Michael Bennett (Laura) of Letona, Arkansas, Mickey Bennett (Amy) of Heber Springs, Arkansas, and Kevin Bennett (Eva) of Searcy, Arkansas;...

Lily Clowers

Lily Clowers

May 26, 2015

Lily Fern Clowers, 74, of Searcy, passed away, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1941 in McRae, Arkansas to the late Lawrence and Alma (Robinson) Shannon.

Lily was a member of Airport Loop Church of Christ. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was loved by all who knew her and...

Ray Allen Waters

Ray Allen Waters

May 26, 2015

Ray A. Waters Jr., 76, of Augusta died Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. Waters, of Texarkana. He is survived by one son, R. Allen Waters III of Little Rock and his wife, Rachele; one daughter, Mary Catherine Dixon of Searcy and her husband, James, and her three children,...

Bonnie Sue Harris

Bonnie Sue Harris

May 25, 2015

Bonnie Sue Harris, 70, McCrory passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at White County Medical Center. She was born November 17, 1944 to the late Teddy and Elsie (Russell) Dixon in Lepanto, Arkansas.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Audie Harris of McCrory, Arkansas; one daughter, Glenda Curtis (Ronnie) of McCrory, Arkansas; four sisters, Sharon Watson of Bald Knob, Arkansas,...

Timothy Sidener

Timothy Sidener

May 24, 2015

Timothy Lovell Sidener Sr., 67, of Garner passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1947 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Maurice and Helen (Wesner) Sidener.

Timothy was an U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who will be dearly...

Lavern Mashburn

Lavern Mashburn

May 24, 2015

Lavern Mashburn, 73, of Searcy passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born September 10, 1941 in Melbourne, Arkansas to the late Frank and Jessie (Payne) Lawrence. Laverne was a member of College Church of Christ. She loved children and enjoyed working at the daycare. Laverne also helped with the preschool kids during Thursday School which...

Johnita Burnett

Johnita Burnett

May 19, 2015

Johnita Burnett, 67, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, May 19th at her residence. She was born May 20, 1947 in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas to the late Silas and Winnie (Ball) Franklin. Johnita was a member of Cloverdale Church of Christ for 36 years. She loved the Lord and serving her church. Johnita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Christine Hall

Christine Hall

May 19, 2015

Christine Hall, 83, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at her residence. She was born September 11, 1931, to the late Sam Hall and Willie Evel Washington Jones in Revels, Arkansas.

Ms. Christine was raised by her Uncle Richard Hall until she moved to St. Louis, Missouri, to live with her mother for one year before moving to...

Helen Audrey Stringfellow

Helen Audrey Stringfellow

May 9, 2015

Helen Audrey Stringfellow, 85, of Pangburn passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 26, 1929 to the late Thomas and Irene (Yoder) Reynolds. Helen was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Helen worked in the nursery business for many years planting the seeds and nurturing the seedling...

Virginia Smith

Virginia Smith

May 8, 2015

Virginia Bridges Smith, 90, of Searcy passed away May 8, 2015. She was born on November 16, 1924, in Delta County, Texas to Harvey W. Bridges and Gladys V. Bridges. She was a very loving and beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. Virginia was a devout Christian, loved people and nature. She was a musician, composer, free lance...

Ludie Mae Shourd

Ludie Mae Shourd

May 6, 2015

Ludie Mae Allen Shourd, 100, passed away May 6, 2015 at The Crossing at Riverside in Searcy Arkansas. She was born June 4, 1914 to James Edward Allen and Virgie Mae Elizabeth Shelton Allen.

Ludie was a farmer and homemaker, a lady of strong faith, having a strong heart of gold, and a wonderful mother to her children which she...

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