Obituaries
Julie Helen Anderson
Feb 16, 2015
Julie Helen Anderson, 52, of Searcy passed away Monday, February 16th at White County Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1962 in Delano, California to the late Guy and Edith (Golden) Wyrick.
Julie was a very loving and caring person, no matter what anybody said or did to her or her family she always found it in her...
Ray A. Cook
Feb 15, 2015
Ray A. Cook, 69, of Corinth, Texas formally of Higginson passed away Sunday, February 15th at his residence. He was born in Laporte, Indiana to the late James and Ruby A. Cook. Ray was a United States Air Force Veteran where he served his country in the Vietnam War. Ray retired from Wal-Mart Distribution after 28 years. He was a...
Mary Prudence Laymon
Feb 10, 2015
Mary Prudence Laymon, 87, of Greenbrier passed away Tuesday, February 10th. She was born February 16, 1927 in Oklahoma to the late Corbit and Beulah Branscum.
Prudence loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She will be remembered by her family for her dedication to them and to Christ. She loved...
Eddie Wayne Brackenridge
Feb 8, 2015
Eddie Wayne Brackenridge, 64, of Cabot passed away Sunday, February 8th at White County Medical Center. He was born December 6, 1950 in Osceola, Arkansas to the late Ocie and Ellena (Smith) Brackenridge.
Eddie was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Beebe. He loved his family, cherished his grandchildren. He was loved by all who knew and he will...
George Kenneth Clary
Feb 2, 2015
George Kenneth Clary Jr., 65, of Searcy passed away Monday, February 2nd at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born June 28, 1949 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to the late George Sr. and Ruby Clary. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Janelle Clary; two sons, Robert Clary (Sharon) of Judsonia, and Jason Clary of Little Rock;...
Ethan Alexander Shoffner
Jan 26, 2015
Ethan Alexander Shoffner, 18, passed away Monday, January 26th at Arkansas Children's Hospital. He was born August 20, 1996 in Searcy, Arkansas to Melissa Cheatham Shoffner and Martin Shoffner.
Alex was a fun loving young man who would always make you smile. His smile was contagious! He was a huge wrestling fan. Dashing Alex Shoffner "The Champ" would often...
David Harold Watkins
Jan 23, 2015
David Harold Watkins, 61, of McRae passed away January 23, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 23, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late James and Geraldine DeVall. David of the Baptist faith; he was also a United States Air Force Veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a truck driver...

Harvey Stokes Smithey
Jan 22, 2015
Harvey Smithey, Sr. 85 of Ward, Arkansas left to be with our Lord on January 22, 2015. He was born July 6, 1929 in New Albany, Mississippi to Ellis F. and Mary Lou Smithey. He was the youngest of sixteen children. He was preceded in death by his son, Rickey Lee Smithey; his parents; fourteen of his brothers and sisters;...

Clifford Ernst Pollnow
Jan 14, 2015
Clifford Ernst Pollnow, 74, of Bradford, passed away on January 14, 2015. He was born April 6, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Lester and Edna Pollnow.
Clifford was known and loved by many who worked for him and knew him in construction, mechanics, flying, and in ministry. His heart and home were always open to those who...

Darrell Lee Turner Turner II
Jan 13, 2015
Darrell Lee Turner II, was born into Heaven, Tuesday, January 13th at White County Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Darrell Lee Turner and Tania Shaunta Fleming both of Searcy; one brother, Delyn Turner of Augusta; one sister, Kennedy Turner of Searcy; his maternal grandmother, Pamela Fleming; and his paternal grandparents, Willie Lee and Barbara Ann Turner.
Funeral...
Mary Brumlow McEuen
Jan 9, 2015
Mary Brumlow McEuen, 82, of Searcy passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Beebe Retirement Center. She was born February 27, 1932 in Center Hill, Arkansas to the late Herman and Jewell (Pettus) Brumlow. Mary was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church where she served as church clerk for over 30 years. She is survived by two sons,...
Helen Laverne Nantze
Jan 8, 2015
Helen Laverne Nantze, 86, of Richardson, Texas formally of Judsonia passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. She was born February 17, 1928 in Muncie, Kansas to the late Paul and Mattie (West) Hastings. Helen was of the Christian faith. She was a member of The Pioneer's. Helen loved gardening. She cherished her family and was loved by all who knew...
Earnest Gilbert
Jan 5, 2015
Earnest Gilbert, 75, of Judsonia passed away Monday, January 5th at White County Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1939 in Russell, Arkansas to the late Walter and Effie (Hancock) Gilbert. Earnest was a member of The Way of the Cross Church. He was also an avid fisherman. Earnest was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will...
Farris Dean Altom
Jan 4, 2015
Farris Dean Altom, 84, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 4, 2015 at White County Medical Center. He was born December 22, 1930 in Floral, Arkansas to the late Marvin and Mary Ann (Walker) Altom. Dean was a United States Army Veteran. He loved playing music. He played bass guitar and he always carried it with...
Arnold Edward Kaylor
Dec 27, 2014
Arnold Edward Kaylor, 77, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. He was born January 13, 1937 in Hopewell, Arkansas, to the late Ernest Roosevelt Kaylor and Rhoda Forbus Kaylor.
He was a Member of Mt. Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, Arkansas Cattleman's Association, NRA, and of Labor Local 1282.
He is survived by two...
George E. "Junior" Prince
Dec 22, 2014
George E. "Junior" Prince Jr., 78, of Griffithville died Monday, December 22nd at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born May 12, 1936 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late George Sr. and Dollie (Mahan) Prince. Junior was a loving father, grandfather, and was loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by his three sons, Charles Prince...
Linda "Dianne" Houston
Dec 19, 2014
Linda "Dianne" Houston, 64, of Searcy passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at White County Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1949 in Hickory Flat, Arkansas to the late Clovis and Birtie Jane (McDougal) Westbrook. Dianne loved the outdoors. She loved flowers and feeding the birds. She also loved to cook, bake cookies, and scrapbooking. Dianne treasured her grandchildren...
Margie Wayne McKinney
Dec 18, 2014
Margie W. McKinney, 73, of Searcy passed away Thursday, December 18th at White County Medical Center. She was born August 20, 1941 in Albion, Arkansas to the late Harry and Avis (Moore) Meachum. Margie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She lived for her family cherishing every moment with them. Margie was a person to always speak her...
Ruby Marie Carter
Dec 13, 2014
Ruby Marie Carter, 76 of Rose Bud passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014. Ruby was born October 2, 1938 in Gravel Hill, Arkansas to the late Lewis and Zelda (Barnette) Stevens. Ruby was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. She was a country girl and loved to travel to the mountains. She had a passion for working puzzles and...
Verna Odean Roberson
Dec 9, 2014
Verna Odean Roberson, was born on August 28, 1922 in El Paso, Arkansas to the late Will and Martha Quattlebaum. The family moved to Joy, Arkansas and Verna graduated from Searcy High School. Verna passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the age of 92 after suffering a stroke and a fall in her home. She was an excellent homemaker...