Obituaries

Jul 13, 2012

Kathleen Lay, 55, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away July 13, 2012 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy. She was born December 11, 1956 to the late Malcolm DeMotto Sr. and Elvira Burch Ash.

Kathleen was a fun loving person. She was a member of Westside Church of Christ in Searcy. She cherished her grandchildren and they loved her very much....

Jul 12, 2012

Jessie Tildan Roberts, 76, of Griffithville passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at White County Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. at Dogwood Cemetery in Griffithville under the direction of Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com or facebook.com/searcyfunerals

Graveside Service July 13, 2012 11:30 AM

Dogwood Methodist Church and Cemetery 100 Dogwood...

Jul 6, 2012

Franklin D. Brooks, 52, of Kensett, died July 6, 2012. He was born September 21, 1959 in Searcy to the late Arlie David Brooks and Mary Ruth Herkamp Brooks whom survives.

Also surviving is his fiance Carmaletta Gerber and her children Corey, Johnathan, and Amber, which Franklin cared deeply for; daughters, Shelley Renea Guernsey and Donna Marie Garcia; four caring...

Jul 2, 2012

Olden Brewer, 87, of Searcy, died July 2, 2012. He was born May 6, 1925 in Trumann, Arkansas to the late Ben and Minnie Linville Brewer.

Olden, known by his family and friends as "O.V.", was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a strong Christian and was a member of the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy....

Jun 27, 2012

Gerald Wayne Shireman, 77, of Judsonia died Wednesday June 27, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1935 in DeWitt, Arkansas to the late Jessie Roy Shireman and Molly Mae Hamler Shireman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brother and six sisters. Mr. Shireman is survived by one brother; Kenneth...

Jun 26, 2012

Charlie Edward Rouse, 71, of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1940 in Georgetown, Arkansas to the late Fletcher Alvin Rouse and Estelle Robinson Rouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, William Edward Rouse; and two sisters, Arbie Ann and Helen. He is survived...

Jun 25, 2012

Clarence Whiteman, age 85, went home to be with God on June 25, 2012. He was born on June 22, 1927 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Jim and Pearl Whiteman. He graduated from Harding College and received his master's degree in education from the University of Arkansas. It was while a student at Harding that he met his wife,...

Jun 25, 2012

Marvin Merle Gilley, 65, of Ward, died June 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1947 in Monarch, Arkansas to the late Oral B. Gilley and Tressa E. Sanders.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Merle Gilley; two brothers, James and John Gilley; two sisters, Peggy Ruth Gilley and...

Jun 23, 2012

Martin Wayne Newkirk, 84, of Searcy died June 23, 2012. He was born November 20, 1927 in Sentinel, Oklahoma to the late William and Cordie Newkirk.

Mr. Newkirk joined the Marines at the age of 17 and served in WWII and the Korean War. He spent a year in North China and was one of the first Americans to enter...

Jun 22, 2012

Randy DeWight Beals, 46, died June 22, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1965 in Searcy to Clifton and Hazel Dennis Beals.

Mr. Beals was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Beals.

He is survived by his parents, Clifton and Hazel Beals as well as many other extended family members who will dearly...

Jun 18, 2012

Howard Lane Smith, 82, of Pangburn, passed from this life June 18, 2012. He was born May 22, 1930 in Clay, Arkansas to the late Howard and Mabel Smith.

He was a loving father and grandfather; and cherished his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, as well camping trips with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jun 16, 2012

Bobbie Marie Mclaughlin, 78, of Kensett, died June 16, 2012. She was born April 17, 1934 in Swain, Arkansas to the late Garrett and Rentha Thomas Smith.

Mrs. Mclaughlin was a member of the Kensett House of Prayer. She was a vibrant woman, quick to share what was on her mind, but always there to care for her family. She...

Jun 13, 2012

Georgia N. Cox, 76, of Searcy went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was born June 15, 1935 in Central City, Kentucky to the late Johnnie and Lillie Armour. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Higginson. She was homemaker, and a grandmother to all the neighborhood children including her own. Mrs....

Jun 10, 2012

Blanche Camilla Langley McEuen was born in White County Arkansas to Preston and Winnie Panell Langley November 17, 1908. She made the Byrd Haven Nursing & Rehab Home in Searcy her home the last five year and died there June 10, 2012 at the age of 103 yrs. & 6 mos.

Preceded in death by her husband Milton McEuen ,...

Jun 1, 2012

Carolyn Wilkins Hobson, 68 of Searcy, went to be with the Lord Jesus, June 1, 2012. She was the daughter of H.E. and Mae Wilkins. She was preceded in death by her father H.E. Wilkins Sr., step-daughter Joann Lagerstrom and grandson Bobby Hobson. Survivors include her husband, Jerry L. Hobson of Searcy, her son Jerry M. Hobson and daughter-in-law Sandra...

May 26, 2012

Beverly Lynn Scissell, 50, of Searcy, passed from this life May 26, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1961 in Osceola, Arkansas to Glenn McClain and Nadine Hammock.

Beverly was a loving wife, great cook, enjoyed music, and will always be remembered for the care she gave to others.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents,...

May 21, 2012

Cathy Ann Young, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. Born March 20, 1956 in Fort Riley, Kansas. Entered into rest May 21, 2012 in Omaha, NE, aged 56 years. She is preceded in death by her mother Nancy Elbert of Searcy, AR. Mrs. Young is survived by her sons Michael and Lindsay Young and Robert and Jane Young of...

May 19, 2012

Kenzie Layne Denley of Searcy was born into Heaven Saturday, May 19th at White County Medical Center. She was the daughter of Kevin Lee Denley and Ashley Nichole Guthrie. She is preceded in death by her brother Robert Shaw Guthrie and one sister, Brett Anne Hulsey In addition to her parents she is survived by one brother Johnson Guthrie and...

May 17, 2012

Faotta Trevetta Collins, 95, of Searcy passed away Thursday May 17, 2012. She was born April 28, 1917 in McCrory, Arkansas to the late Delphia Fraser and Euna Pollard Fraser.

Mrs. Collins was a member of West Race Baptist Church in Searcy. She was also a member of the White County Historical Society. She loved spending time with her family...

May 13, 2012

Blanch Marie Lewis, 74, of Searcy, died May 13, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 4, 1937 in Searcy to the late James and Inez Bittle Nelson.

Mrs. Lewis worked for the White County Assessor's office and was a member of the Westview Missionary Baptist Church. She loved fishing, painting and reading a good book. She was a...