Obituaries

Gerald Wayne Shireman
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...

Charlie Edward Rouse
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...
Clarence L. Whiteman
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,...

Marvin Merle Gilley
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...
Martin Wayne Newkirk
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...

Randy DeWight Beals
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...
Howard Lane Smith
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...
Bobbie Marie Mclaughlin
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...
Georgia N. Cox
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....
Blanche Camilla McEuen
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 ,...
Carolyn Wilkins Hobson
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...
Beverly Lynn Scissell
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,...
Cathy Ann Young
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...

Kenzie Layne Denley
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...
Faotta Trevetta Collins
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...
Blanch Marie Lewis
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...

Ellen Patience Blair
May 8, 2012
Ellen Blair, 67 of Searcy died May 8, 2012. She was born in Sacramento, California. Survivors include her husband, Leroy Blair and daughter, Dianne Dawson. No services are scheduled at this time. Burial was at West Point Cemetery by Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to White County Historical Society.
Interment Tuesday May 08...

Harrold Lloyd Crowder
May 3, 2012
Harrold Lloyd Crowder, 77, of Searcy, died Thursday May 3, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born in West Point, Arkansas, to the late Lloyd A. Crowder and Ruby Irene Ray Crowder.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Crowder was preceded in death by his sister Jean Crowder Tuggle.
He is survived by two sons, Harrold Crowder Jr....
Iris Marie Neblett
Apr 29, 2012
Iris Marie Neblett, 72, of Searcy, died April 29, 2012. She was born September 7, 1939 in Memphis, to the late Ira Brady Poore and Lena Mae Slate.
She was a loving mother and cherished her time with her family. She enjoyed traveling, reading a good story, or listening to classical music.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Neblett...
Peggy Jo Hill
Apr 27, 2012
Peggy Jo Hill, 72, of Searcy, passed from this life April 27, 2012. She was born November 23, 1939 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Robert and Almeta Greenfield Patterson.
Mrs. Hill loved the Lord and was a member of College Church of Christ in Searcy for over thirty years. She attended the Little Rock School for the Deaf, and...