Obituaries

William Bryant Dhoritey

William Bryant Dhoritey

Nov 11, 2010

William Bryant Dhoritey, 69, of Searcy, formerly of Judsonia, passed away at his home November 11, 2010. He was born in Manila, Arkansas to William Henry and Erma Buck Dhoritey on September 27, 1941.

He was a 1959 graduate of Judsonia High School and Graduated from Harding College in 1964.

He was a retired high school algebra teacher and boy's...

Charlene Holmes

Charlene Holmes

Nov 8, 2010

Charlene Holmes, 64, of Searcy, died November 8, 2010. Ms. Holmes was born August 9, 1946 in Searcy to the late Charles and Vernetia Lynch Manning.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Steven Holmes and wife Holly of South Lake, Tx.; a daughter, Sissy Ramsey and husband Johnny of Searcy; grandchildren, Aaron, Nerissa and Cora Holmes, Jermey, Johnny,...

Donald H. Blount

Donald H. Blount

Nov 4, 2010

DONALD H. BLOUNT, Age 80 of Canton, Ohio and previously Searcy, AR. died Nov. 4, 2010. He was born in Canton, OH, a son of the late Noah and Leslie (Kilman) Blount. He retired from NIBCO Corp.

He was married for over 62 years to Ellen (Mason) Blount. His parents, 2 brothers David and Golden, and a sister Barbara,...

Ruble C. Hanken

Ruble C. Hanken

Nov 2, 2010

Ruble C. Hanken, 85, of Bald Knob, died November 2, 2010. She was born in Vina, AL. to the late Thomas Toomer and Ophelia Chambers Emerson. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

Virginia B Cantrell

Virginia B Cantrell

Nov 1, 2010

Virginia B Cantrell, 68, of Searcy, Arkansas, died on Monday, November 1, 2010, following a brief illness.

Virginia was born to Hugh and Audrie Reecer Cantrell, in El Dorado, grew up in Stephens, taught elementary school in Marion and Benton, and worked at Columbia Artists Management in New York City. Admitted to the Arkansas State Bar in 1982, she...

Mona Bowman Coleman

Mona Bowman Coleman

Oct 15, 2010

Mona Lee Bowman Coleman, who resided in Marianna, passed from this life October 15, 2010, at age 71. Mona was the fifth child and the first daughter of twelve children. She was born October 12, 1939 in Judsonia to the late Viryl & Eugene Bowman. She is preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, (Bobby, Enuf, Charles, Johney &...

Billy Jack Lawson

Billy Jack Lawson

Oct 15, 2010

Billy Jack Lawson Jr., 38, of Searcy died Friday, October 15, 2010 in Little Rock, Ar. Mr. Lawson was born November 12, 1971 to the late Billy Jack Lawson and Ava Nell McCollum Jones. He was an employee of Wal-Mart Super Center and was also a member of Crosby Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife of 15...

Jewel Gray

Jewel Gray

Oct 14, 2010

Jewel Lee Gray, 71, of Pangburn died October 14, 2010 at White County Medical Center. No services are scheduled at this time.

Gerry Childers

Gerry Childers

Oct 14, 2010

Gerry M. Childers, 73, of the Rose Bud - Sidon Community, died October 14, 2010. Mrs. Childers was born May 2, 1937 in Sidon to the late John and Vida Hare Selvidge.

Mrs. Childers was a member of the Sidon Baptist Church and was a beautician. She loved raising flowers and loved her dogs.

Left to cherish her memory...

Nancy Oliver Stumbaugh

Nancy Oliver Stumbaugh

Oct 11, 2010

Nancy Stumbaugh, 65, of Searcy died October 11th. She claimed her Heavenly body, free from the pain and suffering of rheumatoid arthritis. Nancy was born to Curtis and Vonnie Oliver on May 11, 1945. She was the baby of five children (Mary Ruth, George, John and Martha).

Nancy leaves behind her devoted husband of 21 years, Gene Stumbaugh, who...

Edell Wilson Coleman

Edell Wilson Coleman

Oct 10, 2010

Edell Wilson Coleman, 87, of Searcy died October 10, 2010. She was born September 24, 1923 in Sidon to the late Wally and Ozzie Wilson.

Ms. Coleman worked for the shoe factory in Searcy for many years, and then spent her time as a housewife taking care of her husband and children.

Preceding her in death is her...

Mark Bryan Rhodes

Mark Bryan Rhodes

Oct 7, 2010

Mark Bryan Rhodes, 45, of Higginson passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010. He was born July 9, 1965 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Jerry Lynn Rhodes and Barbara Sue Hatch. He was a member of River of Life Church, an avid Steelers' fan and he loved camping. He also loved his old muscle cars and most of all he...

Daniel James

Daniel James

Oct 6, 2010

Daniel (Danny) Leo James, after a long illness, departed this life on October 6, 2010. He was born December 1, 1974 in Pocahontas, AR and grew up in Branson, MO. Danny is survived by his two children, Kemberly and Brandon of Branson; parents Steve James of Branson and Dianne Lester Roberson of Thayer; one sister, Jennifer James of Branson; grandparents,...

Nonan Delbert Hamm

Nonan Delbert Hamm

Oct 6, 2010

Nonan Delmer Hamm, 82, of Searcy, died October 6, 2010. Mr. Hamm was born June 17, 1928 in Red Bay, Alabama to the late L. D. and Lunie Hamm.

Mr. Hamm was a member of Mt. Zion Church and was a welder.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 42 years, Margaret Feger Hamm; sons,...

Albert Quintin Bennett

Albert Quintin Bennett

Sep 24, 2010

Albert Quinten Bennett, 82, of Snellville, Georgia, a former resident of Searcy, Arkansas, died Friday, September 24, 2010. He was born May 4, 1928 in New York City, New York to the late Dominic and Millie Rusciano Castaldo. Mr. Bennett was of the Roman Catholic Faith. In his younger years, he was a professional boxer in New York City, and...

Bill Gene Rayburn

Bill Gene Rayburn

Sep 22, 2010

Billy Rayburn, age 77 went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 22, 2010 after a long illness. He was born June 12, 1933 at Walker, Arkansas to Perry and Louise Rayburn. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Bill enjoyed family, mechanics, bird hunting and serving the Lord for many years. He was a member...

Pamela Hammond

Pamela Hammond

Sep 21, 2010

Pamela Hammond, 52, of Judsonia died Sept. 21, 2010.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Hammond.

Ms. Hammond is the daughter of Arthur Junior and Linda Bolding Stimbo of Judsonia and a member of the Rocky Point Baptist Church.

She is also survived by three sisters, Deborah Stimbo of Searcy, Cheryl Gosha and husband Gearl...

Kent Pickens

Kent Pickens

Sep 16, 2010

Kent Pickens , 49, of Searcy died Thursday, September 16, 2010. Mr. Pickens was born October 29, 1960 to Joanne Pickens and the late Charles Keith Pickens. Kent loved to hunt and fish. He was a very generous person and he loved to joke.

He is survived by his mother; Joanne Pickens, two sons; Jeremy Pickens and wife Franchesca, Johnathon...

Mary Cook

Mary Cook

Aug 31, 2010

Mary Elizabeth Cook 79, of Searcy died August 31, 2010. Mrs. Cook was born August 12, 1931 in Searcy to the late John and Blanche Harrell Darden.

Mrs. Cook was a 1967 graduate of Harding University receiving a B.A. in English, then went on to teach English at the Central and Bald Knob high schools. Later, she owned and operated...

Patsy A. Moss

Patsy A. Moss

Aug 28, 2010

Patsy Ann Moss 70 of Gravel Hill died August 28, 2010. Mrs. Moss was born January 7, 1940 in Vinity, Arkansas to the late Homer and Leah Hicks Lendermon.

Mrs. Moss was a member of Mt. Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. She worked four years for Safeway foods and twelve years for Rosebud School and her favorite past time was...

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