Obituaries
Everett Wayne Stephens
Oct 4, 2008
Everett Wayne Stephens, age 51 of Elberta, Alabama previously of Searcy died Saturday, October 4, 2008 in Elberta. He was born April 1, 1957 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Herbert Stephens and Ruby (Waggle) Stephens Phillips.
Wayne was a brick mason for many years in the Searcy area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna...
Chleo E. Mitchell
Sep 29, 2008
Chleo E. Mitchell, age 93 of Pangburn died Sunday, September 29, 2008. He was born June 4, 1915 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late James Clarence Mitchell and Sena Pankey.
He proudly served in the United States Army. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper. He loved any activity regarding the outdoors.
He is survived by two sons,...
Joe Taylor Buchanan
Sep 21, 2008
Joe Taylor Buchanan, age 75 of Searcy died Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was born September 26, 1932 in Hoxie, Arkansas to the late Clay Buchanan and Freda Buchanan (Starnes).
He proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy. After his retirement from the military, he joined the Searcy Police Force, graduating from the Camden Police Academy at the...
Terry Edwin Pence
Sep 18, 2008
Terry Edwin Pence, 48 of Conway, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008. Terry was born November 1, 1959, he was a 1977 honor graduate of Griffithville High School where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. He received his bachelor's degree in 1982 from Arkansas Sate University in Jonesboro and went on to earn his doctorate in law from...
Willaree Price
Aug 31, 2008
Willaree "Phillips" Price age 94 went to be with her Lord September 1, 2008. She was born August 31, 1914 to the late John Archer and Tommie Kyle Phillips. She was retired from The International Shoe Company after twenty-five years of service. She was a lifetime member of The First Baptist Church in Higginson.
Willaree is preceded in death by...
Acie Lee Craven
Aug 30, 2008
Acie L. Craven, 87 of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord August 30, 2008. Acie was born June 16, 1921 in Independence, Missouri to the Late G.W. Craven and Gladys (Webb) Craven. He was the grandson of Joe Webb of Ray County Missouri. He was also preceded in death by one brother, L.J. Craven and one niece, Linda...
James W. Wallace
Aug 29, 2008
James W. Wallace age 77 went to be with his lord August 31, 2008. He was born June 29, 1931 to the late Robert Benjamin Wallace. He was retired from the United States Air Force, a member of the American Legion, Volunteer Firemen in Searcy and a Volunteer at White County Medical Center. James was also a member of the...
Shirley Vernell Turner
Aug 26, 2008
Shirley Vernell Turner, 66 of Rose Bud, Arkansas went to be with the Lord August 26, 2008. She was born October 3, 1941 to the Late Louis Elijah and Zelda (Barnett) Stevens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Turner.
Shirley was a member of Mt Bethel Freewill Baptist Church.
Shirley is survived by her four...
Wilmer Arthur Hitchcock
Aug 10, 2008
Wilmer Arthur Hitchcock of Searcy, AR. passed away on 8-10-2008. He was born in Toledo, OH on June 14, 1928. He would remind us that he was born on Flag Day, and always puts up the flag. His father was William Stewart Hitchcock. Mother was Gladys Sweet Hitchcock. His father was in the Spanish American War. Wilmer (Hitch) was in...
Avinell Miles
Jul 30, 2008
Avinell (King) Miles 86, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 30, 2008. She was born in Sunnydale, Arkansas on November 10, 1921 to the late Ivey Lee and Lorilla (Jones) King. She was married to the late R.H. (Red) Miles on January 1, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister,...
Bobby E. Whaley
Jul 18, 2008
Bobby "Bob" Whaley, Sr. age 56 went to be with his Lord, July 18, 2008. He was born June 25, 1952. Bob was a self employed mechanic in white county for his entire working life time. A wonderful husband, dad and adored papaw.
Bob is preceded in death by his father, John Allen Whaley; one son, Bobby Whaley, Jr....
Charles Lavell Lackey
Jul 18, 2008
Charles Lavell Lackey, age 79 of Judsonia, passed away July 16, 2008. He was born July 9, 1929 to the late James and Elsie Lackey. He was a Decorated Army Veteran, having served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marcella Ruth Lackey; and one nephew, Robert Dale Safley. Charles is...
James D. White
Jul 16, 2008
James D. White, 71 of Searcy, passed away at 1:28 P.M., July 16, 2008.
He was born on August 11, 1937 to Froney Jones and James Richard White. He retired from the White County Road Dept., he was a member of the Foothills Church of Christ and loved playing dominoes with his friends.
He is preceded in death by...
Lawrence Cowan
Jul 13, 2008
Lawrence Cowan age 93 of Searcy passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008. He was born August 18, 1914 to the Late Robert and Emma Cowan.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by two brothers, Milton and Michael Cowan of Searcy; two sisters, Odessa Davis and Maggie James...
William Rudolph Watson
Jul 12, 2008
William "Bill" Rudolph Watson Jr. age 79 went to be with his Lord July 12, 2008. He was born June 25, 1929 to the Late William Rudolph Watson Sr. and Georgia Willard Watson. He was an inspector for the USDA. A member of the Little Red R.V. Camping Club of Searcy, he loved camping and fishing and was an avid...
Linda Kay Snow James
Jul 10, 2008
Linda Kay Snow James age 58 went to be with her Lord July 10, 2008. She was born March 24, 1950. Linda is preceded in death by her father Clyde C. Snow.
Linda was a member of West Race Baptist Church; she was past president of United Way and on the board of directors of the Humane Society. She was...
Wayne Allen Stroup
Jul 8, 2008
Wayne Allen Stroup, 87, Searcy, died July 8, 2008. Born April 19, 1921 in Rose Bud to Reverend Henry Almus and Florie Cypert Watkins Stroup. A 1939 Bald Knob High School graduate. A member of the Searcy First United Methodist Church since 1949.for almost forty years he made cookies on Sunday mornings at the church and they called him "Cookie...
Hezekiah Alford Parris
Jul 7, 2008
Hezekiah Alford "Sonny" Parris 71 of Bald Knob left this world the morning of July 7, 2008. He peacefully left his home of natural causes after winning a long battle that lasted about ten years. He was born February 18, 1937 in Carbon Hill Alabama. He was a self employed retired auto body mechanic.
He was preceded in death...
Wilma L. Bennett
Jul 6, 2008
Wilma L. "Billie" Bennett age 65 was called home to be with Jesus after a long battle with breast cancer on July 6, 2008. She was born November 12, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Earl and Elizabeth Petty Wedemeyer. Billie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was an active member of St. James Carholic church. She retired...
Carlos Carnell Haer
Jul 4, 2008
Carlos Haer age 79, went to be with his Lord, July 4, 2008. Carlos was born, December 2, 1928 to the late Ervin and Dovie Haer. He was a retired pipeliner. Carlos was a member of First Baptist Church in Kensett, he worked at the Good Samaritan Center and was a avid hunter, fisherman and R.V.'er.
He is preceded...
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