Obituaries
Charles Ray Hill
Nov 6, 2023
Charles Ray Hill, 79, died at his home in Searcy, AR on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was the eldest son of Raymond Paul Hill and Iris Maxine Liggett Hill of Kensett, AR. He was born in Little Rock on July 12,1944 and raised in Kensett before moving to Searcy where he was an exceptional multisport athlete, excelling in football,...
Danny Michael Shedd
Nov 6, 2023
Danny M. Shedd, 86, of Searcy, passed away November 6, 2023 at home. He was born to Otto K. Shedd and Lillie B. Shedd on October 22, 1937 in the Ellawhite Addition of Uniontown, Alabama. Danny performed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and obtained his master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. For over 40 years, Danny taught advanced mathematics courses...
Nelda Rachel Durham
Nov 5, 2023
Nelda Rachel Durham, 94, of Fort Smith, Arkansas (formerly of Searcy, Arkansas) passed away November 5, 2023. She was born April 8, 1929 in Shiloh, Arkansas to the late, Julian Jefferson Wood and Hazel Craig Wood and grew up in Pangburn, Arkansas.
Mrs. Durham was an accomplished pianist and piano teacher. She was a devoted Christian and faithful member...
Karl E. Shafer, Jr.
Oct 26, 2023
Karl E. Shafer, Jr., 48, went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2023. Gene was born in Searcy, Arkansas on January 7, 1975 to Vonda and Karl E. Shafer, Sr. For 19 years he worked at Bryce Corp. in the maintenance department. His love for farming, livestock, and working on old vehicles was only exceeded by his...
Kelly Joe Lee
Oct 23, 2023
Kelly Joe Lee, 60, of Searcy, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023. Kelly was born November 14, 1962 to Willeda Joyce Flowers and Robert G. Lee, Jr. in Searcy Arkansas. Kelly is preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline (Jackie) Lee; his father, Robert Lee and step-father, Thomas Zomant.
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Jay Lyle Kilpatrick
Oct 23, 2023
Jay Lyle Kilpatrick, age 83, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas. Jay was born July 16, 1940, in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Lyle V. and Francis (Boone) Kilpatrick, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Lewis, and Jimmy Kilpatrick.
Survivors include his wife of almost 61...
Glenda Duke
Oct 22, 2023
Glenda Duke passed into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, October 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 8, 1939 to Wil and Cleo Vaughn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her son, Rickey; her daughter in law, Sarah; her mother; her father; and her granddaughter, Callie Renea Duke.
She is survived by...
Fayrene Dennis
Oct 14, 2023
Fayrene Dennis, 77, of McRae passed away Saturday, October 14th at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1946, in McRae, Arkansas to the late J.C. and Alice (McKay) Latture.
Fayrene enjoyed nature and traveling all over the country with her late husband, Johnny, especially to Las Vegas. She treasured her children, and grandchildren....
Martha Alice Storey
Oct 11, 2023
Martha Alice Storey, 76, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family in a room filled with love. Martha was born in Searcy on October 3rd, 1947 and attended Searcy Public Schools. She was a popular student and a Captain of the Searcy High School Lionsteppers. Martha...
Nany Widyasurya Reed
Oct 9, 2023
Nany Widyasurya Reed, 82, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2023. She was born November 23, 1940 in Serang, Indonesia to the late Susanto Widyasurya and Then Lim Kiau.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Dean Reed; sister, Lily Widyasurya, brothers, Irwin Widyasurya and David Widyasurya.
She is survived by her...
David Franklin Robbins
Oct 2, 2023
David Franklin Robbins, 59, of Searcy passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born December 4, 1963 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Charles and Maxine (Roberson) Robbins.
David was an amazing father not only to his kids but to numerous foster kids. His main goal in life was to care...
Ronnie Winfred Betts
Sep 28, 2023
On the morning of September 28, 2023, Ronnie Winfred Betts, 74, of Searcy, left this earthly home Heaven bound. He was born December 20, 1948, to Frank and Ollie (Spencer) Betts. He was a 1966 graduate of Searcy High School. Ronnie worked for Coca-Cola before going out on his own to lay flooring, mainly carpet. He was also a faithful...
Debbie Ann West
Sep 21, 2023
Debbie Ann West, 65, of Searcy passed away Thursday, September 21st at The Springs of Searcy surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1957, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Bobby and Betty (Lawson) West.
Debbie loved playing Scrabble, Yahtzee, going yard selling, and listening to her country music. Most of all Debbie loved...
Eloise Arick Moffatt
Sep 16, 2023
Eloise Arick Moffatt, 77, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed from this earth on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Eloise was born on November 5, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Robert Bruce Arick, Sr and Mary Louise (Wicker) Arick.
In addition to her parents, Eloise was preceded in death by her beloved nephew, Jeffrey Arick.
Eloise leaves her loving husband...
Betty Jo Kitts
Sep 6, 2023
Betty Jo Kitts, 85, of Searcy, passed away, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home. She was born March 10, 1938 in Pampa, Texas. She attended Temple Baptist Church and was very active in the women’s ministry as long as her health allowed. She enjoyed crafting and decorating and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband...
Martha Lewis Niece
Sep 5, 2023
Martha Lewis Niece was born to Stanley and Edith Lewis in Hot Springs, AR, April 10, 1942. She died September 5, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Hal Niece (Traci) of Vilonia and Romance, Alan Niece of Romance, and David Niece of Romance; two grandsons, Hunter and Heath Niece of Vilonia and Romance. She also leaves to mourn a...
Jerry Wayne Bryant, Jr.
Sep 1, 2023
Jerry Wayne Bryant, Jr. infant son of Jerry Bryant and Laura Coleman, was born in to Heaven on Friday, September 1, 2023.
He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Laura; older brothers, McQuaide and Liam; aunts and uncles, Lezly Coleman, Lindsey Coleman, Jeff Bryant, Jr., Zera Shanks and Zack Shanks; grandparents, James Coleman, Bobbi Coleman, Sue Coleman, and Jeff...
Mary Lena Cook
Aug 27, 2023
Mary Lena Feltrop CookAugust 25, 1934-August 27, 2023
Mary Lena Feltrop Cook, 89 of Searcy passed away at her home on August 27, 2023. She was born August 25, 1934, in Crosby, Arkansas to Lucy Ellen Edwards Feltrop and William Feltrop.
She was a graduate of Searcy High School where she was a member of the Lady Lions Basketball...
Gabriel Kane Gray
Aug 26, 2023
Gabriel Kane Gray, infant son of Jordan and Brittany (Ray) Gray was born into Heaven on Saturday, August 26, 2023. This sweet baby boy was loved beyond comprehension and will be missed immensely.
He is survived by his parents, Jordan and Brittany; grandparents, Laura Newcom (Jerry), Tracy Ray, and Donna Gray; great-grandparents, Joyce Smith, Regena Nantze, and Donny Harmon (Jackie);...
Leah Loy Harbin
Aug 26, 2023
Leah Loy (McKay) Harbin, 55, of Searcy, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy. She was born April 14, 1968 in Searcy to Jerry R. McKay and Sharon (McFall) Whitt.
Leah was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.
She is survived by her children, Ryan Weeks (Jacob) and Canyon Harbin (Brooke); parents, Jerry...
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