All Obituaries

Billy Joe Taylor, 81, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  He was born to the late Bevley Chester and Sylvia (Conner) Taylor in Crossville, Illinois on December 1, 1938.   Bill enjoyed many hobbies including woodworking, fishing, and gardening.  Bill dedicated his life to his faith and particularly studying and teaching the Bible.  He was a willing servant and, in that spirit, served his church as an elder and a deacon at Pleasant Valley Church of...

Lloyd Crockett, 97, of Rose Bud was a WWII Navy Veteran passed into Heaven, Friday, March 13, 2020. He was born October 12, 1922 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Leonard and Janie (Johnson) Crockett. He was a member of Mt. Bethel FWB Church. He was retired from International Shoe Factory and White County Hospital. Left to cherish his memory is his children, one son, David Crockett (Virginia); one daughter, Janice Burlison (Jerry); grandchildren, Jared Burlison (Lisa), Shane Crockett...

Mark Edward Smithey, 52, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Mark was born in Searcy, Arkansas on January 22, 1968 to Carl and Thurley (Jones) Smithey.   Mark loved hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers, piddling in the shop and racing (especially the 85 square body affectionately known “Anita’s Nemesis”).  Mark enjoyed socializing and had an open shop door policy.  Family was dear to Mark and he loved spending time with them.  He was a...

Richard Larry Scott, 78, of Judsonia passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born January 4, 1942 in Holland, Missouri to Richard and Velma Scott. He was the owner of Scotty’s Produce in Judsonia for many years. He attended Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Judsonia. Left to cherish his memory is his sons, Kevin Scott of Paragould, Arkansas, Kenny Scott of Judsonia, and Brett Scott of Judsonia, Arkansas; two daughters, Sherry Landis (Dean) of Judsonia, and Shelly Stevens...

Peggy Catherine Bennett, 74, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, February 18th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1945 in Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee to the late Dick and Polly (Brewer) Webb. Peggy was a member of Foster’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to Garvin Bennett for 37 years. She and Garvin owned and operated Bennett Stained Glass for 30 years. She was one of the first two woman to become a member of the Elk’s Lodge in the state of...

    It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Joseph Messenger Sr announces his passing on Sunday, February 2, at the age of 64.  He took his last breath peacefully in his sleep at Unity LTAC Center after a 45-day battle with his health.  Wayne was born in 1955 in Rockford, IL to the late William and Margaruite (Flood) Messenger. He grew up between Illinois and Michigan and later settled with his family in Arkansas in 1993. Wayne was a devoted...

Harold “H.D.” Bennett Sr., 86, of Rose Bud passed away Thursday, January 30th at Searcy Health Care. He was born January 27, 1934 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Dotson and Nellie (Bentz) Bennett. Harold was a member of Mt. Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. He was a 32nd Mason and a past Shriner. Harold was a very hard-working man. He was a retired welder. He was a friend to all and will be dearly missed. Left to cherish his memory is one son, Harold D. Bennett II...

Ronald Lee Woodson was born in East Prairie, Missouri to Clyde and Lucy Woodson on the 2nd day of August in 1941.  He graduated from Greene County Tech in 1959.   This beloved father and husband is survived by his sons from a previous marriage:  Shawn in Pocahontas, AR; Christopher in Alexander, AR; Seth in Panama City, FL; and Janet, his wife of 29 years. Instead of flowers the Woodson family asks for donations to be sent to Highway Church of Christ for Smile boxes to be...

Christopher David Hannah, 42, of Searcy formally of El Paso, Texas, died Monday, January 27th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1977 in Riverside, California to Calvin Hannah Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Veta (Quattlebaum) Lewis of Searcy. Christopher was a good brother and son. He was well loved and will be dearly missed.   Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Veta Lewis of Searcy; his father, Calvin Hannah Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada; one brother, Curtis...

Freda Helen Norman Treat, 95, of Searcy, died peacefully in her home on January 28, 2020.  Her last days found her surrounded by friends and family, who gathered to share memories, laughter, and tears.  Mrs. Treat was born January 27, 1925, youngest of the four daughters of Jesse Washington Norman and Gover A. Vernon Norman of Pangburn.  Born on a family farm, she was part of the generation that faced the Great Depression and World War II.  In her role as a Rosie the...