Obituaries

Robert Lee Jones

Robert Lee Jones

Dec 9, 2025

Robert Lee Jones was born on October 22, 1941 in Bradford, Arkansas in a log cabin.

He entered into rest, into the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:35a.m. at the age of 84.

He was ready. He expressed how much he longed to be with his heavenly Father as well as his earthly...

Carmen Ann Backovsky-Moore

Carmen Ann Backovsky-Moore

Nov 29, 2025

Carmen Moore, 54, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 29th, 2025, surrounded by the family who loved her endlessly.

Carmen was a devoted mother, cherished “Lollie,” loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She lived her life with a heart wide open—serving, uplifting, and fighting for the people who needed someone in their corner. Through her work in social services, her...

Maryam Muhammad

Maryam Muhammad

Nov 28, 2025

Maryam Muhammad, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born on June 12, 1938, in New Edinburg, Arkansas, to loving parents Ell and Lacie Cranford.

Maryam spent her childhood in New Edinburg, where she grew up surrounded by family, faith, and a strong sense of community. It was there she later met...

Melvin Gene Houston

Melvin Gene Houston

Nov 28, 2025

Melvin Gene Houston, 80, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away November 28, 2025. He was born in White County, Arkansas January 29, 1945 to Arnold Lonnie Houston and Clara Elmus Harper Houston.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and 6 siblings, Junior Dale Houston (Opal), Ardell Houston (Margie), Arlin Houston, Lonnie Gerald “Jerry” Houston, Olin Doyle “Boomer” Houston (Linda) and...

Eric Stuart

Eric Stuart

Nov 25, 2025

Eric W. Stuart, age 57, passed away on November 26, 2025, in El Paso, Arkansas. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Eric grew up in Billerica, Massachusetts, surrounded by a close-knit family whose love and support shaped his life.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Esther Moore and Willis and Stella Stuart, as well as his parents, Edward Stuart...

Clayton Willis

Clayton Willis

Nov 20, 2025

 Clayton Edward Willis of Judsonia, Arkansas passed away on November 20th, 2025.

Clayton was born on July 27th, 1974, the son of the late John Martin Willis and the late Ora Mae Bridges, in Des Arc, Arkansas. After graduating from Des Arc High School, he worked in a variety of roles, including logging, serving as a paint supervisor at Camcorp, and...

Weldon David Wilson, Jr.

Weldon David Wilson, Jr.

Nov 19, 2025

Weldon David Wilson, Jr. was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 12, 1967 to Weldon, Sr. and Patsy (Crane) Wilson. The family moved to Arkansas in 1974 after the family home in Mississippi had been destroyed by a tornado. Weldon graduated high school; attended Vo-Tech in Searcy where he studied diesel mechanics, received an Associates Degree in Accounting from ASU-Beebe...

Philip Walter VanAlsdorf

Philip Walter VanAlsdorf

Nov 4, 2025

Philip Walter Van Alsdorf, 67, Bald Knob, AR, died on November 4, 2025, at his home. Born December 16, 1957, in New Orleans, LA; son of Philip & Bertha (Lee) Van Alsdorf.

Philip served in the US Army & the Kansas National Guard for 17 years. While physically able, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Kansas State sports & spending time with his...

Louise Weir

Louise Weir

Oct 30, 2025

Louise Weir, 89, of Searcy, passed away, Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Searcy. She was born February 16, 1936 in Kensett, Arkansas to the late Vernon and Lois (Stracener) Akridge. She worked as a claim’s examiner for the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years and won many performance awards. She and her husband were long time members of the...

Terry L Barnett

Terry L Barnett

Oct 28, 2025

Terry L. Barnett, 78, of Searcy, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home. He was born March 24, 1947, to the late Troy and Pauline (Baker) Barnett.

Terry proudly served in the Army National Guard and deeply cherished his family. He began working in the auto industry in the 1970s and continued his career through the late 1990s, serving...

Loretta Dupriest

Loretta Dupriest

Oct 27, 2025

Loretta Dupriest, 91, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Loretta was born January 2, 1934 in Beebe, Arkansas to the late Tommie Hendrix and Rose Harshaw Hendrix.

Loretta was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Searcy. She was an usher, sang in the choir and was a member...

Katherine Brunson

Katherine Brunson

Oct 14, 2025

Katherine Brunson entered into eternal rest at the blessed age of 98 on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel Brunson; two daughters, Debra Crampton (Donald), Linda Brunson, and a son, Gerald Brunson.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 24th from 1:00-2:00 pm at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October...

Sandra Kay Layrock

Sandra Kay Layrock

Oct 14, 2025

Sandra Kay Layrock, 79, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on September 4, 1946 to Amon Burl Layrock and Edna Jane Thompson Layrock. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Haskel Dale Layrock, Haynes Keith Layrock and Larry Sneed Layrock (Barbara).

She was a member of West Race Baptist...

Ines Mae Fulkerson

Ines Mae Fulkerson

Oct 9, 2025

Ines Mae Fulkerson, 91, of Letona, passed away at home on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was born April 24, 1934 in Searcy to the late James Anderson “Jim” Suttles and Elizabeth Jane (Rawls) Suttles. Ines enjoyed fishing, sightseeing, and reading Westerns.

She is survived by her son, Steve Fulkerson and wife, Misty; daughter, Brenda Brownfield and husband, Chris; 14 grandchildren,...

Sandra Lou Hannah

Sandra Lou Hannah

Oct 7, 2025

Sandra L. Hannah, 75, of Sidon, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas to Kenneth Holeyfield and Laura Inez Haney Holeyfield on October 15, 1949. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Larry Hannah who she married on July 21, 1972.

She is...

Max Allen Friend Jr.

Max Allen Friend Jr.

Oct 1, 2025

Max Allen Friend Jr., 53 of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 1st at The Springs of Searcy. He was born October 31, 1971 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Max Sr., and Lavina Walker Friend.

Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Donald Friend of Merriam Woods, Missouri; one aunt, Ann McNett; and many friends.

There are...

Thomas "Tom" Conrad

Thomas "Tom" Conrad

Sep 30, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Gregory Conrad, 64, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 30th at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born May 29, 1961, in Moline, Illinois to the late James and Carol Minnick Conrad.

Tom was a kind, caring, selfless person. He was creative and crafty. He enjoyed many hobbies like fishing, gardening, feeding the birds,...

Reva Jane Krablin

Reva Jane Krablin

Sep 21, 2025

Reva Jane (Frohawk) Krablin, 81, lovingly known as Jane and Reva Jane, passed away peacefully in Searcy, Arkansas, on September 21, 2025. She was born in 1944 in New Madrid, Missouri, to Russell O’Brien and Helen Marie (Jones) Frohawk. Over the years, Jane called many places “home,” including East Prairie, Missouri; Judsonia/Searcy, Arkansas; Bernie, Missouri; Marion, Arkansas; and Colt, Arkansas—embracing...

Norma Vernell Southerland

Norma Vernell Southerland

Sep 16, 2025



Norma Vernell Southerland, 88, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1937, in Velvet Ridge, Arkansas to  Herbert W. Throckmorton and Clara E. (Corbit) Throckmorton. She overcame many obstacles, due to having polio at 5 years old. She graduated from Bradford High School and proceeded to complete a business degree at...

Terry Lynn Cook

Terry Lynn Cook

Sep 16, 2025

Terry Lynn Cook, 67, of Searcy, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born on December 24, 1957, in Searcy, Arkansas, to Martha Sue (Harbin) Kyzer and the late Traverse Cook.

Terry spent his career as an over-the-road truck driver, a job that suited his love of the open road and independent spirit.

He was a proud member of the...