All Obituaries

Carlon Eugene Southerland, 81, went to be with the Lord, July 14, 2018.  He was the youngest son of Dee and Katherine Southerland.  Carlon was born at Wilbourne, AR, September 26, 1936.  He expressed he was excited to meet his Lord.   Carlon served in the 153rd National Guard Service Company 1953 to 1957.  He pipelined years 1958 to 1959, worked for Wonder Bread for seven years, was assistant manager for Sherwin Williams in Searcy for five years, and manager in...

Bobby Lynn Rowland, 65,  passed away July 12, 2018.  He was born on December 19, 1952, in Marvell, Arkansas to the late Clifford and Mae Rowland.   A private service will be held by the family at a later date.

Juanita Allen Counts, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord on July 8th, 2018.  She was born on February 8, 1929, in Searcy to Herman C. & Mary Smith Allen.    Juanita was a life-long member of Trinity Baptist Church, which her father helped establish.  She adored her family and as they did her.  She had a love for quilting and studying her bible.   Juanita is survived by her children, Bob Counts, Bonita Love, Mike Counts and wife Laura,...

Eugene Allen Salman, Sr., 82 of Jacksonville went to be with his Heavenly Father on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his home. Mr. Salman was born April 30, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harry A. and Ruth E. (McCarthy) Salman. Later in his adult life he was adopted by his stepmother Zelma Conklin Salman. After attending Kentucky Military Institute, he graduated in 1954 from Academy High School, Erie, Pennsylvania. He married Maria A. DiFuccia (deceased) in 1956. Surviving...

Elouise Navada “Hunter” Davis, 90, passed from this life, July 2, 2018.  She was born to the late Evertt and Bessie Benton on June 20, 1928, in Plesant Grove, Arkansas.   Elouise is survived by two sons; Charles D. Hunter (Katie) and Shelby Gearl Hunter, one daughter; Virginia Lee Spradlin (David), one brother; Coy Benton, six grandchildren; Fondarosa L. Curvin (Jeff), Shelma Winningham (Larry), Cindy Hunter, Wyatt Hunter, Shawn Collins (Sky), and Wade Hunter, five...

Danny K. Piker, 56, of Searcy passed away Saturday, June 16th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1961 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Vernell and the late J.K. Piker. Danny was a United States Army veteran. He worked 32 years for the U.S. Post Office. Danny was a member of the Pineview Church of Christ. He volunteered his time in coaching softball, basketball, and also served on the Girls Softball Board. Danny also enjoyed woodworking and working on vehicles. He was a devoted...

            Donny Wright, the son of J.D. and Gracie Wright, entered into Heaven’s gate on June 9, 2018. He was raised in Mississippi and moved to Arkansas in 1986.   He loved God, his family, the outdoors, his motorcycles, playing his guitars, and constantly striving for more knowledge. He lived a fulfilling life of helping others and serving God. He had many accomplishments, including but not limited to, his dual bachelor’s degree from...

Michael Curtis Ausburn, 56, passed away June 9, 2018.  He was born December 22, 1961, in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Bobby and Emodean Ausburn.   Michael is survived by one son; Adam Ausburn of Searcy, one daughter; Lindsey Perry (Jay) of Lonoke, two brothers; Bobby Ray Ausburn (Amy) of Longview Texas and Eddie Ausburn (Pamela) of Alexander, Arkansas, two sisters; Becky Ausburn of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Carolyn Howard (Terry) of St. Louis, Missouri, two grandchildren; Jackson...

Marlene Dianne Paul, 77, went to be with her Lord, June 5, 2018.  She was born December 29, 1940, in Chillicothe, Missouri to the late Robert Gibbs and Hazelea Dianne Mackley.  She was a member of Valley Baptist Church.   Marlene is survived by her husband of 38 years; Leonard Paul, two sons; Dwayne Pasley (Brenda) and Dwight Pasley both of Searcy, one daughter; Dawn Ray (Randall) of Searcy, three step-sons; Brian McGrew (Patricia) of Louisiana, Jerry Paul (Jessica) of...

Charles Ray Sterling, 71, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018.  He was born April 9, 1947, in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Henry and Rosie Sterling.   He is survived by three sons; Bobby (Michelle), Earl, Michael Sterling; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; five brothers and three sisters.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sterling; six brothers and one sister.