All Obituaries

Gearl D. Gosha, 57, of Judsonia passed away Tuesday, July 7th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1962 in Mariana, Arkansas. Gearl loved being outdoors whether that be hunting, fishing, or camping, it didn’t matter. He loved to get up early and watch the sunrise from his deer stand. He was a hard-working man who loved his family. Gearl was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and friend who will be dearly missed. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 37 years,...

Kelvin “Kelbo” Turner, 66, of Searcy, Arkansas left his earthly life on June 29, 2020. He was born on April 24, 1954 in Searcy, Arkansas to Joel and Ruby Turner. Kelbo accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He was a member of Christ Temple Holiness Church in Searcy, Arkansas. Kelbo attended the White County Training School. He was employed by Wal-Mart Distribution and a steel company in Searcy, Arkansas. He also worked on Blakenly’s Farm until his health...

Mary Beth Jackson, died of Pulmonary Fibrosis Tuesday at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. She was 62 years old.   Mrs. Jackson, who had enjoyed robust good health nearly all her life, began being treated for Pulmonary Fibrosis in early February while continuing to enjoy her family and friends.   She was only 30, when she was elected as the White County Corner while owning the Ambulance Service in Searcy and teaching EMT courses at Foothills Vocational Technical...

Helen Louise Sparks, 86, of Romance, AR passed away June 30, 2020.  She was born February 17, 1934 to Alvie and Lizzie (Oliver) Harper.   She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother; Harvey Harper, an infant son, infant granddaughter, and a great-grandson, ex-husband, and father of her children; Fred Sparks; two son in-laws,  Tom Atkin, and Clay Vanoven; and one daughter in-law, Judy Sparks   Left to love and cherish her memories are her eight children; Helen...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy, Arkansas at the age of 86 years old. Cleota “Fern” Goza Dillin was born in Swifton, Arkansas on December 23, 1933, to the late Cletos and Hemma Golden Goza.   Fern professed a faith in Jesus at a young age. She was a strong Christian woman who shared her love for the Lord with her family and friends. She graduated from Swifton High School in...

Mr. Earl Manuel Ford of Searcy was called home on June 19, 2020, at the age of 81.  Manuel was born to the late Earl Marven Ford and Gladys (Holland) Ford on October 10, 1938, in Balch, Arkansas and was the beloved husband of Janet (McKinnon) Ford for 59 ½ years, marrying on February 19, 1959. Manuel provided 56 years of loyal service to the Searcy School District, beginning in 1964, as Assistant Food Director and a devoted school bus driver. He played the drums and his love of...

Mary Lillian Herekamp, 80, of Searcy passed away Saturday, June 20th at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock. She was born October 21, 1939 in Searcy to the late J.D. and Elvie Brandon. Mary was a strong Christian woman that loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a very loving mother and Nana. She had several jobs in her life, teacher’s aide, sales clerk at J.C. Penney, Scout Leader, and Sunday School Teacher, but her favorite was selling Home Interiors. She loved to travel...

Rosemary D. Harris, 90, of Searcy passed away Friday, June 19th at The Crossing at Riverside. She was born January 4, 1930 in Davenport, Iowa to the late Lyle and Margaret Flathers. Rosemary was a very active member of the Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 71 years, Lowell Harris; one daughter, Deborah Griffith of Searcy; two sons, Terry Harris (Melody) of...

David Michael Steward, passed from this life to his eternal home on June 18, 2020.  Born August 12, 1951 to Charles Leon and Mary Alice (Ivy) Steward.   Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers; Larry Steward and Tommy Steward.  Leaving one sister Anita (Steward) Roberson (Bobby Ray) of Searcy.  Two brothers Don Steward (Barbara) also of Searcy.  Bobby Steward (Margaret) of Beebe.  His wife of 48 years Teresa (English) Steward and one son; Andy...

Ms. Shirley Ann Hughes Phillips, 78, of Whiteville formerly of Searcy, Arkansas, died Monday, June 1, 2020.  She was born January 18, 1942, the daughter of the late Ulysses Mirandus Hughes and Ruby Calhoun Hughes. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, George W. Phillips; grandson, Steven Phillips; granddaughter, Crystal Phillips;  parents; sister, Paulette Southerland. She is survived by her son, James Phillips and wife, Michelle of Evergreen; six daughters,...