All Obituaries

Phillip Eugene Caraway, 68 left this earth, at his home in Ward, Arkansas on Saturday, July 13, 2019.  He is proceed in death by his father, Eugene Caraway and mother, Dorothy Champion Caraway, brother, Donald Caraway and sister, Shirley Caraway. He was a Staff Sargent in United States Marine Corp and was an Aviation Electrician who served in the Vietnam War. He retired with a medical discharge. He was an Industrial Electrician by trade until he became ill. He loved to fish, hunt...

Randall Joseph Crossen, of Searcy, passed away Monday July 8, 2019 in Wynne Ar. He was born October 19, 1969 in Wynne, AR to Freddie and Patricia Crossen.    Randall was a loving Husband, Father to 4 children, Grandfather to 8 grandchildren, Son, Brother, and dear friend to all. He loved his Lord, spending time with his family, playing with his grandchildren and spending time with his friends. Randall grew up playing ball and loved sports. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed...

Joyce Irene Hooper, 86, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019.  She was born to the late Reginald and Vera Smith on February 18, 1933 in Los Angeles, California.   Joyce was known as a Christian lady.  She was a member of First Christian Church of Beebe.  Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.   Joyce is survived by three sons; Russell Lee Hooper, Darryl Wayne Hooper, and Craig...

Kimberly “Kim” Renee (Slayton) Engle, 59, of Searcy passed away Friday, July 5th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1959 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Seth and Lorene (Merritt) Slayton. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Chris Slayton and wife, Melissa of Searcy; two grandchildren, Lukas Sutton and Cameron Bevills   ; one brother, Jerry Slayton and wife, Sue of Searcy; one sister, Carolyn Leehy and husband, Glenn of Holden, Missouri; and...

Robert Earl Lee, 47, of Kensett, Arkansas passed away on June 26, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas.  He was born on November 21, 1971 in Des Arc, Arkansas to Beatrice Wash and Allen Lee, Sr.   Robert was baptized at an early age while attending Downtown Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas.  Robert fondly recalled the times he spent riding the Joy Bus to church every Sunday and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Napier.    Robert graduated from Kensett High...

Nancy Ellen Waire Rowe, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2019.   She was born April 15, 1939 to Harold Hudson Hanesworth Sr. and Lucy Ellen (Rains) Hanesworth in Kokomo, Indiana.  She was the second eldest of four children.   Nancy was preceded in death by her first husband; Junior Udell Waire (19yrs.), son; Del Dwain Waire, her mother and father, and brother; Harold Hudson Hanesworth Jr.   Nancy is survived by her husband; Harold Rowe (32...

Jerry Dean Hickmon, 76, of Searcy passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.  He was born in Denmark, Arkansas to the late Clenis and Odessa Hickmon on April 28, 1943.   Jerry enjoyed motorcycles and loved being with his family.  He lived at the Crossings at Riverside and family affectionately called him the nursing home mascot.  He considered those who lived and worked at the Crossings to be his second family.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved...

James Wallace (WallyPop) Wortham, 83, of Searcy, passed away Monday June 24, 2019. He was born November 7, 1935 in Manila, AR to the late James and Mergie (Phillips) Wortham.   Wallace began farming as a young boy and it remained in his blood all of his 83 years. After high school, he joined the army in 1954 and served two years driving a tank in Germany. After returning, his love of farming took him to ASU where he received a degree in Agriculture. He married Patsy Bryant, his high...

David S. Norton, 79,  passed away in his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.   David was retired after 28 years of service in the U.S.A.F.  He worked ten years at Arnold Drive Elementary School on the L.R.A.F.B., and loved seeing the children whether at the school or out and about in town.  David enjoyed wood working, being in his shop,  and driving his golf cart around to visit  with all the neighbors.  He loved going up to the camp at Greers Ferry...

Elwanda S. Taylor, 87, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born November 4, 1931 in Sidon, Arkansas to the late Bill and Martha Bennett.   Elwanda was a member of Searcy Church of the Nazarene. She was a devoted Christian woman, who loved reading her Bible and listening to gospel music. She also enjoyed crocheting.   Left to cherish her memory is her children; two sons, Leonard Southard (Peggy) and Harold Southard (Sharon) all of Searcy; two...