All Obituaries

Joshua Stephen Sark, 36, of Maysel, West Virginia formally of Pangburn, Arkansas went to be with the Lord suddenly on February 25, 2021.  Josh was born on October 24,1984 in Searcy, Arkansas to Stephen and Thelda Sark.  Left to cherish Joshua’s memory is survived by his wife, Amanda Sark; his mother, Thelda Sark; daughter Lilly Sark, who was his pride and joy; and children that he loved as his own, Brooklyn Burdette, Braydon Burdette, and Brilee Burdette; one sister,...

Loyd Alvin Lair, 74, of Searcy passed away Monday, February 15th at Spring Creek Health and Rehab in Cabot. He was born October 29, 1946 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to the late Jesse and Nona (Shumaker) Lair. Loyd was a member of Faith Assembly in Searcy. He was a United States Air Force veteran serving four active years and two years in the Air Force Reserves. Loyd liked playing board games, particularly Scrabble. He also enjoyed getting together and playing cards. Loyd especially loved...

Lannie “Pat” Moss, age 95, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Pat was born on December 30, 1925 in Caraway, Arkansas to the late Robert Reid and Zola Elizabeth (Lentz) Meurer. During WWII Pat worked at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. She would type and file reports on soilders that were court martialed. She married her late husband in 1949 and they moved to Searcy, Arkansas in 1961. Aunt Pat was a...

Vanita Faye Coles, 90, of Searcy passed away Friday, February 12th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1930 in Bradford, Arkansas to the late Dan and Mable (Shaw) Hutchinson. Vanita was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church however in her late years she attended First Assembly of God on Benton Ave in Searcy. She retired from Bryce Corporation where she worked in the Quality Control Dept. Vanita loved watching Razorback games with her best friend, Martha Childers....

Reba Jean (Moody) Voiles, 62, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 11th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born January 23, 1959 in Searcy, Arkansas to Verlon and Billie Jean Moody.   Reba was a member of Dogwood United Methodist Church where she played piano for nearly 50 years. She also held several farm related jobs and lastly a teachers aide at Griffithville School. Reba started playing piano when she was 8 years old and loved only playing church music for religious...

Gerald Dean Cook was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this earth on February 18, 2021 at the age of 89.  He was born September 27, 1931, to Henry King (“HK”) and Ruth Cook in Pangburn, Arkansas of (White County).   He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 59 years Mary Ellen Cook; 2 sons Danny Gerald Cook, Joey Lynn Cook, 1 brother Lyngale (Glenda) Cook, 2 sisters Helen (Carlisle) Armstrong and Roselene (Junior) Adams. ...

Michael Allan Gottschall, 34, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, February 3rd at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1986 in Napa, California to Allan and Georgia Gottschall. Michael had the biggest heart. He cherished his family and especially the kids. He loved his little girl, Heidi. Michael was loved by all who knew him and he will truly be missed. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Allan and Georgia Gottschall; one son, Evrit; three brothers, Justin Phillips, Lucas...

Paul Dean Wortham, 78, of Searcy passed away Saturday, February 6th at The Springs of Searcy. He was born July 4, 1942 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Cecil and Lockie (Hisaw) Wortham. He was a charter member of Libby Road Missionary Baptist Church in Heber Springs. He was faithful in church until his health wouldn't allow it. Paul was secure in his faith in the Lord. He was a good person. He was a people person. He didn't have any trouble striking up a conversation whoever was...

Jimmy D. Adcock, 84, of Searcy passed away Thursday, February 4th at The Crossing at Riverside. He was born September 12, 1936 in Clay, Arkansas to the late Dick and Johnnie Lee (Crane) Adcock. Jimmy was a member of Pine View Church of Christ. He retired from Walmart Distribution after 20 years as a Yard Truck Driver. He like to fish. Jimmy loved baseball and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend who will be dearly...

James David Maleare, 81, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 1st at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 27, 1939 in Marmaduke, Arkansas to the late J.B. and Ruth Maleare. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 65 years, Frances Maleare; one son, Dave Maleare (Cherlyn); one daughter, Dianna Moudy (Patrick) all of Texas; one brother, Jerry Maleare of Mountain Home, Arkansas; one sister, Karen Kerr of Gravette, Arkansas; four grandchildren, and three...