All Obituaries

Julia “Diane” Abbott, 62, of Searcy passed away Friday, September 13th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1957 in Merced, California to D.L. and Mary Southerland. Diane was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy. She worked as a nurse for 40 years. She was a fun-loving person who loved to travel, color, and craft. She was very loving, kind, and compassionate. Diane cherished her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be...

Don C. Voyles, 60, of Searcy passed away Thursday, September 12th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born February 10, 1959 in Forrest City, Arkansas. Don was a hardworker who loved his family. He loved farming and hunting. He was always willing to help anybody. He was loved by all who knew him. Don will be deeply missed.   Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 40 years, Brenda Voyles; two sons, Don and Mitchell Voyles of Searcy; three brothers, Ray Voyles (Dianna) of...

Ivan L. Harris, 74, of Beebe passed away Monday, September 9th.  He was born October 23, 1944 in Prim, Arkansas to the late Herbert and Mabel Harris.   Ivan retired from General Motors after thirty years and one month of service. He was an avid fisherman. Ivan loved dirt track racing. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend and will be dearly missed.   Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 49 years, Carol Harris; one brother, Marvin Harris (Janie) of Beebe;...

There will be a graveside service Monday, September 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Oakland Cemetery located in Holland, Arkansas.   All services entrusted to Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

Ada ‘Merline’ Lee, 84, of Searcy passed away September 2, 2019.  She was born on March 3, 1935 in Pecan Wells, Texas to the late Jim Wesley and Lola (Roberts) Woodard.   She was a housewife and extra farm hand for her late husband.  Ada was a member of Central Church of Christ.   Left to cherish her memory are two daughters; Nita Key and Ann Gongaware both of Searcy, one sister; Floy Poe of Gainesville, TX, one sister-in-law; Betty Woodard of Comanche, TX,...

Mary Lee Mosley, 75, passed away Saturday, August 31st.  She was born on December 12, 1943 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Marion and Dessie (Vaughn) Mosley.   She is survived by two sons; Mitch Mosley (Angel) and Jason Mosley (Syndee) both of Searcy, and numerous other family and friends.

Mary Lois Yarbrough, 86, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, August 25, 2019.  She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on February 1, 1933 to the late Walter and Clara (Rhodes) Huntsman.   Mary was a member of Searcy Faith Assembly of God.  She married Robert Elton Yarbrough, the love of her life, 64 years ago and remained a faithful and loving spouse till the end.  Mary retired after many years of service in the dietary department of White County Hospital.  She enjoyed...

Ronald Joseph Searcy, 83, went to be with the Lord on August 17th.  He was born on July 5, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph and Virginia (Berry) Searcy.   Joe was a devoted husband, who loved his family.  He was an artist, he built furniture, and enjoyed anything to do with construction.  He designed several houses in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area.  He was a member of Revival Church in Searcy.  He was super inventive and wasn’t happy...

Betty (Gentry) Bevill, 85, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born May 3, 1934 in Mt. Pisgah, Arkansas to the late Martin and Reta (Gilreath) Gentry. Betty was a member of Searcy First Baptist Church where she had been a Sunday School Teacher for several years. She taught the 2-3-year-old class. Betty had very sweet spirit. She especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She cherished her time with them. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, great...

Nancy Virginia Moody, age 92, a former resident of Searcy, Arkansas and a member of Kensett United Methodist Church passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Spring Hill, Florida. Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edgar Moody, her parents Luecenthia and Victor Nelson, two brothers, Bill Nelson and Victor Nelson, and a sister Rita Bullard.   Virginia is survived by two sons, Larry D. Moody (Kathryn) of Osage Beach, Missouri, and William (Bill) Moody (Cherie) of...