All Obituaries

Thomas Elzy McDonald, 90 of Bald Knob passed away September 20, 2020. Born December 13, 1929 to Evet and Myrtle McDonald. Tom was a retired trucker driver. He loved to garden, raise hogs, travel, and tell stories of times past and present. He was beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He married Laverne Hilton on November 6, 1948 in Kensett, AR. They were married 59 years before her passing on April 1, 2007. He married Margarette Kerns April 26, 2008 in Memphis, TN. He lovingly told...

Brenda Joyce Weidner, 71, of Romance passed away on September 16, 2020.  She was born on October 13, 1948 to her parents Grady Langley and Annie Mae Latture.   She is survived by her husband Gerry Weidner, one son Eddy Weidner, and one brother, Ricky (Goob) Langley and four grandkids, Hannah Weidner, Madyson Weidner, Brayden Weidner, and Raena Mae Weidner, and Nana to her nieces and nephews; Ashley (Randall), Glenn Allen Hunkapiller, Dylan Hunkapiller, Bailey Hunkapiller, and...

Dewey Lee Townsend, 71, of Searcy went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 after a long hospital stay from complications of back surgery. He was born September 28, 1948 to J.D. and Eloise (Moffitt) Townsend. Dewey was a United States Army Veteran. Having served in Vietnam in 1970 as part of the 101 Airborne Division. He worked for Arkansas Precast in Jacksonville, Arkansas for 35 years. Dewey was a Deacon of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church for many years and also served as...

Albert Smith, Sr. (also known as Spike and Bub) was born to the late Harold and Bernice Cowan Smith on March 20, 1939 in McRae, Arkansas. He was the eldest son and patriarch of the family. Albert was always wise beyond his years. He left the home place at the age of 15 in order to work and help care for his mother, brothers, and sisters.  He always felt compelled to care for others and often put their needs before his own. Albert was a member of the Mount Arratt Baptist Church....

Nancy Pearl Ditto Kidd, 78, of Kensett, Ark, lovingly known as “Nanny” to many, left this world to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 11, 2020.  Nancy was born in Georgetown, Arkansas on November 11, 1941 to the late Willie and Catherine Turner Ditto.  She was a member of the Georgetown Church of God of Prophecy.  Nancy and her husband LeRoy were the owners of Kidd Fish Market in Kensett for many years.  She was best known for her...

Frances Virginia “Jenny” Hayes, 85, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her home. She was born March 17, 1935 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Jessie and Grace (Gibson) Loyd.   Jenny as she was affectionately known, was a caregiver. Always taking care of others. She loved the Lord and her church. She was a member of Revival Church of Searcy. She treasured her family. Jenny was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who...

Danny McKay Townsend, 67 of Rose Bud, AR was born on July 18, 1953 and passed away September 13, 2020.    Danny was a great hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed passing down his skills and knowledge to his family, friends and especially to his nephews. Every year, he and Debbie, would plant a large vegetable garden. He was a proud union supporter working as a 798 Union pipeline welder for 33 years.    Danny was preceded in death by his mother and father, JoNell and T.L....

Alma Gean (Williams) Black, 95, went home to be with her Lord on September 7, 2020 peacefully in her home.  She was born December 2, 1924 to Burl Alcy Crawford Williams and Lula Jane (Groves) Williams and was the youngest of 9 children.  She is survived by two daughters Wynette Hughes and husband Edwin Hughes of Letona where she had resided for the past 4 years and Carolyn Black Daniels Allen and her husband Steve of Springfield, MO.  Also, two granddaughters; Shauna Daniels...

KATHRYN JOANNE PICKENS   Joanne was born in Augusta, Arkansas on August 21, 1935, and passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospice in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 22, 2020. She lived most of her adult life in Searcy, Arkansas. She attended Grace United Methodist Church for many years before becoming a charter member of St. Paul Methodist Church. Joanne was married to Charles Keith Pickens until his death in 1970. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers...

Vrilla Mae Johnson (Saffle)   Vrilla was born December 2, 1933 in Harlan, Kentucky.  She was one of fifteen children, being number 13.  Her parents were Richard and Elisabeth Brock.  She met and married Paul Robert Johnson and they had nine children together.  Paul and Robbie Johnson of Van Buren, AR; Melody and Bob Moon of Beebe, AR; Cheryl Reed of TN, Pam and BJ Smith of Searcy, Sandy and Jeff Lawrence of Oklahoma, Donald Johnson of Judsonia, Ronald and Kim...