All Obituaries

James Melvin Grimmett, 78, passed away January 9th.  He was born on September 14, 1940 to Andrew and Draper Grimmett in Garner, AR.   James enjoyed listening and playing bluegrass as well as country music.  He loved working and tinkering with his cars.  James was a great dad and friend that would help anyone in any situation.  He was a big talker that never met a stranger.  He always had a story to tell.  He was a great wheeler and dealer who could find a...

Linda Louise Brunson Sunrise:  10-14-1961~12-16-2018   Linda Louise Brunson, age 57 of Searcy, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, AR.    She was born October 14, 1961 in Searcy  to Samuel (late) and Katherine Brunson.  At the age of twelve, Linda began residing at the Conway Human Development Center.   She is survived by her mother; Katherine Brunson of Conway, AR, brothers; Dr. Milton E. Brunson...

 Clementine Williams, was born on May 31, 1936 in Kensett, Arkansas, to the late Ollie and Ottie Mae Smith. She gained her heavenly wings on December 21, 2018.  She graduated from White County Training School in Searcy, where she enjoyed playing basketball and was an avid player.    Clementine retired from Walmart Distribution in Searcy after 18 years of service, spent quite a few years prior to this in the Restaurant business.    She united with the West...

Johnnie Lavelle Taylor Rodgers, 97, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018.   She was born on January 10, 1921 in Floyd, Arkansas to the late Luther and Virgie Taylor.   Ms. Rodgers was a faithful member of the Romance Church of Christ for eighty one years.  She was a simple person who loved quilting and making jelly that was famous county wide.  She spent  a lot of time raising her four boys.  Ms. Rodgers was part of the Romance community for more than eighty...

Johnny Doyne Wheetley Jr., 83, passed away December 4, 2018.  He was born in Morning Sun, Arkansas on September 6, 1935 to the late J. D. and Willie (Dennis) Wheetley.   Doyne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting.  Doyne cherished spending time with his grandkids.  He was a member of the Baptist faith.  He had a joke for everything.  He also earned the nickname of...

Thelma Carolyn Moore, 85, passed away December 3, 2018.  She was born to the late Ollie and Hazel Forrest in Center Hill, Arkansas on August 2, 1933.   She was a member of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.  Carolyn was also a member of the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class.  She was a pastor’s wife of twenty three years.  Carolyn was a charter member of U-NEEK Extension Homemakers Club.  She was an avid hummingbird enthusiast, gardener, and great...

Lloyd Lee Tucker, 95, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018.  He was born in Beebe, Arkansas to the late Sanford and Lena Tucker on September 26, 1923.   Lloyd was a good Christian man and father.  He loved the Lord and enjoyed reading and teaching about the Bible.  Lloyd was a faithful member of Foothills Church of Christ.   He is survived by his loving wife of seventy years; Clara Beth Tucker, one son; Michael Tucker (Cheryl), one daughter; Sharon Tucker,...

Richard Allen Duncan, was born September 19, 1955.   Richard loved life and his passion in life was his donut shop he had 3 in Texas, for years partners with his mom and in 2002, started the “Dynamite” Donut shop in Searcy on Beebe Capps.  The shop was his pride and joy.   He is survived by his wife; Cris, son; Jonathan, mother; Norma, sisters; Karen, Lynda, and Kathy.  He had 13 grandchildren and was beloved by extended family, nieces, and nephews.

James Adair Washington, age 86 of Searcy, died Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Woodruff County Health Center in McCrory, AR.    He was born August 3, 1932, in Searcy to the late Daniel Hunt and Annie Belle Smith Washington.   He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Noralene Washington of Searcy; daughters, Lydia Bacus & Mary Catherine Yaya (Thozamile) of Searcy; son, James R. Chatman of Searcy; sisters Katherine Brunson of Conway and Dorothy Jean King(Priest) of...

Nancy Ann Davis, 71, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late James and Anna (Roth) Davis. Nancy was a dedicated member of St. James Catholic Church in Searcy. Left to cherish her memory is her brother, James Davis Jr. and wife, Joyce of Searcy; one nephew, Michael Freeling and wife, Teresa of Searcy; two great nieces, Candace Taylor of Pangburn and Tiffany Hale of...