Obituaries
Marilyn Jones
Oct 28, 2026
Marilyn Jones, 93, of Searcy, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at home. She was born August 13, 1933 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Raymond and Lorene (Sewell) Gilreath.
Marilyn attended the Searcy Church of God and enjoyed playing the piano. She retired from the State Farm Insurance Company.
Survivors include her sons, Jerry M. Jones and Darrell R. Jones; two...
Virgie Ann Fife
Oct 26, 2026
Virgie Ann Fife, 83, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 26th at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 8, 1943 in Enright, Arkansas.
Virgie graduated from Searcy High School in 1961. From 1st grade through her senior year. She made all A's except for one B+. Virgie was a Girl's State delegate to...
Darlene Linda Smith
Oct 25, 2026
Darlene Smith, 77, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Searcy. She was born on May 11, 1949, in Searcy, AR, to Mack and Edoth Martin.
Darlene was a member of Valley Baptist Church. She loved her family dearly, but her grandchildren held an especially treasured place in her heart. She loved them more than life itself,...
Nell Ferren
Oct 19, 2026
Nell Ferren passed peacefully on October 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 22, 1946, in Dyess, Arkansas, Nell was the daughter of Robert Wayne and Virginia Young. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, her brothers Waymon and Ralph Young, and her sister Juanita Fortune.
Nell's life was a testament to love, family, and faith....
Kenneth David Cross
Oct 16, 2026
Kenneth David Cross, 61, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on October 16, 2026. Born on March 8, 1965, in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, he was the son of Kenneth Daniel and Wilma E. (Townsend) Cross.
Kenny was a graduate of Judsonia High School's Class of 1983 and ASU-Searcy. He worked as a gas well tender and was a member of Searcy...
Robert Herman Bonner
Oct 15, 2026
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Robert Herman Bonner, 77, of Searcy, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2026. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 23, 1948, the son of Reverend Herman and Mrs. Verneal Bonner.
Robert was a devoted husband, loving father, proud Papaw, and cherished family man whose greatest joy was spending time with the people he loved...
Doris Faye Tharp
Oct 13, 2026
Doris Tharp, 96 of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 13, surrounded by her family. Doris was born July 10, 1930, in Stratford, Oklahoma.
Then she came to Arkansas, where she met Stanley Tharp and was married for 70 wonderful years. Doris led a full life with faith in the Lord; she traveled the US with...
Georgia Pearl Moon
Oct 11, 2026
Georgia Pearl Moon, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026. Born on January 18, 1944 at home, Georgia was the cherished daughter of Willie and Verneal Holt, the oldest of 13 kids.
Her warmth and vibrant spirit touched many lives, and she will be remembered for her endless love, laughter and joy. As a devoted...
Tristen Anthony Leahy
Oct 4, 2026
Tristen Anthony Leahy, 25, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on October 4, 2026.
Tristen was born in Mountain Home, AR and spent his life chasing the thrill and adrenaline in life. He was known for not only his love of bikes and cars, but also for being a beloved father, son, brother, friend, and so much more. He...
Carlon Larrell Hill
Oct 1, 2026
Carlon Larrell Hill, 76, of Searcy, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was born March 8, 1950, in Kensett, Arkansas, to the late Audie and Mae-Etta (Osborne) Hill.
Carlon was, above all else, a devoted family man. He loved his family deeply and treasured the time they shared together. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially hunting and...
Aretha Ann Smithey
Sep 30, 2026
Aretha Ann Smithey, 94, of Ward, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1932, to the late Jesse and Dixie (Smith) Paul.
Aretha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother whose life was filled with family, love, and treasured memories. She was married to the love of her life, Harvey Smithey, Sr.,...
Charles Martel Tate
Sep 30, 2026
Charles Martel Tate
Charles Martel Tate was born in Pennington, Arkansas on August 12, 1940. Martel passed away on September 30, 2026 in his home in Searcy, Arkansas, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 86.
Martel was raised in Pennington, where he attended Newport High School and played football and baseball and graduated. He attended the Baptist Church at...
Ollie Vera Robinson
Sep 22, 2026
Ollie Vera Robinson, affectionately known as “Muff” and “Aunt Muff,” was born on March 1, 1938, in Searcy, Arkansas, to John and Ethel Robinson. She was a woman of deep faith, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose love, strength, generosity, and presence touched countless lives.
Ollie was a proud graduate of the 1956 White County Training School in...
Debbie Jones
Sep 15, 2026
Debbie "Sunshine" Huffman 1959-2026
Deborah Ann Huffman, age 67, of Searcy, Arkansas, has passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sept. 15th, 2026. Debbie was born in Lexington, Tennessee to Bill and Demetra Huffman on March 2nd, 1959.
Ever a devoted member of Broad Street Church of Christ in Lexington, Tennessee, she made regular donations to their community pantry and never missed...
Sharon Sue Cole
Sep 15, 2026
Sharon Sue Cole was called home to Heaven on September 15, 2026, at the age of 79. Sharon was born June 6, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Arthur and Odell Cummings. She was raised and educated in Lonoke, Arkansas. It was while looking through the bookstore window at Arkansas State University-Beebe, that Sharon met the love of...
James "Jim" Farrell Cook
Sep 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jim
Jim Cook, born September 19, 1963 in Searcy, Arkansas, and passed away peacefully at home on September 9th, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Jim was a fun-loving and good hearted, and never met a little mischief he didn’t like. He loved hanging out with his friends and family, sharing laughs, making memories, and simply enjoying the people...
Larry Randal Head
Sep 4, 2026
Larry Randal Head, 78, of Rose Bud, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1948 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Jack and Rene (Hartsell) Head.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Head; daughter, Tommisina Johnston; son, Clark Head (Gina); grandchildren Takoda Johnston, Tucker Head and...
Bobby Ray Robertson
Aug 24, 2026
Bobby Ray Robertson, 88 years old, of Searcy, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 24th, 2026. Bob was born in Heber Springs, AR on February 25th, 1938, to Winston R. and Juanita Brewer Robertson. He was a member of Foster's Chapel Baptist Church. Bob was a 4th generation bricklayer working alongside his father and then later...
Johnny Franklin Lansdell
Aug 9, 2026
Johnny Franklin Lansdell, 79, passed away August 9, 2025. He was born March 12, 1947 in Tuscumbia, Alabama to Flur Lansdell, Sr. and Helen Roden Lansdell. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Carolyn Brundage, nephew, Michael Brundage, and grandson, Garrett (Andrew) Lynch.
Johnny retired from the United States Army and later worked various jobs. He was a member...
Jennie L. Ward
Aug 8, 2026
Jennie L. Ward, 85, of Searcy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Searcy.
She was born September 29, 1940, in Newport, Arkansas, to the late Jim Moorehead and O’Neal Malone Moorehead.
Jennie was a woman who cherished the simple things in life. She especially enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband before his passing. She was also an exceptionally talented...
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