Obituaries
Barbara J. Churchwell
Aug 21, 2025
Barbara Jean (Hodges) Churchwell, 88, of Griffithville, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born August 9, 1937 in Jasmine, Arkansas to Roland & Goldie (McClellan) Hodges. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy E. Churchwell; 4 sisters, Lena Churchwell, Sandra Holloway, Twila Hodges, Alsidene Hamilton; 4 brothers, R.H. Hodges, Loyal Hodges, Roney Hodges, Dwayne...
Joe Yingling
Aug 17, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Edward Yingling, 77, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 17th, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 1, 1947, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Charles and Rosamond Krah Yingling.
Joe was a very kind and patient person. He treasured spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing golf.
Left to cherish his...
Jerry Jay Lemieux
Aug 16, 2025
Jerry Jay Lemieux, 60, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on August 16, 2025. He was born in Thompson, Utah on February 2, 1965 to Antonio and Rose Zaccaria Lemieux. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Steven Dinkins; sister, Jackie Mylroie; and a great-granddaughter, Paisley.
He is survived by his life partner, Debbie Vialpando Beeson; children, Shaunee Beeson (Thomas...
Gerald "Jerry" Pence
Aug 6, 2025
Gerald Edwin Pence (Jerry), age 88 of Beebe, AR passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Jerry was born to Raymond and Fay Pence in Griffithville, Arkansas on November 22, 1936. He joined the army after high school and after being discharged, moved along with his wife Sandra to Melrose Park, Illinois where they made their home for many years....
Judy Thresa Loan- Clemons
Jul 28, 2025
Judy Thresa Loan-Clemons, 73, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on April 6, 1952, in Lamesa, TX to Minton and Faye Loan. Judy was a devoted Christian, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Judy graduated from Longview High School in 1970. She spent more than 20 years working for...
Carrie Alaine Mason
Jul 25, 2025
Carrie Alaine Mason of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on July 25, 2025, at the age of 41. She was born on July 27, 1983, in Harrison, Arkansas, the daughter of Gary and Pamela Mason.
Carrie moved to Searcy in 2022 from Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was an avid gamer, known online as Meowtini and Meowkyr Aka Miss B. She also had...
Larry Lynn Havener
Jul 14, 2025
Larry L. Havener, age 76, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy. He was born August 10, 1948, in Clarendon, Arkansas, to the late Boyd and Belle Havener.
Larry graduated from Griffithville High School in 1966. He was a devout Christian, and enjoyed reading his Bible, along with various other religious books. He retired from...
Nina Pitts
Jul 5, 2025
Nina Aunspaugh Pitts, age 85, of Searcy, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025 joining her parents and sisters in the divine Heavens and Eternal Home.
Nina was born July 23,1939 in Searcy, Arkansas to Leo and Sallie Aunspaugh. Leo and Sallie had five daughters, Oydiee (Yaya) Beckham, Mary Lee Roberson, Foydell Roberson, Geraldine (Jerry) Birdwell, and finally Nina Pitts. On...
Dayton Carl Williams
Jun 30, 2025
Dayton Carl Williams, 80, of Beebe passed away Monday, June 30th at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy. He was born March 13, 1945 in South Gate, California to the late Virgil and Mabel (Harrison) Williams.
Dayton enjoyed music. He was extremely talented. He could play the guitar, piano, harmonica, and accordion. He also loved animals and tinkering on old cars....
Alsidene Hamilton
Jun 29, 2025
James "JR" Hamilton and Mary "Alsidene" Hamilton passed peacefully from this earth and entered into eternal rest on June 27th and June 29th of 2025 respectively.
James was a long time butcher while Alsidene was a beautician. They both loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Allene Hamilton of Bald Knob and James...
James L. Hamilton
Jun 27, 2025
James "JR" Hamilton and Mary "Alsidene" Hamilton passed peacefully from this earth and entered into eternal rest on June 27th and June 29th of 2025 respectively.
James was a long time butcher while Alsidene was a beautician. They both loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Allene Hamilton of Bald Knob and James...
James A. Brackenridge
Jun 24, 2025
James Alton Brackenridge, 77, of Searcy, AR went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 24, 2025, while surrounded by loved ones. James was born August 15, 1947, to the late Ocie and Ellena Brackenridge.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley, of 59 years; their sons, James David Brackenridge (Stacy), Randy Brackenridge (Jackie), and Bryan Brackenridge...
Donald Wayne Mashburn
Jun 18, 2025
Donald Wayne Mashburn, 80, of Searcy, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born May 24, 1945 in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Robert Lee Mashburn and Willie Mae (Watson) Mashburn.
Donald was a member of the College Church of Christ. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his children, John Mashburn (Wana), Patricia Ullah...
Martin Dopazo
Jun 17, 2025
Martin Dopazo, 64, of Rose Bud, Arkansas, formerly of Brookline, MA. Died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on June 17, 2025, in Rose Bud, Arkansas. Born on September 8, 1960, in Milton Common, England.
Loving Father of Bridgette Dopazo and her partner Mimsy Sims and grandfather (“Opa”) of Anja Sims-Dopazo all of Seattle, WA. Devoted and loving son of Elisabeth...
Lanie Jay Langley
Jun 15, 2025
Lanie Jay Langley, 92, of Searcy, passed away peacefully on Father’s Day, June 15, 2025, after a life well-lived. He was born on January 22, 1933, to Maudie Zora Quattlebaum Langley in Joy, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Vonnie May Meharg Langley; his mother; and eleven cherished siblings.
Lanie was a devoted family man...
Barbara Sue Buchanan
Jun 14, 2025
Barbara Sue Buchanan, 77, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born April 20, 1948 in Patriot, Indiana to Andrew Herald and Luella Bodey Herald. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Buchanan; 2 brothers, Gary Christlieb and Alan Herald; and Robert Gibbs Jr.
Sue was very charismatic and stubborn at times. She had a...
Annette Denise Taylor
Jun 12, 2025
A memorial visitation for Denise Taylor will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.
Lynda Elaine Honey
Jun 11, 2025
Lynda Elaine Honey, age 68, of Searcy, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 11, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on September 28, 1956, in Midland, Texas, Lynda was the daughter of the late Jack and Pauline (Bailey) Ausburn.
Lynda devoted many years of her life to serving others as Postmaster with the United States Postal Service. She was a...
Linda Ruth Herdle
Jun 5, 2025
Linda Ruth Herdle, 69, of Trumann, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 5th at St. Vincent’s in Little Rock. She was born May 25, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Joseph Evans and Annie Richardson.
Linda was married to LV Herdle in the 70’s which created almost 50 years of love and marriage to God be the...
Natalie Louise Varnell
Jun 5, 2025
Natalie Langley Varnell, 67, of Judsonia passed away Thursday, June 5th at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born December 9, 1957, to the late Harlon Langley and Dois Langley Hulsey.
Natalie loved animals and was especially proud of her furry little children (dogs). She will be happy to be reunited with them in heaven. She was...
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