Obituaries

Annette Denise Taylor

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

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

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 Joseph Evans and Annie Herdle.

Linda was married to LV Herdle in the 70’s which created almost 50 years of love and marriage to God be the glory of...

Natalie Louise Varnell

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...

Margaret Ann Shawn

Margaret Ann Shawn

Jun 3, 2025

Margaret Ann Shawn, 79, of Searcy, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was born on January 7, 1946, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Levi and Hattie (Putney) Stallings.

Margaret was a devoted member of Crosby Baptist Church for many years. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—watching the hummingbirds, a white squirrel, and other...

Carolyn Sue Duncan

Carolyn Sue Duncan

May 29, 2025

Carolyn Sue “Neldon” Duncan was born to George Harrison Neldon and Nellie Jane “Turnbough” Neldon on December 15, 1946 in Newport, AR. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 29, 2025 at the age of 78 in Searcy, AR.

Carolyn met the love of her life, Fred Duncan, and married him on March 18, 1994. They enjoyed...

CW Ward

CW Ward

May 17, 2025

CW Ward, age 75, of Searcy passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born September 4, 1949 in England, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by a step-son, Wesley Howard Stoner.

CW worked for over 30 years at Double Mac Farms in Griffithville, AR. He loved motorcycles and fast cars. He was affiliated with the Baptist religion.

He is survived by...

Berta Geneva Featherston

Berta Geneva Featherston

May 13, 2025

Berta Geneva Featherston, age 86, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Troy Barnett and Pauline Baker Barnett. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Andrew Metchum Featherston and a brother, Kerry Michael Barnett.

Berta was a Christian woman and a member of Spring Valley Church...

Shirley Joyce Joyner

Shirley Joyce Joyner

May 9, 2025

Shirley Joyce Joyner, 75, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Friday, May 9th at her home. She was born November 29, 1949, in Holtville, California to the late Hershel and Dorothy (Dennis) Vincent.

Shirley loved the Lord and her family. She had a servant’s heart. She served people her whole life working as a Registered Nurse for over 50...

Robert "Bob" Hentzell

Robert "Bob" Hentzell

Apr 24, 2025

Robert “Bob” Hentzell, 87, of Searcy, passed away peacefully, April 24, 2025 at home. He was born May 9, 1937 in Lagrange, Indiana to the late Glen Devon Hentzell and Bessie Louise (Ohlwine) Hentzell.

Robert proudly enlisted in the Army National Guard in May 1955 and was honorably discharged in May of 1958 as a PFC. He was a lover of...

Alice Lorene Mitchell

Alice Lorene Mitchell

Apr 19, 2025

Alice ‘Lorene’ Mitchell, 95 of Searcy Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1929 in Gould, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of William and Julia Talmonia Riggs Robinson.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Herbert ‘Denny’ Mitchell; daughter, Donna Michau Hendershot; grandson, Randy Michau and daughter-in-law, Diane Derks Mitchell.

She is...

Korian Lee Crutcher

Korian Lee Crutcher

Apr 14, 2025

Korian Lee Crutcher was born December 7, 2023 and sadly left us April 14, 2025. He was born to Alyssa Lee and Terel Crutcher, and was an older brother to his sweet sister, Nariyah Crutcher.

He was born a beautiful 6 lb. 11 oz and was 20 inches long. He had a smile that could light up the whole world. His...

Roberta Lynn Nooner

Roberta Lynn Nooner

Apr 12, 2025

Roberta Lynn Nooner (Matos), age 59, passed away on April 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 21, 1965, to Felix and Girtrude Matos.

Roberta will be lovingly remembered by her husband Michael; her 5 children, Michael Perez (Zoa), Kristina Rodriguez, Cynthia McIlroy (Dustin), Elizabeth Walker, Victor Perez (Raven); 14 grandchildren, Westin, Carter, Lily, Cameron, Lorenzo, Amelia, Julian,...

Larry J Froud

Larry J Froud

Apr 12, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry James Froud, 80, of Judsonia, AR, who entered the Lord's presence on April 12, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1944, in Steprock, Arkansas, to James E. Froud and Golda Froud. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Darlene Froud Maddox and Pauline Marie...

Sheila Faye King

Sheila Faye King

Apr 12, 2025

Sheila Faye King September 3, 1962 – April 12, 2025 

Sheila Faye King, 62, passed away on April 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 3, 1962, in Bradford, Arkansas, Sheila lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and unwavering strength. 

She is survived by her two daughters, Shiloh Brown and her husband Brandon, and Kristen McGlothlin...

Christene Stracener Barnett

Christene Stracener Barnett

Apr 10, 2025

Christene Stracener Barnett, age 96 of Searcy entered into eternal rest peacefully at home on April 10, 2025. She was born February 20, 1929 to the late Alexander and Lula Mae Cohorn Stracener. She was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Searcy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Ervin Barnett of...

Betty Jo Henry

Betty Jo Henry

Apr 9, 2025

Betty Jo Henry was born on April 23, 1936, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Betty Jo was known for her kindness, generosity, and compassion. She found joy in helping her family and friends in any way she could—whether it was driving them to doctor’s appointments, baking a cake, or making candy to...

Juanita Faye Styers

Juanita Faye Styers

Apr 9, 2025

Juanita Faye Styers, 89, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born July 25, 1935 in Webb, Oklahoma to Harold Vantassel and Margie Davis Vantassel. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cecil Styers: 4 sisters, Nola Shafer, Ruby Starks, Viola Pennington, Wanell Vantassel; a brother, Robert Vantassel and infant sister. 

She is survived by...

Joseph Harry Holland

Joseph Harry Holland

Apr 3, 2025

Joseph Harry Holland was born on July 5, 1946, and went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2025. He was born near Quitman, AR, to Guyneth and Olen Holland. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Allen “Bud” Holland, and one sister, Ludie Jones. He married Peggy “Rosie” Kinder on August 23, 1969, in Salem...

Betty Faye Young

Betty Faye Young

Mar 22, 2025

Betty Faye Young, 90, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born March 14, 1935 in Cash, Arkansas to Maurice Eugene Slattery and Minnie Jewel Price Slattery. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence Sidney Young; brothers, George Slattery, Eugene Slattery; sons, Jim Young, Fernon Hendrix; daughters, Martha Chapman, Sharon Horton; and a...