Obituaries

Dayton Carl Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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...