Obituaries
Sandra Kay Layrock
Oct 14, 2025
Sandra Kay Layrock, 79, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on September 4, 1946 to Amon Burl Layrock and Edna Jane Thompson Layrock. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Haskel Dale Layrock, Haynes Keith Layrock and Larry Sneed Layrock (Barbara).
She was a member of West Race Baptist...
Ines Mae Fulkerson
Oct 9, 2025
Ines Mae Fulkerson, 91, of Letona, passed away at home on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was born April 24, 1934 in Searcy to the late James Anderson “Jim” Suttles and Elizabeth Jane (Rawls) Suttles. Ines enjoyed fishing, sightseeing, and reading Westerns.
She is survived by her son, Steve Fulkerson and wife, Misty; daughter, Brenda Brownfield and husband, Chris; 14 grandchildren,...
Sandra Lou Hannah
Oct 7, 2025
Sandra L. Hannah, 75, of Sidon, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas to Kenneth Holeyfield and Laura Inez Haney Holeyfield on October 15, 1949. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John Larry Hannah who she married on July 21, 1972.
She is...
Max Allen Friend Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Max Allen Friend Jr., 53 of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 1st at The Springs of Searcy. He was born October 31, 1971 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Max Sr., and Lavina Walker Friend.
Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Donald Friend of Merriam Woods, Missouri; one aunt, Ann McNett; and many friends.
There are...
Thomas "Tom" Conrad
Sep 30, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Gregory Conrad, 64, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 30th at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born May 29, 1961, in Moline, Illinois to the late James and Carol Minnick Conrad.
Tom was a kind, caring, selfless person. He was creative and crafty. He enjoyed many hobbies like fishing, gardening, feeding the birds,...
Reva Jane Krablin
Sep 21, 2025
Reva Jane (Frohawk) Krablin, 81, lovingly known as Jane and Reva Jane, passed away peacefully in Searcy, Arkansas, on September 21, 2025. She was born in 1944 in New Madrid, Missouri, to Russell O’Brien and Helen Marie (Jones) Frohawk. Over the years, Jane called many places “home,” including East Prairie, Missouri; Judsonia/Searcy, Arkansas; Bernie, Missouri; Marion, Arkansas; and Colt, Arkansas—embracing...
Norma Vernell Southerland
Sep 16, 2025
Norma Vernell Southerland, 88, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1937, in Velvet Ridge, Arkansas to Herbert W. Throckmorton and Clara E. (Corbit) Throckmorton. She overcame many obstacles, due to having polio at 5 years old. She graduated from Bradford High School and proceeded to complete a business degree at...
Terry Lynn Cook
Sep 16, 2025
Terry Lynn Cook, 67, of Searcy, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born on December 24, 1957, in Searcy, Arkansas, to Martha Sue (Harbin) Kyzer and the late Traverse Cook.
Terry spent his career as an over-the-road truck driver, a job that suited his love of the open road and independent spirit.
He was a proud member of the...
Kalli Addline Foster
Sep 11, 2025
Kalli Foster was born on Nov. 17, 1987, in Chicago, Ill., to Calvin Foster Sr and Betty Foster.
Kalli was the baby of the family; she was well loved and cared for. Her parents lived many years in Chicago before relocating to Arkansas, where Kalli joined them in the move.
Kalli attended Riverview Elementary School and graduated from Riverview High School in...
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...
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