Obituaries

Jan 17, 2022

Clifton Jeral Beals was born in Center Hill, White County, Arkansas on November 5, 1935, to Chris Lee Beals and Annie Mae (Webb) Beals. Mr. Beals has passed from this life in January 2022 at the age of 86.

Clifton and Hazel Sallie Dennis had their first date on January 5, 1959, and they eloped and were married on October...

Jan 16, 2022

Dean Hackworth, 84, of Searcy passed away peacefully Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was born October 4, 1937, in Thayer, Missouri.

Dean is survived by his only son, Eric Lee Hackworth; one brother, Duane Hackworth and wife Linda of Lake St. Louis, MO; three sisters, Marietta Barton and husband Carlos of Marthasville, MO, Anita Shaffer and husband George of Buffalo,...

Jan 15, 2022

Eldon Howard Stracener of Searcy, passed away at the age of 84 on January 15, 2022, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born September 6, 1937, in Center Hill to the late P.G. and Florence Stracener. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings O’Dell Brinkley, Achel Cato, Don Stracener and Trula Mendonca and his son...

Jan 15, 2022

Roger and Janett Wood went together to be with the Lord on January 15th, 2022 (Not Covid related). Janett passed at 8:56 a.m., and Roger passed at 6:52 p.m. carrying their beautiful love story with them into eternity. On April 10th, 2022, the couple would have been married 57 years. Roger Glen Wood was born on August 13th, 1945, in...

Jan 14, 2022

Clyde Kurck went to be with his heavenly father on January 14, 2022, at the age of 77.

He was born to Henry and Levern Dragoo Kurck on February 22, 1944, on Georgia Ridge Road in Searcy, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry and Levern Kurck, and three brothers: Truman, James, and Jerry Kurck....

Jan 10, 2022

Joyce Renee Henry, 50, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 10th at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born December 6, 1971, in Atlanta, Texas to the late Charley Sr. and Joyce (Young) Bennett.

Joyce was a member of Searcy Church of the Nazarene. She lived her life for the Lord and her family....

Jan 9, 2022

Donel Curtis Brewer

January 24, 1940 – January 9, 2022 Don Brewer, 81, of Beebe passed away Sunday, January 9th. He was born January 24, 1940, in Collinwood, Tennessee to Lewis T. & Bessie Brewer.

Born and raised In Iron City, Tennessee Don graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. Don was working at John Deere in Moline, Illinois when...

Jan 6, 2022

Mitchell Holt Scissell, 59, of Searcy passed away Thursday, January 6th at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born June 28, 1962, in Keiser, Arkansas.

Mitchell was a hard worker. He worked for the Bryce Corporation for nearly 14 years. Mitchell loved his Bryce family. Mitchell was an avid Razorback fan; he also loved the outdoors. He...

Jan 4, 2022

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Russenberger (nee Doyle), known to many former Judsonia students and colleagues as Becky Wise, aged 63, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022, at Denton, Texas. She was born on July 6th, 1958, in Conway, Arkansas, to Riley Doyle and Avanell Doyle-Wood (nee Condray). She was a resident of Searcy, Arkansas, and was...

Jan 2, 2022

Barbara Jean Allen, 88, of Mayflower went to be with her savior on January 2, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1933, in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Abram and Lena (Hyde) Bloomhuff.

Barbara spent most of her career in the health care field at White County Hospital in Physical Therapy. She later retired from Wal-Mart Pharmacy and...

Jan 2, 2022

Jayme Adelle Slayton, 47 of East Flat Rock, North Carolina became an angel on 1-2-2022. Formerly from Searcy she was a 1993 graduate of Searcy High School.

Preceded in death was Jayme's father James Henry Slayton of Searcy. Jayme lived with her mother, Nancy Rushin Whitmire and her beloved stepfather, Noel Henry Whitmire both of East Flat Rock, NC....

Dec 17, 2021

Kenneth Lee Vaughan, 78, of Ward passed away on December 17, 2021. He was born in Pangburn, Arkansas on December 23, 1942, to the late Elzie and Mary (Strother) Vaughan.

Kenneth was a truck driver by trade. He liked soaking up the sun on the beach. Kenneth was known to joke around and have fun. He also liked to dance....

Dec 16, 2021

Kelly Gray Holleman, 58, went home to the Lord on Dec. 16th, 2021, at home. She was a devoted wife of 37 years to her husband, Tim Holleman. Born July 22, 1963, she was raised in Judsonia and later graduated from UCA in 1986.

She was an active member of Mt. Bethel Church. She is survived by her husband, Tim,...

Dec 10, 2021

Ernest Dean Walker, 75, of Searcy passed away Friday, December 10th at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 13, 1946, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Ernest and Frances (Webber) Walker.

Dean joined the United States Marine Corp. right out of high school. He served as a Marine from 1964-1968. After leaving the Marines, Dean joined...

Dec 1, 2021

Nov 29, 2021

Raymond Johnson, 84, of Searcy passed away on Monday, November 29th. He was a loving husband of 65 years to Rose and a father of three. Raymond was born on July 4, 1937, in Des Arc, Arkansas to the late Curtis and Lucy Johnson.

Raymond served in the Marine Corps from 1957-1960. He worked in Maintenance for 40 years. He...

Nov 25, 2021

April Dawn Tounzen, 44, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 25th. She was born November 23, 1977, in Blythville, Arkansas.

April was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved helping and caring for others. She was a natural caregiver, tender hearted and compassionate. April loved to work and always gave it a hundred percent. She...

Nov 15, 2021

Kathyrn Ethel McDaniel, 85, of Searcy entered the arms of her Savior, on Monday, November 15th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born May 9, 1936, in McRae, Arkansas to the late Fred and Emma (Stauber) Allen.

She was a faithful member of Four Mile Hill Church of Christ. Kathyrn enjoyed many activities including gardening and traveling. Her greatest...

Nov 14, 2021

Laura “Irene” Ford, 71, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 14th at The Springs of Searcy after a long battle with dementia. She was born July 29, 1950, in Nebraska. Irene was a Christian lady who was firm in her faith and loved the Lord. She had a contagious laugh and was always a joy to...

Nov 5, 2021

Emo Whitmire, 94, of Searcy passed away Friday, November 5th at her home. She was born November 24, 1926, in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late Carl and Madge (Johnson) Vandiver.

Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Judith Diehl (Ron) and Nancy Whitmire (Noel); one stepson, Curtis Whitmire; five grandchildren, Jayme Slayton, R. Martin Shoffner, W. Corbitt Shoffner...