Obituaries
Sandra Sue Reynolds
Oct 16, 2022
Sandra Sue Reynolds, 78, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 16th at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 3, 1944, in Hornersville, Missouri to the late Jesse and Mittie (Williams) James.
Sandra was a sweet, loving, patient person. She was very kind, understanding, and compassionate. She genuinely loved people and wanted...
Donald Ray Wallis Sr.
Oct 5, 2022
Donald Ray Wallis Sr., 87, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1935, in Evening Shade, Arkansas to the late Leland and Myrtle (Stewart) Wallis.
Ray was member of First Baptist Church in Searcy for over 50 years. He was a people person, who...
Randall Cary Gay
Sep 28, 2022
Randall Cary Gay spent his first day in Heaven on September 28, 2022. He was born July 13, 1939 in Center Hill, Arkansas to T. M. and Alene Gay. Randall was raised in Searcy and was a 1959 graduate of Searcy High School where he earned All-State Honors on the basketball team. He was a one-of-kind entrepreneur and a jack of all trades who was commonly known as “Horses and Hay, Randall...
Debra Sue Sparks
Sep 27, 2022
Debra Sue Sparks, 62, of Judsonia, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. She was born July 10, 1960 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late Willie Paul Kell and Ann (Nunley) Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of The River Church in Judsonia. Debra was a loving mother and was known as a...
James Weldon Bond
Sep 17, 2022
James Weldon BondJanuary 23, 1951-September 17, 2022
James W. Bond, 71, of Searcy, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, September 17, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
James was born January 23, 1951 in Bessemer, Alabama. When his family moved, he remained there with his Big Mama Helton until he enlisted in the United States Air Force after...
Kenneth Wayne Cook
Sep 14, 2022
Kenneth Wayne Cook, 68, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed peacefully at
home on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
Wayne was born on December 4, 1953, to Kenneth Cecil and Mary Lena
Cook in Iraan, Texas. After graduating from Searcy High School, he enlisted in the
U.S. Navy and had an exciting career serving on numerous ships, including the USS
Constitution better...
Avon Lee Cooper
Sep 11, 2022
Avon Lee Cooper, 85, of Searcy passed away Sunday, September 11th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born October 26, 1936, in Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late Loren and Gladys (Turley) Cooper.
Avon was a hard worker, who enjoyed being outside. He liked to run the sawmill and tinker in the yard. Avon was a family man. He...
Bonnie Sue Waite
Sep 8, 2022
Beloved mother and grandmother, Bonnie Sue Palmer Jones Waite went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 8th, 2022. She was surrounded by her family as she took her last breath.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Brooks and Addie Palmer of Rosebud, Arkansas, sister Marcy Starkey, husband Jim Jones, husband Richard Waite, granddaughter Sandy...
Jerry Wayne Slayton
Sep 7, 2022
Jerry Wayne Slayton, 78, of Searcy, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at his home while surrounded by his family. He was born September 18, 1943, to the late Seth and Lorene Slayton.
Jerry is survived by his wife of over fifty-nine years Brenda Sue Shands Slayton; two daughters -Stephanie Butler (Brice) and Stacy Sanders (Jerry); four...
Glenda Howell
Sep 2, 2022
Glenda Howell was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved gardening, the outdoors, and cooking for her family.She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Howell, SR., her parents Edmund Cleaver and Mary Shelton cleaver, sisters Fay, Gladys and Edna, brothers Ray and Billy, and brother-in-law; Lanny.
She is survived by her three children: Kimmy Brand of Heber Springs, Bridget...
Sharon Permenter Churchwell
Aug 29, 2022
Sharon Permenter Churchwell, 73, of Pangburn, formally of Searcy, peacefully passed at home on August 29, 2022, from acute myeloid leukemia. She was born to Jeff and Amie Townsend Permenter on August 2, 1949, at Porter Rodgers Hospital in Searcy, the last of three daughters. Sharon graduated from Searcy High School in 1967 and married Billy Gene Churchwell, of Griffithville,...
Robert Noel Davis
Aug 22, 2022
Robert Noel Davis received his wings on Monday, August 22, 2022. He was born in Judsonia, Arkansas on November 1, 1926, to the late Robert and Emma (Morris) Davis.
Robert was an outdoorsman and particularly enjoyed fishing. He loved listening to music and going dancing. Many knew him to be a hard worker. Robert served his country honorably in...
Lonnie Dupriest
Aug 15, 2022
Lonnie Dupriest, 89, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 15th at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lonnie was born February 7, 1933, in Higginson, Arkansas to the late Mose Sr. and Evie (Hardin) Dupriest.
Lonnie was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He loved to sing at church and with the Men’s Group....
Ame English
Aug 13, 2022
Ame Florance English was born on August 29th in 1968 at Martin Place West Hospital in Detroit, Michigan being the 9th and final child for Bobby and Martha Hammond.At her home on August 13th, 2022 at 53 years old, Ame went peacefully to be with her Lord surrounded by family.Ame became a proud mom of Cody James in July of 1990...
Katie Jane Langford
Aug 11, 2022
Katie Jane (Ghent) Langford, 86, of Searcy, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Searcy. She was born October 12, 1935 in Searcy to the late Shelby Thomas and Annie (Brown) Ghent. Katie was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother. She married the love of her life Miles Langford on November 21, 1956 and they spent 54 years together...
Patricia Gail Crossen
Jul 29, 2022
Patricia Gail Crossen, 71, of Searcy, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at home. She was born February 24, 1951, in Wynne, Arkansas to the late Archie Eugene and Junnie Inez (Aston) Mason.
Pat loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of Faith Assembly for 19 years. She was married to the love of her life Freddie Crossen for...
William Carroll Session
Jul 15, 2022
William Carroll Session (Bill), and affectionately known as Da; met his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 15th at home in the comfort of his recliner, surrounded by family.
He was born May 18, 1934 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Jacob William Session and Florida Mae Bryant Session.
August 21, 1952 he married his high school sweetheart, Beverly June Waller. They...
Charles Keith Inman
Jul 12, 2022
Charles Keith Inman of McRae, Arkansas met Jesus face to face Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born to Donald and Bessie Inman on September 22nd, 1960, in Hastings, Michigan, and was 61 years old.
Keith will be remembered for his unrivaled work ethic and his 35 years of service to the Searcy Public...
Steven Lyle Alkire
Jul 8, 2022
Steven Lyle Alkire, 61, of Sidon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born September 25, 1960, in Greenville, Mississippi to Bob and Mary (Mosley) Alkire.
Steven was an avid outdoorsman and particularly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding four-wheelers. He had a passion for music. Steven loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was known...
Opal Lee Howell
Jul 8, 2022
Opal Lee Howell, 90, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with our Lord and Savior, on July 8th, 2022, at her home in Searcy. She was born March 27th, 1932, in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Leona Cooper and Jerome Howell.
Opal was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was hard-working, kind, and generous. She was both mother...