Obituaries

Paul Howard Harris

Paul Howard Harris

Nov 2, 2021

Paul Harris, 72, of Center Hill went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 2nd at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born on December 27, 1948, in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late O.C. and Eva Lou (Rawls) Harris.

Paul was a World title Western Pleasure horse and horse trainer. He was known all over for his horse showing and...

Brenda E. Guier

Brenda E. Guier

Oct 30, 2021

Brenda Euretha Guier, 74, of Kensett entered her heavenly home on October 30, 2021. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on April 16, 1947, to the late Roy and Jewel Guier.

Brenda was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and retired from White County Memorial after 38 years of service. Left to cherish her memory is one brother;...

Carolyn Gean Denson

Carolyn Gean Denson

Oct 28, 2021

Carolyn Gean Denson spent her first day in Heaven on October 28, 2021. She was born May 13, 1947 in Spearfish, South Dakota to the late Arlie and Alice Barger. She was raised and spent her childhood in Mabelvale, Arkansas, and then owned and operated the beauty salon Artistic Splendor in Little Rock. Carolyn later moved to Dallas, and married...

Patricia Ann Tennille

Patricia Ann Tennille

Oct 27, 2021

Patricia Ann (Burns) Tennille, 91, passed away October 27th in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born October 16, 1930, to the late Arthur and Stella Burns in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.

While working as a civilian on Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma, Patricia met and married her husband of 60 years, Dr. Aubrey Wayne...

Paul Edward McAfee

Paul Edward McAfee

Oct 24, 2021

Paul McAfee Sr., 93, of Beebe, passed away Sunday, October 24th at Unity Health Medical Center. Paul was born November 3, 1927, in McRae, Arkansas to the late Vaudie and Zelma (Weir) McAfee.

Paul retired from the United States Army as Sgt. 1st Class after 22 years of service. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 68 years,...

Billy R. Shands

Billy R. Shands

Oct 23, 2021

Billy R. Shands, 85, left this earth to join his loving Savior on October 23, 2021. He was born April 13, 1936, in Letona, Arkansas, to the late William Earl and Dorothy (Saunders) Shands.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Jane Shands; one daughter, Gina Shands Ramey (Fred); four granddaughters, Lauren Haythorne (Ashton), Robin Ramey,...

Carole June Mayes

Carole June Mayes

Oct 20, 2021

Carole J. Mayes, 84, of Beebe

Carole Mayes passed to her Heavenly reward on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Born August 15, 1937 in Lawton, Oklahoma, Carole is survived by her husband of nearly 66 years, David Lee Mayes of Beebe; a son, David M. (Donna) Mayes of Searcy, Ark; two daughters, Gail R. (Steve) Sexson of Jerusalem, Ark., and Laura...

Lowell Wray Harris

Lowell Wray Harris

Sep 30, 2021

Lowell Wray Harris, 92, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 30th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1928, in Bloomfield, Iowa to the late Glen and Kate (Farley) Harris.

Lowell was a member of West Side Church of Christ. He built two churches in Iowa. He was a hard worker who retired...

Florence Mary Stephens

Florence Mary Stephens

Sep 29, 2021

Florence Mary Stephens, 75, entered the arms of her Savior on September 29, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1946, in Los Angeles, California to the late Laurence and Margaret (Moulton) Davis.

Florence was very motivated in life. She graduated from Bell High School. Florence then went on to attend Cerritos College and Arkansas State University-Beebe. She obtained her...

Doris June Reed

Doris June Reed

Sep 27, 2021

Doris June Reed, 65, Searcy went to rest on Monday, September 27th at Unity Health Medical Center. Doris was born February 10, 1956, in Searcy, Arkansas to Clarence and Billie June (Bench) Moore.

Doris loved to hunt. She was a wonderful cook. Doris treasured her family and loved to spend all her free time with them. She was a blessing...

Adam  Edwards

Adam Edwards

Sep 12, 2021

Adam Charles Edwards, 33, of Bald Knob died Sunday, September 12th at his home. He was born February 21, 1988, in Holland, Michigan.

Adam loved to hunt, fish, and go back roading all while enjoying a cold beer. He was a kindhearted person who was always smiling. Adam was a very hard worker. He was an exceptional father; his children...

Roy Lee Flowers

Roy Lee Flowers

Sep 4, 2021

Roy Lee Flowers, 86, passed away Saturday, September 4th at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy. He was born November 3, 1934, in El Paso, Arkansas to the late Avery and Mattie Flowers.

Roy proudly served in the United States National Guard and then the United States Navy. He was a skilled welder working on airplane parts at RHOR in...

Gerald Leadean Wiggs Jr.

Gerald Leadean Wiggs Jr.

Aug 29, 2021

Gerald Leadean Wiggs Jr., of Lake City went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 29th at UAMS in Little Rock.

He was born August 27, 2021, to Gerald Sr. and Tracy Wiggs in Little Rock at UAMS. Left to cherish Gerald’s memory is his parents, Gerald Sr. and Tracy Wiggs of Lake City; five brothers, James Stinnett, Noah Wiggs,...

Dale Wortham

Dale Wortham

Aug 26, 2021

Dale Wortham, 83, of Pangburn, Arkansas entered his Lord’s care on August 26, 2021. Dale was born October 29, 1937, in Joy Arkansas to the late Orbra and Bertha (Oguinn) Wortham.

Dale was a loving husband and caregiver to both his wives. He stayed with them through all the good and bad times until both of their passings. He was...

Joy Cleo Lewis

Joy Cleo Lewis

Aug 25, 2021

Joy Cleo Vandiver Lewis, 93, of Searcy passed away on August 25, 2021. Born August 22, 1928 to the late Margaret Johnson and Carl Cleo Vandiver in Jasmine, Arkansas.

Joy is survived by her children Larry (Debbie) Lewis and Jeanne (David) Dale, grandchildren; Carla Lewis, Brad (Hannah) Lewis, Kevin (Jessica) Lewis, Amy (Gregory) Stewart, Forrest Dale and Jenna (Clayton) Harland,...

Betty Sue Henderson

Betty Sue Henderson

Aug 21, 2021

Betty Sue Henderson, 81, of Searcy, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at home after a battle of Alzheimer’s. She was born March 6, 1940, in Garner, Arkansas to the late Vernon and Eva Henderson.

Betty was a devoted Christian. She attended West Race Street Baptist Church. Betty volunteered at Unity Health Hospital sixteen years. Left to cherish her memory...

Carolyn Sue Wortham

Carolyn Sue Wortham

Aug 20, 2021

Carolyn Sue Wortham, 75, of Pangburn, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 20, 2021, at Unity Health. She was born on December 17, 1945, in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Frank and Pauline (Evans) Waire.

Carolyn had many different jobs throughout her life. She was the co-owner of Waire Grocery for many years. After selling...

Patricia Ann Wortham

Patricia Ann Wortham

Aug 17, 2021

Patricia “Ann” Wortham, 81, of Pangburn passed away Tuesday, August 17th at her home. She was born June 6, 1940, in Joy, Arkansas to the late Brady T. and Ethel Mae (Cowgill) Langley.

Ann was of the Missionary Baptist faith. She was a very strong, hardworking woman. Ann loved cooking and was very good at it. She owned and operated...

Jerry Ellis Riley

Jerry Ellis Riley

Aug 1, 2021

Jerry Ellis Riley January 18, 1943- August 1, 2021

Jerry Ellis Riley, 78, of Higginson, was born January 18, 1943, to John Ellis and Mary Louise Dunham Riley. He passed away on August 1, 2021, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Jerry spent most of his younger years in the construction industry. After meeting his wife Hazel, they settled in Morning...

Patsy Ruth Howard

Patsy Ruth Howard

Jul 31, 2021

Patsy Ruth Howard passed away at home surrounded by her family on July 31, 2021, in Searcy, AR, at age 80.

Patsy is survived by her husband, Tom Howard of Searcy, AR; daughter Cindy Gurchiek (Jim) of Searcy, and grandchildren Erin Clark (Brady), Austin Gurchiek (Kaitlyn), and Ann-Marie Sullivan (Billy); daughter Christy Perry (Keith) of Memphis, TN, and grandchildren Clarie...

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