Obituaries

Mar 10, 2021

Billy Eugene Dozier, 85, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, March 10th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born October 18, 1935 in McClellan, Arkansas to the late William and Lillian (Uland) Dozier.

Billy liked fishing, he especially liked to eat the fish, and he liked to deer hunt. Billy’s passion was in CB radio, he started in 1966 and...

Mar 6, 2021

Debra Rae Tillery, 58, of Bald Knob passed away Saturday, March 6th at her home. She was born July 23, 1962 in Holland, Michigan to the late Charles and Katherine (Ver Duin) Lyons.

Debra was a kind, loving person. She was a hard worker and loved helping people. Debra enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and back roading. She cherished her...

Feb 25, 2021

Feb 20, 2021

Lannie “Pat” Moss, age 95, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Pat was born on December 30, 1925 in Caraway, Arkansas to the late Robert Reid and Zola Elizabeth (Lentz) Meurer.

During WWII Pat worked at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. She would type and file reports on soilders that...

Feb 18, 2021

Gerald Dean Cook was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this earth on February 18, 2021 at the age of 89.  He was born September 27, 1931, to Henry King (“HK”) and Ruth Cook in Pangburn, Arkansas of (White County).

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 59 years Mary Ellen Cook;...

Feb 15, 2021

Loyd Alvin Lair, 74, of Searcy passed away Monday, February 15th at Spring Creek Health and Rehab in Cabot. He was born October 29, 1946 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to the late Jesse and Nona (Shumaker) Lair.

Loyd was a member of Faith Assembly in Searcy. He was a United States Air Force veteran serving four active years and two years...

Feb 12, 2021

Vanita Faye Coles, 90, of Searcy passed away Friday, February 12th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1930 in Bradford, Arkansas to the late Dan and Mable (Shaw) Hutchinson.

Vanita was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church however in her late years she attended First Assembly of God on Benton Ave in Searcy. She retired from...

Feb 11, 2021

Reba Jean (Moody) Voiles, 62, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 11th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born January 23, 1959 in Searcy, Arkansas to Verlon and Billie Jean Moody.

 

Reba was a member of Dogwood United Methodist Church where she played piano for nearly 50 years. She also held several farm related jobs and...

Feb 6, 2021

Feb 4, 2021

Jimmy D. Adcock, 84, of Searcy passed away Thursday, February 4th at The Crossing at Riverside. He was born September 12, 1936 in Clay, Arkansas to the late Dick and Johnnie Lee (Crane) Adcock.

Jimmy was a member of Pine View Church of Christ. He retired from Walmart Distribution after 20 years as a Yard Truck Driver. He like to...

Feb 3, 2021

Michael Allan Gottschall, 34, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, February 3rd at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1986 in Napa, California to Allan and Georgia Gottschall.

Michael had the biggest heart. He cherished his family and especially the kids. He loved his little girl, Heidi. Michael was loved by all who knew him and he will...

Feb 1, 2021

James David Maleare, 81, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 1st at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 27, 1939 in Marmaduke, Arkansas to the late J.B. and Ruth Maleare.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 65 years, Frances Maleare; one son, Dave Maleare (Cherlyn); one daughter, Dianna...

Jan 25, 2021

Troy Dye, 81, of Judsonia died Monday, January 25th at his home. He was born January 13, 1940 in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Henry and Bonnie (Daughtry) Dye.

Troy is survived by two sons, Ralph Dye and Cameron Dye both of Judsonia; and one good friend, Marcus Smith of Searcy.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

All...

Jan 25, 2021

Boyd Tripp, 77 of Griffithville passed away Monday, January 25th at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 19, 1943 in Griffithville to the late Ray and Trula (Walker) Tripp.

Boyd was a member of West Point Baptist Church. He was a very tender hearted, loving, kind, and generous man. He would raise a garden...

Jan 22, 2021

Fred Don Cobb, 79, of Searcy passed away Friday, January 22nd at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born June 9, 1941 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Carthel and Virginia (Weeks) Cobb.

Fred lived in several states during his career in the specialized coating industry however in 2006 Fred retired and moved back home to Searcy where...

Jan 21, 2021

 

Grapel Whaley, 94, of Griffithville passed away Thursday, January 21st at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 2, 1926 in Hazen, Arkansas to the late Tyson and Myrtle (Perry) Faucett.

 

She was mother of 12 children. She was a natural caregiver, loving, and kind. She cherished her family and treasured all her grandchildren. She was...

Jan 21, 2021

Odean Smithey, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed from this life to be with her Savior on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Crossing at Riverside nursing home. She was 91 years old at her passing.  

Odean was born in Rison, Arkansas, on April 22, 1929, to Otis and Gurthy Vermillion.  She was the second of three daughters.  Her sisters, Vibelle and Lenora both preceded her in...

Jan 17, 2021

Cletus Craig Brown, 50, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.  He was born on January 14, 1971 in Searcy, Arkansas to Cletus and Vangalee (Henderson) Brown.

 

Left to cherish his memory is his mother; Vangalee Brown, two sisters; Lisa Harp and Jake Owens of Beebe, Phylis Denise Lawson (Jon) of Pangburn, two nephews; Jason Harp and Branson Lawson, one...

Jan 9, 2021

Keith Edwin Hess, 56, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  He was born on December 6, 1964 in Wynne, Arkansas to the Rudolph and Laverne Hess.

 

Keith was a member of St. James Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus for 38 years.  Keith enjoyed listening to music.  He also loved playing Santa for kids at...

Jan 7, 2021

Mary Lou LaFerney, 84, of Searcy, AR, went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on January 7, 2021.  She was a kind and beautiful lady who did anything she wanted to do with joy and a zest for life for most of those wonderful 84 years.

Mary Lou was born on April 25, 1936 in Highland Park, MI...