Obituaries

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...

William Howard Everett

William Howard Everett

Jul 28, 2021

William Howard Everett

Howard passed peacefully on July 28, 2021, at the age of 98. His wife of 66 years, Betty, preceded him in death, as did his sister, Chester Mae Troxell, his brother, Odie, his grandson Christopher Robert Darbe, and most of his generation. He is survived by his daughter Melody Ann Darbe (Kirk) of Maumelle, Arkansas, his son...

Faye Smith Sloan

Faye Smith Sloan

Jul 26, 2021

Vivian “Faye” Smith Sloan, 90, of Garner went to be with the Lord, July 26th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1931, in Beebe, Arkansas to the late Charles and Martha (Hale) Bolden.

Faye was a member of McRae Baptist Church. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be dearly missed....

Brenda  Sue Holleman

Brenda Sue Holleman

Jul 23, 2021

Brenda Holleman, 78, of Rose Bud, passed away July 23rd at her home. She was born May 11, 1943.

Brenda and her husband owned and operated the Country Place Café in Rose Bud for many years. She was known for her fried pies and plate lunches. She loved cooking and spending time with her grandkids. She has been a longtime...

Jack Overstreet

Jack Overstreet

Jul 23, 2021

Jack Overstreet, 87, of Georgetown went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 23rd at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born August 13, 1933, in Sidon, Arkansas to the late James and Norah (Moats) Overstreet.

Jack was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Georgetown. He served as Deacon and had served as...

Melissa Dawn Lowry

Melissa Dawn Lowry

Jul 22, 2021

Melissa Dawn Lowry, 43, of Beebe went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, July 22nd at Advanced Care Hospital. She was born September 13, 1977, in Belleville, Illinois to Mike and Kathy (Holliday) Mann.

Melissa was a member of Gracepoint Church in Beebe where she served as Youth Pastor alongside her husband, Eli for 12 years. She was...

Mary Etta Hodshire

Mary Etta Hodshire

Jul 17, 2021

Mary Etta Hodshire, 87, of Vilonia went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, July 17th at her home. She was born May 3, 1934, in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas to the late James Glenn and Gertie Irene (Martin) McDougal.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Peggy A. Elliott; one son, Robert E. Hodshire; grandchildren, Joshua Elliott, Sarah...

Coy C Kelley

Coy C Kelley

Jul 9, 2021

Coy C. Kelley, 80, of Kensett passed away Friday, July 9th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1941 in Floyd, Arkansas to the late Floyd and Leona (Allison) Kelley.

Coy was hard working man who always provided for his family. He retired from Speed Queen after 34 years of service. Coy loved horses and he really...

Frank Edward Griffin

Frank Edward Griffin

Jul 3, 2021

Frank Edward Griffin, 63, of Searcy passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, July 3rd. He was born February 4, 1958 in Torrance, California to the late Leslie and Dorothy (Gray) Griffin.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 40 years, Tammy Griffin; two sons, Joshua Rainey and Clayton Griffin; three grandchildren, Elias, Ricky, and Page Griffin; and...

 Sue Dunn

Sue Dunn

Jun 30, 2021

Myrna Sue Dunn, 85, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, June 30th at her home. She was born August 11, 1935, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Nicholas and Ethel (Smith) Crozier

Sue was a member of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church. She graduated from Arkansas Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. Sue went on to receive her Nurse Practitioner training from...

Sherron Price

Sherron Price

Jun 28, 2021

Sherron Kay Price, 78, of Searcy passed away Monday, June 28th at Beebe Retirement Center. She was born January 28, 1943, in Clinton, Arkansas to the late John Porter and Dorothy (Reynolds) Clutts. Kay lived her life serving others. She worked for over 30 years with the Emergency Medical Service. She loved her animals. Kay honestly blunt. She always spoke...

Sammy Ray

Sammy Ray

Jun 25, 2021

Sammy Layne Ray, born November 7, 1941 passed from this life in the early hours of June 25, 2021.  Sammy was the son of Newell and Lois Ray of Clay, Arkansas.  Mr. Ray was a graduate of Pangburn High School Class of 1959, and is fondly remembered by his friends and classmates.  During the latter half of the 1960s, Sammy...

Larry Panek

Larry Panek

Jun 19, 2021

Larry Mitchell Panek, 52, of Searcy passed away Saturday, June 19th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1968 in Downey, California to George and Wilma (Williams) Panek. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, George and Wilma Panek of Searcy; one brother, Guy Panek of California; two sisters, Debbie Campbell of Searcy, and Karen McDonald...