Obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

Anita Gail Martin, 66, of Bald Knob passed away Friday, June 11th at her home. She was born May 14, 1955, in Salina, Kansas to the late Richard and Anna (Coles) Reed.

Anita was a passionate, caring nurse having spent 50 years dedicated to her patients before retiring. She also enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her flowers. She...

Jun 9, 2021

Michael “Mike” Jerome Gordon, 82, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, June 9th at home. He was born October 9, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late George and Lillian (Amolsky) Gordon.

Mike served in the National Guard. He was an extremely hard worker who enjoyed running heavy equipment and building. He especially enjoyed building houses. 

Left to cherish his...

Jun 9, 2021

Jun 5, 2021

Betty Jayne LaFantasie, 86, of Searcy passed away, Saturday, June 5th surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 25, 1934, in Rocky Mound, Arkansas to the late Ivy and Vila (Pickard) Mitchell. Betty graduated from Hope Highschool where she was a standout basketball player. She was a long-time member of West Race Baptist Church where she taught Sunday...

May 25, 2021

Virgie Mae (Shourd) Gordon, 80, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, May 25th at her home. She was born March 1, 1941 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Jacob and Ludie Shourd.

Virgie was a God-fearing Christian, who loved the Lord with all her heart. She loved her church. She was a selfless woman who always put others first. She...

May 18, 2021

Betty Jane Anderson, 95, of Heber Springs went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 18th at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 24, 1926 in Council Bluff, Iowa to the late Bryan and Birdie (Butts) McKinney.

Betty was in the ministry with her late husband, William Anderson for 48 years. She was kind, caring,...

May 10, 2021

May 9, 2021

Florence Marie (Johnston) Craven, 74, of Searcy passed away Sunday, May 9th at her home surrounded her loving family. Florence was born November 13, 1946 to the late Jack and Sadie (Hillis) Johnston.

Florence was a Harding University graduate having graduated with all A’s with her teaching degree. She taught 1st and 2nd grade at McRae Public Schools for 25...

Apr 28, 2021

Hilda Louise Phipps Clay went to join Donnie and her Lord, at the age of 90, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born September 10, 1930, to Grover and Madalene Phipps at El Paso, Arkansas.

Hilda married Donnie Clay on August 25, 1947. She raised their three children, and she continued to care for people by volunteering with the...

Apr 27, 2021

Rudolph Francis Hess Sr., 81, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, April 27th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1939 in Texarkana, Arkansas to the late Charles and Mamie (DuBois) Hess.

Rudolph was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Rudolph was a special minister for the sick. He...

Apr 21, 2021

Apr 17, 2021

The window of Heaven was opened at Baptist Health Hospital in North Little Rock, 5:30AM Saturday, April 17, and our mother went to see Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. “He’ll never leave me or forsake me. I believe that with all my heart,” was her last complete sentence before she left that morning. Sharon Yvonne Oliver was born in...

Apr 14, 2021

Cody Wayne Williams, 34, of Searcy, raised in Kensett passed away Wednesday, April 14th at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born August 31, 1986 in Searcy, Arkansas to Mark Williams and Carolanne (Robertson) Leasure.

Cody was a fun-loving person, who was easy going and had the biggest heart. His personality lit up a room and he was...

Apr 12, 2021

William “Bill” Hilton Higginbotham Jr., 56, of Searcy passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Unity Health Medical Center after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born June 24, 1964 in Berchtesgaden, Germany to the late William and Ursula (Schrank) Higginbotham.

Bill was a United States Army Veteran. He served honorably during Desert Shield. Bill served in Law Enforcement...

Apr 8, 2021

 

 

Zera “Irene” Morris, 94, of Searcy passed away Thursday, April 8th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1926 in Baldwyn, Mississippi.

 

Irene was of the Baptist Faith. She loved the outdoors, shopping, sewing and crafting. Irene treasured her family and cherished all her grandkids. She was loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and...

Apr 6, 2021

Rose Mary (Rosemary) May, 68, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, April 6th at The Crossing at Riverside. She was born November 17, 1952 in Humboldt, Tennessee to the late William and Mary (Dowdy) Hutson.

Rosemary was a member of Flat Rock Community Church in Quitman, Arkansas. She was happy and enjoyed life. She loved to travel. Rosemary worked for many...

Apr 4, 2021

Harold Eudane Butler, 75, of McRae passed away Sunday, April 4th at his home. He was born July 16, 1945 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Morene (Taylor) Butler.

Eudane loved his wife, Gail. In his younger years he loved to bowl. Eudane was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed.

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Mar 25, 2021

Samuel Scott Pilkington, age 52, of Searcy passed away Thursday, March 25th at his home. He was born March 2, 1969 in Covington, Tennessee to Sam and the late Clara Jean (Rushing) Pilkington.

Scott was kind, he was loving, and he had a great sense of humor. He always put others first. He loved his wife, Lisa and enjoyed spending...

Mar 25, 2021

William Leonard Mizell Jr. passed away on March 25th, 2021. He was born on December 25th, 1943 in Little Rock to William Leonard Mizell Sr. and Virginia Sherwood Mizell of Little Rock, AR.

He grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Hall High School before attending The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he earned a degree in Accounting...

Mar 22, 2021

Mary Lue Reames, age 93, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at The Crossing at Riverside. She was born July 28, 1927 in Searcy to the late Robert and Lenis (Coles) Bevill.

She graduated Searcy High school in 1945. She married Billy Joe Reames in 1960. Mary Lue worked as the office manager for dentists, Dr. Robbins, Dr. Johnson, and...