Obituaries

Mar 19, 2021

Dwight Douglas Bledsoe, 75, of Searcy passed away Friday, March 19th at his home in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born June 6, 1945 in Ogden, Utah to the late Elmer L. and Bertha (Collins) Bledsoe.

Mr. Bledsoe was a retired Pipeliner and member of Pipeliners Union Local 798. He had a great passion and enthusiasm for restoration of vintage and...

Mar 13, 2021

Wilma “Sue” Wortham, 76, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 13th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born December 17, 1944 in El Paso, Texas to the late Floyd and Ruth (Smith) Turnbow.

Sue was a great mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who was loved by all. She loved to quilt. She...

Mar 10, 2021

On March 3, 1925 Ethel Faye McCool was born the 4th of Bennie and Jewel Faye McCool. Being the youngest of 4 sisters she was her dad’s tomboy and tagged along with her daddy anywhere possible. She was the quintessential tomboy in the forest cutting timber or in the woods hunting squirrel, rabbit, and deer with her dad whom she...

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

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 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 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

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 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...