Obituaries
William A. Anderson
Sep 30, 2020
William Arvil Webster Anderson, 96, of Romance went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 30th at his home. He was born November 23, 1923 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late George and Lillie (Rosa) Anderson.
William was a United States Navy Veteran having served honorably during WWII. He was a Missionary Baptist Minister having surrendered to the...
Letha Reynolds
Sep 30, 2020
Letha Reynolds, was born July 25, 1925 and passed away on September 30, 2020 at the age of 95. She was born in Clyde, Texas to Melvin and Mary Ollie Young. She grew up in Canton, Texas and graduated from High School in 1942. Later that year her brother introduced her to Tom Reynolds. They wanted to get married but...
Thomas E. McDonald
Sep 20, 2020
Thomas Elzy McDonald, 90 of Bald Knob passed away September 20, 2020. Born December 13, 1929 to Evet and Myrtle McDonald. Tom was a retired trucker driver. He loved to garden, raise hogs, travel, and tell stories of times past and present. He was beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
He married Laverne Hilton on November 6, 1948 in Kensett, AR....
Brenda Joyce Weidner
Sep 16, 2020
Brenda Joyce Weidner, 71, of Romance passed away on September 16, 2020. She was born on October 13, 1948 to her parents Grady Langley and Annie Mae Latture.
She is survived by her husband Gerry Weidner, one son Eddy Weidner, and one brother, Ricky (Goob) Langley and four grandkids, Hannah Weidner, Madyson Weidner, Brayden Weidner, and Raena Mae Weidner,...
Dewey Lee Townsend
Sep 16, 2020
Dewey Lee Townsend, 71, of Searcy went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 after a long hospital stay from complications of back surgery. He was born September 28, 1948 to J.D. and Eloise (Moffitt) Townsend.
Dewey was a United States Army Veteran. Having served in Vietnam in 1970 as part of the 101 Airborne Division. He...
Frances Virginia "Jenny" Hayes
Sep 13, 2020
Frances Virginia “Jenny” Hayes, 85, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her home. She was born March 17, 1935 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Jessie and Grace (Gibson) Loyd.
Jenny as she was affectionately known, was a caregiver. Always taking care of others. She loved the Lord and her church. She...
Danny McKay Townsend
Sep 13, 2020
Danny McKay Townsend, 67 of Rose Bud, AR was born on July 18, 1953 and passed away September 13, 2020.
Danny was a great hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed passing down his skills and knowledge to his family, friends and especially to his nephews. Every year, he and Debbie, would plant a large vegetable garden. He was a proud...
Nancy Pearl Kidd
Sep 11, 2020
Nancy Pearl Ditto Kidd, 78, of Kensett, Ark, lovingly known as “Nanny” to many, left this world to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 11, 2020. Nancy was born in Georgetown, Arkansas on November 11, 1941 to the late Willie and Catherine Turner Ditto. She was a member of the Georgetown Church of God of Prophecy. ...
Albert Smith
Sep 10, 2020
Albert Smith, Sr. (also known as Spike and Bub) was born to the late Harold and Bernice Cowan Smith on March 20, 1939 in McRae, Arkansas. He was the eldest son and patriarch of the family. Albert was always wise beyond his years. He left the home place at the age of 15 in order to work and help care...
Alma Gean Black
Sep 7, 2020
Alma Gean (Williams) Black, 95, went home to be with her Lord on September 7, 2020 peacefully in her home. She was born December 2, 1924 to Burl Alcy Crawford Williams and Lula Jane (Groves) Williams and was the youngest of 9 children. She is survived by two daughters Wynette Hughes and husband Edwin Hughes of Letona where she had...
Kathryn Joanne Pickens
Aug 22, 2020
KATHRYN JOANNE PICKENS
Joanne was born in Augusta, Arkansas on August 21, 1935, and passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospice in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 22, 2020. She lived most of her adult life in Searcy, Arkansas.
She attended Grace United Methodist Church for many years before becoming a charter member of St. Paul Methodist Church.
Joanne...
Vrilla Mae Johnson (Saffle)
Aug 21, 2020
Vrilla Mae Johnson (Saffle)
Vrilla was born December 2, 1933 in Harlan, Kentucky. She was one of fifteen children, being number 13. Her parents were Richard and Elisabeth Brock. She met and married Paul Robert Johnson and they had nine children together. Paul and Robbie Johnson of Van Buren, AR; Melody and Bob Moon of Beebe, AR; Cheryl Reed...
Verdon "Don" Linn Swafford
Aug 18, 2020
On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Verdon (Don) Linn Swafford, of Russellville, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, at the age of 69. Don was born on August 26, 1950 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Z.W. and Leatha Swafford.
Don was most importantly a follower of Christ. He used this love to create and build relationships with...
Van Herrington Stevens
Aug 17, 2020
Van Herrington Stevens Jr., 74, of Searcy passed away at his home on August 17, 2020. He was born April 17, 1946 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Van Sr. and JoeDella (Rayburn) Stevens.
Van was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy, an old car enthusiast, and a past president of the Razorback Antique Car Club. Driving...
Carl Nutter
Aug 16, 2020
Carl E. Nutter, 70, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1949 in Hamburg, Arkansas to the late Elza and Myrtle (Benette) Nutter.
Right after college Carl worked for several Sears locations as manager. Carl also worked for Entergy. He finally decided he needed a job that wouldn’t be phased out and the...
Carolyn Angel Langston
Aug 16, 2020
Carolyn Angel Langston, 70, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on February 20, 1950 to the late Billy and Ruby (Snow) Angel.
Carolyn has finally crossed over Jordan to join the love of her life and husband of fifty years, Nathan Langston; she is also preceded in death by her parents.
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Patsy Ann White
Aug 12, 2020
Patsy White, 78, of Center Hill got her wings on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born on August 22, 1941 to the late Emmett and Lillie Mae Hensley.
Left to cherish her memory is one son, Kenneth White (Kim); one daughter, Sandy Harris (Paul); eight grandchildren, Michael, Amy, Kiesha, Ashley, Kristen, Dakota, Dylan, and Amanda and, ten great...
Violet Geraldine Rains
Aug 8, 2020
Violet Geraldine Rains, of Pangburn passed away August 8, 2020. Violet was born January 21, 1924.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Nettie Smith; her husband, Ray Rains; and one brother, Dan Smith Jr.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Dan Rains; her daughter, Barbara Doyle, and husband Gary; one sister, Jeannie...
Jimmy Allen
Aug 5, 2020
Jimmy Allen, 90, of Searcy, Arkansas, died on August 5, 2020, at Christian Care Center in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on April 16, 1930, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to J. O. Goff and Gertrude Tucker. He was a gospel preacher for more than 60 years, taught Bible and Church History at Harding University for 50 years (1959-2009), authored...
Mae Etta Rhodes
Aug 2, 2020
Mae Etta (Hill) Rhodes, 88, of Searcy passed away Sunday, August 2nd at her home. She was born September 17, 1931 in Kensett, Arkansas to the late Ollie and Ruby (Ainley) Ausburn.
Left to cherish her memory is her children, two sons, Carlon Hill (Barbara) and Christopher Hill both of Searcy; four daughters, Etta Melton (Gary), Phyllis Fitzgerald (Donnie)...
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