Obituaries

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...

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...

Jan 7, 2021

Paul E. Diemer, 60, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 7th. He was born on March 20, 1960 in Brinkley, Arkansas to the late Leonard and Shirley (Price) Diemer.

 

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Amanda Johnson Diemer; two sons, Zack Diemer (Amber) of Vilonia, and Evan Johnson of Searcy; three brothers, Leonard...

Jan 6, 2021

Donna Reed Young

July 3, 1957 – January 6, 2021

Our beloved Donna Reed Young, affectionately known as “Sweetie,” was born on July 3, 1957, to LaDonna Young Clay and the late David Lee Bowman. She was preceded in death by her adopted parents, Jimmie Reed and Julian Sinclair Young Sr.

Our Heavenly Father saw fit to present Donna with...

Jan 4, 2021

Boyd Harrell “Buddy” Havener, 75, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021.  He was born in Clarendon, Arkansas to the late Boyd and Belle Havener on July 26, 1945.

 

Buddy was a member of Westview Missionary Baptist Church and was a previous member of Pioneer Missionary Baptist Church for 44 years.  Buddy served his country...

Dec 19, 2020

Dortha Mae Brown, 90, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020.  She was born on October 20, 1930 in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Willie and Maudie (Perkins) Cockrell.

 

Dortha was a hard worker and known as a people person.  She enjoyed dancing and would go three or four times a week.  Dortha loved her grandchildren.  She was a member...

Dec 15, 2020

Dora Elizabeth Hughes

Dora Elizabeth Hughes of Higginson, AR passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 15th, 2020 at the age of 79.  Born on September 7th, 1941, she was the youngest of four children born to Charlie & Ethel Moore in Searcy, AR. 

She was preceded in death by brothers Lester and David and is survived...

Dec 10, 2020

Bennie M. Caldwell passed from this life December 10, 2020.  He was born September 2, 1935 in Beebe, Arkansas to Chandler and Maudie (Barnett) Caldwell.

 

Bennie is preceded in death by his wife; Carlene Caldwell, one son; Bennie Caldwell Jr., two brothers; Bill and Bob Caldwell, and his parents.

 

Left to cherish his memory is one son; Billy...

Dec 7, 2020

Charlotte Lynn (Rhodes) Hughes, 71, of Searcy went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 7th after a 3-year battle with cancer. She was born October 10, 1949 in Searcy, Arkansas to Raymond and Retha (Wooten) Rhodes.

 

Charlotte was devoted to her career of 30 years as a local beautician. Following she retired from Searcy Public Schools after...