Obituaries

Nov 5, 2019

Wanda Lee LaForce, 86, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  She was born to the late Charley and Melva (Stracener) Benton on March 29, 1933.

 

Wanda was married to her husband, Carl “Buddy” LaForce for 62 years.  She was a faithful pastor’s wife of 50 years in ministry.  Wanda enjoyed cooking and gardening.  She had a...

Nov 4, 2019

Initia Ann Shelton, was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend passed peacefully into eternal life, on Monday November 4, 2019.

“I have lived seemingly just a moment, and now my life is gone away, but o’ someday we’ll meet again, in a land that will lend a day.”

 

Initia who was affectional known as “Nish”, was...

Nov 3, 2019

James H. Davis, 82, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 3, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He was born September 18, 1937, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late James Harvey Sr. and Anna (Roth) Davis.

 

James was a member of the Saint James Catholic Church.  He served 14 years in the Arkansas Air National Guard,...

Oct 26, 2019

Joe Wortham Killough, 94, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 26, 2019.  He was born to the late Monroe and Annie (Smith) Killough in Searcy, Arkansas on August 17, 1925.

 

Joe attended the South Heights Freewill Baptist Church.  He served his country honorably during WWII in the U.S. Navy.  Joe liked to...

Oct 19, 2019

Elizabeth Desireé Blackmon, 40, of Searcy went to be with the Most High, Saturday, October 19th at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born May 9, 1979 in Aurora, Colorado to James Moss and Sheila (Carter) Hunter. Extremely driven and smart she graduated as Valedictorian from Farmington High School in Farmington, Arkansas in 1997. She went on...

Oct 18, 2019

Jewell Alline Duke, 88, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019.  She was born in Des Arc, Arkansas to the late James and Dorothy (Moore) Weatherley on April 9, 1931.

 

Jewell loved gardening, hummingbirds, and was a great cook.  She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

 

...

Oct 17, 2019

Oct 17, 2019

Hunter Hollis Chapman, 31, of Pangburn passed away Thursday, October 17th at his home. It appears he died in his sleep.

He was the son of John Chapman of Searcy, and Angela Helms Chapman of Judsonia. Hunter is also survived by his daughter, Cheyenne Renee.

In addition to his daughter and parents, Hunter is survived by sister, Jenny Chapman Stockman...

Sep 30, 2019

Douglas “Gene” Weatherley, 75, of Searcy passed away Monday, September 30th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born in Trumann, Arkansas to the late James and Hazel (Bates) Weatherley.

 

Gene was a family first kind of man. He would do anything for them. He was man who had a big heart and a very hard worker. He loved...

Sep 29, 2019

Mr. George Dale Ivie, 78, of Searcy, AR departed this life Sunday, September 29th at Mabelvale, AR.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Patsy Mears Ivie, his parents; George and Leon Ivie, and nephew; Jody Franklin Evans.

 

Dale is survived by a son; Chris Ivie (Kay) of Mabelvale, AR, his daughter; Tami Richards (Michael)...

Sep 26, 2019

Cordelia Wanda (Greer) LaFerney, 91, of Searcy went to be with her Lord, Thursday, September 26th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born January 28, 1928 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late John and Cozetta (Carter) Greer.

She was a longtime member of Honey Hill Christian Church – known to all as “Miss Wanda.”

Left to cherish her memory...

Sep 25, 2019

Louie Raphiel Cohorn, age 88, departed this world on September 25, 2019.  He was born at Gravel Hill, Arkansas and was a resident of Searcy, Arkansas.  Louie was a veteran of the armed services.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother; Ada Adaline Burket Cohorn, his father; William Herman Cohorn, his sister; Lerline Bradford, his brother; James Harold...

Sep 23, 2019

Nathan E. Langston, 71, of Searcy passed away Monday, September 23rd at The Crossing at Riverside. He was born July 28, 1948 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Nelson and Alfie (Sherwood) Langston.

 

Nathan was a spiritual man. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish his memory is his...

Sep 13, 2019

Julia “Diane” Abbott, 62, of Searcy passed away Friday, September 13th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1957 in Merced, California to D.L. and Mary Southerland.

Diane was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy. She worked as a nurse for 40 years. She was a fun-loving person who loved to travel, color, and craft....

Sep 12, 2019

Don C. Voyles, 60, of Searcy passed away Thursday, September 12th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born February 10, 1959 in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Don was a hardworker who loved his family. He loved farming and hunting. He was always willing to help anybody. He was loved by all who knew him. Don will be deeply missed.

 

...

Sep 9, 2019

Ivan L. Harris, 74, of Beebe passed away Monday, September 9th.  He was born October 23, 1944 in Prim, Arkansas to the late Herbert and Mabel Harris.

 

Ivan retired from General Motors after thirty years and one month of service. He was an avid fisherman. Ivan loved dirt track racing. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend...

Sep 6, 2019

There will be a graveside service Monday, September 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Oakland Cemetery located in Holland, Arkansas.

 

All services entrusted to Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

Sep 2, 2019

Ada ‘Merline’ Lee, 84, of Searcy passed away September 2, 2019.  She was born on March 3, 1935 in Pecan Wells, Texas to the late Jim Wesley and Lola (Roberts) Woodard.

 

She was a housewife and extra farm hand for her late husband.  Ada was a member of Central Church of Christ.

 

Left to cherish her memory are...

Aug 31, 2019

Mary Lee Mosley, 75, passed away Saturday, August 31st.  She was born on December 12, 1943 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Marion and Dessie (Vaughn) Mosley.

 

She is survived by two sons; Mitch Mosley (Angel) and Jason Mosley (Syndee) both of Searcy, and numerous other family and friends.

Aug 25, 2019

Mary Lois Yarbrough, 86, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, August 25, 2019.  She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on February 1, 1933 to the late Walter and Clara (Rhodes) Huntsman.

 

Mary was a member of Searcy Faith Assembly of God.  She married Robert Elton Yarbrough, the love of her life, 64 years ago and remained a faithful...