Obituaries

Aug 17, 2019

Ronald Joseph Searcy, 83, went to be with the Lord on August 17th.  He was born on July 5, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph and Virginia (Berry) Searcy.

 

Joe was a devoted husband, who loved his family.  He was an artist, he built furniture, and enjoyed anything to do with construction.  He designed several houses in...

Aug 13, 2019

Jean Carol (Brown) Ward, 80, of Searcy passed away Monday, August 12th at Oakdale Nursing Home. She was born January 20, 1939 in Washington, D.C. to the late Lloyd and Clara (Putnam) Brown.

 

Jean was a strong, faithful woman who had a deep belief in God. She loved flowers. She loved to laugh and to make others laugh. She...

Aug 13, 2019

Betty (Gentry) Bevill, 85, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born May 3, 1934 in Mt. Pisgah, Arkansas to the late Martin and Reta (Gilreath) Gentry.

Betty was a member of Searcy First Baptist Church where she had been a Sunday School Teacher for several years. She taught the 2-3-year-old class. Betty had very sweet spirit....

Aug 10, 2019

Jul 30, 2019

David Lee Lackey, 61, went to be with his Lord on July 30th.  He was born in Elgin, Illinois on February 21, 1958 to the late Guy and Mary (Langley) Lackey.

 

David was a loving husband of 30 years to his wife Tammi.  He was a devout Christian man who loved his Lord.  He looked forward to the coming...

Jul 29, 2019

Sarah Adaline "Bonnie" Hilburn, 93, passed away Monday, July 29th.  She was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late John and Ozella Sammons on December 30, 1925.

 

Sarah enjoyed many pastimes such as:  crafts, crocheting, puzzles.  She attended Life Fellowship Assembly of God.  In her earlier years she was able to see a horse mounted cavalry come across her...

Jul 28, 2019

Christine Thomas Wilkinson, 74, of Pangburn passed away July 28th.  She was born to the late Benjamin and Nanetta (Murrell) Brackett on May 15, 1945 in Corcoran, California.

 

Christine loved gardening especially roses.  She was very kind, generous, thoughtful, and   had a giving spirit.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.  Christine valued her faith in the Lord and...

Jul 27, 2019

Robert Elton Yarbrough, 86, of Searcy passed away Saturday, July 27th at his home. He was born November 16, 1932 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Robert and Trudy (Pugh) Yarbrough.

 

Robert was a member of Searcy Faith Assembly. He married the love of his life, Mary (Huntsman) Yarbrough 64 years ago and remained a loving, faithful husband until...

Jul 13, 2019

Phillip Eugene Caraway, 68 left this earth, at his home in Ward, Arkansas on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

 He is proceed in death by his father, Eugene Caraway and mother, Dorothy Champion Caraway, brother, Donald Caraway and sister, Shirley Caraway.

He was a Staff Sargent in United States Marine Corp and was an Aviation Electrician who served in...

Jul 8, 2019

Randall Joseph Crossen, of Searcy, passed away Monday July 8, 2019 in Wynne Ar. He was born October 19, 1969 in Wynne, AR to Freddie and Patricia Crossen.

 

 Randall was a loving Husband, Father to 4 children, Grandfather to 8 grandchildren, Son, Brother, and dear friend to all. He loved his Lord, spending time with his family, playing with...

Jul 5, 2019

Joyce Irene Hooper, 86, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019.  She was born to the late Reginald and Vera Smith on February 18, 1933 in Los Angeles, California.

 

Joyce was known as a Christian lady.  She was a member of First Christian Church of Beebe.  Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She will be greatly missed by...

Jul 5, 2019

Kimberly “Kim” Renee (Slayton) Engle, 59, of Searcy passed away Friday, July 5th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1959 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Seth and Lorene (Merritt) Slayton.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Chris Slayton and wife, Melissa of Searcy; two grandchildren, Lukas Sutton and Cameron Bevills

 

; one...

Jun 27, 2019

Jerry Dean Hickmon, 76, of Searcy passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.  He was born in Denmark, Arkansas to the late Clenis and Odessa Hickmon on April 28, 1943.

 

Jerry enjoyed motorcycles and loved being with his family.  He lived at the Crossings at Riverside and family affectionately called him the nursing home mascot.  He considered those who lived...

Jun 27, 2019

Nancy Ellen Waire Rowe, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2019.   She was born April 15, 1939 to Harold Hudson Hanesworth Sr. and Lucy Ellen (Rains) Hanesworth in Kokomo, Indiana.  She was the second eldest of four children.

 

Nancy was preceded in death by her first husband; Junior Udell Waire (19yrs.), son; Del...

Jun 26, 2019

David S. Norton, 79,  passed away in his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

 

David was retired after 28 years of service in the U.S.A.F.  He worked ten years at Arnold Drive Elementary School on the L.R.A.F.B., and loved seeing the children whether at the school or out and about in town.  David enjoyed wood working, being in his...

Jun 26, 2019

Robert Earl Lee, 47, of Kensett, Arkansas passed away on June 26, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas.  He was born on November 21, 1971 in Des Arc, Arkansas to Beatrice Wash and Allen Lee, Sr.

 

Robert was baptized at an early age while attending Downtown Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas.  Robert fondly recalled the times he...

Jun 24, 2019

James Wallace (WallyPop) Wortham, 83, of Searcy, passed away Monday June 24, 2019. He was born November 7, 1935 in Manila, AR to the late James and Mergie (Phillips) Wortham.

 

Wallace began farming as a young boy and it remained in his blood all of his 83 years. After high school, he joined the army in 1954 and served...

Jun 18, 2019

Elwanda S. Taylor, 87, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born November 4, 1931 in Sidon, Arkansas to the late Bill and Martha Bennett.

 

Elwanda was a member of Searcy Church of the Nazarene. She was a devoted Christian woman, who loved reading her Bible and listening to gospel music. She...

Jun 4, 2019

Louie E. Langley, 74, of Morrilton, Arkansas formally of Joy, Arkansas, passed away June 4th at UAMS Hospital.  He was born on August, 21 1944.  He was the son of the late Brady (Midge) and Ethel Mae Langley. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton.

 

 He was a Journeyman fitter at Pipeline Local Union 798...

Jun 4, 2019

James (Brad) Bradley, of Rose Bud, passed away Tuesday morning, June 4th, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1928 in Bee Branch to Claude and Mary Blanche (Scott) Bradley. He graduated from South Side School and served in the Army during the Korean War. After returning home to Arkansas he received degrees from both the University...