Obituaries
Karen Sue Osborn
Jan 20, 2019
Karen Sue Osborn, 67, passed away January 20, 2019. She was born on April 25, 1951 to the late Lloyd and Iva Brassie in Olney, Illinois.
Karen was a faithful wife to her husband, Robert Osborn of fifty years. She was a proud employee and worked at Walmart in Searcy for thirty two years. Karen was a disciplinarian who’s...
James Melvin Grimmett
Jan 9, 2019
James Melvin Grimmett, 78, passed away January 9th. He was born on September 14, 1940 to Andrew and Draper Grimmett in Garner, AR.
James enjoyed listening and playing bluegrass as well as country music. He loved working and tinkering with his cars. James was a great dad and friend that would help anyone in any situation. He was a...
Clementine Williams
Dec 21, 2018
Clementine Williams, was born on May 31, 1936 in Kensett, Arkansas, to the late Ollie and Ottie Mae Smith. She gained her heavenly wings on December 21, 2018. She graduated from White County Training School in Searcy, where she enjoyed playing basketball and was an avid player.
Clementine retired from Walmart Distribution in Searcy after 18 years of service,...
Linda Louise Brunson
Dec 16, 2018
Linda Louise Brunson
Sunrise: 10-14-1961~12-16-2018
Linda Louise Brunson, age 57 of Searcy, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, AR.
She was born October 14, 1961 in Searcy to Samuel (late) and Katherine Brunson. At the age of twelve, Linda began residing at the Conway Human Development Center.
She is survived...
Johnnie Lavelle Taylor Rodgers
Dec 14, 2018
Johnnie Lavelle Taylor Rodgers, 97, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. She was born on January 10, 1921 in Floyd, Arkansas to the late Luther and Virgie Taylor.
Ms. Rodgers was a faithful member of the Romance Church of Christ for eighty one years. She was a simple person who loved quilting and making jelly that was famous...
Doyne Wheetley
Dec 4, 2018
Johnny Doyne Wheetley Jr., 83, passed away December 4, 2018. He was born in Morning Sun, Arkansas on September 6, 1935 to the late J. D. and Willie (Dennis) Wheetley.
Doyne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting. Doyne cherished spending time with his grandkids. He was a...
Carolyn Moore
Dec 3, 2018
Thelma Carolyn Moore, 85, passed away December 3, 2018. She was born to the late Ollie and Hazel Forrest in Center Hill, Arkansas on August 2, 1933.
She was a member of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Carolyn was also a member of the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class. She was a pastor’s wife of twenty three years. Carolyn...
Lloyd Lee Tucker
Nov 29, 2018
Lloyd Lee Tucker, 95, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was born in Beebe, Arkansas to the late Sanford and Lena Tucker on September 26, 1923.
Lloyd was a good Christian man and father. He loved the Lord and enjoyed reading and teaching about the Bible. Lloyd was a faithful member of Foothills Church of Christ.
He...
Richard Allen Duncan
Nov 26, 2018
Richard Allen Duncan, was born September 19, 1955.
Richard loved life and his passion in life was his donut shop he had 3 in Texas, for years partners with his mom and in 2002, started the “Dynamite” Donut shop in Searcy on Beebe Capps. The shop was his pride and joy.
He is survived by his wife; Cris,...
James Adair Washington
Nov 24, 2018
James Adair Washington, age 86 of Searcy, died Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Woodruff County Health Center in McCrory, AR. He was born August 3, 1932, in Searcy to the late Daniel Hunt and Annie Belle Smith Washington.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Noralene Washington of Searcy; daughters, Lydia Bacus & Mary Catherine Yaya (Thozamile)...
Nancy Ann Davis
Nov 21, 2018
Nancy Ann Davis, 71, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late James and Anna (Roth) Davis.
Nancy was a dedicated member of St. James Catholic Church in Searcy.
Left to cherish her memory is her brother, James...
Connie Dean Waire
Nov 19, 2018
Connie Dean Waire, 66, of Searcy passed away Monday, November 19, 2018. She was born December 29, 1951 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late William and Tressie (Brewster) Smith.
Connie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She liked working in her yard and especially loved her flowers. She had a special place in her heart for her pets....
Betty Sue Parsons
Nov 18, 2018
Betty Sue (Neal) Parsons, 77, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. Born March 8, 1941, in Judsonia, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Lee Neal and Velma May (Hicks) Neal.
Betty had a knack for catching fish – usually more and bigger than those baiting her hook. She loved the beauty of nature, often...
Doris Ivanell Davenport
Nov 18, 2018
Doris Davenport, 79, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born in Bee Branch, Arkansas on August 3, 1939 to the late Claude O. D. Johnson and Iva Jane Carson.
Doris retired from the V A Hospital in Little Rock where she worked as a Registered Nurse. She loved her children and...
Janet Marie Ford
Nov 11, 2018
Mrs. Janet Marie Ford (nee McKinnon), 78, of Searcy, departed peacefully from this life on November 11, 2018, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Janet was born to Howard and Ruby (Lewis) McKinnon on September 26, 1940, in St. Louis County, Missouri. On February 19, 1959, she married Manuel Ford and they were blessed with 59 ½ years of...
Wayne T. Richards
Nov 10, 2018
Wayne T. Richards, 85, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018. He faithfully served the Lord for 56 years at South Heights FWB Church.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patsy; one daughter, Bonnie Jacoby (Casey); and grandson, C.J. Jacoby (Savannah); sisters, Mildred Sowell, Juanita Dickson, and Madie Walker (Don).
He was preceded in death by his...
Joe Wayne Hughes
Nov 7, 2018
Joe W. Hughes, 66, passed away on November 7, 2018. He was born in Searcy on September 26, 1952 to Thomas and Elsie Hughes.
He is survived by siblings; Paul Hughes (Betty), Delbert Hughes (Ruby), Gary Hughes, Mike Hughes, Glen Hughes, Linda McAllister, and Laverne Davis along with a host of nephews, nieces, and friends. Joe will be missed...
Charles Edward Yarbrough
Nov 5, 2018
CHARLES E. YARBROUGH, 85, of Searcy, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on November 5, 2018.
Born October 9, 1933 to Charlie Levi and Flossie Harrison Yarbrough, Charles grew up in the Crosby community just outside of Searcy, where he lived until his death. He was of the Baptist faith, retired from the...
Julie L. Crone
Oct 31, 2018
Julie L. Crone, 66, of Romance, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord on, October 31, 2018. Julie was born August 16, 1952 in Searcy, Arkansas to Charles and Ella Dean Stacy.
Julie was a mother of two sons, Jeff Crone (Natalie and son Wyatt) of Conway, and Joey Crone (Johanna and their children; Jarrett and Jolie) of Romance. Her...
Morris Franklin Hodges
Oct 29, 2018
Morris Franklin Hodges, 88, passed way Monday, October 29th. He was born in Griffithville, AR to the late Bennie and Marie Hodges on October 31, 1929.
Morris loved dancing, westerns, fishing, traveling, camping, auctions, and fixing cars. He was known as a great story teller and professional napper. He was a hard worker and an honest God fearing man. ...
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