Obituaries

Oct 18, 2018

Haynes Keith Layrock, 81, was born to Amon Burl and Edna Thompson Layrock on July 4, 1937, in Griffithville, Arkansas.

 

He was an active member of the Valley Baptist Church in Searcy.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers; Haskel and  Larry.

 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Dell, sons Tony (Susan)...

Oct 18, 2018

Steve Thurman Sterling Sr., 83, passed from this life October 18, 2018.  He was born in Judsonia, Arkansas on March 19, 1935 to the late Willie and Mary Sterling.

 

Steve was a member of the Searcy First Assembly of God.  He loved camping, fishing, quail hunting, auctions, his dog Bella, and spending time with his family.  Steve will be...

Oct 17, 2018

Waylon Caleb Leland Lawrence-Bynum went to be with Jesus October 17th.  He was born in Little Rock to  David and Molly Bynum of Kensett, Arkansas.

 

Memorial service will be October 22nd at Searcy McEuen at 12:00 pm.

Oct 10, 2018

Maurice Lee Fisher, 89, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at his home. He was born in Olyphant, Arkansas on December 21, 1928, to the late Basil and Violet (Rutledge) Fisher.

 

Maurice was a very active member of West Side Church of Christ. He retired from General Motors in Flint, Michigan. He also worked for Harding University...

Oct 6, 2018

Joey Cook, 58, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away in his home on October 6, 2018 after a two year battle with cancer.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Cook and one brother, Danny Cook.   He is survived by his father; Gerald Dean Cook, wife; Jamie Cook, children; Ashley Tucker, Coby Cook, and Courtney Fortson...

Oct 4, 2018

Martha Emmalee Cole, 94, passed away October 4, 2018.  She was born to the late Thomas and Maudy Moss on July 14, 1924.

 

Martha lived a very full life and saw many changes over the years.  She was devoted to her husband of sixty years, Curtis Cole.  Martha was a lifelong active member of South Heights Freewill Baptist Church. ...

Sep 20, 2018

Alene Holden was born May 10, 1923 at Joy, Arkansas to William Henry Murdaugh and Effie Murdaugh.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband Floyd E. Holden, and one son Rodger Dale Holden.

 

She is survived by two sons; Keith and Henry Holden, and two daughters; Diane Farmer and Sherry Acree.

 

She...

Sep 19, 2018

Farrell Wayne Cross, 57, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at his home. He was born June 30, 1961 in Dallas, Texas to Sue (Cook) Crawford and the late Ray Cross.

Farrell was a hard working family man; a loving husband, father, and friend who will be dearly missed.

 

Left to cherish his memory is his wife...

Sep 12, 2018

Deric Christopher Whiteman, 30, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, September 12th. He was born March 12, 1988 in Searcy, Arkansas to James Whiteman and Tammy (Harden) Chambers.

Deric loved the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish. He spent most of his weekends fishing. However, he also enjoyed training dogs to duck hunt especially his faithful dog, Deuce. He was...

Sep 7, 2018

William “Dick” “Bill” C. Barnett, 96, passed away September 7, 2018.  He was born May 4, 1922 to the late William and Ida Barnett in Romance, Arkansas.

 

Dick served his nation with honor in the Pacific Theater during WWII.  He as of late, enjoyed recounting his memories and sharing his stories of his time during the war.  Dick was...

Sep 5, 2018

Alma Sue Phillips departed this life Wednesday September 5,2018 after a long illness. Alma Sue (Turner) Phillips was born in Searcy, Arkansas April 18, 1944 to Union Gary Turner and Hanna Violetta Simpson Turner After graduating from White County Training school, Alma attended Southwestern Christian College and Harding University with a major in music. She married Otis Lamont Phillips,...

Sep 1, 2018

Maxine Lula (Drake) Lewis, 96, of Lakeport, California formerly of Letona passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018, from respiratory failure. Her work career included Beckman Instruments in Richmond; Zehntel in Walnut Creek; and G & L Manufacturing in Richmond. She always stayed busy with family, gardening, cooking, traveling, fishing, and other activities she enjoyed.

Maxine was born in Letona, Arkansas,...

Aug 17, 2018

Aug 12, 2018

Arnold Dewayne Sewell, 56, of Garner, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was the former Mayor and Fire Chief of Garner, an active member of the Garner Volunteer Fire Dept and a car enthusiast. He was also a member of Garner Missionary Baptist Church.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter,...

Aug 10, 2018

Stanley, often called “Skeeter” was the fifth child of eight born to John and Kate.  During their childhood his sisters remember turn as the most accident prone of all their brothers and the one who could spend his dollar at the fair faster than a roller coaster.

At age nineteen, love led him to the alter.  A union that would...

Jul 24, 2018

James Carlton Hunt, 63 of Searcy went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

He is survived by his daughter, Lana Dunn of Sherwood; brother, Tommy Hunt of Florida, two grandchildren, two nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.  

Visitation will be at 10:00 am. Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow in the chapel at 11:00 am

Jul 20, 2018

Vonnie May Langley, 85, of Searcy, passed from this life on July 20, 2018. She was born on March 22, 1933 to the late Everett and Rethie (Hill) Meharg in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas.

She retired from Wonder Bread Hostess Cake Thrift Store. Vonnie was a member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Searcy.

She is survived by her husband...

Jul 14, 2018

Carlon Eugene Southerland, 81, went to be with the Lord, July 14, 2018.  He was the youngest son of Dee and Katherine Southerland.  Carlon was born at Wilbourne, AR, September 26, 1936.  He expressed he was excited to meet his Lord.

 

Carlon served in the 153rd National Guard Service Company 1953 to 1957.  He pipelined years 1958 to 1959,...

Jul 12, 2018

Bobby Lynn Rowland, 65,  passed away July 12, 2018.  He was born on December 19, 1952, in Marvell, Arkansas to the late Clifford and Mae Rowland.

 

A private service will be held by the family at a later date.

Jul 8, 2018

Juanita Allen Counts, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord on July 8th, 2018.  She was born on February 8, 1929, in Searcy to Herman C. & Mary Smith Allen. 

 

Juanita was a life-long member of Trinity Baptist Church, which her father helped establish.  She adored her family and as they did her.  She had a...