Obituaries
Douglas Washington Sr.
Mar 15, 2019
Douglas Washington, age 81, of Searcy, passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Unity Health - White County Medical Center in Searcy, AR. Born October 1, 1937. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel Washington, his mother Annie Smith Washington, three brothers: Daniel Washington, Jr., Porter Washington, and Adair Washington; and one sister, Mary Louise...
Ulis Vernon Laymon
Feb 28, 2019
Ulis Vernon Laymon, 90, of Greenbrier passed away Thursday, February 28th at Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born June 9, 1928 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Sam and Ethel (McGough) Laymon.
Ulis loved to hunt and fish. He was a farmer at heart and could grow the best potatoes, watermelons, and cantaloupes. He was a loving father,...
Katie Mae Webb
Feb 19, 2019
Katie Mae Webb, 73, passed away peaceably in her sleep Tuesday morning February 19th at approximately 5:00 am. She was born February 6th, 1946 in Copper Springs, Arkansas to the late Chris and Annie Mae (Webb) Beals.
She is survived by one brother, Clifton Beals (Hazel) of Higginson; two sisters, Wanda Cooper (Allen) of Searcy, Evelyn Jones (Larry) of...
Lois Jeanne Lemmons
Feb 18, 2019
Lois Jeanne (Hemingway) Lemmons passed into eternal rest on February 18, 2019 in Broken Arrow, OK at the age of 92. She was born on October 5, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Hugh W. and Mabel E. Hemingway. She received a BA degree from Harding College in 1947. She taught school at Mars Hill Bible School. Alabama for...
Dale M. Walters
Feb 17, 2019
Dale M. Walters, 66, passed away Sunday, February 17th. He was born in Wynne, Arkansas to the late Malvin and Evelynn Walters on December 12, 1952.
Dale was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. He will be missed by all who knew and...
Winnie Elsie Hix
Feb 9, 2019
Winnie E. Hix, 92, of Searcy passed away Saturday, February 9th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born December 19, 1926 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late James and Elizabeth (Johnson) Kimbrough.
Winnie met the love of her life Willard R. Hix in Batesville, Arkansas. They married in 1942. She was a homemaker, who raised two children as...
Nita Faye Lee
Feb 9, 2019
Nita Faye Humble Lee, 81, passed away February 9th. She was born on April 19, 1937.
Nita was a member of Henderson Methodist Church of Little Rock.
She is survived by sister; Alma Sue Ward, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded by her husband; Jerry Lee, parents; Frank and Myrtle Humble, two sisters;...
Thelma Swindle
Feb 5, 2019
Thelma Swindle, 93, passed away Tuesday February 5, 2019. She was born in Judsonia, Arkansas to the late Charles and Lilly Carmichael.
Thelma was a good Christian woman who was a loving mother and grandmother. She had many hobbies she enjoyed among them are traveling, quilting and her love of nature. She will be dearly missed by all who...
Doug E. Turner
Feb 3, 2019
Doug E. Turner, 61, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on August 13, 1957 to the late Joseph and Vinie Turner.
Doug was a member of the River Church. He adored his family and church family. He loved and cherished his cat, Heidi. Doug was a big fan of music which included country,...
Louis Joe Meredith
Jan 31, 2019
Louis Joe Meredith, 89, Passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born in Tuckerman, Arkansas on October 9, 1929 to the late Joe and Freddie Meredith.
He was a pastor for forty years of the Church of God. He was a talented and experienced carpenter. He was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will...
Earl Hubert Wilson II
Jan 30, 2019
Earl Hubert Wilson II, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. He was born in Nesbit, Mississippi on October 19, 1935 to the late Earl and Emma “Cordie” Parks Wilson.
Earl was a good Christian man and was a deacon at Sidon Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father. He belonged to the Gideon Bible Society. Earl...
Sandra Sue Barnes
Jan 28, 2019
Sandra Sue Barnes, 70, passed away January 28, 2019. She was born on March 21, 1948 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Buford and Tressie English.
Sandra was known as a strong willed and independent woman. She liked to work on things such as remodeling her house, working in the garden and flower beds and enjoyed raising fish. Sandra...
Donnie Carthel Clay
Jan 24, 2019
Donnie C. Clay, died January 24, 2019 at age 97. He was born July 10, 1921 to Kenzy and Emma Clay at Romance, Arkansas.
Donnie was a World War II veteran in North Africa, Corsica, Italy, France, and Germany. Upon returning from the war, Donnie married Hilda Phipps on August 25, 1947. Donnie loved the Lord and worked with...
Dianne Miller Dozier
Jan 23, 2019
Dianne Dozier, 56, resident of Searcy, AR made her transition peacefully on January 23, 2019 at 7:20 am surrounded by family.
Dianne was one of eight children born to Joyce E. Johnson and Leroy C. Miller Sr. on May 27, 1962 in Searcy, Ar.
She is survived by her four loving children; Brandi Barber of Searcy, AR, Henry...
Joe "Jody" C Taylor Jr
Jan 22, 2019
Joe C Taylor Jr. “Jody”, age 87, of Searcy, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was born July 10, 1931 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to Joe and Myrtle Taylor.
Jody was a volunteer firefighter most of his life. He had a passion for farming and raising cattle. He won the first Young Farmer award in White County. Jody was...
Mona Jean Fowler Watkins
Jan 20, 2019
Mona Jean Fowler Watkins, 96, of Jonesboro, AR died January 20, 2019. She was born on April 26, 1922 in Sharum, Arkansas to Richard Gaven Fowler and Grace Wells Fowler Caradine.
She is survived by her son; Barry Watkins and daughter-in-law Anna of Jonesboro, grandson; Andrew Watkins, granddaughter; Julianna Watkins Weinmann, four great-grandchildren, brother; Larry Wayne Caradine of Beebe,...
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...

