Obituaries

Apr 30, 2018

Shirlene McFadden, 81, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018.  She was born to the late Lloyd and Mona Kennedy in Little Rock on December 6, 1936 and was raised by her step-father, Paul Duncan.

 

Shirlene is survived by her husband of 54 years; Julian McFadden, two sons; Michael Paul McFadden (Kit) of Florida and James Albert McFadden of Missouri,...

Apr 20, 2018

Mary Alice Porter, 81, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 20, 2018. She was born in James, Texas on September 13, 1936, to Marshall and Bernice Jordan.

Mary graduated from Marshall High School. She studied nursing at Jefferson Davis Hospital School of Nursing and Texas Women’s University. She continued on to receive her Master’s Degree. 

She regularly...

Apr 11, 2018

Ivan O’Neal (Cotton) LaFerney, 80, of Griffithville Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2018, at his residence in Griffithville Arkansas. He was born October 1, 1937, in Griffithville to the late William Edward (Bill) LaFerney and Vera Audrey Jackson LaFerney.

 

Mr. LaFerney was a member of the church of Christ. He attended worship services at Doniphan Missouri and was...

Mar 30, 2018

Christopher Lee Thompson, 35, of Searcy passed away Friday, March 30th at his home. He was born January 17, 1983 in Memphis, Tennessee to Clay Thompson and Vickie Shamlin.

Christopher loved being outdoors especially when he had the opportunity to take his family to the Buffalo River, or go fishing and hunting. He also loved to go camping, hiking, and...

Mar 30, 2018

Arkie Lee Grimmett, 76, of Searcy passed away Friday, March 30th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1941 in Floral, Arkansas to the late Coleman and Izora (Gay) Jennings.

Arkie worked at Barb’s BBQ in Searcy for 26 years. She was a loving wife, mother and friend who will be dearly missed.

 

Left to cherish...

Mar 23, 2018

Opal Ova Bradley, 90, passed away March 23, 2018.  She was born on October 31, 1927 to the late Lonnie and Gladys Melton in Meigs County, Tennessee.

 

Opal is survived by one son; Timothy D. Bradley, one daughter; Angela Stark, one brother; Wayne Melton, three grandchildren; Donald Bradley Hodges, Candace Riner, and Jacob Simonson, two great-granddaughters; Hailey Hodges and...

Mar 16, 2018

Thomas “Old Man” Wesley Atkin, 80, of Romance passed away Friday, March 16th at his home. He was born October 20, 1937 in Porterville, California to the late Frank and Ardis (Buffington) Atkin.

Thomas was a jack of all trades. He worked construction for 40 years and could build anything he put his mind to. Everyone on the job would...

Mar 9, 2018

Mar 9, 2018

Lorene “Polly” Smith, was called to her Heavenly home by her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 9th. She was born August 28, 1943 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Sidney and Ruthey (Swafford) Rowe.

Mrs. Polly was a cashier at Harding University for 47 years and loved all the staff and students.

She is survived by her two sons,...

Mar 2, 2018

Our Free Spirit Angel, Lacy Elizabeth Quattlebaum, 26, of Conway formally of Searcy passed away, Friday, March 2nd at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She came into this world on the glorious day of June 8, 1991 in Searcy, Arkansas to her parents, Gordon DeWayne Quattlebaum and Deborah Kay (Gasaway) Williams.

Lacy was a kind, caring, soulful individual...

Mar 2, 2018

         Frankie Thomley Jr., 72, of White Hall passed away Friday, March 2nd at his home. He was born September 29, 1945 in Coushatta, Louisiana to the late Frankie Thomley Sr. and Margaret Thomley Davis.

 

Frankie was a United States Army Veteran having served honorably in the Vietnam War. He loved football, always cheering on LSU and the New...

Feb 22, 2018

David Ray Cook, 47, of Pangburn, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Unity Health White County Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his father; Lynn Gale Cook and grandparents; Linza and Wilda Wyatt, H. K. and Ruth Cook.

He is survived by his son; Matthew Cook, grandson; Corbin Cook, mother; Glynda Cook, siblings; Michael Cook, Marla Hubbard,...

Feb 22, 2018

Feb 21, 2018

Charles Keith Mobley of McRae Arkansas died Wednesday, February 21, 2018.  He was born in Kensett, Arkansas on August 12, 1949, to Earnest and Louise Mobley. 

He is survived by wife Susie McDonald Mobley, daughters; Christina (James) Foster, Karen (Stephen) Yielding, stepchildren; David (Dianna) Berman, Melody (Gaby) Asmar, Austin Berman, Grandchildren; James and Justin Foster, Jessee Tyler (April), Kyle Cox,...

Feb 18, 2018

Donald Ray Hull, 74, of Searcy passed away Sunday, February 18th at his home. He was born July 27, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Murle and Imogene Hull.

 

Donald was a retired United States Navy Veteran. He served honorably for 29years having served during both the Cuban Conflict and two tours in Vietnam. He formed a...

Feb 16, 2018

Julie Lee Vickers, of Judsonia passed away Friday, February 16th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born November 17, 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Julie treasured her family but her grandchildren were the apple of her eye. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish Julie’s memory is her husband...

Feb 1, 2018

John Larry Hannah, 80, of Searcy passed away Thursday, February 1st at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1937 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Rosa Brooks.

John worked for Rolland Hodge Sawmill in Griffithville as a young man then later he began working as a janitor for Searcy Public Schools for 19 years. John...

Feb 1, 2018

Jan 31, 2018

W.H. Scarsdale “Junior”, 92, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, January 31st at Searcy Health and Rehab. He was born September 5, 1925 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Walter and Pauline (Foster) Scarsdale.

Junior was a retired Searcy Fireman. He was a WWII Veteran having served his country honorably in the Battle of the Bulge. Over the years, Junior...

Jan 26, 2018