Obituaries

Jan 23, 2018

Loyce Elton Culwell, 80, of Rose Bud, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 23rd at Baptist Health Medical Center.

 

He was a devoted deacon of Mt. Bethel FWB Church of Rose Bud, Arkansas. 

For 60 years he taught Sunday school, and had 27 years working with youth at Camp Beaverfork in Conway, Arkansas.  He served his...

Jan 19, 2018

Annie Mae Rocka, 94, of Searcy passed away Friday, January 19th at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born November 6, 1923 in Hortense, Texas.

Annie Mae was a member of Pickens Chapel Church of the Nazarene. She was an avid reader. She loved books, magazines, and anything of interest to her. She enjoyed doing Bible study lessons,...

Jan 17, 2018

Jo Nell Townsend, 89, of Rose Bud passed away Wednesday, January 17th at Southridge Nursing Home in Heber Springs. She was born May 5, 1928 in Romance, Arkansas to the late William and Lucille (Rogers) McKay.

Jo Nell was a hairdresser for 45 years. She loved to garden and even enjoyed putting up all the garden produce whether it was...

Jan 16, 2018

Maria Alphonzina DiFuccia Noziglia, 80, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 16th at Hickory Heights Health and Rehab Center in Little Rock. She was born June 1, 1937 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Vincenzo and Philomena (Vallone) DiFuccia.

Left to cherish her memory are eight children, Filomena (James) Kizer of Ohio, Patrick (Marsha)...

Jan 10, 2018

Luella M. Meredith, 86, of Kensett went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 10th at Oakdale Nursing Home. She was born September 7, 1931 in Russell, Arkansas to the late Frank and Ellen (Stevens) Nichols.

She was very loving and kind. She served faithfully for many years as Pastor’s wife along-side her husband, Pastor Louis Meredith. Luella enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 4, 2018

Charles W. Spencer, 85, of Colt passed away Thursday, January 4th at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born May 17, 1932 in Vanndale, Arkansas to the late Garland and Lillian (Duncan) Spencer.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, four daughters, Sherry Watlington, Terry Spencer Griffin, Jan Spencer, and Lindsey Spencer; eleven grandchildren, twelve great...

Dec 30, 2017

GLENDA REDDELL BECK

December 6, 1950 to December 30, 2017

 

Born in Searcy Arkansas. She grew up in the Honey Hill Community.  Glenda graduated from Searcy High School and achieved a teaching Degree from the University of Central Arkansas at Conway.

She taught all ages and even though God did not give her biological children, she had many children...

Dec 27, 2017

Audrey Fay Morgan, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017.  She was born February 26, 1921, to the late Lewis Marion Campbell and Trecy Mennie Campbell in Dardanelle, AR.

 

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her late husband; Lamont Willie Morgan, one infant son, five brothers, and six sisters.

Dec 24, 2017

John William Belue of Searcy, Arkansas died on December 24, 2017.  Known as “Bill” to his many friends and “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren, he was 79 years old.

 

Bill was born on May 21, 1938, in Earle, Arkansas to Clyne Prentiss, Sr. and Ernestine Belue. He graduated from Earle High School and after earning a degree from Harding...

Dec 22, 2017

Wilburn “Slim” Strayhorn, 95, of Searcy, Arkansas went to heaven, December 22, 2017, to be with Evelyn (2013), his wife of 66 years.  They were married Valentine’s Day 1946.

 

Wilburn loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.  He was a World War II veteran and received several medals including a Purple Heart.  He retired from AP&L in Searcy.

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Dec 18, 2017

Maurice Phillips Durham, 93, passed away December 18, 2017.  He was born October 26, 1924, to the late William Lucian and Evelyn Phillips Durham in Searcy, Arkansas.

 

He is survived by one niece; Donna Breckenridge (Allen) of Tucson, Arizona, and six great-nephews, one great-niece, and numerous cousins.

 

Maurice was a member of Higginson First Baptist Church.  He retired...

Dec 16, 2017

Ethel Marie Fulton, 88, of Beebe passed away Saturday, December 16th at Beebe Retirement Center. She was born March 3, 1929 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late James and Annie Langford.

She is survived by two sons; Larry and Ronnie Fulton; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 20th at 2:00pm at St. Mary’s...

Dec 8, 2017

Thurley Smithey, 73, of Searcy died December 8th at her home.  She was born May 8, 1944, to the late Vonceil and Cleda Jones.

 

She is survived by her husband; Buddy Smithey, two sons; Mark Smithey (Anita) and Carl Wayne Smithey, two brothers; Rodney Jones and Rickey Jones, two sisters; Shirley Clay and Johnnie Langston, two grandsons; Mitchell Smithey...

Nov 27, 2017

Nov 18, 2017

Bessie Inman, age 79, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, November 18, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer.  She was a faithful member of Kensett Baptist Church.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her throughout her life.

 

Bessie was born to the late Milton and Rella Mae Ashworth Sloan on December 29,...

Nov 18, 2017

Walter L. Bingham, 75, of Heber Springs went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 18th at Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs.

He was born January 7, 1942, in Beech Grove, Arkansas to the late Edgar and Notra (Bailey) Bingham.

Walter was a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Heber Springs. He had an infectious laugh. He...

Nov 9, 2017

Lois May Lawson, 92, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 09, 2017. She was born February 28, 1925 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Myrtle (Henderson) Hynds. Lois was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Searcy.

 

She is survived by one son, Richard (Shirley) Chandler of Judsonia, Arkansas; one daughter, Linda Cosma of...

Nov 8, 2017

Bob was born February 23, 1920, to Sammie Jay Lancaster Hogg and Robert Byron Hogg, in Hillsboro, TX, where he attended Hillsboro High School and Hillsboro Jr. College.  He then went on to attend the University of Texas, majoring in chemical engineering, before going to work for Magnolia Petroleum Company (now Mobil) in Beaumont, TX.  Bob was a WWII veteran...

Oct 29, 2017

Margaret Thompson Brookshire died on October 29, 2017, at Earlene Howard Hospice in Springdale, AR.  She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on August 17, 1924, to Winifred Martin and was adopted by William and Margaret Thompson at birth.  She came to the U.S. in 1947 and married Guy F. Brookshire on Valentine’s Day 1948.  They were married for 42 years...

Oct 25, 2017

Carolyn was born April 10, 1947 to Otto Joseph Boeckmann Sr. and Margaret Hess Boeckmann.  She was owner of Carolyn’s TLC Tax Services and was a tax preparer for 30 years and also worked for Westmoreland Htg & AC for 12 years.

 

She was preceded in death by her father, Otto Boeckmann, son, Don Carter, sister, Teresa Boeckmann, brother,...