Obituaries

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

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)...