Obituaries

James Benjamin Evans

James Benjamin Evans

Jul 11, 2017

James Benjamin Evans, 74, of Cave City died, Tuesday, July 11th in Heber Springs. He was born January 12, 1943 in Cave City, Arkansas to the late James and Lola (Marlin) Evans.

James was a member of Kensett First Baptist Church. In Cave City, James attended the Cave City Church of God. James was a veteran having served his country...

James Clinton Finley

James Clinton Finley

Jul 10, 2017

James Clinton Finley, 63, of Judsonia passed away Monday, July 10th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1953 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late John and Ruth (Manus) Finley.

James was a hard working family man. He loved being outdoors. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Left to...

Barbara Pauline Roberts

Barbara Pauline Roberts

Jul 9, 2017

Barbara “Polly Boatman” Roberts, 95, of Searcy passed away Sunday, July 9th. She was born January 10, 1922, in Des Arc, Arkansas to the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boatman.

Polly was a member of the Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Searcy. She loved her church and all her church family. Polly retired from the International Shoe Factory after 30...

Christopher Ausburn

Christopher Ausburn

Jul 6, 2017

Christopher Keithley Ausburn “Chris” of Mesquite Texas left this world July 6th. He was born March 14, 1979, in Searcy, Arkansas.

 

Chris was an N.O.C. Engineer with T-Mobile Dallas/Fort Worth Tx area. He loved fishing, playing guitar, shooting firearms and his best friend, Lady. He was a Veteran of the United States Army.

 

Chris is survived by his...

Thelma Dale Sullivan

Thelma Dale Sullivan

Jun 27, 2017

Thelma Dale Sullivan, 76, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, June 27th at Searcy Health and Rehab. She was born May 27, 1941 in Higginson, Arkansas to the late Alvie and Eathel (Clause) Scritchfield.

Thelma was a member of Higginson Assembly of God. She was a faithful and godly woman. She loved God and her family above all else. Thelma was...

Helen Louise Yingling

Helen Louise Yingling

Jun 24, 2017

Helen Louise McLeod Yingling, 91, of Searcy, Arkansas, was born December 14, 1925, in Bragg City, Missouri, and passed peacefully from this earth to her Heavenly home on June 24, 2017.  She was a member of the West Side Church of Christ.

 

Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Della Brandon; her late husband Herman McLeod; her sisters,...

Billy Max Smith

Billy Max Smith

Jun 22, 2017

Billy Max Smith, 72, of Searcy went to be with his Lord Thursday, June 22nd.  He was born October 16, 1944 in Searcy to the late William Mitchell and Tressie Joyce (Brewster) Smith.

 

Billy was an avid fisherman for most of his life.  He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.  Billy was a member of Searcy First...

Dakota Neal Smithey

Dakota Neal Smithey

Jun 20, 2017

Dakota Neal Smithey “Tink Tink”, 23, left this world to be with his savior June 20, 2017.  He was born October 20, 1993 in Searcy, Arkansas.

 

He was a graduate of ACTI and a painter by trade.  He loved the outdoors, riding four wheelers with his big brother, jumping off bluffs with his little brother.  Dakota also enjoyed hunting...

Barbara Ann Powell

Barbara Ann Powell

Jun 19, 2017

Barbara Ann Powell, 58, of Searcy passed away Monday, June 19th at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born March 6, 1959 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Owen and Juanita (Lovitte) Doss.

Barbara attended Searcy Faith Assembly of God. Barbara always put others first. She was a quiet person who never wanted credit for what she did. Barbara was...

Nickey William Drake

Nickey William Drake

Jun 12, 2017

Nickey “Bobo” Drake, 59, of Pangburn passed away Monday, June 12th at Unity Health Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late William and Bess (King) Drake.

Bobo loved music. He loved to hunt and fish. However, his most treasured pass time was spending quality time with his family and friends. Bobo was...

Charles David Wayne

Charles David Wayne

Jun 10, 2017

Charles David Wayne, 81, of North Little Rock passed away June 10th and went joyfully to be with the Lord.  He was born April 7, 1936 in Biggers, Arkansas to Charles and Mary (Flynn) Wayne.

 

In addition to his parents he is preceded by his wife of 56 years; Shirley (Whitehurst) Wayne, daughter; Donna Sue Wayne, two brothers-in-laws; Jerry...

Verda Flowers

Verda Flowers

Jun 9, 2017

Verda Flowers, 95, of Searcy passed away June 9th.  She was born September 6, 1921 to the late Fair and Maddie Menser in Rosedale, Oklahoma.

 

Left to cherish her memory is one sister; Daisy Hays of Kensett, one daughter Barbara Roetzel of Searcy, one son Billy (Joyce) Flowers of Searcy, one stepson; Roy (Charlene) Flowers of Romance, 10 grandchildren,...

Sandra Emogene Pence

Sandra Emogene Pence

Jun 2, 2017

Sandra Bradley "Grandmommy" Pence, 76, of Beebe died June 2nd after a short battle with cancer.

Grandmommy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jerry Pence of Beebe; a daughter, Sandy O’Bryan and husband, Jon of Cabot; a son, David Pence and wife, Jennifer of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Pam Pence of Griffithville, Arkansas; four sisters, Lavern Hill and Shirley...

Mary Ellen McDaniel

Mary Ellen McDaniel

May 31, 2017

Mary Ellen McDaniel, 66, of McRae went to be with her Lord on May 31, 2017.  She was born to the late James and Geneveive (Hayden) Johnston on April 26, 1951 in Durand, Michigan.

 

She is survived by her Husband of 34 years; Harlan McDaniel, one son; Charles McDaniel (Tara), three daughters; Crystal Delaney (Michael), Monica Weddle (Thomas), and...

Traverse "Travis" Cook

Traverse "Travis" Cook

May 27, 2017

Traverse “Travis” Cook, 85, of Searcy passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Unity Health.  He was born on September 7, 1931 in Gainesville, Missouri to the late Francis and Capitola (Tabor) Cook.

 

Travis is survived by two sons; Terry Cook of Searcy and Anthony Cook (Tammy) of Judsonia, one daughter; Renee Tebbetts (Bryan) of Sherwood, two sisters; Nancy...

Marty Edward Smith

Marty Edward Smith

May 18, 2017

Marty Edward Smith, 56, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, May 18th at his home. He was born May 11, 1961, in Batesville, Arkansas.

Marty enjoyed motorcycles, antiques, and photography. He also loved to decorate and make floral arrangements for his neighbors.

Marty is survived by one sister, Tanya Smith and her fiancé David Mills of Searcy; and several nieces, nephews,...

Vernon Leslie Holland

Vernon Leslie Holland

May 16, 2017

Vernon Leslie Holland, 25 of Searcy passed away May 16, 2017 at UAMS in Little Rock.  He was born on February 11, 1992 to Malcolm Holland Sr. and Vicky Gracey in Forrest City, Arkansas.

He is survived by his parents; Vicky Gracey of Searcy, Ricky Gracey of Judsonia, Father; Malcolm and wife Amy Holland of Harrisburg, Two sons; Spencer James...

Barbara Ellenburg

Barbara Ellenburg

May 14, 2017

Barbara Ellenburg, 81, of Searcy went to be with her Lord May 14th.  She was born in Center Hill, Arkansas to the late Henry Delford and Jesse (Strachener) Lawson on January 27, 1936.

 

She is survived by her son; Lance Ellenburg and fiancé Ann Wiseman, and by Keryn Jansen, her special friend and caregiver.

 

Barbara was a member...

Lenny Brewer

Lenny Brewer

May 5, 2017

Lendon 'LENNY' Curtiss Brewer Sr., age 54 of Scott, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 5th. A fisher of men, he was on a getaway with his wife enjoying trout fishing when God called him home.

He was born August 18, 1962 to Donel Curtiss Brewer and Virginia Bell Pinkerton-Brewer. His siblings include: Sherry, wife of Don Carter; Vicki, wife of...

Sharon Gail Weatherley

Sharon Gail Weatherley

Apr 26, 2017

Sharon G. Weatherley, 69, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, April 26th at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy. She was born November 21, 1947 in Floyd, Arkansas to the late William and Elva (Ellenburgh) Heggie.

Her greatest joys in life were her three grandsons; she truly treasured them. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed.

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