Obituaries

Jun 9, 2018

Michael Curtis Ausburn, 56, passed away June 9, 2018.  He was born December 22, 1961, in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Bobby and Emodean Ausburn.

 

Michael is survived by one son; Adam Ausburn of Searcy, one daughter; Lindsey Perry (Jay) of Lonoke, two brothers; Bobby Ray Ausburn (Amy) of Longview Texas and Eddie Ausburn (Pamela) of Alexander, Arkansas, two...

Jun 5, 2018

Marlene Dianne Paul, 77, went to be with her Lord, June 5, 2018.  She was born December 29, 1940, in Chillicothe, Missouri to the late Robert Gibbs and Hazelea Dianne Mackley.  She was a member of Valley Baptist Church.

 

Marlene is survived by her husband of 38 years; Leonard Paul, two sons; Dwayne Pasley (Brenda) and Dwight Pasley both...

Jun 3, 2018

Charles Ray Sterling, 71, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018.  He was born April 9, 1947, in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Henry and Rosie Sterling.

 

He is survived by three sons; Bobby (Michelle), Earl, Michael Sterling; eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; five brothers and three sisters.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sterling; six...

Jun 2, 2018

Naomi Simmons, 80, passed from this life June 2, 2018.  She was born on January 24, 1938, in Tyler, Arkansas to the late Norris and Fannie Massey.

 

Naomi is survived by two sons; Thomas Andrew Simmons and James Arnold Simmons (Rachel), three daughters; Roberta Lynn Simmons, Viola Simmons Scott (Nick), and Rachel Marie Simmons Romine (Mark), one brother; Monroe...

May 28, 2018

 

Davie Eugene Webb, Jr., 69, of Searcy, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 28, 2018, at his home after a lengthy illness.  He was born on October 29, 1948, to Davie Eugene Webb and Doris Evelyn (Webb) Webb in Altus, Oklahoma.

 

Dave attended the Fire Academy in Camden and became a Searcy Firefighter in the...

May 26, 2018

May 25, 2018

James Quattlebaum, 84, of Searcy died May 25th at Beebe Retirement Center. He was born July 23, 1933 in Romance, Arkansas.

 James was a United States Navy veteran.

There are no services scheduled for Mr. Quattlebaum.

All Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

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May 25, 2018

Garnetta Locke, 94, of Pangburn died May 25th at Seven Springs Nursing Home in Heber Springs. She was born January 19, 1924 in Rector, Arkansas.

There are no services scheduled for Mrs. Locke.

All Cremation services have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

Share a memory at:  www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com

May 20, 2018

Teresa Darline Long, 64, died May 20, 2018, at her home in Searcy.  She was born November 7, 1953, to the late Elvin and Gladys Daily.

 

A Memorial service will be Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 12:00 pm at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

 

 

May 17, 2018

Jimmy Wayne Graddy, 75, of Judsonia departed this life at his home May 17, 2018 was born in Troy, TN on March 19, 1943 to Dorris Woodard Graddy and then a special mom that raised him from the time he was 6 weeks old, Virginia Ruth Stewart (Graddy).

 

 Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, wrestling, loved his dogs (Little Bit),...

May 13, 2018

Joyce Marie Gilpin, 78, died May 13th, 2018.

Joyce Marie Gilpin was born on November 7th, 1939, to Isaac Frenzella (I.F.) Curry and Lenora Myrtle (Ellis) Curry.  Marie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers George Isaac, Elmo and wife Virginia, Tolbert and wife Mary, brother in-law Earnest Walker, brother Earl, sister in-law Fannie Lou, and sister in-law Billie.  Marie...

May 12, 2018

Mary Lou Cox, 75, passed away May 12, 2018.  She was born December 19, 1942, in Bono, Arkansas to the late Cleo and Elsie Linn.

 

Mary loved bingo, butterflies, and spending time with her family.  She was an avid traveler and loved visiting places.  Mary enjoyed going to the casino with her friends.  Mary was a long time employee...

May 11, 2018

Vivian (Hudson) Wright, 83 of Griffithville, Arkansas passed away at Beebe Retirement Center.

The daughter of James Arthur and Winnie (Scott) Hudson was born on May 14, 1934 in Union County, Mississippi. She was a member of Missionary Baptist Church in Griffithville, Arkansas.

 

She is survived by Jamie and husband, Curtis Mullens of Longview, Texas, Bobby Wright of Searcy,...

May 10, 2018

William “Billy” Allen Yates JR., 41, passed away May 10, 2018.  He was born December 4, 1976 in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

 

Billy cherished his family and loved everyone.  He was a member of the Local Union 624.  He was a United States Army Veteran.  Corporal William Allen Yates served the U.S. Army with Alpha Company 1-12 Infantry Battalion 3rd Brigade...

May 4, 2018

Bernice T. Allen was born in Searcy, AR to Otis and Narcissus Horton on November 27, 1921.

 

She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. 

 

She married John C. Allen on February 5, 1946.  To this union, one daughter, Valerie was born.  She was dedicated to her husband of 50 years; loved her family fiercely;...

Apr 30, 2018

Pablo Perez Martinez, 91, died April 30th at his residence. He was born April 14, 1927.

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...