Obituaries

Walter Lee Bingham

Walter Lee Bingham

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...

Lois May Lawson

Lois May Lawson

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...

Robert Byron Hogg Jr.

Robert Byron Hogg Jr.

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...

Margaret Thompson Brookshire

Margaret Thompson Brookshire

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...

Carolyn Ann Carter

Carolyn Ann Carter

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,...

Bobbie Lea Hughes

Bobbie Lea Hughes

Oct 24, 2017

Bobbie Lea Hughes, 80, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, October 24th at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born September 12, 1937 in Stone County, Arkansas to the late Charles and Josie (Haywood) Stokes.

Bobbie was a member of Kensett Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who was loved by all who...

Melvin T Dockens Sr.

Melvin T Dockens Sr.

Oct 20, 2017

Melvin Dockens Sr., of Searcy died Friday, October 20th at Searcy Health and Rehab.

A Visitation will be held Friday, October 27th from 6:00-8:00pm at St. Mary’s CME Church.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 28th at 12:00pm at St. Mary’s CME Church.

All Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

Share A Memory: www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com

Serenity Marie Elizabeth Lawrence-Bynum

Serenity Marie Elizabeth Lawrence-Bynum

Oct 4, 2017

 Serenity Marie Elizabeth Lawrence-Bynum, was born into heaven October 4, 2017.

She was a special gift from God to David and Molly Bynum.

 

A visitation and memorial service will be October 6th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Searcy McEuen Chapel.

 

All services entrusted to Searcy-McEuen.

 

We miss and love you baby girl and you will...

Lucy La Veta La Ferney

Lucy La Veta La Ferney

Sep 26, 2017

Lucy La Veta “Pete” La Ferney, 77, of Austin passed away September 26th.  She was born in Hopewell, Arkansas to the late Cecil and Lucille (Boyd) Wildman on March 26, 1940.

 

She is survived by her husband of 52 years; Gerald La Ferney, one daughter; Michelle La Ferney (Steve Fisher), one brother; Billy Joe “Jody” (Karen) Wildman, four sisters;...

Mavis Everett

Mavis Everett

Sep 24, 2017

Mavis King Everett, 85, of Searcy, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born July 15, 1932, to the late DC and Helen Bostic King.

A graduate of McCrory High School, she married Elmo Everett in December, 1950, and moved with him to Fayetteville, Ark., where he attended the University of Arkansas. The couple moved to Kansas City, Mo.,...

Oduska Ramona Wallace

Oduska Ramona Wallace

Sep 21, 2017

Oduska Ramona Wallace, 86, of Heber Springs passed away Thursday, September 21st at Seven Springs Health and Rehab. She was born February 17, 1931 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late Sid and Alberta (Neal) Warren.

Ramona, as she was known to friends and family, spent her life raising her family. She attended Foster’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Searcy.

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Pansy Lee Wells

Pansy Lee Wells

Sep 18, 2017

Pansy Lee Wells, 78, of Searcy passed away Monday, September 18th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born October 15, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas to the late Dawson and Flora Mae Beene.

Pansy was a member of West Side Church of Christ.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 57 years, Jerry Wells; one son, Jeffery...

Robbin Lea Earle

Robbin Lea Earle

Sep 11, 2017

Robbin Lea Earle, 62, of McRae passed away Monday, September 11th at her home. She was born July 16, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Robbin was a member of Shiloh First Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grammie, sister, and friend who will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish Robbin’s memory are her children, two daughters, Leanetta Malone (Danny)...

Billy Francis Banks

Billy Francis Banks

Sep 11, 2017

Billy Francis Banks, 83, of Searcy passed away Monday, September 11th at his home. He was born June 8, 1934 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Addie (Ferguson) Banks Malar and James Jacob Banks.

Billy was a member of Westside Church of Christ. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Billy was a family man who loved family gatherings especially...

Ruby Joyce Moore

Ruby Joyce Moore

Sep 10, 2017

Ruby Joyce Moore, 88, of Judsonia formally of McRae passed away Sunday, September 10th at Oakdale Nursing and Rehab. She was born September 29, 1928 in Oppelo, Arkansas to the late Johnathan and Vestal (Schumpert) Ashcraft.

She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Searcy.

Ruby is survived by one son, David Moore (Tiffany) of McRae; one daughter, Joy...

James "Jim" Russel Bailey Jr

James "Jim" Russel Bailey Jr

Aug 28, 2017

James “Jim” Russel Bailey Jr., 78, of Griffithville passed away Monday, August 28th at his home. He was born July 19, 1939 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late James and Lura Ethel (Jackson) Bailey.

After graduation from Griffithville High School, Jim received a B.A. Business and Math Degree from Harding University.  He went on to earn a M.Ed. in Counseling...

Charles Dale Pratt

Charles Dale Pratt

Aug 18, 2017

Charles Dale Pratt, 81, of Rose Bud passed away August 18th.  He was born August 21, 1935, in Rose Bud to the late Owen and Annie Pratt.

 

He is survived by three sons; Charles, Tom, and Tony, two sisters; Iona Melton and Patricia Alton, one step brother; Ronnie Sanders, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and long time friend and companion;...

Jeanne Kay Doyle

Jeanne Kay Doyle

Aug 13, 2017

Jeanne (Smith) Doyle, 58, of Searcy passed away August 13, 2017, at Conway Regional Hospital.  She was born April 7, 1959, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR.  She was the daughter of Vivian (Price) Smith and the late J.R. Smith of Searcy.  She was last employed by Doyle Land Services, Inc. in service to Fayetteville Express Pipeline as...

DC Benton

DC Benton

Aug 11, 2017

DC Benton, 76, of Searcy died Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home. He was born January 7, 1941 in Pleasant Grove, Arkansas to the late Everett and Hazel (Wiggs) Benton.

DC was a common man with many talents and he used those talents in the way God showed him to use them. He was a wood worker. He could...

Joyce Isbell Davis

Joyce Isbell Davis

Aug 8, 2017

Joyce Isbell Davis, 89, of Cabot formally of Searcy passed away Tuesday, August 8th at Spring Creek Health and Rehab. She was born August 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Clarence and Grace (Neville) Isbell.

Joyce spent her time working as an Executive Secretary for International Harvester and as a legal secretary with Attorneys’ Smith and Wilson in...