Obituaries
Hilda Nell Yarbrough
Aug 7, 2017
HILDA NELL (BUCKLEY) YARBROUGH, 83, of Searcy, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. Born July 28, 1934 to Sara Edith Buckley and Ulis Buckley, Hilda was a resident of Searcy since 1952 and of the Baptist faith. She was married to her loving husband, Charles E. Yarbrough for 64 years and...
Frances Phillips
Aug 7, 2017
Anna Frances Phillips, 84, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, August 7th. Frances was born on August 10, 1932, in Calhoun County, Arkansas to the late Francis Ryx and Dessie Mae (Ables) Clay.
She is survived by one son; Ronald W. Phillips, five brothers; James Clay (Ernie) of Georgia, Walter Clay (Cheryl) of Arkansas, Roy Clay (Margie)...
Josephine Compton
Aug 6, 2017
Josephine Compton, 85, of Pangburn passed away August 6th. She was born March 25, 1932, to the late Tom and Annie (King) Harris.
Josephine is survived by her nephew and caretaker; Bob Harris of Pangburn, nephew; Billy Johnson (Judy) of Pangburn, one granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
"Rebel" Don L Dye
Aug 5, 2017
“Rebel” Don Leo Dye, 75, of Judsonia passed away August 5th. He was born in Providence, Arkansas on March 20, 1942, to the late Henry Clay and Bonnie Marie (Daughtery) Dye.
Don is survived by one son; Don Wayne Dye (Sherrie) of Judsonia, one daughter; Vickie Orten (Bruce) of Judsonia, one brother; Troy Dye, seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
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Brenda Dale Polston
Jul 19, 2017
I have fought the fine fight.
I have run the race to the finish.
I have observed the faith. II Timothy 4:7
Brenda Polston departed this life on July 19, 2017 at her home in Hardy surrounded by friends and family. She touched many lives through her work, travels, and ministry.
Norman and Brenda shared 50 wonderful years together...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

