Obituaries

Harvie Doyle Baker
Aug 23, 2016
Harvie Doyle Baker, 81, of Searcy, passed from this earthly life on Tuesday, August 23rd at Unity Heath in Searcy. He was born June 1, 1935, in Searcy, to the late Arlie Baker and Roslean Barnett.
Harvie was an avid fisherman and loved playing music.
Harvie is survived by two sons, Rickey Baker and Dale Baker; one daughter, Nancy...
Mary D. Hatfield
Aug 22, 2016
Mary D. Hatfield, 74, of Searcy passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at her home. She was born September 6, 1941 in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to the late Everett and Lamell (Shirley) Smith.
Left to cherish Mary's memory is her husband of 57 years, Joseph Hatfield of Searcy; three daughters, Vivian Hill (Ricky) of Kensett, Shirley Hill of Searcy, and JoAnn...
Charles Edison Brannon Sr.
Aug 21, 2016
Charles Edison Brannon Sr., 76, of Searcy died Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born December 6, 1939 in Brickeys, Arkansas to the late John Edison and Daisy Faye (Smith) Brannon.
Charles was a long time employee of Warwick Electronics/Sanyo Manufacturing in Forrest City. He also worked for Medallion Foods in Newport, Land O'Frost...
Shirley Ann Cunningham
Aug 20, 2016
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain" Revelation 21:4
Shirley Ann Cunningham was born in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Mary Frances Cunningham and Leroy Turnage on September 20, 1942. On the 20th day of August 2016, the angel...
Donald Harris
Aug 18, 2016
Donald Odell Harris, 89, of Searcy, passed away Thursday, August 18th at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born May 3, 1927 to the late Herbert Columbus Harris and Elsie Adair, in Havana, Arkansas.
He was a member of Foster's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Left to cherish Donald's memory are four sisters, Ardith Evans of North Plains,...
Paul D Leamon
Aug 17, 2016
Paul D. Leamon, 87, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at his home. He was born January 7, 1929 in Judsonia, Arkansas to the late P.D. and Myrtle (Anderson) Leamon.
Paul was a United States Air Force Veteran where he served his country during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy.
Left...
John Gilbert Stringfellow
Aug 9, 2016
John Gilbert Stringfellow, 83, of Searcy, passed from this earthly life on Tuesday, August 9th at Unity Health. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 21, 1932 to the late Sam and Mattie (Cozart) Stringfellow.
John was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in Vietnam. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant with 23 years of service....
James "Brownie" Lambert
Aug 9, 2016
James William "Brownie" Lambert, 91, of Kensett, passed from this life on August 9, 2016. Jim was born in Beedeville, Arkansas on November 4, 1924.
Jim gave his life to the Lord on Christmas Day, during the 1970's. Jim worked as a master roofer in Alaska and California and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a decorated U.S. Navy Veteran...

Verlie Russell Brackenridge
Aug 2, 2016
Verlie R. Brackenridge, 78, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home. He was born June 4, 1938 in Marshall, Arkansas to the late Ocie and Lena (Galloway) Brackenridge.
Verlie was a wonderful husband, dad, and papa. He had a heart of gold. Verlie was a sweet talker, who could make you feel guilty by just talking...

Wanda Louise Coleman
Jul 26, 2016
Wanda Louise Coleman, 71, of Judsonia, passed from this earthly life on Tuesday, July 26 at Oakdale Nursing Home.
Her family will have a private Memorial service at a later date.
All cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com
Bobby W. Tooley
Jul 21, 2016
Bobby Wayne Tooley, 76, of Searcy passed away peaceably at his home Thursday, July 21st where he was comforted by his loving wife and Hospice of Searcy. He was born March 5, 1940 in Bono, Arkansas to the late Palas and Vestal Tooley.
Bobby graduated from Grubbs High School with the class of 1958. Bobby worked for Kohler Stainless where...

Nellie Mae Cole
Jul 15, 2016
Nellie Mae Cole, of Searcy, passed away at the age of 89 on July 15, 2016. She was born in 1926 in Newton, West Virginia to Granville and Ethel Moss.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harlie Lee Cole; a sister Oreta of New York, and a son, Michael...
Ferrell Ray Whaley
Jul 13, 2016
Ferrell Whaley Jr, 36, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Unity Health in Newport. He was born December 29, 1979 in Searcy, Arkansas to Ferrell Whaley Sr. and Debbie (Gulley) Whaley.
Ferrell was a fun loving, easy going person who had the biggest heart. He treasured his time with his daughter, Kyleigh. She was the apple of...
Anna Sue Arnold
Jul 11, 2016
Anna Sue Arnold, 88, of Searcy entered her heavenly home Monday, July 11th at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born September 27, 1927 in Romance, Arkansas to the late Richard and Ina (Fowlkes) Davis.
Anna Sue was a member of Romance Church of Christ and in later years became a member of Foothills Church of Christ. She was a...
Frances Marie Reynolds
Jul 10, 2016
Frances Reynolds, 89, of Griffithville passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at her home. She was born September 17, 1926 in Mountain View, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Essie (Watson) Strain.
Frances was a member of Higginson Baptist Church. She treasured her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. She loved her flowers. Frances was loved by all who knew...
Mattie Grace Turman
Jul 8, 2016
Mattie Grace Turman, 82, of Searcy went home to be with her Lord, Friday, July 8th at 11:24 PM at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born April 7, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late E.W. and Elsie (Payne) Sloan.
Grace, as she was known, was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Christian Fellowship Church where she played the...
Dale Ellenburg
Jul 4, 2016
Dale Ellenburg, 85, of Searcy passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. He was born January 3, 1931 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Robert Lee and Bernice (Brandon) Ellenburg.
Dale is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Ellenburg of Searcy; one son, Lance Ellenburg; one grandson, Jesse Ellenburg; one brother, Harold Ellenburg of Searcy; one sister, Thelma Revel...
Barbara Carol Wells
Jul 4, 2016
Barbara Carol Wells, 70, of Kensett went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 4th at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born November 3, 1945 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Robin Sr. and Willie (Vaughn) Hopper.
Barbara was a member of Kensett First Baptist Church. She loved the annual trip to the beach. She was the best mamaw...
Nancy Ann Pool
Jul 1, 2016
Nancy Ann Pool, of Higginson, passed away peaceably at her home on Friday, July 01, 2016. She was born September 19, 1937 in Biscoe, Arkansas to the late John and Frances (Avants) Gurley.
Nancy loved to grow flowers. She was also a collector of antique glass, matchboxes, purses, and sapphires. She was a very strong woman; strong willed, and strong...
Betty Charlene Rippy
Jun 28, 2016
Betty Charlene Rippy, 63, of Searcy, passed from this earthly life on Tuesday, June 28 at Oakdale Nursing Home. She was born January 17, 1953, in Bearden, Arkansas, to the late Orlan Castleberry and Ruth Reese.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy and was retired from teaching for Searcy Public Schools. She was a loving mother...