Obituaries
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...
Mary Jane Underwood
Jun 27, 2016
Mary Jane Christmas Underwood was born February 13, 1939, in Crockett County, Tennessee, to Charles William and Mildred Evans Christmas. She died June 27 in Searcy, Arkansas, of complications from kidney failure.
She graduated in 1957 from Haywood High School, Brownsville, Tennessee, as co-salutatorian. In 1961, she received a bachelor's degree in English Education from Harding College (University) in Searcy,...
Anita Mae Sewell
Jun 23, 2016
Anita Mae (Price) Sewell, 53, of Garner peacefully went to rest on Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was born October 7, 1962 to the late Manford ("Bud") C. and Betty Jane (Hill ) Price. Anita was a" loving mother, dear nannie, daughter, sister, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, and...
Thelma Lea Beemen
Jun 19, 2016
Thelma Lea Beemen, 91, of Searcy passed from this earthly life on Sunday, June 19th in her home after an extended illness. She was born in her childhood home at the top of Dugout Mountain on June 25, 1924 to the late Elzie and Jessie (Coffey) Wiggs.
She was married to Jewel Edward Beemen on August 23, 1947 in Augusta,...
Amber Denay McFall McFall Toledo
Jun 18, 2016
Amber Denay (McFall) Toledo, 35, of Searcy passed away Saturday, June 18th at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born March 3, 1981 in Searcy, Arkansas. Amber was a loving mother, daughter, and friend. Her children were her everything. Amber never met a stranger. She never made a friend; she made family. Amber will be dearly missed.
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Sandra Louise Davis
Jun 8, 2016
Sandra Louise Davis, 57, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, June 8th at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born February 24, 1959 in Searcy, Arkansas to Louise Martin of Judsonia and the late Doyle Martin.
Sandra loved traveling, flowers, and working in her yard. She also loved her deer and squirrels. She enjoyed taking pictures. Sandra never sat down; she...
Allen Douglas Bargar
Jun 7, 2016
Allen D. Bargar, 75, of Judsonia passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Unity Health of Searcy. He was born April 24, 1941 in West Point, Arkansas to the late Orvil and Ruby Bargar.
Allen retired from White County Road Dept. He loved hunting, fishing, and heavy equipment. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who...
Joyce Daphne Straughn
Jun 5, 2016
Joyce Daphne Straughn, 80, of Griffithville passed from this life into the arms of her eternal Father on Sunday, June 5th, 2016. We are thankful to know that her suffering in this life has ended and she is now rejoicing in glory with our heavenly Father.
Daphne was a United States Army Veteran. She was also an ordained minister...
Gerald Wayne Rhodes
May 24, 2016
Gerald W. Rhodes, 81, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2016 at his home. He was born April 27, 1935 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to the late Chester and Ollie Mae (Gray) Rhodes.
Gerald liked to hunt and fish. He also loved country music and those who knew him knew not to touch the radio. Gerald was a hard...
Rondal C. Smith
May 23, 2016
Rondal Carol Smith, 76, of Rose Bud passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at his home. He was born April 7, 1940 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Robert and Hattie (Johnson) Smith.
Rondal was of the Pentecostal Faith. He was a loving father, grandfather, and, great grandfather. He was loved by all who knew him and he will...
Phillip Rowland Shewmaker Shewmaker
May 19, 2016
Phillip R. Shewmaker III, of Little Rock died Thursday, May 19, 2016. He was born May 3, 1972 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, Phillip was an honor graduate of Searcy High School in 1990, and continued his education at the University of Central Arkansas earning degrees in chemistry and biology. Phillip loved cooking, traveling, and...
Bobby Reed
May 15, 2016
Bobby D. Reed, 78, of Searcy passed away Sunday, May 15th at The Crossing in Searcy. He was born February 5, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Clyde and Laveda (Hamner) Reed.
Bobby was a member of First Assembly of God in Searcy. He was a happy person. He was kind and loving. Bobby was a very hard worker...
Mary Louise Pitts
May 12, 2016
Mary Louise Pitts, 81, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 12, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 26, 1934 in Holtville, California to the late Jim Issac Dennis and Mae Elton Light.
Mary was a member of the Methodist Church in Kensett. She retired from Oakdale Nursing Home as the Dietary Manager. She was...
Sarah Mae Greer
May 12, 2016
Sarah Mae Greer, 55, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 12, 2016. She was born December 21, 1960 in Floral, Arkansas to the late Ernest C. Allen and Daisy Mae Walden.
Sarah was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved her grandchildren with all her heart.
Sarah is survived by...
Gill Thomas Kidd
May 10, 2016
Gill Thomas Kidd, 46, of Higginson passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his home. He was born January 25, 1970 to Fred Kidd and Mary Chambers in Searcy, Arkansas. Gill was a hard worker who was willing to help anyone. He was always honest and kindhearted. Gill and his father, Fred were very close. Gill was a loving husband,...
Carrie Bessie Shoffner
May 6, 2016
Carrie Bessie Shoffner, 85, of Searcy passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 at her home. She was born June 18, 1930 in Vandervoort, Arkansas to the late Carlos and Louvada (Faulkner) Duncan.
Carrie was a lifetime member of Trinity Baptist Church in Searcy. She dedicated her life to her family and to her work. She spent 32 years at the...
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