Obituaries

Bristy Lynn Churchwell

Bristy Lynn Churchwell

Nov 7, 2015

Bristy Lynn (Wolford) Churchwell, 38, of Searcy passed away from her pain and suffering form Cystic Fibrosis into her heavenly home on Saturday, November 7, 2015. She was born October 17, 1977 in Salinas, California to Billy Don and Betty Wolford. Bristy taught school in Lonoke for two years and at Riverview for six years. She was very passionate with...

Thomas Daniel Van Van Horn

Thomas Daniel Van Van Horn

Nov 5, 2015

Thomas Daniel Van Horn, 60, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at his home in Floral, Arkansas. Tom was born on January 15, 1955 to Russell Lee and Betty Sue (McCall) Van Horn in Bradford.

Tom was a fun loving person for his entire life. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor and immense enjoyment he...

Naomi Lee Wyatt

Naomi Lee Wyatt

Oct 24, 2015

Naomi Lee Crozier Mitchell Wyatt, 82, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 24, 2015. She was born June 18, 1933 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Oral Nick and Ethel (Smith) Crozier.

Naomi was a member of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Naomi was selfless always putting...

Lula Bell Crosby

Lula Bell Crosby

Oct 24, 2015

Lula Bell Crosby, 78, of Searcy passed away Saturday, October 24th at The Crossing. She was born April 22, 1937 in Ida, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Gladys (Clayton) Ramsey. Lula was a member of Pangburn Assembly of God. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, and mamaw. Lula was a godly Christian woman who was an inspiration to...

Billy Wayne Ham

Billy Wayne Ham

Oct 24, 2015

Billy Wayne Ham, 71, of Searcy passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Unity Health. He was born February 2, 1944 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Winfred and Erma Gean (Lesley) Ham. Billy was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was a member of the Republican Party, the White County Tea Party, and the Son of Confederacy Camp....

Douglas Blaine Gentry

Douglas Blaine Gentry

Oct 23, 2015

Douglas Blaine Gentry, 73, of Searcy passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Unity Health. He was born January 13, 1942 in Searcy to the late Walter and Ruth (Gaither) Gentry. Doug was a member of the Searcy Jaycee Club, Searcy Chamber of Commerce, and the Kiwanis Club. Doug was also a member of Faith Assembly of God Church for...

Carolyn Ann Hattabaugh

Carolyn Ann Hattabaugh

Oct 23, 2015

Carolyn Ann Hattabaugh, 74, of Joy went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 23rd at her home. She was born October 10, 1941 in Searcy, Arkansas to Joe and Dortha (Townsend) Butler. Carolyn was member of Valley Baptist Church. Carolyn loved to travel and to seek out new adventures. She was a food connoisseur. She loved to watch movies....

Julia Ann Bontrager

Julia Ann Bontrager

Oct 22, 2015

Julia Ann (Mann) Bontrager, 57, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015. She was born to the late Euell and Ruby Mann on June 22, 1958 in Caruthersville, Missouri. She was a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW. Julia is survived by her husband, Cliff; two sons, Billy Wayne Bonham of Pangburn and Michael James Bonham of Rose...

Blondell Pipkin Vaughn

Blondell Pipkin Vaughn

Oct 13, 2015

Blondell Pipkin Vaughn, 86, of Griffithville, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Crossing at Riverside. She was born February 12, 1929 in Griffithville to the late Charles and Minnie (Knapp) Pipkin. Blondell was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for 65 years. She attended ASU-Beebe and taught public school for 2 years. She then married and lived on...

Michelle Annette Phillips

Michelle Annette Phillips

Oct 12, 2015

Michelle Moss Phillips won her battle with breast cancer on October 12th 2015. She entered heaven singing the praises of her heavenly Father with her angelic voice. Michelle was born on November 20th 1962 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Donald Ray Moss and Patsy A. Lendermon Moss. The majority of her childhood was spent in Searcy before moving to...

Richard Jennings Bailey

Richard Jennings Bailey

Oct 11, 2015

Richard Jennings Bailey Sr., 73, of Beebe passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born October 24, 1941 in Higginson, Arkansas to the late Wade and Josie Bailey. Richard is survived by his wife, Earline Bailey; four sons, Richard Jr. and wife, Dana, Dennis and wife, Carole, Dewey and wife, Kristi, and...

Lugenia Sue Adcock

Lugenia Sue Adcock

Oct 8, 2015

Lugenia Sue Adcock, 75, of Searcy passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born August 19, 1940 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Crawford and Bobbie (Williams) Bell. Lugenia was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed. Lugenia is...

Debra Jean Kusler

Debra Jean Kusler

Oct 4, 2015

Debra Jean Kusler, 59, of Searcy passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born May 7, 1956 to the late Coy and Althey (Kidd) Clowers in Searcy, Arkansas. Debra was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and friend who left behind numerous family members. She was loved by all who knew her and will be...

Dexter Lamont Barker Barker

Dexter Lamont Barker Barker

Oct 2, 2015

Dexter Lamont Barker III, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 2nd at White County Medical Center. He was born September 2, 2015 in Searcy to Dexter Barker Jr. and Shaquilla Roberson.

Dexter is survived by his father, Dexter Barker Jr.; his mother, Shaquilla Roberson; two sisters, Amariana Barker and Alanah Barker; maternal grandparents, Dorothy Jackson of Searcy,...

Jennifer Amanda Harris

Jennifer Amanda Harris

Sep 27, 2015

Jennifer Amanda Harris, 35, of Beebe passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 at her home. She was born July 30, 1980 in Yellville, Arkansas to Steven Dew and Beverly Kuhlmann.

Jennifer loved sports. Football and Basketball were her favorites. She was a huge Hogs fan in the good times and the bad. Jennifer enjoyed crafts. Jennifer was studying to become...

Erma Lorene Barnum

Erma Lorene Barnum

Sep 24, 2015

Erma Lorene Barnum, 91, of Beebe passed away at Beebe Retirement Center in Beebe, Arkansas, Thursday, September 24th. She was born September 12, 1924 in Shirley, Arkansas to the late Preston and Lottie (Gibson) Eoff.

Erma was a faithful member of the Kensett Church of Christ. She enjoyed water aerobics at Harding University, gardening, and cooking for her family and...

Gene Clifford Weems Weems

Gene Clifford Weems Weems

Sep 16, 2015

Gene Clifford Weems Jr., 56, of McRae passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at his home. He was born May 18, 1959 in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Gene Sr. and Francis Weems.

Gene loved sports. He loved dog racing, field trials and fishing. He enjoyed his cars, keeping them polished and clean. In his prime he played pitcher in...

Marclean Starkey

Marclean Starkey

Sep 8, 2015

Marclean Starkey, 87, of Rose Bud went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 8th at her home. Marclean was born May 17, 1928 in Floyd, Arkansas to the late Brooks and Addie Lee Palmer.

Marclean was a member of Liberty Hill Praise and Worship for 60 years. Marclean was a life long caregiver who was kind hearted and very...

Donna Faye Jordan

Donna Faye Jordan

Sep 7, 2015

Donna Faye Jordan, 48, of Judsonia passed away Monday, September 07, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born July 3, 1967 in Searcy, Arkansas to Jerry and Wanda (Nichols) Foster.

Donna loved being outdoors. She loved to hunt, fish, and ride four wheelers. She was a fun loving person who got along with everybody. She treasured her family...

Howard Waldo Collins

Howard Waldo Collins

Sep 4, 2015

Howard Waldo Collins, 81, of Kensett, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, September 4th, at White County Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1934 in West Point, Arkansas, to Howard W. Collins Sr. and Inez McSwain Collins.

Howard was of the Baptist Faith. He was a loving father and grandfather, a very giving person, and was loved by all who...