Obituaries

Adrain Louis Brown

Adrain Louis Brown

May 5, 2016

Adrain Louis Brown, 87, of Searcy passed away Thursday, May 05, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born September 7, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Fredrick and Missouri Mae (Morrison) Brown.

Adrain was a charter member of the Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Searcy. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2330. Adrain...

Ernie Blount

Ernie Blount

May 2, 2016

Ernest Farrell ("Ernie") Blount, 68, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, May 2, 2016, in Liberty Valley, Bald Knob, doing what he loved: a good deed for others. Born to the late Noah and Leslie (Kilman) Blount in Canton, OH on December 31, 1947, Ernie was a retired District Circulation Manager for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He was a member of Trinity...

Benita Sanchez Perez

Benita Sanchez Perez

Apr 29, 2016

Benita Sanchez Perez, 57, died Friday, April 29, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born June 5th, 1958 in Jerecuaro GTO Mexico, to the Jesus Perez Perez and Amelia Perez Perez. Benita is survived by her husband, Candido Sanchez Avila; four sons, Jesus Sanchez Perez (Amalia), Javier Alejandro Sanchez Perez (Lucia), Miguel Angel Sanchez Perez (Jonna), and Cristian...

Phillip Rowland Shewmaker

Phillip Rowland Shewmaker

Apr 18, 2016

Phillip Rowland Shewmaker Jr., of Searcy passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Unity Health. He was born October 15, 1947 in Lafe, Arkansas to the late Phillip Sr. and Juanita (Mosbey) Shewmaker.

Phillip was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. He loved traveling and playing golf. Phillip was a people person, who loved his friends and socializing. Phillip never...

Clovis Malcolm Smithey

Clovis Malcolm Smithey

Apr 16, 2016

Clovis Malcolm Smithey, 88, of Searcy, passed away Saturday, April 16th at The Crossing in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born February 20, 1928 in New Albany, Mississippi, to the late Francis Smithey and Mary Lou Hall.



Clovis was a church member of the First Assembly of God. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served in World War...

William "Bill" Treat

William "Bill" Treat

Apr 10, 2016

William "Bill" Treat, 85, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was born March 8, 1931 in Clay, Arkansas to the late George Mason Treat and Zella Margaret Baker.

Bill was a member of Pineview Church of Christ, a United States Army Veteran, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He owned a truck stop...

Vernon Edward Waire

Vernon Edward Waire

Apr 8, 2016

Vernon Edward Waire, 72, of Searcy passed away Friday, April 08, 2016 at White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born December 10, 1943 in Step Rock, Arkansas to the late Frank and Pauline (Evans) Waire.

Vernon never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He had a wonderful sense of humor. Vernon loved to...

Charles Bogan

Charles Bogan

Apr 7, 2016

Mr. Charles D. Bogan, 87, of Searcy died on April 7, 2016 after a long illness. He was born in Griffithville, Arkansas on January 19, 1929 to the late Willie Joe and Aileen Bogan.

Mr. Bogan was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Searcy. He was a volunteer at Central Arkansas Hospital, Unity Health Medical Center, and...

Nancy Jean Weaver

Nancy Jean Weaver

Apr 6, 2016

Nancy Jean Weaver, 69, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 6th at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born June 6, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Lonnie and Francis (Williams) Alread. Nancy was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Christian Fellowship church. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. Nancy loved flowers,...

Cathy Sue McIntosh

Cathy Sue McIntosh

Apr 5, 2016

Cathy Sue McIntosh, 57, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 5th, 2016. She was born February 11, 1959, in West Virginia, to Alice Kathryn Hackney and the late Howard Ray Layne.

Cathy is survived by one son, Johnny Ray Whaley Jr. of Searcy; one daughter, Melisa Huddy of Searcy; one brother, Howard Ray Layne Jr. of...

L.C. Thomas

L.C. Thomas

Mar 28, 2016

L.C. Thomas, 73, of Judsonia, was called home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 28, 2016. He was born September 9, 1942 in Hughes, Arkansas to the late Admar Newman Thomas and Dorothy Mae Cleveland.

L.C. was a sinner, saved by grace. He enjoyed swapping, trading and traveling (no flying). If you had it, he would trade you out...

Wilfred "Dub" Snelson

Wilfred "Dub" Snelson

Mar 27, 2016

"Dub" Wilfred Loran Snelson, Jr., 73 of Kensett, Arkansas reunited with family in heaven on March 27, 2016 with the love and care of his family with help from AR Hospice. He was born June 3, 1942 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late "Bill" Wilfred Loran Snelson, Sr. and Nova Feather Snelson.

Dub was a loving father who believed...

Bertie Waggle

Bertie Waggle

Mar 25, 2016

Bertie Waggle, 84, of Searcy died Friday, March 25th at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born January 8, 1932 in Crockett's Bluff, Arkansas to the late Early and Polly (Brown) Kidd. Bertie enjoyed fishing, gardening, cutting firewood, and canning vegetables. She was a huge fan of Wheel of Fortune, Hawaii Five O, and Days of Our Lives. Bertie was...

Cletus Dwain Brown

Cletus Dwain Brown

Mar 10, 2016

Cletus Dwain Brown, 80, of Searcy passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born January 17, 1936 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Dempsey and Nellie (Stewart) Brown. Cletus was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of Airport Loop Church of Christ. Cletus was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Jimmy Dean Wallace

Jimmy Dean Wallace

Mar 7, 2016

Jimmy Dean Wallace, 55, of Searcy passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born September 18, 1960 in Aurora, Colorado to James E. Wallace and Ella Mae Thompson.

Jimmy received his Master's Degree from Arkansas State University of Jonesboro. Afterwards he served with White County as a county agent for several years. He was...

Roger Langley

Roger Langley

Feb 22, 2016

Roger Doyle Langley, 64, of Joy passed from this life Monday, February 22nd in Conway. He was born June 21, 1951 in Searcy.

Roger was a salesman at Smith Ford in Conway for 20 years. He was owner of Langley's Food Warehouse in Brinkley from 1975-1988. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Roger was a...

Junior Houston

Junior Houston

Feb 12, 2016

Junior Houston, 81, of Searcy passed away Friday, February 12th at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born March 31, 1934 in Center Hill, Arkansas to the late Arnold and Della (Sparrow) Houston.

Junior retired from Dana Corporation after 25 years of service. Afterwards he started Houston Excavating in Pennsylvania which he operator for several more...

Betty Rascoe

Betty Rascoe

Feb 8, 2016

Betty Francis Rascoe, 83, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 8, 2016 at her home. She was born May 1, 1932 in Crosby, Arkansas to the late Willis and Fannie Sue (Gillham) Harrison.

Betty was a member of the Foothills Church of Christ.

Left to cherish her memory is one son, David Rascoe and Brenda...

Shirley Chapman

Shirley Chapman

Feb 7, 2016

Shirley Chapman, 80, of Searcy passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born January 18, 1936 to the late Nate and Maude (Rice) Shelton in Marshall, North Carolina. Shirley loved bowling and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kathy Shourd (Ricky) of Searcy; four...

Shirley Ann Wayne

Shirley Ann Wayne

Jan 25, 2016

Shirley Wayne, 77, of North Little Rock passed away January 25th and went joyfully to be with the Lord. She was born December 17, 1938 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to John L. and Valora (Orman) Whitehurst. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Donna Sue Wayne; and one brother, Jerry Whitehurst. Shirley is survived by her husband...