Obituaries
Lois Ann Lindsey
Mar 20, 2015
Lois Ann Lindsey of Searcy died Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 91. She was born August 20, 1923 in Payola, Indiana to the late Virgil and Elizabeth (Logsdon) Jaggers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Lindsey. Lois is survived by her son, Jimmy Dale Lindsey and his wife, Susan of San Antonio, Texas;...
Izetta Jane Davis
Mar 11, 2015
Izetta Jane Davis, 70, of Searcy passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at White County Medical Center. She was born May 31, 1944 in South Dakota.
Izetta loved putting puzzles together and playing Bingo. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed.
Izetta is survived by four daughters, Melissa Williams of Searcy, Arkansas,...
Merna Jean Bohannon
Mar 9, 2015
Friends and Family will be gathering to celebrate the life of Merna Jean (Vandiver) Bohannon, who passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015.
Close friends and family will certainly remember Merna's zany sense of humor. From her delight at unsuspecting guests reacting to the 8-foot stuffed Frankenstein monster in her formal dining room; to once being a curious, but terrified,...
Allen Bernard Hunt
Mar 7, 2015
Allen Bernard Hunt, 90, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma formally of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa. Mr. Hunt was born December 15, 1924, in Bald Knob, Arkansas, to the late Thomas and Lela B. Hunt. He graduated from White County Training School in Searcy. Allen served in the United States Navy...
James "Mickey" Smith
Mar 2, 2015
James "Mickey" Smith, 61, of Griffithville died Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born April 1, 1953 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late James and Betty (Covey) Smith.
Mickey was a civil war enthusiast and he also ran a turtle sanctuary.
Mickey is survived by his wife, Jackie Smith; one daughter, Nikki Richards (Kevin); one step son, Brandon Cooper; and...
Betty Joe (Lyons) Price
Feb 27, 2015
Betty Jo (Lyons) Price, 51, of Searcy passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at White County Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1963 to Joe and Betty (Bennett) Lyons in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Betty was a member of the Faith Assembly of God in Searcy. She really loved working for Cintas where she spent the last 28 years as...
Judy Diane Finley
Feb 25, 2015
Judy Diane Finley, 59, of Judsonia passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at White County Medical Center. She was born September 13, 1955 in Dekalb, Illinois.
Judy loved her family. She always cheered on her grandchildren in all their extra curricular activities. She was their biggest fan! She also enjoyed sewing and cooking. Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Jack Clifton Meredith
Feb 24, 2015
Jack Clifton Meredith, 84, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was born November 5, 1930 to the late Duward and Julia (Ferguson) Meredith in Independence, Mississippi.
Jack was a member of the Letona Church of Christ. He was a missionary preacher to Puerto Rico for 7 years and he also preached for 58...
Betty Jean West
Feb 23, 2015
Betty Jean West, 72, of Searcy passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at The Crossing. She was born August 10, 1942 in Joy, Arkansas to the late Milton and Connie (Coleman) Lawson.
Betty attended the First Assembly of God in Searcy. She loved working outside with her flowers, and mowing and keeping her yard. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Melissa Renee Bird
Feb 19, 2015
Melissa Renee Bird, 48, of Searcy passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs, Arkansas. She was born November 28, 1966 in Des Plaines, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Delores (McNeil) King.
Melissa loved taking pictures and she loved Dr. Pepper's. She loved her pets and her family very much. She was...

Duston "Dusty" Davis
Feb 18, 2015
Duston "Dusty" Craig Davis, 63, of McRae passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at White County Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1951 in Sebastopol, California to the late T.D. and Cleo (Caruthers) Davis. Dusty was an avid fisherman. He loved his family very much and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife of 45 years,...
Julie Helen Anderson
Feb 16, 2015
Julie Helen Anderson, 52, of Searcy passed away Monday, February 16th at White County Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1962 in Delano, California to the late Guy and Edith (Golden) Wyrick.
Julie was a very loving and caring person, no matter what anybody said or did to her or her family she always found it in her...
Ray A. Cook
Feb 15, 2015
Ray A. Cook, 69, of Corinth, Texas formally of Higginson passed away Sunday, February 15th at his residence. He was born in Laporte, Indiana to the late James and Ruby A. Cook. Ray was a United States Air Force Veteran where he served his country in the Vietnam War. Ray retired from Wal-Mart Distribution after 28 years. He was a...
Mary Prudence Laymon
Feb 10, 2015
Mary Prudence Laymon, 87, of Greenbrier passed away Tuesday, February 10th. She was born February 16, 1927 in Oklahoma to the late Corbit and Beulah Branscum.
Prudence loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She will be remembered by her family for her dedication to them and to Christ. She loved...
Eddie Wayne Brackenridge
Feb 8, 2015
Eddie Wayne Brackenridge, 64, of Cabot passed away Sunday, February 8th at White County Medical Center. He was born December 6, 1950 in Osceola, Arkansas to the late Ocie and Ellena (Smith) Brackenridge.
Eddie was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Beebe. He loved his family, cherished his grandchildren. He was loved by all who knew and he will...
George Kenneth Clary
Feb 2, 2015
George Kenneth Clary Jr., 65, of Searcy passed away Monday, February 2nd at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born June 28, 1949 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to the late George Sr. and Ruby Clary. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Janelle Clary; two sons, Robert Clary (Sharon) of Judsonia, and Jason Clary of Little Rock;...
Ethan Alexander Shoffner
Jan 26, 2015
Ethan Alexander Shoffner, 18, passed away Monday, January 26th at Arkansas Children's Hospital. He was born August 20, 1996 in Searcy, Arkansas to Melissa Cheatham Shoffner and Martin Shoffner.
Alex was a fun loving young man who would always make you smile. His smile was contagious! He was a huge wrestling fan. Dashing Alex Shoffner "The Champ" would often...
David Harold Watkins
Jan 23, 2015
David Harold Watkins, 61, of McRae passed away January 23, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 23, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late James and Geraldine DeVall. David of the Baptist faith; he was also a United States Air Force Veteran. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a truck driver...

Harvey Stokes Smithey
Jan 22, 2015
Harvey Smithey, Sr. 85 of Ward, Arkansas left to be with our Lord on January 22, 2015. He was born July 6, 1929 in New Albany, Mississippi to Ellis F. and Mary Lou Smithey. He was the youngest of sixteen children. He was preceded in death by his son, Rickey Lee Smithey; his parents; fourteen of his brothers and sisters;...

Clifford Ernst Pollnow
Jan 14, 2015
Clifford Ernst Pollnow, 74, of Bradford, passed away on January 14, 2015. He was born April 6, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Lester and Edna Pollnow.
Clifford was known and loved by many who worked for him and knew him in construction, mechanics, flying, and in ministry. His heart and home were always open to those who...