Obituaries

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...

Annie Mae Fisher Burkett

Annie Mae Fisher Burkett

Aug 23, 2015

Annie Mae Fisher Burkett, 92, of Searcy passed away Sunday, August 23rd at the Crossing at Riverside. She was born September 2, 1922 in Copper Springs, Arkansas to the late Sheldon and Theresa (Person) Fisher. Annie was a charter member of Park Avenue Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, and friend who will be dearly missed. Annie is survived...

Jerry Wayne Faulkner

Jerry Wayne Faulkner

Aug 21, 2015

Jerry Wayne Faulkner, Jr., 46, of Searcy, Arkansas, left to be with our Lord on Friday, August 21, 2015. He was born July 27, 1969 in Wynne, Arkansas to Jerry W. Faulkner, Sr., and Shirley (Brown) Faulkner.

Jerry was a loving husband, devoted son, brother and friend and will be sorely missed. A graduate of Center Hill School, Jerry...

Nancy Lee Monday

Nancy Lee Monday

Aug 11, 2015

Nancy Lee Monday, 66, of Searcy, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 11, 2015. She was born September 30, 1948 in Beloit, Kansas to John Kirgis and the late Rose Depoy.

Nancy is survived by her husband 23 years, Allen Monday; two sons; one brother, Tom Kirgis of Stockton, Kansas; and three sisters, Beverly McGuire of Red...

D. W. Coffman

D. W. Coffman

Aug 4, 2015

D.W. Coffman of Searcy, AR, departed this earth and joined his heavenly family on Aug. 4, 2015. He was born March 24, 1925 in Keo, AR, to Daniel Coffman and Susie Connally Coffman. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ethrie Coffman and Alton Coffman; one daughter, Sheila Coffman; and ex-wife Johnnie Sue Coffman.

D.W is...

James H. Heathscott

James H. Heathscott

Jul 31, 2015

James H. Heathscott, 68, of Harrisburg, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 31, 2015. He was born March 23, 1947 in Inrite, Arkansas to the late Hubell Heathscott and Beatrice Moore.

James is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bobbie Heathscott; two sons, Jim Heathscott (Donna) of Smithtown, NY and Steven Heathscott (Sara) of Holbrook, NY;...

Floyd Lee Crosby

Floyd Lee Crosby

Jul 29, 2015

Floyd Lee Crosby, 77, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Crossing at Riverside. He was born April 5, 1938 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late Union Arvel Crosby and Beulah Phillips.

Floyd was a member of the Pangburn Assembly of God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and...

Tommy Lynn Steward

Tommy Lynn Steward

Jul 24, 2015

Tommy Lynn Steward, 66, of McRae, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 24, 2015 at White County Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1948 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Charles Leon Steward and Mary Alice Ivy.

Tommy was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Tommy was a loving husband,...

Jackie Holleman

Jackie Holleman

Jul 18, 2015

Jackie W. Holleman, 69, of Searcy passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at St. Vincent Infirmary. He was born November 2, 1945 to the late Hubert and Odell (Barker) Holleman in Rose Bud, Arkansas.

Jackie was a member of Kensett First Baptist Church. He loved his Sunday School Class. He retired from Eaton after 41 years of service. Jackie was...

Dorothy J. Barker

Dorothy J. Barker

Jul 7, 2015

Dorothy Jane Isham Barker, 77, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Unity Health. She was born December 8, 1937 in Higginson, Arkansas to the late Lonnie and Annie Lee (Ramsey) Isham.

Dorothy was like a mother to all of us. There were seven siblings and at one time or another every one of us stayed with Dorothy....

Bill Hughes

Bill Hughes

Jul 5, 2015

Bill Hughes, 77, of McRae passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015. He was born February 27, 1938 in Sidon, Arkansas to the late Floyd and Elise (Watkins) Hughes. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army. He was very patriotic and a strong democrat. He was a Union representative for the UAW1000. Bill was an amazing man with a...

Carl LaForce

Carl LaForce

Jun 23, 2015

Rev. Carl "Buddie" LaForce, 85, of Searcy after 50 years of proclaiming his risen Savior as a Missionary Baptist Minister went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was born January 24, 1930 in Alicia, Arkansas to the late Maud and Bertie (Hooten) LaForce. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in...

Violet Elizabeth Crain

Violet Elizabeth Crain

Jun 19, 2015

Violet Crain, 94, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 19, 2015 at White County Medical Center. She was born September 6, 1920 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late William and Lucinda (Voiles) McIntire. Violet was a devout Christian and a member of Kensett Assembly of God. She was very talented. She loved to crochet, quilt, and...

Lucille English

Lucille English

Jun 17, 2015

Lucille (Lou) English, 73, of Judsonia passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at White County Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1942 in Judsonia, Arkansas to the late Woodrow and Mildred (Altman) Manor Hammons. Lou is survived by her husband of 32 years, Calvin English; two sons, John Edom (Donna); and Paul Edom (LeeAnna) all of Judsonia; two sisters,...

NB Robbins

NB Robbins

Jun 5, 2015

N.B. Robbins (Papa Joe), 91, of Searcy passed away Friday, June 05, 2015 at The Crossing at Riverside. He was born September 21, 1923 in Providence, Arkansas to the late Garland and Beatrice (Monk) Robbins. N.B. loved to fish. He enjoyed sports (especially baseball) and traveling. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who will be dearly...

Willie Mae Galloway

Willie Mae Galloway

May 30, 2015

Willie Mae Galloway, 78, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 30th at her residence. She was born May 11, 1937 to the late Charlie and Lillie (Ketchum) Carmichael in Little Rock, Arkansas. Willie Mae was a member of Mount Zion Christian Fellowship. She was the state chaplain of Disable American Veterans Auxillary. She was a loving...