Obituaries

Reece Charles Hodges

Reece Charles Hodges

Jul 31, 2024

Reece Charles Hodges, infant son of Calissa Harwell and Caleb Hodges was born into Heaven on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Even though we never got to know you we put a lot of thought into your name and the meaning behind it and we know that you would have been so sweet and so very strong. Reece you were already...

Sharon Marie Cobb

Sharon Marie Cobb

Jul 29, 2024

Sharon Marie Cobb, 80, of Searcy, passed away, July 29, 2024. She was born August 24, 1943, to the late Chester and Marie (Hassell) Apple. 

Sharon Marie Cobb, 80, of Searcy, passed away July 29, 2024. She was born August 24, 1943 to the late Chester and Marie (Hassell) Apple.

Sharon graduated from Searcy High School in 1961. She appreciated the lifelong...

Nancy Ann Peace

Nancy Ann Peace

Jul 21, 2024

Nancy Ann Peace of Kensett, Arkansas (83 years old) went to her reward, on Sunday July 21st with family in attendance. She was born January 19,1941 in Hornersville, Missouri. 

Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Her greatest joy was to have her family around her. She loved them unconditionally and was fearless in their defense if needed. Known...

Billy "Bill" Ray Fife

Billy "Bill" Ray Fife

Jul 12, 2024

Billy “Bill” Ray Fife, 81, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, on Friday, July 12th at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 21, 1943, in Pomona, California to the late Ray and Jackie (Cole) Fife.

Bill was a member of Temple Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a huge Arkansas...

William Thomas Willis

William Thomas Willis

Jul 3, 2024

William “Bill” Thomas Willis, 66, of Cabot, formerly of Fort Smith, Arkansas and proud Texan by birth, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Searcy. He was born September 28, 1957 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late James Harold Willis and Nora Irene (Knowles) Willis. 

Bill was Church of Christ in faith; he attended church with his mother in Forth...

Albert Wahnon

Albert Wahnon

Jun 23, 2024

Albert Joseph Wahnon Jr., 84, formerly from Gibraltar, passed away on Sunday, June 23rd at his home in Romance, Arkansas. He was born October 24, 1929, to the late Albert Wahnon Sr. and Angela (Lopez) Wahnon. 

Albert served in the Gibraltar Regiment as a young man and later in the Gibraltar Police Force as a Police dog handler and trainer. Albert...

Gary Lee Southard

Gary Lee Southard

Jun 21, 2024

Gary Lee Southard, 73, of Griffithville, Arkansas, died Friday, June 21, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ila Winifred (Teddy) Banner Southard and Leroy Southard both of Glenview, Illinois and Griffithville, Arkansas. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Kay Southard of Chicago, IL, and one great-granddaughter, Everleigh Smith of Griffithville. 

He is survived by his...

Nancy Grace Bryant

Nancy Grace Bryant

Jun 10, 2024

Nancy Grace Bryant, 83, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away June 10, 2024.  She was born in England, Arkansas on November 12, 1940 to the late Morris Gowen and Bonnie Bee Haer Gowen.  She is preceded in death by her husband, James Bryant, and two sons, Ricky Longley and Donny Longley.

She is survived by her daughter, Mechelle Howard (Patrick) of Aptos,...

Travis Dewayne Lee

Travis Dewayne Lee

Jun 7, 2024

Travis Dewayne Lee, 53, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7th at his home. He was born January 6, 1971, in Jackson, Tennessee to Ann Lee and the late Wendell Lee.

Travis was a United States Navy Veteran having served eight years, and he also served two years with the Army National Guard. He was member of Westview Missionary...

Maria C Sosa

Maria C Sosa

May 27, 2024

Maria C. Sosa, age 78, passed away Monday, May 27th at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1945, in Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Felix and Porfiria Dominguez. 

Maria was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 58 years, Manuel Sosa; four children,...

Dale Lee McKinney

Dale Lee McKinney

May 24, 2024

Dale McKinney, 63, of Heber Springs formally of Searcy passed away Friday, May 24th at Southridge Village Nursing Home in Heber Springs. He was born December 19, 1960, in Poteau, Oklahoma to the late Leslie and Margie (Meachum) McKinney.Dale loved the Lord. He was always reading his Bible and enjoyed watching Christian movies. He also enjoyed doing puzzles, listening to...

Alexander "Alex" Garcia

Alexander "Alex" Garcia

May 22, 2024

Alexander Ray Garcia, age 72, passed away Wednesday, May 22nd in Little Rock, Arkansas at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born January 30, 1952, in Killeen, Texas to the late Oliver and Juliana (Ridad) Garcia.  

Alex was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He loved his family, fishing, and the Texas Longhorns. He will be dearly missed.

 Left to cherish his memory...

Mildred "Millie" G. Price

Mildred "Millie" G. Price

May 18, 2024

Mildred G. (Millie) Price of Searcy, Arkansas left her earthly home Saturday, May 18, 2024.  Mildred was born on December 24, 1944 to Eugene and Doris Armstrong in Corning, Arkansas.

Mildred spent most of her life as a teacher after moving to Searcy, Arkansas in 1966.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Betsy Karnes and Karen Chambers,...

Lisa Taylor Dillon

Lisa Taylor Dillon

May 16, 2024

Lisa Taylor Dillon, 60, of Beebe, AR passed away on May 16, 2024 in Little Rock, AR.

Lisa was born on August 21, 1963 to Roy Dale "Sam" and Mary "Jane" Taylor in Searcy, AR.

After Lisa graduated from Beebe High School, she went on to become a Registered Nurse. Later, she became a flight nurse for Med-Flight where she loved the...

Roger Lee Tims

Roger Lee Tims

May 14, 2024

Roger Lee Tims, 64, of McRae, passed away, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at home. He was born September 7, 1959 in Lompoc, California to Bob Tims, Jr. and the late Minnie Pearl (Mason) Tims. Roger was an Army and Air Force Veteran having served his country proudly. He entered into the service after graduating from Cabot High School. He was...

Rose Lee Pool

Rose Lee Pool

May 10, 2024

Rose Lee Pool, 85, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Friday, May 10th at The Springs of Searcy surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1938, in New Edinburg, Arkansas to the late Jack and Lillian (McClellan) Pulley.

Rose was a member of Whitney Lane Family Worship in Kensett, Arkansas. She was married for 55 years and...

Marjorie Ann Miller

Marjorie Ann Miller

May 5, 2024

Marjorie Ann Miller (“Marge”), 91, of Searcy, AR, passed away on May 5, 2024.  Marge was born on August 23rd, 1932 to Philip and Eva Holzhausen in New Haven Township, MI. After graduating from Chesaning High School in 1950, she went on to study Social Sciences at Central Michigan University, where she graduated cum laude.

After graduation, she landed her first...

Brandon Russell Banks

Brandon Russell Banks

May 2, 2024

Brandon Russell Banks was born July 22, 1988 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Brandon gained his wings on May 2, 2024. Brandon accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Little Rock, AR. He attended Sunday School and was an active member of the youth choir. He had an excellent voice for singing. 

He is...

Betty "Granny" McDaniel

Betty "Granny" McDaniel

Apr 18, 2024

Betty J. McDaniel “Granny”, 81, of Searcy, Arkansas and, longtime resident of Hartford, Michigan, and Davenport, Florida left us to be with the Lord on April 18, 2024.

She is survived by her daughter, Pam House and, son-in-law, Bruce House of Searcy, Arkansas; and her son, David Smith, and daughter-in-law, Terri Rolland-Smith of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, and one brother; three...

Mary Moore

Mary Moore

Apr 16, 2024

Mary Ellen Moore, 90, of Searcy went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 16th at Unity Health Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1934, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Flarce and Thelma (Rongey) Smith. 

Mary was a very kind-hearted, loving person. She was a member of Oak Grove Methodist Church. She was loved by all who knew her...