Obituaries

Sandra Karen Clark
Feb 13, 2013
Sandra Karen Clark, 69, of Searcy, passed from this life February 13, 2013. She was born January 31, 1944 in Searcy to the late J.W. and Pauline Bailey Ausburn.
Mrs. Clark was a member of New Morrow Baptist Church and retired from Eaton in Searcy. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and working puzzles.
In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Billy Don Wolford
Feb 6, 2013
Billy Don Wolford, 61, of Bald Knob, passed from this life February 6, 2013. He was born March 7, 1951 in Searcy to the late Billy and Vernadean Martin Wolford.
Mr. Wolford was a family man, and cherished his time with family, especially his grandchildren. He loved reading the Bible and being outdoors. He also had a special buddy "Minnie"...
Cloe CoCo Null
Jan 29, 2013
Cloe "CoCo" Null was a strong and loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She departed this life for heaven on January 29, 2013 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Piggott, Arkansas on May 19, 1926 to the late Tom Shoulders and Roxie Mayo Shoulders.
Cloe was a very talented artist. Her hobbies included travel,...

Bruce Davis
Jan 28, 2013
Bruce Edwin Davis, 57, of Little Rock, died January 28, 2013 at the VA in Little Rock. He was born March 12, 1955 in Searcy to the late Edward and Odessa Cowan Davis.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Davis; and one sister, Meridith Ann Davis.
He is survived by...
Beulah Decker
Jan 27, 2013
Beulah Louise Decker, 58 passed away January 27, 2013 at White County Medical Center. She was born May 12, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas to Ulis Vernon Laymon and Prudence Mary Branscum.
Mrs. Decker had many interests including, playing bingo, jingo, and monopoly. She liked to watch old westerns, and picking flowers. She also enjoyed playing the piano, listening to music...
William A. Baughn
Jan 23, 2013
William A. Baughn, 88, of Searcy, passed from this life January 23, 2013. He was born May 1, 1924 in Searcy to the late Alvie and Essie Willingham Baughn.
Mr. Baughn was a member of Crosby Church of Christ.
He was united in marriage to Arrah Baughn who preceded him in death December 4, 2010. Also preceding him in...
Charles Leon Clay
Jan 21, 2013
Charles Leon Clay, 73 passed away January 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 30, 1939 in Joy, Arkansas to the late Ervin H. Clay and Opal Holden Clay.
Mr. Clay was a member of the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church for 60 years. He also served at the Joy Mountain Fire Department for 25 years. He took pleasure...
William Dillard Lathum
Jan 19, 2013
William Dillard "Bill" Lathum, of Sherwood, formerly of Searcy, left this life to be with the Lord January 19, 2013. He was born January 17, 1924 in Cave City, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Bertha Nelson Lathum.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Elvona Lathum Barnett; and two nieces, Wanda Frazier and...

Eula V. Costley
Jan 18, 2013
Eula V. Costley, 88, of Searcy, died January 18, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1924 in Greenfield, Arkansas to the late David and Ella Russaw Wolfe.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Costley was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Wolfe.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 68 years, Lee Costley; one...
A. Wayne Tennille
Jan 18, 2013
Dr. A. Wayne Tennille, 83, of Searcy, passed away on January 18, 2013. He was born February 4, 1929 in Baker County, Georgia to the late Glynn W. and Polly Isler Tennille.
Dr. Tennille earned a BSA degree at the University of Georgia in 1950, MSA degree at Oklahoma State University in 1955, and a PhD degree at the...
Earl Dee Baker
Jan 15, 2013
Earl D. Baker, 84, business owner and entrepreneur of Searcy, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at U.A.M.S. in Little Rock.
He was born March 14, 1928 in Searcy, an only child, to the late Elmer and Estella Martindale Baker.
Mr. Baker began his life as an entrepreneur with Baker's Family Shoe Store on the town square in Searcy. After the...

Nancy Elizabeth Dockens
Jan 12, 2013
Nancy Elizabeth Dockens, 47, of Searcy, passed from this life Saturday, January 12, 2013. She was born January 26, 1964 in Searcy; the daughter of Melvin T. and Jennie Smith Dockens Sr.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Melvin T. Dockens Jr. of Elgin, Ill.; two sisters, Sandra Faye Key of Chicago, Ill. and Mallie...

Melba Elaine Teresa Choate Campbell
Jan 11, 2013
Melba Elaine Teresa Choate Campbell, 88 of Bee Branch passed away January 11, 2013 at her residence. She was born December 17, 1924 in Houston, Texas to the late Robert Choate Sr. and Camella Winch Choate.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie and Robert; one brother, Robert "Bubble" Turner Choate; one sister;...
Harry William Phillips
Jan 10, 2013
Harry William Phillips, 88 passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at White County Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1925 in Breeman, Kentucky to the late Mack Daniel Phillips and Beulah Bates Phillips.
Mr. Phillips was a member of Liberty Baptist Church was he served as a deacon. He was also a veteran of World War II. He was...

Melba Jo Taylor
Jan 9, 2013
Melba Jo Taylor, 78, of Searcy, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013. She was born August 3, 1934 in Searcy to the late Henry and Eural Winegar Sewell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Garry Taylor; two brothers, Billie and Carroll Sewell; and two grandsons, Curtis and Dustin.
She is survived by three sons,...
Evelyn Phillips Strayhorn
Jan 6, 2013
Evelyn Phillips Strayhorn, 91, of Searcy, passed from this life Sunday, January 6, 2013 at White County Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1921 in Pearson, Arkansas to the late Elam and Elizabeth Smith Phillips.
Mrs. Strayhorn was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy; a Past Worthy Matron and 50 year member of the Searcy Order of...
Earl "Woody" Nicholson
Jan 2, 2013
Earl "Woody" Nicholson, 72 passed away Wednesday, January 02, 2013 at the Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy. He was born June 27, 1940 in Holly Springs, Arkansas to the late Earl Monroe Nicholson and Elva Mae Meachum Nicholson. As a lover of the outdoors, he enjoyed getting out and tinkering, hunting, fishing, gardening, and farming. He was also a member...
Olivia Jo Bird
Dec 28, 2012
Olivia Jo Bird 68 passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at White County Medical Center. She was born May 4, 1944 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the late Robert Williams and Laura Watson Williams.
She was a member of New Horizons International Ministries. Olivia was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was loved by all who knew her...
Loren Clifford Robertson
Dec 26, 2012
Loren Clifford Robertson, 76, of Searcy, died December 26, 2012. He was born July 16, 1936 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to the late Charlie Robertson and Gola Spradling.
Mr. Robertson was a dedicated Native American. He was very proud of his heritage. He was also a proud Army Veteran; having served one tour in Korea and three tours in Vietnam,...
Willie Everet Sterling
Dec 19, 2012
Willie Everet Sterling, 85, of Searcy, died December 19, 2012. He was born January 28, 1927 in Judsonia to the late Willie and Mary Ella Cox Sterling.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives, Virginia Hamm Sterling and Betty Louis Huffman Sterling; two brothers, Eugene and Clarence Sterling; five sisters, Mary Landis, Clara Watkins,...