Obituaries

Nov 10, 2012

Ruth Benjamin, 93 of Searcy, died November 10, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Janet V. Lee and Jean Moch; one son, Kenneth Benjamin; and numerous grandchildren. There are no local services; burial is in Center, North Dakota. Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

For arrangements in North Dakota, please call:

DaWise-Perry Funeral Services 4614...

Nov 9, 2012

Effie Irene DuBose Whitehurst, 97, of Searcy departed this life November 9, 2012. She was born January 7, 1915 in Cato, Arkansas to the late R.M. and Lizzie Dubose.

Mrs. Whitehurst moved to Searcy in 1919, and has attended the Church of God since 1959.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 31, 2012

Mary Ellen Cook, 77 died, Wednesday, Oct 31st, at her residence in Pangburn, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband Gerald Cook; two sons, Joey and Randy Cook. Graveside services will be held 11 A.M. Friday at Henderson Cemetery in Pangburn under the direction of Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

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Graveside Service November 02, 2012 11:00 AM

Henderson Cemetery Pangburn,...

Oct 17, 2012

Dorothy P. Shands King, 93, of Searcy, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She was born February 16, 1919 in Gum Springs, Arkansas to the late Thomas Claude and Jessie Creson Saunders.

Mrs. King was a faithful member of West Race Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

In...

Oct 14, 2012

Earnest F. Brewczynski, 78, of Rose Bud, died October 14, 2012. He was born September 5, 1934 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Walter and Sylvia Shelton Brewczynski.

Mr. Brewczynski was a Master Sergeant in the Air Force, and retired after serving our country for 25 years. He was an all around outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing,...

Oct 14, 2012

Emily Paige Hattabaugh was born into heaven Sunday, October 14, 2012 at White County Medical Center. She was the daughter of Rodney Hattabaugh and Kimberly Horne. She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Charles Hattabaugh. In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandparents, Ken Horne wife Sandy, Phillis Horne, and Jeanette Hattabaugh. She is also survived...

Oct 13, 2012

Tony Peacock, 69, of Pangburn, died October 13, 2012. He was born December 7, 1942 in Stewart, Mississippi to the late Thomas J. and Nettie Pearson Peacock.

After serving our country in the Army during the Vietnam War, Mr. Peacock pursued several careers including owning a donut shop in Jacksonville, Arkansas and was an over the road truck driver. He...

Oct 9, 2012

Adrian Matthew Latch, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born in Wilburn, Arkansas to the late Clarence U. Latch and Lolen M. Eden Latch.

Mr. Latch was of the General Baptist Faith. He was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and...

Oct 8, 2012

James Keith "Jim" Davis, 56 of Rose Bud, died Monday, October 8, 2012. He was born May 29, 1956 in Searcy to James and Lavelle McCollum Davis.

Jim loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and practicing his aim skeet shooting.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Davis.

He is survived by one daughter, Felicia...

Oct 5, 2012

Gladys Ruth Bell, 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Byrd Haven Nursing Home. She was born October 30, 1929 to the late Walter Steward and Clara Mae Posey Steward. Mrs. Bell was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Clinton Bell; two...

Sep 27, 2012

Charles Allen Smith, "Charlie Boy" age 80, of Searcy died September 27, 2012 at Searcy Healthcare. He was born September 24, 1932 in Searcy to the late Will and Fannie Mae Smith.

He retired from Koppers Inc. (Little Rock) and the City of Searcy Sanitation Department. He was a faithful member and steward of St. Mary C.M.E. Church in Searcy....

Sep 4, 2012

Robert A. Bevill, 78, of Searcy, passed from this life September 4, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 17, 1934 in Griffithville to the late Robert and Lenis Cole Bevill.

Mr. Bevill was a member of First Baptist Church of Searcy. He was a music director in past years at various churches across the country including Mesquite,...

Aug 30, 2012

Lola Mae Wheeler Higbee, 86, of Searcy passed from this life August 30, 2012. She was born August 13, 1926 near Keefton, Oklahoma in Muskogee County. She was the daughter of the late Clayton and Elsie Lee Cavin Wheeler. She married William Berwin Higbee February 21, 1946 and he preceded her in death on June 11, 2000. Mrs. Higbee grew...

Aug 29, 2012

Doris E. Wenger, 78, passed away August 29, 2012 at her residence with her loving family at her side. She was born at home on February 20, 1934 to the late Jesse Oscar Martin and Irene Ellen Martin.

Mrs. Wenger enjoyed life. Many of her passions include cooking and dancing. She enjoyed arts and crafts and loved to travel....

Aug 23, 2012

Mr. Graham was a member of First Assembly of God in Searcy. He enlisted in the Civil Service and served during World War II where he got his experience as a cook. After leaving the service he as employed at Harding University as a cook for 26 years.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Aug 22, 2012

Geraldine Watkins, 79, of McRae passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at the Beebe Retirement Center. She was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Jud Hamilton and Dora Mae DeVall.

Mrs. Watkins was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and loved by all who knew her. In addition to her parents Mrs. Watkins is...

Aug 21, 2012

Gracie Swain, 79, of Georgetown, died August 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born April 18, 1933 in Georgetown to the late Henry and Alvie York Moore.

Mrs. Swain was a loving mother and grandmother. She always put her family before herself. Some of her hobbies include quilting, sewing, and most importantly, spending time with family.

In addition to...

Aug 18, 2012

Annie Frances Lawson, 80, of Judsonia, died August 18, 2012. She was born January 8, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Raymond and Annie Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wally Lawson; three brothers, Louis, Ray, and Johnnie Davis; and one sister, Scosher Davis. Survivors include one son, Dewayne Ferrante of...

Aug 15, 2012

Lois Mae Lambert, 72, of Searcy, passed from this life August 15, 2012. She was born January 14, 1940 in Searcy to Cleo Brazwell and Betty Washington Clemons. She was preceded in death by her father, Cleo Brazwell, and step father, Teemus Clemons. She is survived by her loving mother, Betty Clemons of Searcy; two brothers, Ronald and Gene Brazwell...

Aug 9, 2012

Nona Fay Swain, 93, of Kensett went to be with the Lord, August 9, 2012 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia. She was born September 26, 1918 in Seymore, Missouri to the late Andrew Jackson William and Mary Ellen Becker William.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Edward Swain. Also preceding her...