Obituaries

Aug 8, 2012

Claudia J. Fuller Edwards, 62, of Florida, passed away August 8, 2012. She was born December 21, 1949 in Searcy to Claudis and Irene Cowgill Fuller.

Claudia began her career after graduating from University of Central Arkansas (State Teachers College) with a Master's Degree in Education. Her career began as a special education teacher in the Little Rock School District,...

Aug 7, 2012

Katie Mae Hadley-Hart, was born April 5, 1939 to the parents of Steve and Evelyn Williams-Hadley of Kensett, Arkansas.

Her early education began at Kensett, Arkansas elementary school and continued at White County Training School in Searcy, Arkansas where she attended and graduated high school.

Katie gave her life to the Lord at an early age. She first joined...

Aug 2, 2012

Ruby Jewel Hughes, 89, of Heber Springs, died August 2, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1922 to the late Arnie and Ruth Allen Calhoun.

She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a loving, caring mother and grandmother. She will be forever remembered for her dedication and hard work on the farm working...

Aug 1, 2012

John O. Smith, 80, of Broaddus, Texas formly of Bald Knob, Arkansas passed away Wednesday August 1, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1932 in Scott, Arkansas to the late William Hankly Smith and Cora Odle Smith. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers and one son, Pat.

Survivors...

Jul 24, 2012

Arzelia (Susie) Taylor, 73, of Searcy passed away Tuesday July 24, 2012 at her residence. She was born June 11, 1939 in Friendsville, Illinois to the late Donivan Spond and Florence Joy York Spond. Prior to living in Searcy she was a resident of Mt. Carmel and Olney, Illinois.

Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ...

Jul 21, 2012

Cecil H. Jones Jr., 84, of Searcy, died July 21, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1927 in Missouri. Mr. Jones had several trades during his life; he was a police officer, security guard, carpenter, and most proudly, a minister in which he was a part of the Church of God.

He was preceded in...

Jul 17, 2012

Anna Vee Reed, 78, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at White County Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1934 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late George A. Coles and Thelma Louise Stark Coles.

Mrs. Reed was a member of Searcy Church of the Nazarene.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reed is preceded in death by...

Jul 13, 2012

Kathleen Lay, 55, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away July 13, 2012 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy. She was born December 11, 1956 to the late Malcolm DeMotto Sr. and Elvira Burch Ash.

Kathleen was a fun loving person. She was a member of Westside Church of Christ in Searcy. She cherished her grandchildren and they loved her very much....

Jul 13, 2012

Harlon Ray Langley of Joy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2012. He was born July 30, 1937, to Brady "Midge" and Ethel Mae Cowgill Langley. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Nelta Langley and brother Gary Langley.

Harlon was like a rough cut diamond; rough on the outside but a jewel on...

Jul 12, 2012

Jessie Tildan Roberts, 76, of Griffithville passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at White County Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. at Dogwood Cemetery in Griffithville under the direction of Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com or facebook.com/searcyfunerals

Graveside Service July 13, 2012 11:30 AM

Dogwood Methodist Church and Cemetery 100 Dogwood...

Jul 6, 2012

Franklin D. Brooks, 52, of Kensett, died July 6, 2012. He was born September 21, 1959 in Searcy to the late Arlie David Brooks and Mary Ruth Herkamp Brooks whom survives.

Also surviving is his fiance Carmaletta Gerber and her children Corey, Johnathan, and Amber, which Franklin cared deeply for; daughters, Shelley Renea Guernsey and Donna Marie Garcia; four caring...

Jul 2, 2012

Olden Brewer, 87, of Searcy, died July 2, 2012. He was born May 6, 1925 in Trumann, Arkansas to the late Ben and Minnie Linville Brewer.

Olden, known by his family and friends as "O.V.", was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a strong Christian and was a member of the West Side Church of Christ in Searcy....

Jun 27, 2012

Gerald Wayne Shireman, 77, of Judsonia died Wednesday June 27, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1935 in DeWitt, Arkansas to the late Jessie Roy Shireman and Molly Mae Hamler Shireman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brother and six sisters. Mr. Shireman is survived by one brother; Kenneth...

Jun 26, 2012

Charlie Edward Rouse, 71, of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1940 in Georgetown, Arkansas to the late Fletcher Alvin Rouse and Estelle Robinson Rouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, William Edward Rouse; and two sisters, Arbie Ann and Helen. He is survived...

Jun 25, 2012

Clarence Whiteman, age 85, went home to be with God on June 25, 2012. He was born on June 22, 1927 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Jim and Pearl Whiteman. He graduated from Harding College and received his master's degree in education from the University of Arkansas. It was while a student at Harding that he met his wife,...

Jun 25, 2012

Marvin Merle Gilley, 65, of Ward, died June 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1947 in Monarch, Arkansas to the late Oral B. Gilley and Tressa E. Sanders.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Merle Gilley; two brothers, James and John Gilley; two sisters, Peggy Ruth Gilley and...

Jun 23, 2012

Martin Wayne Newkirk, 84, of Searcy died June 23, 2012. He was born November 20, 1927 in Sentinel, Oklahoma to the late William and Cordie Newkirk.

Mr. Newkirk joined the Marines at the age of 17 and served in WWII and the Korean War. He spent a year in North China and was one of the first Americans to enter...

Jun 22, 2012

Randy DeWight Beals, 46, died June 22, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1965 in Searcy to Clifton and Hazel Dennis Beals.

Mr. Beals was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Beals.

He is survived by his parents, Clifton and Hazel Beals as well as many other extended family members who will dearly...

Jun 18, 2012

Howard Lane Smith, 82, of Pangburn, passed from this life June 18, 2012. He was born May 22, 1930 in Clay, Arkansas to the late Howard and Mabel Smith.

He was a loving father and grandfather; and cherished his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, as well camping trips with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jun 16, 2012

Bobbie Marie Mclaughlin, 78, of Kensett, died June 16, 2012. She was born April 17, 1934 in Swain, Arkansas to the late Garrett and Rentha Thomas Smith.

Mrs. Mclaughlin was a member of the Kensett House of Prayer. She was a vibrant woman, quick to share what was on her mind, but always there to care for her family. She...