Obituaries

Georgia N. Cox

Georgia N. Cox

Jun 13, 2012

Georgia N. Cox, 76, of Searcy went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was born June 15, 1935 in Central City, Kentucky to the late Johnnie and Lillie Armour. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Higginson. She was homemaker, and a grandmother to all the neighborhood children including her own. Mrs....

Blanche Camilla McEuen

Blanche Camilla McEuen

Jun 10, 2012

Blanche Camilla Langley McEuen was born in White County Arkansas to Preston and Winnie Panell Langley November 17, 1908. She made the Byrd Haven Nursing & Rehab Home in Searcy her home the last five year and died there June 10, 2012 at the age of 103 yrs. & 6 mos.

Preceded in death by her husband Milton McEuen ,...

Carolyn Wilkins Hobson

Carolyn Wilkins Hobson

Jun 1, 2012

Carolyn Wilkins Hobson, 68 of Searcy, went to be with the Lord Jesus, June 1, 2012. She was the daughter of H.E. and Mae Wilkins. She was preceded in death by her father H.E. Wilkins Sr., step-daughter Joann Lagerstrom and grandson Bobby Hobson. Survivors include her husband, Jerry L. Hobson of Searcy, her son Jerry M. Hobson and daughter-in-law Sandra...

Beverly Lynn Scissell

Beverly Lynn Scissell

May 26, 2012

Beverly Lynn Scissell, 50, of Searcy, passed from this life May 26, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1961 in Osceola, Arkansas to Glenn McClain and Nadine Hammock.

Beverly was a loving wife, great cook, enjoyed music, and will always be remembered for the care she gave to others.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents,...

Cathy Ann Young

Cathy Ann Young

May 21, 2012

Cathy Ann Young, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. Born March 20, 1956 in Fort Riley, Kansas. Entered into rest May 21, 2012 in Omaha, NE, aged 56 years. She is preceded in death by her mother Nancy Elbert of Searcy, AR. Mrs. Young is survived by her sons Michael and Lindsay Young and Robert and Jane Young of...

Kenzie Layne Denley

Kenzie Layne Denley

May 19, 2012

Kenzie Layne Denley of Searcy was born into Heaven Saturday, May 19th at White County Medical Center. She was the daughter of Kevin Lee Denley and Ashley Nichole Guthrie. She is preceded in death by her brother Robert Shaw Guthrie and one sister, Brett Anne Hulsey In addition to her parents she is survived by one brother Johnson Guthrie and...

Faotta Trevetta Collins

Faotta Trevetta Collins

May 17, 2012

Faotta Trevetta Collins, 95, of Searcy passed away Thursday May 17, 2012. She was born April 28, 1917 in McCrory, Arkansas to the late Delphia Fraser and Euna Pollard Fraser.

Mrs. Collins was a member of West Race Baptist Church in Searcy. She was also a member of the White County Historical Society. She loved spending time with her family...

Blanch Marie Lewis

Blanch Marie Lewis

May 13, 2012

Blanch Marie Lewis, 74, of Searcy, died May 13, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 4, 1937 in Searcy to the late James and Inez Bittle Nelson.

Mrs. Lewis worked for the White County Assessor's office and was a member of the Westview Missionary Baptist Church. She loved fishing, painting and reading a good book. She was a...

Ellen Patience Blair

Ellen Patience Blair

May 8, 2012

Ellen Blair, 67 of Searcy died May 8, 2012. She was born in Sacramento, California. Survivors include her husband, Leroy Blair and daughter, Dianne Dawson. No services are scheduled at this time. Burial was at West Point Cemetery by Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to White County Historical Society.

Interment Tuesday May 08...

Harrold Lloyd Crowder

Harrold Lloyd Crowder

May 3, 2012

Harrold Lloyd Crowder, 77, of Searcy, died Thursday May 3, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born in West Point, Arkansas, to the late Lloyd A. Crowder and Ruby Irene Ray Crowder.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Crowder was preceded in death by his sister Jean Crowder Tuggle.

He is survived by two sons, Harrold Crowder Jr....

Iris Marie Neblett

Iris Marie Neblett

Apr 29, 2012

Iris Marie Neblett, 72, of Searcy, died April 29, 2012. She was born September 7, 1939 in Memphis, to the late Ira Brady Poore and Lena Mae Slate.

She was a loving mother and cherished her time with her family. She enjoyed traveling, reading a good story, or listening to classical music.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Neblett...

Peggy Jo Hill

Peggy Jo Hill

Apr 27, 2012

Peggy Jo Hill, 72, of Searcy, passed from this life April 27, 2012. She was born November 23, 1939 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Robert and Almeta Greenfield Patterson.

Mrs. Hill loved the Lord and was a member of College Church of Christ in Searcy for over thirty years. She attended the Little Rock School for the Deaf, and...

Timothy L Churchwell

Timothy L Churchwell

Apr 25, 2012

Timothy L. Churchwell, 53, of McRae, passed away April 25, 2012. He was born August 20, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois.

Tim was a family man. His boys Wesley and Alex were his life. His hobbies include motorcycles, NASCAR, and outdoor activities. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a member of Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 1 Arkansas.

He was...

Billy McHenry McHenry

Billy McHenry McHenry

Apr 22, 2012

Billy McHenry 53, of Searcy died April 22, 2012. He is survived by one son Patrick McHenry, one daughter Tabitha Arian McHenry, one sister Rebecca Strickland. There will be a memorial service will be at the VFW Post 2330 in Searcy. Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Henderson Buddy White

Henderson Buddy White

Apr 18, 2012

Henderson Miller (Buddy) White Jr., 87, of Pangburn, died April 18, 2012. He was born May 9, 1924 in Memphis to the late Henderson Miller and Minnie White Sr.

He leaves his loving wife of thirty-five years, Sharon White of the home; one son, Thomas Miller White and wife Robin of Lakeland, TN; three daughters, Linda Scott and husband...

O.C. Baker

O.C. Baker

Apr 16, 2012

O.C. Baker Jr., 84, of Searcy, died Monday, April 16, 2012. He was born in Pangburn, Arkansas, to Oran and Myrtle Garner Baker on July 14, 1927. He married Betty Jo Crosby Baker on June 18, 1943, and she preceded him in death on November 27, 2010. After their marriage, O.C. and Betty managed a small cafAC. in Pangburn while...

Ima Jean Tooley

Ima Jean Tooley

Apr 6, 2012

Ima Jean Tooley, 67, of Searcy, passed away peacefully Friday, April 6, 2012. She was born September 26, 1944 in Grubbs, Arkansas to the late Oliver W. Brown and Bonnie E. Wilbanks Brown.

Mrs. Tooley was a member of First Baptist Church in Kensett where she loved to sing in the choir. In addition she loved her flowers, she loved...

Joseph A. Sprenger

Joseph A. Sprenger

Apr 2, 2012

Joseph A. Sprenger, 97, of Marianna, Arkansas died April 2nd, 2012 at Forrest City Medical. Born August 3rd, 1914 in Illmo, Missouri, he was the son of the late Joseph Henry and Marie Sprenger.

He worked for the Inland Oil Barge Company as chief engineer for 21 years where he retired and moved to Stuttgart, Arkansas.

He was...

Dorothy Peoples

Dorothy Peoples

Apr 1, 2012

Dorothy Peoples, 88, of Searcy, died April 1, 2012 at White County Medical Center. Ms. Peoples was born in Russellville to the late James Zacharey Peoples and Sarah Ann Peoples.

She was a member of the South Heights Church of God.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, John Peoples and three half...

Leola Gertrude Rouse

Leola Gertrude Rouse

Mar 26, 2012

Leola Gertrude Durham Rouse, 94, of Judsonia, died Monday, March 26, 2012. She was born August 12, 1917 in Higginson to the late William L. and Evelyn G. Phillips Durham.

Mrs. Rouse was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Judsonia where she was the pianist for many years. She enjoyed helping others, and volunteered for many years playing the...