Obituaries

James Bailey

James Bailey

Jan 30, 2012

James Lloyd Bailey, 73, of Searcy died January 30, 2012. He was born November 13, 1938 in Searcy to the late James "Peck" and Lela Langley Bailey.

Mr. Bailey was a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church and proudly served in the U.S. Navy.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his wife, Lenora...

Glenn Abbott

Glenn Abbott

Jan 30, 2012

Glenn Wayne Abbott, 63, of Searcy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior January 30, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born March 25, 1948 in Benton to the late A.G. and Murl Edwards Abbott.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Angela Michelle Abbott.

Prior to retiring, Mr. Abbott was...

Danny Gerald Cook

Danny Gerald Cook

Jan 19, 2012

Danny Cook, 56, of Pangburn, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 3, 1956 in Searcy to Gerald Dean and Mary Ellen Cook.

He was a hard working truck driver, who loved to travel as well as hunt.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Shane Cook of...

Elsa Stauber

Elsa Stauber

Jan 19, 2012

Elsa Stauber, 86, of Searcy, died January 19, 2012. She was born May 17, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Ghekla Kourim.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stauber was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Joseph Stauber Sr.; two brothers, Heinz and Bill Kourim; and one sister, Lillian Mencel.

She is survived by three sons,...

Kenneth Vaughn

Kenneth Vaughn

Jan 11, 2012

Kenneth Ray Vaughn, 81, of Wynne died January 11, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born October 31, 1930 to the late Billy and Lena E. Finch Vaughn.

He is survived by one son, Kenny Ray Vaughn of North Bend, Washington; one daughter, Jackie Codiga of Hemet, California; two sisters, Willie Hopper of Kensett, Arkansas, and Rachel...

Rudolf "Rolf" Tice

Rudolf "Rolf" Tice

Jan 7, 2012

Rudolf "Rolf" Tice, 61, of Searcy, died January 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1950 in Heidelberg, Germany to the late Ray and Margot Ross Tice.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Tice was preceded in death by one sister, Josephine Strayhorn.

"Rolf" as many knew him, was a loving father, and loved his family...

Patsy Shourd

Patsy Shourd

Dec 31, 2011

Pat J Baugh Shourd, Age 74, of Searcy went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31st after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Searcy to Luther and Flora Gaither Baugh of Searcy who preceded her in death. She was an active member at Searcy Faith Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her...

Owen Gray Smith

Owen Gray Smith

Dec 31, 2011

Owen Gray Smith, 76, passed away on December 31, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. Owen was born on October 30, 1935, in Johnstown, Arkansas to the late Fred and Adlee (Brown) Smith. He married Ellen Sue Laird on November 4, 1956, and they raised their three children in Greenwood, Mississippi.

Owen managed retail stores with Sterling's and Wal-mart...

Ida Belle Davis

Ida Belle Davis

Dec 29, 2011

Ida Belle Davis, 92, of Beebe. Died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Beebe Retirement Center in Beebe. She was born December 25, 1919 in Banner, Arkansas to the late John Mack and Rosie Kindell Evans. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded also by her late husband, O.E. Davis, two daughters, several brothers and sisters.

She...

Malachi Grayson Freppon

Malachi Grayson Freppon

Dec 29, 2011

Malachi Grayson Freppon, infant son of Chris and Aimee (Jones) Freppon of Bald Knob entered into heaven Thursday, December 29, 2011. In a addition to his parents Malachi is survived by his three sisters, Ashlynne, Emerson, and Addyson of the home, his grandparents Steve and Dena (Pipkins) Jones of Judsonia and Michael and Betty ( Stevens) Freppon of Bald Knob,...

Ella Dean Stacy

Ella Dean Stacy

Dec 28, 2011

Ella Dean Stacy, 82, of Romance, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Heritage Living Center in Conway. She was born March 22, 1929 in Hopewell, Arkansas to the late Ernest R. and Rhoda Forbus Kaylor. She was a member of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church of Gravel Hill. She was also a member of White County Extension Homemakers Club and she...

Delma Laverne Spencer

Delma Laverne Spencer

Dec 25, 2011

Delma Laverne Spencer, 79, of Wichita, Kansas died December 25, 2011 at Haysville Healthcare Center, in Haysville, Kansas. She was born April 8, 1932 in Searcy to the late John and Elizabeth Light Jones. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Mabern Spencer, one son, David Spencer; four brothers; Carl, Herman, Arlie, and...

Betty Jean Brackenridge

Betty Jean Brackenridge

Dec 25, 2011

Betty Jean Brackenridge, 73, of Searcy died December 25th, 2011 at Advanced Care Hospital of White County. She was born December 2, 1938 in Wardell, Missouri to the late Hertes and Alma Kincade Turner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Hershel, Robert, Randy, and Ronnie Turner.

She loved the Lord, and...

Alta Marie Sewell

Alta Marie Sewell

Dec 21, 2011

Alta Marie Sewell, 84, of Searcy, passed from this life Wednesday, December 21, 2011. She was born December 21, 1927 in Searcy to the late Asa Williams and Florence Williams Holden. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sewell was preceded in death by her husband, William Carroll Sewell; and two sons, William Carroll Jr. "Skip" and Myron Lee Sewell and...

Cora Dell Stokes

Cora Dell Stokes

Dec 18, 2011

Cora Dell Stokes, 79, of Kensett died December 18, 2011 at her residence. She was born October 27, 1932, in Hiram, AR to the late Burl and Mae Scott Woodam.

She was the member of Kensett Church of Christ, she was a loving mother and grandmother and loved by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents,...

Annie Marie Rice

Annie Marie Rice

Dec 18, 2011

Annie Marie Rice, 73, of Kensett, departed this life December 18, 2011. She was born January 7, 1938 in Brinkley, the daughter of the late Eunice Wilson and Alberta Summerville Holloway. She worked at the Arkansas State Unemployment Office through AARP and volunteered with Jacob's Place, a local community organization. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Lelon Gilmer

Lelon Gilmer

Dec 18, 2011

Lelon Gilmer, 81, of Mount Vernon died December 18th, 2011 at White County Medical Center. He was born May 20th, 1938 in Lafayette County Mississippi to the late George and Mary Terry Gilmer.

He was a Korean War Veteran, and worked as a meatcutter for many years. When he wasn't working he could be seen in his recliner watching...

Eldred Baker

Eldred Baker

Dec 5, 2011

Eldred Alan Baker, 72, of Fairbanks, Alaska, died Monday, December 5, 2011, at St. Michaels Hospital, Texarkana, Texas, of pulmonary fibrosis. Eldred was born April 6, 1939, at Romance, Arkansas, to the late Clifton and Telitha Stracener Baker. He was preceded in death by his brother, Merele Baker and by his son Terry Alan Baker. He is survived by one...

Ruth Quattlebaum

Ruth Quattlebaum

Nov 29, 2011

Ruth Burkett Quattlebaum, 84, of Searcy, passed away November 29, 2011. Ruth was a very dear & loving mother, granny, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Nellie Alcorn Burkett; husband Rufus Quattlebaum; sister, Ruby Neal and a great-granddaughter.

She is survived by her children, Debra Kay, Ricky, Craig and their spouses; thirteen...

Chris Rasmussen

Chris Rasmussen

Nov 26, 2011

Christopher Michael Rasmussen, 38, of Maumelle, died November 26, 2011.

The family is holding a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2011in the Whitney Lane Family Worship Center in Searcy.

Please direct all floral arrangements to the Whitney Lane Family Worship Center.