Obituaries

Hazel Carmichael
Nov 25, 2011
Hazel May McKinney Carmichael, 87, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord November 25, 2011. She was born May 27, 1924. She was the first of seven children born to Charley and Loni Strayhorn McKinney.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, C.H. Carmichael; son, Charles Carmichael; brothers, Owen, Okley, Charles, and Jerry McKinney.
She is...
Nora Frances Rigsby
Nov 22, 2011
Nora Frances Rigsby, 89, of Searcy, Arkansas passed from this life on November 22, 2011 to be with our Lord. She was born September 3, 1922 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Charles Andrew Helms and Penny Myrtle Helms (Campbell). She was a homemaker and a member of Foster's Chapel Church in Searcy. She has two sons, Billy Rigsby and...
Allen Canter
Nov 19, 2011
Allen Canter, 61, of Searcy died November 19, 2011 at Baptist Medical Center, in Little Rock. He was born January 25, 1950 in Saint Louis, MO to the late James and Olga Weltge Canter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Gail Canter.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy,...
J. T. Rocka
Nov 16, 2011
J.T. Rocka, 87, of Searcy, died November 16, 2011. He was born November 5, 1924 in Milvid, Texas to the late Henry M. and Pearl Issac Rocka. Mr. Rocka was a man of many accomplishments. During WWII, he built Liberty Ships, where he learned the trade of steel fabrication. Later in life he raised chickens, but also was one of...
Linda Pearl Statler
Nov 16, 2011
Linda Pearl "Sissy" Sullivan-Statler was born October 13, 1949 in Higginson AR, went to be with the Lord November 16, 2011 in her home located in Kensett, AR. Linda was the daughter of the late Lee Roy Sullivan and Effie Mason-Sullivan. She graduated from Griffithville High School in 1967, Vocational Tech School in 1996. She worked as a Business Administrative...
Fern Mount Quattlebaum
Nov 13, 2011
Fern Mount Quattlebaum, 81, of Alvin, Texas, formerly of Helena, died November 13, 2011 at her residence. She was born December 26, 1929 in Doniphan, Arkansas to the late Chester and Loyce Akridge Mount. She owned a shoe store in Helena AR for over 30 years before joining the American Cancer Society as an Area Director and as Wills &...
Denver Joe Rice
Nov 11, 2011
Denver Joe Rice, 73, of Searcy, died November 11, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 30, 1938 in Georgia Ridge, Arkansas to the late Brady and Gracie Watkins Rice.
Mr. Rice was a butcher for many years. He loved spending time with his family and rabbit hunting was a favorite hobby. He will be forever remembered for...
Wilma Treat
Nov 5, 2011
Wilma Grace Treat, 80, of Searcy died November 5, 2011. She was born September 24, 1931 in Mounds, Oklahoma to the late Lewis and Beulah Wood Davenport.
She was a member of the 4 Mile Hill Church of Christ. She loved everyone and loved by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...
Dorothy Harper
Nov 3, 2011
Dorothy Kaylen Harper, daughter of Thomas Harper and Kimberly Knox went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2011. As well as her parents she is survived by her grandparents, Kenneth and Kay Knox, and Stephan and Kathy Austin. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2011 at White County Memorial Gardens under the direction of Searcy-McEuen...
William Edward Rouse
Nov 2, 2011
William Edward Rouse, 47, of Georgetown, died November 2, 2011. Edward was born June 26, 1964 in Little Rock to Charlie E. and Wanda J. Wilkins Rouse.
Edward was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a loving husband, father and loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kelly Rouse; one son,...

James Thomas
Oct 30, 2011
James S. Thomas, 85, of Pangburn, died October 30, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Thomas was born November 25, 1925 in Natchez, Mississippi. He was born to the late Sam and Ivy Aldridge Thomas.
Mr. Thomas was member of the United States Army for 32 years and retired with the rank of First Sergeant. He served in World War II,...
Clara Foster
Oct 29, 2011
Clara Dell Scritchfield Foster, 73, of Higginson, died October 29, 2011. She was born May 15, 1938 to the late Walter and Emma Saxon Scritchfield.
Ms. Foster was a loving mother and grandmother. She was always a joy to be around. When she wasn't running to the store or working around the house, she loved fishing and reading.
In...
Thelmer Lee Townsend
Oct 22, 2011
T. L. Townsend, 90, of Searcy, died October 22, 2011. He was born April 4, 1921 in Romance, Arkansas to the late Earl and Nancy Healy Townsend.
Mr. Townsend was the fifth of thirteen children born. Music was a passion of his, and was a dedicated fiddle player. He enjoyed the outdoors, and gardening.
He leaves two sons,...
Reba Light
Oct 22, 2011
Reba Light, 75, of Searcy died October 22, 2011 at Searcy Healthcare. She was born July 13, 1936 in Letona to the late Oscar and Pearl Smalley Free.
Mrs. Light was a loving mother. She was a seamstress in early years and enjoyed sewing. Some of her other hobbies were yodeling, talking on the phone, fishing, and camping.
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Bulah Elizabeth Hargis
Oct 21, 2011
Bulah Elizabeth Hargis, 78, of Pangburn, died October 21, 2011 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born July 14, 1933 in Perry, Arkansas to the late Clarence D. and Lula Irene Scoggins Foster.
Mrs. Hargis was a loving mother and grandmother and will be forever cherished. In her past time, she loved to crotchet,...
Ryan Sparrow
Oct 10, 2011
Ryan Linn Sparrow, 25, of Searcy died October 10, 2011. He was born August 15, 1986 in Searcy to William and Marsha Sparrow. He loved to play video games and on his computer, and loved animals. He was preceded in death by his brother, Courtney Sparrow. He is survived by his parents and his grandmother, Billie Jean Healy of Beebe....
Glen Brimer
Oct 9, 2011
Glen Howard Brimer, 69, of McRae died October 9, 2011 at Searcy Healthcare. He was born April 2, 1942 in Welcome Home, to the late Benjamen and Ruth Hutchins Brimer.
He was a member of the Kensett Methodist Church. He loved to fish, hunt, and watch Bonanza.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years; Delora...
Bethel Lorene Belew
Oct 7, 2011
Bethel Lorene Belew, 89, of Romance died October 7, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1922 in Whitwell, TN to the late George and Callie Lane Griffith.
She was a member of the Romance Church of Christ. She was also a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
In addition to her parents, she...

Geneva Cole
Oct 5, 2011
Geneva Jewel Cole, 80, of Lonoke, died October 5, 2011. She was born on May 16, 1931 to the late John and Ola Passmoore Freeman in Moro, Arkansas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Roy K. "Pete" Cole; and one grandchild, Jack Hunter Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Sandie Hunter of...
Margaret Sue Woodle
Sep 22, 2011
Margaret Sue (Neighbors) Woodle, 71, of West Point, passed away on September 22, 2011, at White County Medical Center. She was a member of the United States Army, where she served for six years, where she achieved the rank of Specialist Five. She was also a Methodist. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clovis D. Woodle, Sr; parents:...