Obituaries
Esther "Avalee" King
Feb 12, 2012
Esther "Avalee" King, 83, of Sunnydale, went to meet Jesus on February 12, 2012 in Searcy.
She was born to the late Odis and Dolly "Hill" Wood on February 24, 1928, in Union Grove (Independence County) Arkansas. She married the love of her life, Marvin King, on April 13, 1946 by Isom Byrd at Steprock, AR.
She was a member...
Rosa Lea Grace Gray Anderson Spadaccini
Feb 7, 2012
Rosa Lea Grace Gray Anderson Spadaccini, 96, of Searcy, Arkansas passed February 7, 2012. She was born November 3, 1915, in Pampa, Texas, to the late Alonzo and Martha Burton Gray.
She is survived by three daughters, Marveta Foutch, Martha White, and Rosa Marie Slatten; three son-in-laws, Gary Klingenberg, Fred Foutch, and Frank White; fourteen grand-children; Bill Reeves, Kyle Reeves,...
Robert Gene Newhouse
Feb 5, 2012
Robert Gene Newhouse, 56, of Searcy died February 5, 2012 at White County Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1955 in Bonham, Texas to the late James Walter and Frances Daphine Jones Newhouse. He served two years in the United States Marine Corps, and worked as a machinist in a factory afterwards.
Robert was one of the most...
Barbara Ann DeMotto
Feb 3, 2012
Barbara Ann DeMotto, 76, of Searcy died February 3, 2012 at White County Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1935, in Oakland, California to the late Anthony and Betty Harwood Borges.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm DeMotto; and one daughter, Charlene DeMotto.
She is survived by two sons, Malcolm...
Donna Kay McEuen
Jan 30, 2012
Donna Kay (Langley) McEuen, 42, was born September 25, 1969 in Searcy, to Sue and Bill Langley. She passed away January 30, 2012, to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven. She was a member of the Revival Church in Searcy, and of the Elks Club. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, niece and cousin.
She is...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...

