Obituaries

Charlie Neal Keown

Charlie Neal Keown

Apr 18, 2011

Charlie Neal Keown, 73, of Searcy, died April 18, 2011. He was born August 7, 1937 in Garner, Arkansas to the late Fred and Lillian Lee Smith.

Mr. Keown was a loving father and dedicated husband, who will be forever missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, Kendra and Tristin.

Left to cherish...

Joyce Anderson

Joyce Anderson

Apr 10, 2011

Joyce Anderson went to be with her Redeemer on Sunday morning, April 10, 2011 at the age of 88. She was born to the late Will Allen and Mae Harshman Allen at their home near Winter, Wis. On August 11, 1922. During WWII, she worked at a sewing factory making parachutes. She was a loving mother and devoted housewife with...

Mryacal Foster

Mryacal Foster

Apr 10, 2011

Mryacal Foster, a baby boy, was born into Heaven on April 10, 2011. He will be forever cherished in the heart of his mother, Kalli Foster, as well as many other family members. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crow Cemetery.

Memorial Service April 13,...

Glenn Eugene Griffin

Glenn Eugene Griffin

Apr 9, 2011

Glenn Griffin, 82, of Searcy, died April 9, 2011 at his residence. Mr Griffin was born August 6, 1928 in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Golden Euegene and Bessie Lena Reddick Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a retired truck driver for Wal-Mart and was a member of the First Assembly of God in Searcy. In addition to his parents, he was...

David Craig Hirst

David Craig Hirst

Apr 8, 2011

David "Craig" Hirst,57, beloved son, uncle, brotherand friend died on April 8, 2011. Craig was born on November 7, 1953 to David Clair and Gyla Hirst in Brigham City, Utah. He was the middle of three children and the onlyboy. He attended school in Utah until middle school when he moved to Wyoming, to join the yours and mine combinedfamily...

Steven Rayburn Benton

Steven Rayburn Benton

Apr 8, 2011

Steven Rayburn Benton, 48, of Paron, Arkansas, died April 8, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 21, 1962 in Little Rock to the late Bobby Gene Benton and Imogene Edwards who survives.

Mr. Benton worked for Kroger and was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness'. In his past time he loved restoring cars and was a...

Bernice Verl Clayton

Bernice Verl Clayton

Apr 4, 2011

Bernice Verl Clayton, 84, of Clinton, Arkansas died April 4, 2011 at Ozark Health Nursing Center. She was born March 19, 1927 in Heber Springs to the late Danus and Blanche Stark Tapley.

She was a member of Sugarloaf Baptist Church. Mrs. Clayton was a very loving mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Doyle Nichols

Doyle Nichols

Apr 4, 2011

Doyle Nichols, 82, of Kensett, died peacefully with his family at his side Monday, April 4, 2011. Mr. Nichols was born January 2, 1929 in Bald Knob to the late Frank Cleveland and Ellen Stevens Nichols.

In August of 1956, Mr. Nichols gave his life to Jesus Christ and was baptized in the Doniphan Lake. From that time, he...

Charlene Adkins

Charlene Adkins

Apr 3, 2011

Mrs. Charlene Adkins, 73, of Searcy, died April 3, 2011 at her residence. She was married to Kenneth Adkins, he survives. No services have been scheduled at this time.

Dennis Stracener

Dennis Stracener

Mar 31, 2011

Dennis H. Stracener Sr. 45, of Searcy died Thursday, March 31. He was born May 11, 1965 in Searcy to Eldon H. and Mary Wiggs Stracener.

Mr. Stracener was a member of the Bald Knob Church of Christ where he loved teaching Bible Class. Dennis loved and was loved by all children, and was a dedicated and loving father...

Vera Helen Stevens

Vera Helen Stevens

Mar 24, 2011

Vera Helen Stevens, 87, of Beebe, died Thursday. March 24, 2011. She was born January 18, 1924 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Arthur and Ella Mae Fife Solomon. She was a homemaker and was of the Church of Christ faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, C. E. Stevens and two brothers.

She is survived...

Mary Lee Ford

Mary Lee Ford

Mar 20, 2011

Mary Lee Ford, 72, of Searcy, died March 20, 2011 in Little Rock. She was born December 31, 1938 in Cloverdale, Alabama to the late Carl and Christeen Harben Parker.

She was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ in Searcy.

She leaves behind four children, Retha Ross and Husband Johnnie, Jane Cavitt and husband Jeff, Tammy Ford,...

Danny Clegg

Danny Clegg

Mar 16, 2011

Danny Clegg, 59, of Searcy, died March 16, 2011. He was born June 4, 1951 in Forest City to the late Everett and Helen Luker Clegg.

Danny was a supervisor for the Wal-Mart warehouse in Searcy. He enjoyed reading, working in the yard, riding his motorcycle, and most of all, spending time with his family.

He is survived...

Leachel Mae Porter

Leachel Mae Porter

Mar 16, 2011

Leachel Mae Selvidge Porter, age 87, of Searcy went to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 16, 2011. She was born July 10, 1923 to John and Vida Hare Selvidge of Rose Bud, Arkansas.

Leachel is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Henry Porter, Jr., two brothers, Floyd and Junior Selvidge ; three sisters; Marie...

Paul Byron Wenger

Paul Byron Wenger

Mar 13, 2011

Paul Byron Wenger Jr., 81, of Searcy, died March 13, 2011. Mr. Wenger was born June 2, 1929 in Gulfport, Mississippi to the late Paul and Bessie Mae King Wenger Sr.

Mr. Wenger served in the U.S. Navy and was a 35 year retiree from the Naval Reserve. He was also a Machinist, Patrolman for Harrison County, and worked...

John "Ducie" Reynolds

John "Ducie" Reynolds

Mar 7, 2011

John "Ducie" Reynolds, 60, of Searcy, died March 7, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 27, 1950 in Searcy, Arkansas.

"Ducie" , as many called him, was a free spirited soul, always joyful and laughing. He was a loving father and grandfather; and cherished his grandchildren dearly. He loved working in his yard...

Lois Virginia Danels

Lois Virginia Danels

Mar 5, 2011

Lois V. Danels, 84, of Searcy, died March 5, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Danels was born November 2, 1926 in Fisher, Arkansas to the late Bond and Lena Thrasher Lane.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerome L. Danels; one brother, Bill Lane; two sisters, Mavis Dale and Juanita Lane; and...

Willie Stegall

Willie Stegall

Feb 27, 2011

Willie Stegall, age 93, of Memphis, Tennessee, (formerly of Pangburn, AR) went home to be with the Lord, February 27, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her husband, H. C. "Red" Stegall and son Billy W. Stegall.

She is survived by her grandchildren: Bill Stegall (Margaret); Mike Stegall (Theresa); Audrey Harper (Everett); Donna Gentry, Sandra Bennett (Toben); Six great-grandchildren...

Wayne Shaver

Wayne Shaver

Feb 27, 2011

Wayne L. Shaver, 77, of Searcy, died February 27, 2011. Mr. Shaver was born March 29, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Elmer and Esther Thronesbery Shaver.

He was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served in the Korean War; and worked 32 years at U.S. Steel in Indiana as...

Charles Randall Tucker

Charles Randall Tucker

Feb 25, 2011

Charles Randall Tucker was born August 10, 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He lost his brave battle with liver disease on February 25, 2011. He was a talented carpenter and loved the outdoors; planning a camping trip and a cookout were his favorite occasions. "Randy" was a recipient of a liver transplant and enjoyed four extra years with us thanks...