Obituaries

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...

John Paul Loyd

John Paul Loyd

Feb 25, 2011

John Paul Loyd, 75, Jacksonville, AR went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, February 25, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Van Buren, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ollie (Jetton) Loyd, two brothers Winfred Loyd and Aaron Loyd of Van Buren, AR. He leaves behind his wife Eleanor (Georg),...

John Lawson Churchwell

John Lawson Churchwell

Feb 25, 2011

John Lawson Churchwell, 74 of Griffithville, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011. He was a member of Souls Harbor Church. He loved gardening and fishing. He retired from Remington Arms as a machinist.

He is preceded in death by his parents; William Arthur and Amy Colwell Churchwell and four brothers; J. E. Henderson, Stanley Henderson, William Churchwell and Billy Churchwell....

Levi Aaron Smith

Levi Aaron Smith

Feb 22, 2011

Levi Aaron Smith, 28, of Searcy, died February 22, 2011. He was born April 11, 1982 in Abilene, Texas.

Levi was an electrician with a degree in Computer Engineering. He was an avid soccer fan, history buff, loved martial arts as well as keeping up with technology. He was also of the Christian belief, and loved studying Bible prophesies. He...

Edith Bargar Smith

Edith Bargar Smith

Feb 7, 2011

Edith M. Bargar Smith, 75, of Searcy, died February 7, 2011. She was born September 11, 1935 in Kensett to the late Arthur and Syble Davidson Ausburn.

Mrs. Smith was a meat wrapper for Searcy Frozen Foods for many years and was a charter member of Chapel Lane Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and loved by all...

Imogene Lucille Rowe

Imogene Lucille Rowe

Feb 4, 2011

Imogene Lucille Smith Rowe, 79 of Searcy, Arkansas died February 4, 2011 at her residence. She was born October 15, 1931 to the late Willie Boyd and Sena Holliman Smith in Cove Creek, Cleburne County, Arkansas.

She brought joy, strength and love to all that knew her. She was the first to help anyone in need. She was very...

Vesta Chandler Cox

Vesta Chandler Cox

Feb 4, 2011

Vesta Chandler Cox, age 97, of Judsonia, went to be with the Lord February 4th, 2011. She was born August 10th, 1913 at Crowell Mountain in Clinton, Arkansas to the late James and Nora Chandler.

She is survived by a niece, Linda Cosma and husband Gene of Festus, Missouri and a nephew, Richard Chandler and wife Shirley of Judsonia;...

Lovetta Goodloe Hudson

Lovetta Goodloe Hudson

Jan 28, 2011

Loveta Goodloe Booker Hudson, 89, of Searcy went to be with the Lord January 28, 2011 at her residence. She was born December 23, 1921 in Rose Bud to the late David Short Goodloe and Edna Dupriest.

Mrs. Hudson was a member of the West Race Baptist Church. She spent many years as president of International Shoe Company's Local Union,...

J C Clayton

J C Clayton

Jan 26, 2011

J. C. Clayton, 68, of Heber Springs, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011. He was born September 3, 1942 in Heber Springs to the late Grover and Ethel Sagers Clayton.

He is preceded in death also by two brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by one brother; Amous Clayton and one sister, Wencil Stokes both of Kensett .

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Ruby Albua Cook

Ruby Albua Cook

Jan 22, 2011

Ruby Albua Cook, 89, of Searcy, died January 22, 2011. She was born November 9, 1921 in Chandler, Oklahoma to the late Hillis Harm Hale and Capitola Tabor Cook.

Mrs. Cook was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She was of the Assembly of God faith.

She is survived by three sons, Utah, Ray, and...

Anita Huffman

Anita Huffman

Jan 20, 2011

Anita Huffman, 52, of Searcy, died January 20, 2011. She was born October 3, 1958 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Herman and Mattie Moak Dickinson.

Mrs. Huffman was a homemaker for the last several years of her life. She was also a member of Dogwood United Methodist Church, and had a beautiful voice in which she loved to sing...

Jerry Allen Cantrell

Jerry Allen Cantrell

Jan 19, 2011

Jerry Allen Cantrell, 33, of Searcy passed from this life January 19, 2011. He was born August 13, 1977 in Searcy. Jerry was a 1995 graduate of Searcy High School and was employed by Consolidated Fleet Services as a Test Technician. He was of the Baptist Faith and Jerry knew God, which showed in how he cared for others.

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Gary Lynn Smothers

Gary Lynn Smothers

Jan 17, 2011

Gary Lynn Smothers, 65, of Higginson died January 17, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1945 in Alicia, Arkansas to Earl and Nevada Smothers. He attended Dogwood Methodist Church. He served in the army in Germany during the Vietnam War.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Earl Smothers.

He is survived by his wife,...

James Howard Younger

James Howard Younger

Jan 12, 2011

James Howard Younger, 64, of Searcy, died January 12, 2011. He was born October 3, 1946 in Mt. View to the late Herman and Mae Hess Younger.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Jamie Lynn Younger.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Rogers Younger; sons, Bryan Patterson, Royce Thompson, and...

Danny Paul Nantze

Danny Paul Nantze

Jan 12, 2011

Danny Paul Nantze, 66, of Judsonia, died January 12, 2011. He was the son of Coy and Helen Hastings Nantze, born October 1, 1944 in Searcy.

Danny was a light spirited person; always loved to have fun and rarely seen him without a smile. Some of his hobbies included working on cars, dancing, fishing and just being outdoors.

He...

Flora Eileen Dry

Flora Eileen Dry

Jan 11, 2011

Flora Eileen Dry, 86, of Searcy, died January 11, 2011. She was born August 16, 1924 in Biscoe, Arkansas to the late Perry Andrew and Lena Moore Bunker.

She spent most of her life caring for others and taking care of the home and was a member of the New Morrow Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she...