Obituaries
Fayrene Dennis
Oct 14, 2023
Fayrene Dennis, 77, of McRae passed away Saturday, October 14th at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 16, 1946, in McRae, Arkansas to the late J.C. and Alice (McKay) Latture.
Fayrene enjoyed nature and traveling all over the country with her late husband, Johnny, especially to Las Vegas. She treasured her children, and grandchildren....
Martha Alice Storey
Oct 11, 2023
Martha Alice Storey, 76, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family in a room filled with love. Martha was born in Searcy on October 3rd, 1947 and attended Searcy Public Schools. She was a popular student and a Captain of the Searcy High School Lionsteppers. Martha...
Nany Widyasurya Reed
Oct 9, 2023
Nany Widyasurya Reed, 82, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2023. She was born November 23, 1940 in Serang, Indonesia to the late Susanto Widyasurya and Then Lim Kiau.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Dean Reed; sister, Lily Widyasurya, brothers, Irwin Widyasurya and David Widyasurya.
She is survived by her...
David Franklin Robbins
Oct 2, 2023
David Franklin Robbins, 59, of Searcy passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born December 4, 1963 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Charles and Maxine (Roberson) Robbins.
David was an amazing father not only to his kids but to numerous foster kids. His main goal in life was to care...
Ronnie Winfred Betts
Sep 28, 2023
On the morning of September 28, 2023, Ronnie Winfred Betts, 74, of Searcy, left this earthly home Heaven bound. He was born December 20, 1948, to Frank and Ollie (Spencer) Betts. He was a 1966 graduate of Searcy High School. Ronnie worked for Coca-Cola before going out on his own to lay flooring, mainly carpet. He was also a faithful...
Debbie Ann West
Sep 21, 2023
Debbie Ann West, 65, of Searcy passed away Thursday, September 21st at The Springs of Searcy surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1957, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Bobby and Betty (Lawson) West.
Debbie loved playing Scrabble, Yahtzee, going yard selling, and listening to her country music. Most of all Debbie loved...
Eloise Arick Moffatt
Sep 16, 2023
Eloise Arick Moffatt, 77, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed from this earth on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Eloise was born on November 5, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Robert Bruce Arick, Sr and Mary Louise (Wicker) Arick.
In addition to her parents, Eloise was preceded in death by her beloved nephew, Jeffrey Arick.
Eloise leaves her loving husband...
Betty Jo Kitts
Sep 6, 2023
Betty Jo Kitts, 85, of Searcy, passed away, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home. She was born March 10, 1938 in Pampa, Texas. She attended Temple Baptist Church and was very active in the women’s ministry as long as her health allowed. She enjoyed crafting and decorating and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband...
Martha Lewis Niece
Sep 5, 2023
Martha Lewis Niece was born to Stanley and Edith Lewis in Hot Springs, AR, April 10, 1942. She died September 5, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Hal Niece (Traci) of Vilonia and Romance, Alan Niece of Romance, and David Niece of Romance; two grandsons, Hunter and Heath Niece of Vilonia and Romance. She also leaves to mourn a...
Jerry Wayne Bryant, Jr.
Sep 1, 2023
Jerry Wayne Bryant, Jr. infant son of Jerry Bryant and Laura Coleman, was born in to Heaven on Friday, September 1, 2023.
He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Laura; older brothers, McQuaide and Liam; aunts and uncles, Lezly Coleman, Lindsey Coleman, Jeff Bryant, Jr., Zera Shanks and Zack Shanks; grandparents, James Coleman, Bobbi Coleman, Sue Coleman, and Jeff...
Mary Lena Cook
Aug 27, 2023
Mary Lena Feltrop CookAugust 25, 1934-August 27, 2023
Mary Lena Feltrop Cook, 89 of Searcy passed away at her home on August 27, 2023. She was born August 25, 1934, in Crosby, Arkansas to Lucy Ellen Edwards Feltrop and William Feltrop.
She was a graduate of Searcy High School where she was a member of the Lady Lions Basketball...
Gabriel Kane Gray
Aug 26, 2023
Gabriel Kane Gray, infant son of Jordan and Brittany (Ray) Gray was born into Heaven on Saturday, August 26, 2023. This sweet baby boy was loved beyond comprehension and will be missed immensely.
He is survived by his parents, Jordan and Brittany; grandparents, Laura Newcom (Jerry), Tracy Ray, and Donna Gray; great-grandparents, Joyce Smith, Regena Nantze, and Donny Harmon (Jackie);...
Leah Loy Harbin
Aug 26, 2023
Leah Loy (McKay) Harbin, 55, of Searcy, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy. She was born April 14, 1968 in Searcy to Jerry R. McKay and Sharon (McFall) Whitt.
Leah was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.
She is survived by her children, Ryan Weeks (Jacob) and Canyon Harbin (Brooke); parents, Jerry...
Letain DeVore
Aug 19, 2023
Searcy Loses a Generous Philanthropist
Virginia Letain (Crismon) DeVore was born on February 10th, 1940, and died August 19, 2023. She was the fourth of nine children born to Fred & Geannendle (Rose) Crismon. They lived in a one-bedroom house back in the woods of Attica, Arkansas. When she was five they moved by wagon to a two-bedroom house on...
Donald C. Miller
Aug 8, 2023
Donald Charles Miller, age 91, of Searcy Arkansas passed away on August 8th 2023. Mr. Miller was born on June 1st 1932 in Clinton, Iowa to Jurgen H and Eva Matthews Miller. He graduated from Clinton High School, Clinton, Iowa in 1950 and joined the U.S. Marine Corp. After serving in the Marine Corp. he worked for Curtis Company (a door and...
Harold Junior Rowe
Jul 29, 2023
Harold Junior Rowe, 82, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his home. He was born November 7, 1940 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Sidney and Ruthie (Swafford) Rowe. He attended the 1st Assembly of God in Pangburn. In his free time, he loved to go fishing and working in his garden.
He is survived by his wife,...
Jimmy Anderson
Jul 28, 2023
Jimmy Arvil Anderson, 77, of Heber Springs formally of Romance passed away Friday, July 28th at his home. He was born January 4, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late William and Betty (McKinney) Anderson.
Jimmy was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a dog handler in the Canine Division. He enjoyed riding his Trike...
George Wadley, DVM
Jul 26, 2023
George Robert Wadley, DVM, 92, passed away July 26, 2023, in Searcy, Ark. He will be remembered in many ways, by many names. He was an accomplished man, whose national leadership in veterinary medicine led to his much-loved “Doc Wadley” nickname that carried with it the respect of his community, the love of his family and the gratitude of his...
Tammy Lynn Robinson
Jul 23, 2023
Tammy Lynn Robinson, 59, of Pangburn, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy. She was born September 29, 1963 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Kenneth and Virginia (Baker) Robinson. Tammy worked in retail and was a member of the Letona Missionary Baptist Church. She loved working in her flower gardens and go to flea markets.
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Letha Newnum
Jul 22, 2023
Letha Donella Newnum, 57, of Bald Knob, Arkansas formally of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away peaceably surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 4, 1966, in Brinkley, Arkansas to William and Joyce (Callaway) Newnum.
Letha was loving, compassionate person. She loved animals of all kinds, but her life was her kids, grandkids, and her boyfriend. She cherished...