Obituaries

Marceline Eurlurl Langston
Feb 8, 2009
Marceline Purdin Langston age 82 of West Point, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009. She was born September 20, 1926 in Little Rock to the late Luey M. Purdin and Eurlurl Benton Purdin. She worked for International Shoe Company for thirty-five years also, Prince Garnder for fifteen years. She was an avid animal lover and loved her granddaughter and...

Virginia Ruth Graddy
Feb 8, 2009
Virginia Ruth "Mo Mo" Graddy age 88 of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009. Virginia was born in McMinnville, Tennessee on January 8, 1921 to the late Sylvester Stewart and Holly Ann Hicks. She was a homemaker and a member of Higginson Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dorris Woodard Graddy and...

Mary Madalene Phipps
Feb 7, 2009
Mary Madalene Phipps, 95, of Searcy, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed this Saturday, February 7, 2009. Always kind-hearted, always gentle, always forgiving - she will be remembered for the love she showed her family and her generosity to all those around her.
A faithful member of The Church of Christ, she humbly served God throughout her life,...

Wesley Carvilla Benton
Feb 5, 2009
Wesley Carvilla Benton, 78, of Searcy went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 5 , 2009. He was born in 1930 in Gravel Hill, Arkansas to Charlie and Melva Benton.
He was preceded in death by both parents, a loving wife of almost sixty years, Mammie Nell (Cato) Benton, and a son, Donald Lynn Benton.
He is survived...

Jimmie Lee Brown
Jan 12, 2009
Jimmie Lee Brown was born on November 6, 1935 to the union of Tommy Brown Sr. and Armenta (Washington) Brown in Augusta, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at an early age, united with Bethlehem Baptist Church , Revels, Arkansas and later joined St. Mary C.M.E. Church in Searcy, Arkansas.
He was employed with Polar Stainless Steel for many years and was...

Bobby Ray Mashburn
Jan 8, 2009
Bobby Ray Mashburn 76 of McRae, Arkansas passed away Thursday afternoon January 8, 2009 in the presence of his loving family in the peace of his home. Bobby Ray was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas on March 13, 1932 to the late Eva Lee Stacy Mashburn and Shirley (Pister) Mashburn. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Bobby...

Ida Mae Patterson
Jan 6, 2009
Ida Mae Patterson 64, of Bald Knob, AR was called home by God from White County Memorial Hospital at 8:55 A.M., Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Ida Mae was born to the union of the late Mr. Eli and Alice Taylor on June 1, 1944. Ida Mae married her love, James A. Patterson on April 27, 1973. Ida Mae was a...

Roger Dale Duncan
Jan 5, 2009
Roger Dale Duncan, 52 of Russell, AR, passed away on January 5, 2009 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Roger was born on March 11, 1956, in Middlin, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his mother Edith Duncan and his brother Benny Duncan both of Judsonia, AR.
Survivors include his dad, Billy Duncan of Judsonia, Ar. Sister, Donna...

Johnny E. Holland
Jan 1, 2009
Johnny E. Holland age 92, of Judsonia, AR. passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009. He was born in Newark, Arkansas on September 10, 1916 to the late Frank and Parlee ( Wrinkles) Holland. Johnny was a veteran of WWII where he was a truck driver during the pacific theater. He was a lifetime member of the VFW post in Conway...

Barbara Jean Latture
Dec 18, 2008
Barbara Jean Latture age 71, of Heber Springs, Ar, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2008. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on January 7, 1937 to the late Gentry and Mable ( Crissel) Southard. She was a member of Higginson First Assembly of God and attended Heber Springs First Assembly of God. She was a loving wife, Momma and Mammaw.
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Samuel T. Freeman
Dec 17, 2008
Samuel (Sam) T. Freeman age 85, of Rose Bud, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Sam was born March 5, 1923 to the late Franklin Burt and Bobbie (Garner) Freeman.
He is survivors by three sons, three sisters, Pat Cook and Virginia Ward both of California and Gaustine Thuet of Texas, one cousin, Hazel Wyatt of Letona and a host...

Ardith Ava Hughes
Dec 15, 2008
Ardith Ava Bennett Hughes age 100 of Letona, AR. passed away Monday, December 15, 2008. She was born in Letona, AR. on February 11, 1908 to the late John Richard Bennett and Sarah Yancey. Mrs. Hughes was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Kensett. She was a homemaker, loved quilting where she made many beautiful quilts for...

Kenneth Marvin Hansen
Dec 12, 2008
Kenneth Marvin Hansen age 75, of Searcy AR. passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. He was born in Tyler, MN. on February 26, 1933 to the late Irvin and Emma (Madsen) Hansen. Mr. Hansen was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his loving wife Ethel Yvonne Hansen of over Fifty-two years; two sons, Kim Marvin Hansen of...

Huston Mcelyea
Dec 6, 2008
Huston McElyea age 74, of Judsonia, AR. passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008. He was born in Beedeville, AR. on June 26, 1934 to the late Euwell and Ersell McElyea. Mr. McElyea was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents. his wife, Mary Jo McElyea and one sister Mary Jo Brooks.
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Kenneth Lee Self
Nov 30, 2008
Kenneth Lee Self age 92, of Searcy, AR. passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008. He was born in Egypt, AR. on July 15, 1916 to the late Samuel and Claire (Hawkins) Self. Mr. Self was a member of College Church of Christ in Searcy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Self.
He is survived by one...

Kenneth William Hale
Nov 23, 2008
Kenneth William Hale age 67, of West Point passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008. He was born in Searcy, Arkansas on April 15, 1941 to the late John Robert Hale and Zella Bargar Hale He was a US Army Veteran and a member of West Point Church of Christ. He retired from Speed Queen after 35 years . He was...

Matthew Leigh Metheny
Nov 18, 2008
Matthew Leigh Metheny 22 of Searcy, AR. went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 18, 2008. He was the son of Kim and Lynee' Metheny. Visitation: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the funeral home. Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home in Searcy, AR. Matthew Leigh Metheny 22 of Searcy, AR. went to be...
Ida Mae Easterly
Oct 7, 2008
Ida Mae Easterly age 92, went to be with her Lord, October 7, 2008. Ida was born June 12, 1916 to the Late Daniel and Cora Bell Franks. She was a Member of the First Assembly of God in Searcy.
Ida is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Clarence Doyle and her second husband William Arthur Pulley;...
Everett Wayne Stephens
Oct 4, 2008
Everett Wayne Stephens, age 51 of Elberta, Alabama previously of Searcy died Saturday, October 4, 2008 in Elberta. He was born April 1, 1957 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Herbert Stephens and Ruby (Waggle) Stephens Phillips.
Wayne was a brick mason for many years in the Searcy area.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna...

Chleo E. Mitchell
Sep 29, 2008
Chleo E. Mitchell, age 93 of Pangburn died Sunday, September 29, 2008. He was born June 4, 1915 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late James Clarence Mitchell and Sena Pankey.
He proudly served in the United States Army. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper. He loved any activity regarding the outdoors.
He is survived by two sons,...