Obituaries
Bobby Ray Ragsdale
Apr 6, 2008
Bobby Ray Ragsdale 74; of Clay went to be with his Lord April 6, 2008. Bobby was born July 12, 1933, in Egypt, Arkansas, to the late Alvin and Bonnie Rae Ragsdale. He was an avid fisherman and a big Razorback fan, he also loved being with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Patty Ragsdale of Clay; two...

Jane Marie Homsley
Apr 5, 2008
Jane Marie Homsley 53; of Judsonia passed away April 5, 2008. She was born January 13, 1955. she is preceded in death by her mother Genny Rader. Jane is survived by her husband, DeWayne of Judsonia; one son, Corey Lee Homsley (Britney) of Judsonia; Lisa Marie Carlisle (David) of Bradford; one brother, Dr. George Rader of Joplin, MO; Two sisters,...
Juanita Fortune
Apr 4, 2008
Juanita Fortune, age 72, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2008. She will be missed by her family, husband James Fortune of Augusta, AR, three sons, Dee, Douglas, and Carl Fortune of Augusta, AR. One daughter, Anita Lindsey of Newport, AR, one sister, Nell Ferren of Kensett, AR, sister-in-law Pat Young of Jacksonville, AR, Charlotte Powell of...

Mamie Lee Prior
Apr 4, 2008
Mamie Lee Kelley (Craig) Prior passed away peacefully at 6:00 AM on April 4, 2008 following several heart problems. Mamie was born September 7, 1912 in Sulligent, Alabama. She moved her family to Quanah, Texas at an early age walking behind a wagon part of the time with her Mother.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jesse...
J.D. Carter
Mar 27, 2008
J. D. Carter, 63 went to be with the Lord March 27, 2008. He was born March 27, 1945 to the late Floyd and Sarah Beals Carter. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Kurck. At the time of his death he was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Pangburn and a dispatcher for the Searcy Police...
Hershel Mccosh
Mar 25, 2008
Hershel McCosh 86; of Letona went to be with his Lord March 25, 2008. Hershel was born June 21, 1921 to the late Seb and Mamie Massey McCosh. He is preceded in death by his wife Arvie McCosh. He is a World War II Veteran and loved his family and spending time with them.
He is survived by one daughter,...
Ernest Rigsby
Mar 21, 2008
Ernest Rigsby 87; of Searcy, went to be with his Lord March 21, 2008. He was born May 2, 1920, to the late Dillard and Eula Hill Rigsby. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd, Herman and Bethel Ray Rigsby; one sister, Mary Henson.
Ernest is survived by his wife of 68 years, Nora Frances Rigsby of Searcy;...
Karen Ann Middleton
Mar 10, 2008
Karen Ann Middleton 49, of Searcy went to be with the Lord March 10, 2008. She was born December 31, 1958 to the late Roy and Jane Miller Murdaugh. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother and sister.
Karen is survived by her husband, Troy Middleton of Searcy; one son, Sam Middleton of Searcy;...
Lawrence D. Bennett
Mar 9, 2008
Lawrence Bennett, 68, of Letona, Arkansas went to be with his Lord March 9, 2008. He was born October 21, 1939 in Letona, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father Lorinzo "Bigeon" Bennett. He served six years in the U.S. Navy and was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved being outdoors, as well as...
Shirley Ann Stacy
Mar 6, 2008
Shirley Ann Stacy, 63 of McRae, passed away March 7, 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Lilly Waggle, one brother, Jackson Curtright and one sister, Eva Cox. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Wayne Stacy, two sons, George Isham of Houston, Texas, David Isham of Romance, Arkansas. Two daughters, Dolaris Lukemin of...
Lela I. Lawson
Mar 6, 2008
Lela Lawson 99; went to be with her Lord March 6, 2008. She was born February 21, 1909 to the late Frank and Sarah Elizabeth Turner. She is preceded by her Husband James Lawson. She was of the Church of Christ Faith and a member of the Home Demonstration Club of Gravel Hill.
She is survived by one son, Walter...

Rose Maria Zellmann
Mar 5, 2008
Rose Zellmann 57; passed away March 5, 2008 she was born February 24, 1951 in North Africa.

Florian Christopher Horvath
Mar 5, 2008
Florian Christopher Hovath 89 of Judsonia; passed away March 5, 2008 he was born November 21, 1919 in Buffalo, NY.
Gary Lynn Bray
Mar 5, 2008
Gary Bray, affectionately called "Buzzard" by his friends, left this world March 5, 2008. He was born September 7, 1950. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and Served 4 years in Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW Post # 2330 in Searcy. He is preceded in death by his father, Everette Howard Bray.
He is survived...
Charlene Stanley
Mar 4, 2008
Charlene "Toni" Stanley, 85 of Searcy, passed away March 4, 2008. She was an active member of Tyler Street Baptist Church, the Homemakers Sunday School class, and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.J. Stanley, one bother, and one sister. Survivors include two sons, Charles L. Stanley and wife Dianna, Gregory...
Doyle Houston
Mar 2, 2008
Doyle "Boomer" Houston 57; went to be with his lord March 2, 2008. He was born October 6, 1950 to the late Arnold and Elmus Clara Harper Houston. He is preceded in death by three brothers Jerry and Wayne Houston; Dale Wright and one sister Evlynn Houston. Doyle's Occupation was driving a Simi across country and was a member of...
Michael Steven Collins
Feb 25, 2008
Michael Collins was born February 17, 1978, died Monday, February 25, 2008 at the age of 30 after a long battle with brain tumors. Michael loved being with people. He never met a stranger and loved fishing when his health would permit. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Michael is survived by his mother, Martha Collins, a...

James Leonard Harris
Feb 24, 2008
James Leonard Harris, 68, passed away February 24, 2008. He was born May 5, 1939 at Griffithville, Arkansas to the late Tom and Annie King Harris. Mr. Harris was a loving husband, a father to most children, and loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by his dear wife of forty-six years, Vera Brann Harris, three sisters, Josephine...
James Edward Smith
Feb 24, 2008
James Edward Smith, 77, of Griffithville, went to be with the Lord February 24, 2008. He was born in Griffithville to the late Nathan and Rachel Harl Smith. In addition to being a faithful husband, loving father, he was also President of the Winnie Banks Realty, member of the First Methodist Church in Griffithville, a 32nd degree Mason, member of...
Ronald Dean Lebow
Feb 23, 2008
Ronald (Ronnie) Dean Lebow 72: Went to be with his lord February 23, 2008. He was born November 20, 1935 to Charlie Lebow and Ally (Isaac, Lebow) McVey in Botkinburg, Arkansas. Ronnie was a well-loved member of the Lute Mountain Full Gospel Church for 23 years. He loved to talk, loved his God and loved life.
He is survived by...