Obituaries
Joseph Pearce Lewis Donnell
Dec 23, 2023
                                Joseph Pearce Lewis Donnell, of Searcy went to be with Jesus, Saturday, December 23rd. He was born October 2, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Christopher Donnell and Taylor Lewis.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Christopher Donnell, and Taylor Lewis; one sister, Olivia Donnell; three brothers, William Harvey and Caleb Lewis; stepsister, Amber Lewis; and his grandparents,...
                                
Kenneth Loyd Dry
Dec 21, 2023
                                Kenneth Loyd Dry, 81, of Searcy passed away Thursday, December 21st at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 9, 1942, in Biscoe, Arkansas to the late Kenneth and Flora (Bunker) Dry.
Kenneth enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish his memory...
                                
William "Bill" Dutton
Dec 21, 2023
William “Bill” Oliver Dutton, 86, of Searcy, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at home. He was born February 13, 1937 in Des Arc, Arkansas to the late Bill and Brunette (Foster) Dutton. He was a carpenter and a member of the Harmony Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, papaw, and pa. William loved riding horses and...
Alma Alline Johnston
Dec 14, 2023
                                 
Alma Alline Johnston, 92, of Bald Knob, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023.  She was born in Bald Knob on June 15, 1931 to the late Robert Lee Farnsworth and Beulah Melton Farnsworth.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Kyles Johnston; sisters, Maxine Holder of Tennessee, Pauline Higgins and Mary Fields both of Bald Knob,...
                                
Charles Anthony Hess
Dec 12, 2023
                                Charles Anthony Hess, 60, formerly of Wynne, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 12th at his home in Searcy, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 25, 1963, in Wynne, Arkansas to Laverne (Middleton) Hess and the late Rudolph “Rudy” Hess Sr.
Charles treasured his grandchildren and loved spending time with them. He also enjoyed watching Razorback football....
                                
Linda Minyard
Dec 9, 2023
                                Linda Pearl Moser Minyard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 9, 2023 in Searcy. She was born October 10, 1941 in Gravesville, Arkansas to the late Andrew Clayton and Ovie Emmaline (Holland) Bradford.
Linda was a devoted wife to her husband, Glendle, and a loving mother to her two sons, Frank J. and Richard. She...
                                
Jesse Henry Braswell
Dec 9, 2023
                                 
Jesse Henry Braswell, age 69, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born on January 4, 1954 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Leo Braswell and Ruby Rose Braswell.
Jesse was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Cabot. 
He entered the Army in 1975 and served as a military...
                                
Shirley Louise (Tolbert) Clawson
Dec 8, 2023
                                Shirley Louise (Tolbert) Clawson
Born November 26th 1951 in DeWitt, Arkansas passed from this life on December 8th 2023 at the Springs in Searcy, Arkansas
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Spence (Burkett) Tolbert and Hattie Lou Tolbert; two sons, Kevin Lee Clawson and Kerry Keith Clawson.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Carol...
                                
Faye C. Young
Dec 8, 2023
Faye C. Young, 88, of Searcy, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born March 4, 1935 in Union City, Tennessee to the late Lexie Tucker Cloys and Moyte (Garrett) Cloys. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Searcy and attended faithfully until her health declined. She was an avid Razorbacks fan and loved cooking for...
Linda Lee Davis
Nov 24, 2023
                                 
Linda Lee Davis, 72, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.  She was born August 31, 1951 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late, George Gordon Quattlebaum and Lillian May Van Dyke Quattlebaum.
She is survived by her husband, Allen Davis; brothers, Gordon Quattlebaum and Kenneth Quattlebaum; sister, Paula Gilbert; children, Jeffrey Davis, Ryan Davis and Jody...
                                
Charlena Goff
Nov 10, 2023
Charlena Goff, 85, of Northeast Arkansas, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at White River Medical Center in Batesville. She was born February 12, 1938 in Rector, Arkansas to the late Hosea and Myrtle (McGinnis) Long. Charlena taught Senior English at the Cabot High School for over 30 years before her retirement. She was a member and attended the First...
Charles Ray Hill
Nov 6, 2023
Charles Ray Hill, 79, died at his home in Searcy, AR on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was the eldest son of Raymond Paul Hill and Iris Maxine Liggett Hill of Kensett, AR. He was born in Little Rock on July 12,1944 and raised in Kensett before moving to Searcy where he was an exceptional multisport athlete, excelling in football,...
Danny Michael Shedd
Nov 6, 2023
Danny M. Shedd, 86, of Searcy, passed away November 6, 2023 at home. He was born to Otto K. Shedd and Lillie B. Shedd on October 22, 1937 in the Ellawhite Addition of Uniontown, Alabama. Danny performed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and obtained his master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. For over 40 years, Danny taught advanced mathematics courses...
Nelda Rachel Durham
Nov 5, 2023
                                 
Nelda Rachel Durham, 94, of Fort Smith, Arkansas (formerly of Searcy, Arkansas) passed away November 5, 2023.  She was born April 8, 1929 in Shiloh, Arkansas to the late, Julian Jefferson Wood and Hazel Craig Wood and grew up in Pangburn, Arkansas.
Mrs. Durham was an accomplished pianist and piano teacher.  She was a devoted Christian and faithful member...
                                
Karl E. Shafer, Jr.
Oct 26, 2023
Karl E. Shafer, Jr., 48, went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2023. Gene was born in Searcy, Arkansas on January 7, 1975 to Vonda and Karl E. Shafer, Sr. For 19 years he worked at Bryce Corp. in the maintenance department. His love for farming, livestock, and working on old vehicles was only exceeded by his...
Kelly Joe Lee
Oct 23, 2023
                                 
Kelly Joe Lee, 60, of Searcy, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023. Kelly was born November 14, 1962 to Willeda Joyce Flowers and Robert G. Lee, Jr. in Searcy Arkansas. Kelly is preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline (Jackie) Lee; his father, Robert Lee and step-father, Thomas Zomant.   
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Jay Lyle Kilpatrick
Oct 23, 2023
                                Jay Lyle Kilpatrick, age 83, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas. Jay was born July 16, 1940, in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Lyle V. and Francis (Boone) Kilpatrick, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, Lewis, and Jimmy Kilpatrick.
Survivors include his wife of almost 61...
                                
Glenda Duke
Oct 22, 2023
                                Glenda Duke passed into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, October 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 8, 1939 to Wil and Cleo Vaughn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her son, Rickey; her daughter in law, Sarah; her mother; her father; and her granddaughter, Callie Renea Duke.
She is survived by...
                                
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...

