Obituaries

Russell L. Weatherly

Russell L. Weatherly

Sep 17, 2006

Russell L. "Jim" Weatherly, Sr., 60 of Searcy died September 17, 2006 at U.A.M.S. in Little Rock after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 13, 1945 in Romance, Arkansas. He was self employed and part owner of Weatherly Custom Cabinets and Woodworking. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mattie Weatherly, Sr.; brothers, Joe...

Willie Earl Presley

Willie Earl Presley

Sep 9, 2006

Willie "Earl" Presley, 84, of Judsonia, passed away September 9, 2006. He was born March 4, 1922 in Higdon, Arkansas, to the late Caleb and Quinnie Presley.

He was a Baptist and a WWII veteran and a lifetime member of VFW post 2330. He was white county's first VA service officer. He worked as a TV repairman for over...

William C. Mann

William C. Mann

Sep 7, 2006

William C. "Bill" Mann, Jr., 78, of Searcy, died Thursday September 7, 2006. He was born March 7, 1928, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of the late William Clark and Ethel (Atkinson) Mann. He worked as a service manager for Yarnells for 16 years. He was also a charter member of Grace Methodist and St. Paul Methodist churches. He...

Donnie Ray Clark

Donnie Ray Clark

Sep 7, 2006

Donnie Ray Clark, Sr. known by many as "Jack", 45 of Searcy, died Thursday, September 7, 2006. He was born November 24, 1960 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. Jack served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm and Somalia; was awarded the "Purple Heart" medal and was a member of the NRA. He was employed by Arnold and Blevins Electric Company...

Quinn Tim Rinehart

Quinn Tim Rinehart

Aug 30, 2006

Quinn Tim Rinehart, 32 of Letona, Arkansas died Wednesday, August 30, 2006. He was born July 2, 1974 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Ray Rinehart. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Rinehart; mother, Judy Roosa; two step-sons, Alfred Ahumada; Daniel Ahumada; one step-daughter, Debbie Casey; two brothers, Joe Rinehart; Paul Rinehart; three step-brothers,...

Helen Louise Booker

Helen Louise Booker

Aug 27, 2006

Booker, Helen Louise (Wesner), 91 of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord August 26, 2006. She was born March 18, 1915 to Ida and Duran Wesner. She was formally from Decatur, Illinois where she was retired from Mueller Company as an accountant. She was a member of Summit Avenue Baptist Church in Decatur, Illinois.

Surviving is an...

U.M. Hughes

U.M. Hughes

Aug 27, 2006

U. M. Hughes, 83 of Albion died August 27, 2006. Born February 22, 1923 in Letona, he was the son of the late Jackson A. and Priscilla Williams Hughes. He was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Reda "Paulette" Southerland; one sister, Lolita Hill.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Calhoun...

Fred L. Owen

Fred L. Owen

Aug 25, 2006

Fred L. Owen, 60 of Judsonia, died Friday, August 25, 2006. Born September 18, 1945 in Dixon, Ill. He was the son of the late James and Bessie King Owen. He was a brick layer by trade and is survived by his wife Faye Owen of Judsonia; three daughters, Jennie Jackson of Heber Springs; Lisa Dease of Batesville; Tina Jackson...

Wanda Johnson

Wanda Johnson

Aug 18, 2006

Wanda Jean (Sue) Johnson, 53 of Searcy, died Friday, August 18, 2006. She was born May 24, 1953 in Searcy, the daughter of Charles Smith and the late Eddie Mae Johnson. She was a member of St. Mary Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She worked at White County Medical Center for 20 years. She is survived by her father, Charles Smith...

David Hart

David Hart

Aug 18, 2006

David Hart was born September 29, 1938 to the late Andrew Hart and Rachel Abigail Hannah-Hart in Kensett, Arkansas. He was the grandson of the late Elex and Lottie Arnold-Hart of Searcy, Arkansas and the late Rev. and Mrs. Albert Hannah of Alabama. He professed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Arnold Chapel Christian Methodist...

Amy Nicole Brown

Amy Nicole Brown

Aug 18, 2006

Amy Nicole Brown, 37 of Kensett, died Friday, August 18, 2006. She was born February 5, 1969 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, the daughter of Johnny B. and Mildred (Smith) Brown. She was a member of St. Mary Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She was an honor student and graduate of Kensett High School. She was a graduate of Harding College, where...

Ruth Brown Sharpe

Ruth Brown Sharpe

Aug 16, 2006

Ruth Brown Sharpe, 82 of Searcy died August 16, 2006. Born December 6, 1923 in Mount Joy, Penn., she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Edna Kaufman Brown. She was a member of the Trinity Parish Episcopal Church where she served on the Alter Guild. She was also a member of the Episcopal Church women's group and founding...

Jessie Mashburn Bunker

Jessie Mashburn Bunker

Aug 11, 2006

Jessie Mashburn Bunker, 95 of Higginson died Friday, August 11, 2006. Born January 19, 1911 in England, Arkansas she was the daughter of the late James Anderson and Sara Jane Fletcher Mashburn. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a homemaker. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Luther Bunker; one son, James "J.L." Bunker; three...

Juanita Gay Doss

Juanita Gay Doss

Aug 2, 2006

Juanita (Rocky) Gay Doss, 51 of Searcy died Wednesday, August 2, 2006. She was born May 14, 1955 in Salina, KS; was a member of Word of Faith Church where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Praise and Worship Group. She was a member of the Women's Bowling League and Captain of the team and Seargant...

Alyson Kay Hamilton

Alyson Kay Hamilton

Aug 1, 2006

Alyson Kay Hamilton, infant daughter of David and Becky Smart Hamilton of Searcy, died Tuesday, August 1, 2006. Alyson is also survived by one sister, Sara Hamilton of Searcy; maternal grandparents, J.W. and Glenna Smart of Tuckerman; maternal great grandparents, J.D. and Ruby Smart of Jacksonport; Violet Provence of Tuckerman; paternal grandparents, Bill and Margaret Hamilton of Emmett; uncle and...

Howard R. Davis

Howard R. Davis

Jul 31, 2006

Howard Ray Davis, 76, of Bradford was born February 5, 1930 in Wynne, Arkansas and went to meet his Saviour on July 31, 2006 at 4:26 p.m.

He was preceded in death by his parents; James William and Nellie Damron Davis, sister; Lena Mae McKibben and a brother; Jesse "Zip" Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years;...

Jeffrey Thomas Knapp

Jeffrey Thomas Knapp

Jul 26, 2006

Jeffrey Thomas Knapp, 62 of Heber Springs, formerly of Searcy, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Jeff worked in Law Enforcement most of his life and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert William Knapp and one brother, William (Bill) Knapp.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Knapp of Heber Springs; mother, Roselyn...

Shirley J. Hite

Shirley J. Hite

Jul 21, 2006

Shirley Hite, age 66 of Searcy, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 21, 2006, due to her short battle with cancer. She was born on April 8, 1940 in Itawamba, Mississippi. She had a strong faithy in God that, according to her family, was undescribable. She was a member of the Crosby Valley Worship Center. She...

Clayton S. Whitener

Clayton S. Whitener

Jul 21, 2006

Clayton Steel Whitener, 79, died Friday July 21, 2006 in Judsonia. Born September 2, 1926 in Cave City, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Grover and Ruth Grissom Whitener. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, a member of the United Carpenter's Union and a past member of the Lions Club.

He is survived by one...

Maryann Fuller

Maryann Fuller

Jul 21, 2006

Maryann Fuller, 68 of Searcy, passed from this life July 21, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 20, 1937 in Augusta, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Fuller and her parents, Bill & Bonnie Johnson. She was a member of West Race Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of...