Obituaries

Elmer C. Wilson

Elmer C. Wilson

Oct 25, 2006

Elmer C. Wilson of Searcy, formerly of Mammoth Spring went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Elmer was born May 20, 1918 in Manderson, Wyoming to Ernest and Ermine Wilson. He is survived by his wife Elma M. Wilson of Searcy, one son, Henry Ray Elliott (Judy) of Mesquite, Texas and one daughter, Elizabeth Willson...

Ernest Wilbur Sr. Parsons

Ernest Wilbur Sr. Parsons

Oct 24, 2006

Ernest Wilbur Parsons, Sr. 64 of Griffithville passed from this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. He was born August 15, 1942 in Higginson, Arkansas the son of Joe Chambers and Ada Claudine Waggle Parsons. First Sergeant Parsons (retired) was an honorable and highly decorated 20 year veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. Faithful...

Lora Wilma Hendricks

Lora Wilma Hendricks

Oct 19, 2006

Hendricks, Lora - God called a special lady home on October 19, 2006. She was born October 5th, 1912 in Green County, Arkansas. She lived for many years in Jacksonville and Giffithville, as well as Jonesboro, before moving to Beebe about 13 years ago.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Williams and Alta Frone Meyers Williams (Ivey);...

Golda L. Froud

Golda L. Froud

Oct 15, 2006

Golda L. Froud, 86 of Beebe, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2006 after a 5 year battle with Alzheimer. Born November 26, 1919 in Step Rock, Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Annie Lampton Bullock. She was a member of the Roosevelt Missionary Baptist Church and is preceded in death...

James Daniel White

James Daniel White

Oct 11, 2006

James Daniel White, 71 of Rose Bud, died Wednesday, October 11, 2006. Born December 4, 1934 in Rose Bud, Arkansas he was the son of the late Johnny and Mattie Lou Dupriest White. He faithfully attended Valley Baptist Church and was a United States Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley White; and one brother John...

Hubert Putman

Hubert Putman

Oct 9, 2006

Hubert passed away on Monday, October 9, 2006.

Hubert was a resident of Arkansas.

Mary Francis Johnson

Mary Francis Johnson

Oct 8, 2006

Mary Francis Johnson, 62 of Cabot, passed from this life on Sunday, October 8, 2006. Born November 12, 1943 in Opal, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Veneda Bates Bailey. She was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of Beebe and Co-Owner of Johnson's Fiberglass Net Hoops in Cabot. She is preceded in death by...

Joe A. Miller

Joe A. Miller

Oct 8, 2006

Joe A. Miller, 72 of Rose Bud, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 in Searcy. He was born October 20, 1933 in Coy, Arkansas, the son of Edward and Treacy (Rhinehart) Miller. He enjoyed hunting, riding 4-wheelers and outdoor activities. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Joey Miller; a brother, Ed "Bud" Miller and a sister, Yvonne...

Dixie Mae Porter

Dixie Mae Porter

Oct 2, 2006

Dixie Mae "Sister" Porter, 99 of Searcy, died Monday, October 2, 2006. She was born June 11, 1907 in White County, Arkansas, the daughter of Marl and Nettie (Horn) Cox. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church, the Eastern Star of Pangburn and the Letona Extension Homemaker's Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her...

Tracey Lynn Hogue

Tracey Lynn Hogue

Oct 1, 2006

Tracey Lynn Hogue, 24 of Judsonia, died Sunday, October 1, 2006 in Searcy. She was born June 11, 1982 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is survived by her father and step-mother, Ray and Renee Hogue of Searcy; her mother and step-father, Tammy and Jeff Wilson of Greenbrier; her fiance, Jamie Davis of Judsonia; two brothers, Virgil Ray Hogue, Jr. of...

Jimmy Ray White

Jimmy Ray White

Sep 30, 2006

Jimmy Ray White, born July 1, 1959, died September 30, 2006 at 47 years old. Jim served 4 years on the US Navy, USS Sylvania based in Norfolk, VA and the Mediterranean with honorable discharge October 1980.

An employee of Eaton in Searcy for 30 years, he was their best CNC Machinist. He was a devoted husband, loving father,...

Carthel E. Cobb

Carthel E. Cobb

Sep 24, 2006

Carthel E. Cobb, 85 of Searcy, died Sunday, September 24, 2006. He was born March 14, 1921 in White County, Arkansas. He was a member and deacon at Temple Baptist Church and was retired from Arkansas Power and Light. Mr. Cobb is preceded in death by his parents, James William and Grace Elizabeth Castleberry Cobb; one grandson, Bill Butler; and...

William E. Chambless

William E. Chambless

Sep 24, 2006

William E. Chambless, 88 of Searcy, known to his family and friends as "Daddy Bill" and "Bill" died Friday, September 22, 2006. Born November 17, 1917 in Van Buren, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Guy and Anna Frantz Chambless. Mr. Chambless was a machinist for Missouri Pacific Railroad until 1945 when moving to Searcy. He was employed...

Beulah Oleta White

Beulah Oleta White

Sep 18, 2006

Beulah Oleta White, age 95, of Bald Knob, Arkansas, formerly of Nokomis, Illinois died Monday, September 18, 2006. She was born April 13, 1911 in Pochahontas, IL. a daughter of the late Durwood and Mary Etta Clark Rea. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her niece, Shirley Lillich of Bald Knob, Arkansas. Graveside services will be...

John Marshall Taylor

John Marshall Taylor

Sep 17, 2006

John Marshall Taylor, age 82, of Judsonia, died Sunday, September 17, 2006. He was born in Alabama July 27, 1924 a son of the late Thomas and Annie Belk Taylor. Mr. Taylor was retired from the University of Arkansas after 22 years of service. Survivors include his daughter; Terry McAnally and her husband Steve of Judsonia. One brother, Leon Taylor...

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,...