Obituaries
Freddie "Fred" Duncan
Feb 19, 2026
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Westside Church of Christ, with services to begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Kensett Cemetery.
A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.
Velma Lois Sutton
Feb 17, 2026
Velma Lois Sutton, 86, of Kensett, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at home. She was born November 7, 1939 in Bald Knob to the late Clarance M. and Alta Perille (Crosby) Ramsey.
For 43 years, she stood faithfully beside her husband in ministry. She did not simply share in his work, she lived it. She was a longtime member of...
Joann Johnson
Feb 16, 2026
JoAnn Johnson
September 7, 1952 – February 16, 2026
JoAnn Johnson, 73, of Searcy, Arkansas, entered eternal rest on February 16, 2026.
JoAnn will be remembered for her bold spirit, sharp tongue, and a heart that gave her all to the people she loved.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on February 28, 2026, with viewing beginning at 11:30 a.m. at...
Shannon Earl Spears
Feb 8, 2026
Shannon Earl Spears, 82 of Searcy, died Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Jackson & Co Luxury Senior Living in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born February 16, 1943 in Texarkana, AR to James Grady Spears and Ruby Lois Spears.
Shannon was a young boy of 13 when he lost his beloved mother Lois to cancer. At the age of 12 he had...
Ann Nieto
Jan 31, 2026
Ann Verkler Nieto, born Dec 1,1936 in Black Rock, AR to loving parents, Jewel and Sylvia Thomas Verkler. She was a woman of strong faith and conviction who was welcomed at the pearly gates on January 31, 2026 by loved ones lost, but not forgotten. She is at peace now, with no pain and sorrow.
Her legacy is daughter Sylvia (Mike)...
Donna Virginia Hess
Jan 30, 2026
Donna Virginia Hess passed away on January 30, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, devotion, and quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.
Born on November 19, 1933, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Donna was the daughter of William Troy Halcom and Lee Ora Rexroad Halcom. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Bob Halcom,...
Imogene E. Benton
Jan 22, 2026
Imogene Benton, 88 of Little Rock
Imogene Benton, AKA “Granny” was called home, Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was 88 years old and lived a life marked by faith, love and dedication. She was honest, hardworking and full of joy. She believed in doing what was right and was never afraid of hard work. Those who knew her best will remember...
Lillie Pearl Chatman
Jan 9, 2026
“Our Precious Jewel”
Mrs. Lillie Pearl Chatman was born in Louisville, Mississippi to the late Mrs. Verlene Burrage Lagrone and Mr. Walter Henley on January 25, 1957. She is also preceded in death by four brothers: Mr. Henry Burrage, Mr. Augusta Burrage, Mr. Calvin D. Burrage, and Mr. Billy W. Burrage; two sisters: Mrs. Ella D. Whitney and Mrs. Gloria D....
William Brunston "W.B." Henson
Jan 6, 2026
William Brunston Henson, age 87, of Judsonia Arkansas passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born October 4, 1938, to Frank and Hazel (Fulton) Henson in Blevins Arkansas.
William Brunston was a great provider and family man, worked hard at many different jobs over the years. He farmed as a young man and started his own construction...
Porter Larry Nichols
Jan 5, 2026
Porter L. Nichols, 88, of Pangburn, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born November 20, 1937 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Dewey and Aletha (Hoye) Nichols.
Porter was a Vietnam Veteran, Navy Recruiter, and handyman. His heart was large, and he never met a stranger.
He goes to meet his wife of 49 years, Marion Nichols. He is survived...
Janie Mae (Smith) Watson
Jan 1, 2026
Janie Mae (Smith) Watson, 95, of Searcy, passed away, Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born January 5, 1930 in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Walker Hale Smith and Annie Marie (Cox) Smith.
She was a devoted member of the Baptist faith. She loved fishing and camping and was an avid Razorback fan, enthusiastically following all of their sports. She found...
Grant Eugene Clark
Jan 1, 2026
Grant Clark, 87, of Pangburn passed away in his sleep on January 1, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herschel E. Clark, and his mother, Connie Garner Clark; son-in-law, Joey Cook, along with two sisters.
He left behind one brother: Alan Clark (Sandra), two daughters: Jamie Cook and Julie Gray (Billy), five grandchildren: Ashley Tucker, Jason Cook (Hanah), Courtney...
Melvin Keith Waggle
Dec 29, 2025
Melvin Keith Waggle, Age 71, of Mt Vernon, Arkansas passed away and went to his final resting place on December 29, 2025.
Melvin was born on August 12, 1954. At an early age Melvin developed a deep devotion to his family, leaving school to help support them..
In 1974 Melvin met and married his forever bride Mary Waggle.. Melvin and Mary were...
Vernon Ray Shourd
Dec 29, 2025
Vernon Ray Shourd, 89, of Searcy passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, in Searcy. He was born December 6, 1936 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late John Jacob and Ludie Allen Shourd.
Vernon was a God-fearing Christian, who loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a member of Searcy First Assembly of God.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Aurora Jade Turner
Dec 24, 2025
Aurora Jade Turner, infant daughter of Trenton and Raven Turner, entered into Heaven on December 24, 2025.
She is survived by her parents, four sisters, Gabriella, Alaia, Aniyah, Erielle; grandparents, Michelle Cam, Amanda Murray (Marcus), and Gerome Brown; aunts, Autumn Murray, Ashanti Murray, and Akyah Murray; and an uncle, Marcus Murray.
Too beautiful for this world, but forever part of our hearts.
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Ronda Jean Reeves
Dec 24, 2025
Ronda Jean Reeves, 60, of Judsonia, passed away, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born January 10, 1965, in Fresno, California to the late James and Zaira (Courtney) Waters.
She enjoyed reading her Bible, doing crossword puzzles, collecting Scooby-Do, and sharing her sense of humor with everyone.
She is survived by her significant other, Edgar Winsett; three...
Linda Myers
Dec 23, 2025
Linda Myers, 80, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away December 23, 2025. She was born October 28, 1945 in Griffithville, Arkansas to Ervin C. Hawley and Lilly Filona Ballentine Hawley. She is preceded in death by her husband, William T. Myers, a son, Robert Boles, a grandson, Eric Murphree, brothers and sisters, Otis Lee Hawley, Elsie Dale Hawley, Vernon Emmitt Hawley,...
John W. McAdams
Dec 22, 2025
John W McAdams went home to be with his Lord December 22, 2025. He was born March 25, 1941 to Clyde and Wilma McAdams, Beebe AR. He married the love of his life, JoAnn Richards McAdams, January 2, 1964.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years. He will be greatly missed by his surviving siblings, his brothers, Marshall...
Carl Edward Smithey
Dec 19, 2025
Carl Edward “Buddy” Smithey, 85, of Searcy, AR, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, following a long illness. He was born in New Albany, Mississippi, on November 17, 1940, to the late Melvin Presley Smithey and Carrie Foreman Smithey.
Buddy was a man who defined himself through hard work and a love for the outdoors. He dedicated many years of...
Carolyn Ruth Brauer
Dec 17, 2025
Carolyn Ruth (Willis) Brauer, 77, passed away at her home in Searcy, Arkansas on December 17, 2025, after battling Parkinson’s disease for more than 19 years.
She was born September 30, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, the oldest of three children born to Douglas and Alene (Knowles) Willis.
Carolyn attended Abilene Christian College where she met James Michael (Mike) Brauer. They were married...
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