Obituaries
In our Care
Kay Hicks
Apr 16, 2025
Linda Kay Hicks was promoted to heaven and received her healing from cancer at midnight April 15, 2025. Kay was born to Frank Edward Jenkins and Rosie Mae Howell Jenkins in Searcy on August 17, 1951.
Kay had many careers on this earth, daughter, sister, student, military spouse, mother, production worker, banker, good friend, grandmother, aunt, great aunt, great grandmother, and...
Barbara Ann Bolding Poe
Apr 12, 2025
Barbara Ann Bolding Poe, 82, from Judsonia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2025, at Unity Health in Searcy, Arkansas surrounded by family and friends.She was born on May 3, 1942, to the late Walker Bolding and Leona Fortune Bolding. Barbara was married to the love of her life, Bill Poe, for 18 years until...
Ruth Tillman
Apr 12, 2025
Julia Ruth Doss Tillman of Sheridan and Rison, Arkansas passed away April 12, 2025. She was born September 18, 1936, in Rison, Arkansas to Samuel Parks Doss and Mattie Jo Pennington. She was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School.
Ruth was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Toledo, Arkansas, a devoted believer who was always active her...
Sidney Scudder
Apr 12, 2025
Sidney Scudder, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and craftsman, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on September 29, 1951, Sidney dedicated his life to woodworking, a craft through which he transformed raw materials into beautiful creations. His passion for the art was evident in every project he undertook, showcasing not only his skills...
Joyce Hurlburt
Apr 9, 2025
Joyce Aline Eden Hurlburt of Conway, Arkansas passed away April 9, 2025, she was born July 3, 1943, in Rattan, Oklahoma the late Fred J. Eden and Bertha L. Courtwright.
Joyce was a member of Northside Apostolic Church in Mayflower, Arkansas where she was a devoted believer in the name of Jesus. Her family was the joy of her life, the children...
Lora "Jean" (Bonner) West
Apr 3, 2025
Lora Jean (Bonner) West
Jean West passed from this life to her heavenly home on April 3, 2025.She was born March 12, 1944 to Reverend Herman and Mrs. Verneal Bonner in Little Rock, Arkansas, who preceded her in death.
Jean is survived by her husband, Ray West, of Searcy, Arkansas; one son, Dr. Kevin West; one daughter-in-law, Dr. Camilla Saulsbury; and one...
Sheila Yvonne Powell
Apr 2, 2025
Sheila Yvonne Powell, born on September 11, 1956, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, left this world on April 2, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Sheila's vibrant spirit and unwavering love for her family defined her life.
Sheila's heart was particularly filled with joy by her grandchildren, David, Hunter, and Mason Peterson, and Dalton and Kadin Phillips. Her bond with...
Jewel Donald Cook
Apr 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donnie Cook, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, on April 2nd, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on May 14, 1943, in Wickes, Arkansas Donnie lived a life driven by passion and a deep love for the open road.
For many years, "Cookie" Monster navigated the highways and byways of America...
Joyce Jean Paul
Mar 26, 2025
Joyce Jean Paul, born on May 29, 1938, in Cadron, Arkansas, to the late Thomas Guy Reeves and Viola Joyce Smith Reeves, has departed this life on March 26, 2025, in Springdale Arkansas. She enjoyed many things in life, growing flowers, singing, socializing, a little drama on occasion, presents and discovering anything new. Her greatest love was Christ and the...
John Bernard Breznai
Mar 25, 2025
John Bernard Breznai, 83, of Searcy departed this life Tuesday March 25th, 2025 at his home where so many family memories were made. Born September 30,1941 in Cleveland, Ohio- the first son, second child out of five children to the late John & Mary Breznai - later they moved to the Los Angeles, California area where all the siblings were...
Lisa Gayle Wilson
Mar 20, 2025
Lisa Gayle Wilson, born on July 10, 1974, in Malvern, Arkansas, departed this life on March 20, 2025, in Leola, Arkansas. A loving wife, mother, sister, and cherished friend, Lisa's presence will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Wayne Williams and Carolyn Williams and her grandparents,...
Eartha Tims
Mar 19, 2025
Eartha "Mickey" Heath Tims of Judsonia, formerly of McCrory, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 79 years of age.
Mickey was born April 12, 1945, in Hillemann, Ark., to Claude and Mary Ann Heath. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Oscar Heath and Frankie...
William Newton Earvin
Mar 18, 2025
William Newton Earvin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on June 12, 1941, and spent his life surrounded by family and friends who cherished his dedication and warmth.
William was a man of many passions, dedicating his time to hobbies that brought him joy. He...
Houston Everett Culpepper
Mar 18, 2025
Houston Everett Culpepper Jr., of Rison, Arkansas, born in Little Rock, Arkansas March 21, 1948 and passed away in Rison on March 18, 2025, just days before his 77th birthday. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and hardworking man who always put his family first.
Houston was a decorated military veteran serving from 1968-1974 in the Vietnam War.
He spent...
Mary Lee Harrell
Mar 16, 2025
Mary Lee Harrell, age 89 of Sheridan, AR, died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital Encore Medical Center in Bryant, AR. She was born July 6, 1935 in Boothe, AR in Scott County.
She was a retired inspector from the Rison Garment Factory. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Rison, AR. She was...
Michael Guy Phillips
Mar 15, 2025
Michael Guy Phillips, a resident of Rison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison. He was born to Guy & Evelyn Rodgers Phillipson April 14, 1951 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.He was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Evelyn Rodgers Phillips, brother-in-law Jimmy Floyd, and granddaughter Lexi Mitchell.He...
Donna Marie Johnston
Mar 12, 2025
Donna Johnston, a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on March 12, 2025, at Chapter's Assisted Living. Born on October 14, 1939 in Hayden, Colorado, Donna was raised by her parents, Don and Louise Hockett. She nurtured a profound faith, a compassionate spirit, and an unwavering devotion to her family. Donna was married to Russell Johnston until his passing...
Leland Keith Lacewell
Mar 11, 2025
Leland Keith Lacewell, of Vilonia AR, born April 3, 1948 to T.M. and Hazel Starr Lacewell died March 11, 2025. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Lacewelll.
Keith, a veteran of the Vietnam War was deeply loved and cherished by his family. He was married to Evelyn Ann (Ussery) Lacewell for almost 55 years. He also leaves...
Emalene Pruitt Hamilton
Mar 11, 2025
Emalene Pruitt Hamilton, 80, of Stuttgart, AR, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
She was born March 4 1945, to Chester and Vera Pruitt in Donephant, AR.
Emalene enjoyed arranging flowers, decorating and was a gifted painter. She enjoyed spending time with everyone in her family. She was kind, compassionate and a great listener.
In addition to her parents, she...
Marilyn Ann Hulsey
Mar 6, 2025
Marilyn Ann Bennett Hulsey, age 62 of Judsonia, went to be with her Lord on March 6, 2025. She was born March 6, 1963, in Pine Bluff to Paul Bennett, Jr. and Linda Bennett. She was preceded in death by her father. She was a 1981 graduate of Judsonia High School and was a faithful member of Velvet Ridge Church...
