Obituaries
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Violet Robbins
Jun 22, 2025
It is with a heavy heart, yet overflowing gratitude, that we reflect on the life of Violet Louise Robbins. Her passing leaves a void that can never truly be filled, but the richness of her life and the enduring legacy of love she leaves behind continue to shine brightly.
Violet’s faith wasn't merely a belief system; it was the very essence...
Brenda Aline Ramey
Jun 16, 2025
Brenda Aline (Allen) Ramey, of Conway Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home, June 16, 2025. Brenda was born May 1, 1950, in Little Rock Arkansas to the late Sherman Allen and Louise Mower Allen. Brenda was a loving mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. The time she spent with her family was always special leaving a lot of special memories for...
Johnny Larry Dyer
Jun 12, 2025
Johnny Larry Dyer, of Griffithville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas, at the age of 80. He was born on August 16, 1944, in Moscow, Tennessee, to the late Wilburn and Pearl Dyer (Miller).
Johnny lived a full and generous life, marked by hard work, strong values, and a deep love for...
Robert "Sonny" Davis
Jun 12, 2025
Robert Walton “Sonny” Davis, Sr. age 91 went to be with the Lord on June 12th, 2025. He was born January 26, 1934 in Altheimer, Arkansas. He was a member of Hazel Street Church of Christ in Pine Bluff. Preceding him in death was his wife, Emily Waymack Davis, his father Robert Ellis Davis, his mother Earline Davis, his sister...
Vanita Louise Hendricks
Jun 10, 2025
Vanita Louise Phillips Hendricks, age 79, of Woodlawn went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1945, in Rison to the late Clyde Phillips and Louise Wooley Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hendricks, her sister Cindy Beatty and her brother Ronnie...
Gladys Fay Powers
Jun 2, 2025
Gladys Fay Powers, born on March 19, 1942, in Leola, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2025, in White Hall, Arkansas. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Gladys was a woman of many talents and interests. Her passion for cooking brought joy to her family and friends, and her skills in cleaning reflected...
William Keith Kimbrell
May 30, 2025
William Keith Kimbrell, age 68, of Sheridan, passed away Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025 in Pine Bluff, AR. Keith was born August 26, 1956, in Warren, Arkansas, to the late Grady and Janice Kimbrell. Keith was a 1974 graduate of Watson Chapel High School. He attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello on a baseball scholarship. An outstanding baseball player,...
George Howard Warren, Sr.
May 30, 2025
George Howard Warren, Sr. age 68, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born July 16, 1956, in Jackson, MS to the late Willy Ray Warren and Velma Jean Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Rita Warren and brother Billy Warren. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing...
Kenneth Dale Coffee
May 23, 2025
Kenneth Dale Coffee, born February 17, 1944, in Clarksville, Arkansas at home. He passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas.
He was a member of Higginson Trinity PCG for many years- He was a member of the national guard- he retired from Walmart; he drove a truck most of his life- he enjoyed gardening. He was a great...
Ronnie Dale Word
May 23, 2025
Ronnie Dale Word, age 68 of Rison AR, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was born November 12, 1956 in Rison, a son of Herman H. Word and Irene McRae Word. Ronnie was a graduate of Rison High School and a member of Rison Baptist Church. He was a long-time employee of Moore’s Hardware (later Gurnsey’s Hardware) in...
Helen Diane Hebert
May 22, 2025
Diane Hebert, age 70 of Rison, AR, died Thursday, May 22, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1955 in Rison AR, a daughter of J. D. Lunsford and Helen Coats Lunsford. Mrs. Hebert attended Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church of Woodlawn. A mother and homemaker, she was a graduate of Woodlawn High School.
She was preceded in death by her...
Sonja Fay Fogarty
May 20, 2025
Sonja Fogarty, age 58 of Mountain View AR, died Tuesday, May 20th 2025. She was born August 2nd, 1967 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of Jerry Casey and Brenda Casey. Mrs. Fogarty attended Dollarway High School and was a mother and factory worker. She was the Assembly of God faith. Mrs. Fogarty was preceded in death by her daughter Rachell...
Max McDonald
May 19, 2025
Mr. Max McDonald went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early in the morning on May 19, 2025. Max was born in Searcy, Arkansas on May 28, 1932, to the late E.L. and Myrtle Curtis McDonald. He was the last survivor of a family of 12 siblings.
Max was a member of the First Assembly of God in...
Alma Broadway
May 18, 2025
Alma Sue Broadway, went to be with her Lord on May 18, 2025. She was born May 3, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Jean Skellenger. She was very adventurous and enjoyed hiking, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors. She also enjoyed crafting, working on puzzles and spending time with her family. She was preceded...
Patrick Secor
May 18, 2025
Patrick Milton Secor, of Searcy passed away on May 18, 2025. He was born March 17, 1936, in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Lewis and Alice Secor. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran,
He is survived by his loving wife Kristine Secor.
Arrangements by Cole Funeral Home of Kensett,
Christine Coble
May 18, 2025
Christine (Totty) Coble, 88, of Searcy, passed from this life on May 18, 2025. She was born April 29, 1937, in Memphis, TN, the oldest child of D.A. and Ida Bell Totty. She was married 61 years to her husband Ronald Coble, who preceded her in death in 2018. She attended Southside High School in Memphis and Harding College. She...
Kenneth Brayford
May 14, 2025
Kenneth A. Brayford of Searcy, Arkansas joined the Church Triumphant on May 14, 2025. He died peacefully at the age of 86.
Ken was born on August 4, 1938, to Kenneth G. and Vivian O. Brayford of Collinsville, Illinois. He was predeceased by two older sisters, Jane A. Brayford Scott of Starkville, Mississippi and Julaine A. Brayford of Collinsville, Illinois. He...
William Ed Rushing
May 12, 2025
William Ed “Bill” Rushing of Woodlawn completed his earthly assignment Monday, May 12, 2025 one month shy of his 82nd birthday at JRMC after a lengthy battle with lymphoma. He was a plumber by trade, retiring from the State of Arkansas as a plumbing inspector after owning his own business for many years. His knowledge of life and all things...
Kenneth Simmons
May 11, 2025
Kenneth Simmons, born on December 24, 1939, in Providence, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Judsonia, Arkansas. Kenneth lived a life marked by dedication and passion, working as a truck driver for the railroad—a career he cherished deeply.
During his earlier years, Kenneth served in the Army, where he exemplified the values of honor and commitment. He brought...
Linda Darlene Merriman
May 11, 2025
On the 11th of May 2025, we bid farewell to a remarkable woman, Linda Darlene Merriman, who left this earthly realm to join her Lord in eternal peace. Born on April 29, 1946, in the small town of Moulton, Alabama, Linda graced our lives with her kindness, faith, and devotion to family. Her journey through life was infused with love...
