In our Care

Debra Barnett

Sep 6, 2018

Debra Barnett, age 66 passed away on September 6, 2018 at her home in Mt. Vernon, Ark. Born November 4, 1951 in Marshall, Ark to Leonard and Sue (Wallis) Horton. She is preceded in death by her father Leonard Horton. Survivors include: her mother, Sue Horton of Marshall, Ark; husband Thomas of 49 years, daughter Shelly (Jay) Hooper, son John, granddaughter Rachel...

Audrey Lynn Bautista Lopez

Sep 5, 2018

Audrey Lynn Bautista Lopez, 27, of Bald Knob, passed away September 5, 2018 at UAMS.  She was born September 1, 1991 at Searcy, Arkansas to Benny Covington and Sherry Rothmeyer Bridges. She was preceded in death by her uncle Buford Smith; and grandmothers, Rachel Poindexter and Ann Gaskin. She married Wilson Bautista Lopez August 10, 2013 at Searcy, Arkansas;...

Barbara Jean Garrison

Sep 4, 2018

Barbara Jean Garrison (Vermillion) passed away at her home in Vilonia on September 04, 2018 at the age of 78. Barbara was born on September 21, 1939 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Walter and Juanita (Daniels) Vermillion.  She enjoyed reading, traveling, and being with family. She was a devoted Christian and most recently a member of 2nd Baptist Church in Conway. Previously,...

Carol Dean (Brown) Kimbrell

Sep 3, 2018

Carol Dean Brown Kimbrell, 84, of the Hardin Community near White Hall died Monday, September 3, 2018.  She was born January 6, 1934 in the Rose Hill community of Rison, to the late Albert Sidney Brown and Vernia McGriff Brown.  Mrs. Kimbrell retired from Central Maloney in Pine Bluff with thirty-four years of service.  In July 2007,...

Roy Berry

Sep 1, 2018

Roy Albert Berry, age 90, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He was born January 31, 1928 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late W.S. and Missouri Berry. He lived a life of adventure, he served in the United States Navy and the United States Army, he was a crop duster, competitive airplane racer, and commercial...

Carolyn Alice Tackett

Sep 1, 2018

Carolyn Alice Tackett, of Vilonia, AR passed away peacefully at Salem Place Nursing Home and Rehab on September 01, 2018 at the age of 82. Alice was born on January 13, 1936 in Huntington, West Virginia to Everett L. and Ollie (Clark) Tackett.  She was of the Baptist Faith and member at First Baptist Church in Vilonia, and Eastside Baptist...

Melody Ann (Turner) Rodgers

Aug 31, 2018

Melody Turner Rodgers, 59, of Pangburn, passed away August 31, 2018 at her residence.  She was born August 1, 1959 at Rockford, Illinois. Melody was an LPN, and loved to garden and make jewelry. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Turner; step father, Arthur Espersen; and brother, Neil Turner. She married Britt Rodgers August 20, 2018;...

Trevor Glenn Sterling

Aug 29, 2018

Trevor Glenn Sterling, 40, of Providence, left us too soon on August 29, 2018 at his residence.  He was born November 13, 1977 at Newport, Arkansas. Trevor was an amazing father, provider, son, brother, and loving husband.  Trevor and all his quirky antics were loved by everyone he encountered.  He made an impact on more people’s lives than any...

Dorothy Herring

Aug 29, 2018

Dorothy Herring, 83, of Rison, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.  She was born on January 7, 1935 in Monticello, Arkansas, to the late Dallas Bud and Eve Smith Boykin.  Mrs. Herring was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  She will always be remembered for being a loving mother and caring...

Gary Nelson

Aug 28, 2018

Gary Nelson, 70, of Bald Knob, passed away August 28, 2018 at his residence.  He was born September 23, 1947 at Kennett, Missouri to the late Hiram and Arlene Boswell Nelson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Nelson. He married Linda Roberson Nelson December 6, 1968 at Paragould, Arkansas; she survives. ...

Lisa Ann (Ausburn) Baggett

Aug 27, 2018

Lisa Ann Ausburn Baggett, 52, of Beebe, won the ultimate prize on August 27, 2018 waking to see the face of her Savior.  She was born January 7, 1966 at Searcy to the late James M. and Maxine Taylor Ausburn. Lisa was a fun loving person with a fighting spirit.  She was a Christian who loved her family dearly. ...

Samuel M. Sinks, Jr.

Aug 26, 2018

Samuel M. Sinks, Jr. TSGT USAF (Ret.), age 83, of Rison, passed away at home after a long illness surrounded by his daughter, Debbie and two granddaughters, Melanie and Karla on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Mr. Sinks was born in Kingsland, Arkansas on June 12, 1935 to the late Samuel M. Sinks, Sr. and Pricilla Ivy (Oldner)...

Virginia Lee Ford

Aug 25, 2018

Virginia Ford, 80, of Searcy, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away August 25, 2018 at her residence.  She was born February 8, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late Osborne and Eleanor Keller Dickson. Mrs. Ford was a talented artist and a lover of sports, primarily the NBA followed by the NFL.  She also loved shopping and was well traveled, including...

Verle Wayne Shelby

Aug 25, 2018

Verle W. Shelby, 82, of the Woodlawn community, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018.  He was born January 5, 1936 in Lincoln County.  Verle served in the Air Force for four years.  He was a Baptist.  He retired from the United States Postal Service.  Mr. Shelby enjoyed reading, being outdoors, and being surrounded by his family.  He is preceded...

Andrew W. Brewster

Aug 25, 2018

It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Andrew Winfred Brewster on Saturday, August 25, 2018.  Andrew had been ill for many years with various pulmonary issues, most particularly Mycobacterium Avium Complex (“MAC”).  For the last 18 months, he was seeing a specialist in Tyler, Texas and exhibiting progress against MAC.  The medications were...

Richard Wesley Davis

Aug 21, 2018

Richard Wesley Davis, age 58, of Rison passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison.  Please sign the online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

Virginia Frances Mahoney

Aug 21, 2018

Virginia "Gin" Frances Mahoney (Wilson) of Vilonia passed away on August 21, 2018 in Cabot, Arkansas at the age of 82. She was a resident of Vilonia. Gin was born on February 26, 1936 in Perryville, Arkansas to Andrew Jackson and Zora (Burleson) Wilson.  Gin is survived by brothers, Larry Joe Wilson of Vilonia, Arkansas and Elijah Wilson "Son" of...

Sammie (Laffoon) Mcdonald

Aug 20, 2018

Sammie Laffoon McDonald, 86, of Kensett, went to be with the Lord Jesus August 20, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born August 1, 1932 at Rosebud to the late Sam and Lorene Oliver Laffoon. Mrs. McDonald was a graduate of Kensett High School and a member of Searcy First Assembly of God.  She was a loving...

Loy Franklin Moore

Aug 20, 2018

Loy Franklin Moore, age 82, of Grapevine, Ar., passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. He was born February 23, 1935 in Floral, Ar. to the late Benjamin and Mae Moore.  In addition to his parents, Loy was preceded in death by his wife Frances Hudson Moore, brothers Ranzy Moore and Harry Moore.

He is survived by one...

Loraine Sipes

Aug 19, 2018

Loraine Vinson Sipes, age 97 of  Sheridan, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Saline Memorial Hospital, Benton, Arkansas.  She was born and raised in Cleveland County.  A daughter of the late Alexander A. Vinson and Minnie Lee Roberts Vinson.  She graduated from Woodlawn High School.  She was a retired LPN of Bradley County Hospital, Warren,...