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Mar 10, 2018

Paul McGee, 53, of Searcy, passed away March 10, 2018.  He leaves behind four children; three sisters; and one brother.  No services arranged at this time.

Mar 10, 2018

Dr. Jerry  Singleton passed away peacefully on March 10, 2018 at his home in Mount Vernon, Arkansas at the age of 75. Jerry was born on December 21, 1942 in McComb, Mississippi to Frank and Marguerite (Kenna) Singleton. He graduated from Auburn University and earned his doctorate of Veterinarian Medicine. In addition to his working life, he enjoyed riding and...

Mar 8, 2018

William “Bobby” Biddle Jr., 74, of Kensett, passed away March 8, 2018 at The Crossing in Searcy.  He was born April 21, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late William and Earnesteen Posey Biddle Sr. He was a graduate of Walnut Ridge High School and drove commercial trucks and school buses most of his life as well...

Mar 8, 2018

Linda Faye Watkins Sanders, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 8, 2018.  Linda was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, on July 3, 1952, to William and Ruby Watkins, also of Stuttgart. She was preceded in death by both parents; sister, Ronda Smith; and brother, Phillip Watkins.  Linda is survived by her husband of 49 years, USMC...

Mar 7, 2018

Marsha Carolyn Purcell Pate of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at the age of 68 on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.  She was born to George Purcell and Shirley Dill Purcell on November 1, 1949 in Kokomo, Indiana. Marsha was a generous, kind soul who loved her family deeply and was always a fierce defender and supporter of her loved ones. ...

Mar 3, 2018

Carol Ann Scoles, 50, of Rison, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, March 3, 2018. She was born March 8, 1967 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Larry and Sylvia Stacks Scoles. Mrs. Scoles was a member of Rison Church of Christ  and was a machine operator for Central Maloney. She was preceded in death by a...

Mar 3, 2018

Dan Mitchell Wilson (Mitch) of Maumelle passed away in February of 2018.  Dan was born on June 4, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Daniel and Janice (Evans) Wilson. He loved dogs, and they were his most faithful companions. His dog Shaggy passed away with him, and will be missed also.  He worked for Saia and ABF as a truck...

Mar 2, 2018

­­Wayne Freeman, 72, of Kensett, passed away March 2, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born February 4, 1946 in Searcy to the late Samuel and Vivian Lovett Freeman. Mr. Freeman attended West Point Baptist Church and was a veteran of the US Army, serving during Vietnam.  He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and...

Mar 1, 2018

Kyle Preston Holt, 27 of Beale AFB, California passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Kyle was born March 21, 1990, Texarkana, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, SSGT Samantha Holt of Beale AFB, California; Parents,

Kelley and Rhonda Holt of Rison, Annette Rivera of San Marcos, Texas; Brother, Tyler (Reba)

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Mar 1, 2018

Jean G. Clevinger, 82, of Vilonia passed away March 1, 2018 at her residence. Jean was born March 8, 1935. Jean is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, devoted wife, sister and loyal friend to many. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Conway. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Pebble Elswick,...

Feb 28, 2018

Hal “Bill” Winford Grady, age 80, passed away at his daughter’s home in Vilonia on February 28, 2018. He was born in Vandervoort, Arkansas on February 12, 1938. Bill graduated from Lehigh High School and went on to Murray State College where he graduated with an Associate Degree in Agriculture in 1959. He married Imogene Gayler on June 19, 1960...

Feb 25, 2018

James Bruce, 75, of Judsonia, died February 25, 2018 at his residence.  He was born December 22, 1942 at Rector, Arkansas to the late Jesse and Beulah King Bruce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Bruce and Wayne Carter; and one sister, Pat Fields. He married Carolyn Bolding Bruce May 27,...

Feb 25, 2018

Edna Laurene "Lori" Martin of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on February 25, 2018 in Branson, Missouri at the age of 48. Edna was born on November 25, 1969 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Adriel Dale and Helen Elaine (Burnett) Martin. She graduated from Buckeye Christian School in 1987. The joy of her life was her children...

Feb 24, 2018

Marilyn Sanders Mobley, 68, of West Point, passed away February 24, 2018.  She was born February 16, 1950 in Searcy to the late Jacob and Joyce Franks Sanders. Marilyn treasured time spent with her family and spent countless hours with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews, providing them with cherished memories of her care, conversations, humor and insights.  Marilyn brought...

Feb 24, 2018

Ninia Lea Ausburn House, 78, of Searcy, died February 24, 2018.  She was born March 6, 1940 in Kensett to the late Syble Davidson and Arthur Eugene Ausburn.  She is survived by one brother, Arthur Dale Ausburn (Wendy) of North Little Rock.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Evon House May 16,...

Feb 21, 2018

James “Sonny” McCluskey, 80, of West Point, passed away February 21, 2018 at his residence.  He was born July 7, 1937 at Brinkley, Arkansas to the late Odis and Elna Brewer McCluskey. Mr. McCluskey was of the Baptist faith and an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.  He owned and operated (along with his wife) Arkansas Trap and...

Feb 19, 2018

Harold Eddies Owers passed away peacefully on February 19, 2018 at his home in New Blaine, Arkansas at the age of 78. Harold was born on October 27, 1939 in Hornbeck, Louisiana to Eddies Archibald and Willie Mae (Harkins) Owers. He retired from Mobil Oil as a supervisor and two years ago, retired from Southwestern Energy as an Oil Field...

Feb 18, 2018

Michael Lloyd Martindale, age 55, of Rison passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was born February 12, 1963 in Fordyce, Arkansas to Marcus and Betty West Martindale. Michael was a heavy equipment operator for Martindale Trucking. He attended Trinity Faith Assembly of God.

Michael is survived by his two daughters, Shawnta Rauls...

Feb 17, 2018

James E. Lay, age 83, of Sheridan, died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents Thera and Clara Lay, sisters Vera Mae Adams and Ima Dean Amos. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Lay of Sheridan, two sons, Stephen Lay (Barbara) of White Hall,...

Feb 16, 2018

Charles Edward Clay, age 75, of Fordyce went to be with his Lord on Friday, February 16, 2018. He was born June 12, 1942 in Calhoun County, Arkansas to the late Frances and Dessie Clay. in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Clay and one sister Francis Phillips. Mr. Clay...