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Gelendal Flowers

Gelendal Flowers

Mar 15, 2018

Gelendal "Linda" Flowers, of Vilonia went to be with the Lord before her time on March 15, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 70. Gelendal was born on February 12, 1948 in Stockton, California. She loved her animals, she loved gardening, and most of all being a loving caregiver, grandmother, and wife. She is survived by her...

Victor B. Strickland

Victor B. Strickland

Mar 14, 2018

Victor B Strickland Jr., 66, of Jacksonville, died on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home. Victor was born on April 30, 1951 in Lake Village, Arkansas to Victor Buford and Hazel (Sledge) Strickland.  He was formerly in sales for over 20 years. Victor attended Lighthouse Pentecostal Church where he cherished the pastors that he sat under.  He loved spending time...

Grady Leon Lawrence

Grady Leon Lawrence

Mar 12, 2018

Grady Leon Lawrence, 77, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born May 26, 1940 in Harrison, Arkansas to the late Elmo and Bomb Lawrence. He was a retired Greyhound bus driver. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, playing cards, collecting antiques, traveling and riding motorcycles.

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Linda Gail (Goodwin)  Holmes

Linda Gail (Goodwin) Holmes

Mar 10, 2018

Linda Holmes, 65, of Kensett, passed away March 10, 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock.  She was born April 23, 1952 in Searcy, Arkansas. She was a 1971 graduate of Kensett High School.  She loved to crotchet, collect decorative glass; and watch NCIS.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved watching her great grand babies....

Paul Gene Mcgee

Paul Gene Mcgee

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.

Jerry Singleton

Jerry Singleton

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...

William Robert (Bobby)  Biddle

William Robert (Bobby) Biddle

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...

Linda Faye Sanders

Linda Faye Sanders

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...

Marsha Carolyn Pate

Marsha Carolyn Pate

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. ...

Carol Ann Scoles

Carol Ann Scoles

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...

Dan Mitchell Wilson

Dan Mitchell Wilson

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...

Wayne Freeman

Wayne Freeman

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...

Kyle Preston Holt

Kyle Preston Holt

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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Jean G. Clevinger

Jean G. Clevinger

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,...

Hal Winford Grady

Hal Winford Grady

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...

James Edward Bruce

James Edward Bruce

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,...

Edna Laurene Martin

Edna Laurene Martin

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...

Marilyn Joyce (Sanders)  Mobley

Marilyn Joyce (Sanders) Mobley

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...

Ninia Lea (Ausburn)  House

Ninia Lea (Ausburn) House

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,...

James Fletcher (Sonny)  Mccluskey

James Fletcher (Sonny) Mccluskey

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...

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