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Harold Eddies Owers

Harold Eddies Owers

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...

Michael Lloyd Martindale

Michael Lloyd Martindale

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...

James Earl Lay

James Earl Lay

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,...

Charles Edward Clay

Charles Edward Clay

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...

Neil Douglas Middleton

Neil Douglas Middleton

Feb 15, 2018

Neil Douglas Middleton, 35, of Searcy, passed away February 15, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Searcy April 27, 1982. Neil was a kind individual with a loving spirit. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Searcy and graduated from Searcy High School.  He was employed by Taco Bell for twelve years and also...

John Edward Brewster, Sr.

John Edward Brewster, Sr.

Feb 15, 2018

John Edward Brewster, known to his family as “Big John” passed away on February 15, 2018 at JRMC Hospital in Pine Bluff, AR.   He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, the eldest son of Winfred Brewster and Ivy Goodwin Brewster.  During his senior year in high school (in Hot Springs), the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and our...

Elsie Katherine (Carson)  Hawkins

Elsie Katherine (Carson) Hawkins

Feb 15, 2018

Elsie K. Hawkins, age 85, of Sheridan went to be with her Lord on February 15, 2018.  She was born February 27, 1932 in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late William and Elizabeth Carson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children, Martha Hall, Brenda Burlison, and Jimmy Cotton.

She is survived by...

John James Wallace

John James Wallace

Feb 12, 2018

John James Wallace after a long and wonderful life of 91 years finished his course and kept the faith. He was born September 3, 1926 in the countryside of Cleveland County. He died on Monday, February 12, 2018. His parents were Grover Cleveland Wallace and Alice Sandine. Growing up and living in Rison, Arkansas he met his future...

James Emmon Gray

James Emmon Gray

Feb 11, 2018

James Gray Sr., 71, of Pangburn, passed away February 11, 2018 at his residence.  He was born August 7, 1946 at Moro, Arkansas to the late James and Mallie Camp Gray. He married Shirley Wooten Gray June 10, 1967 at Moro, Arkansas; she survives.  He is also survived by three daughters, Lisa Gray and Melissia Akers (Hershel) both of...

Bruce Clegg

Bruce Clegg

Feb 10, 2018

Niven Bruce Clegg, age 81, of Little Rock went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born February 5, 1937 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Niven Hunter Clegg and Ruth Mae Clegg. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Annie Mae Baskin. He...

Nelda Jean Forbes

Nelda Jean Forbes

Feb 10, 2018

Nelda Jean Forbes (McNair) died peacefully with her family by her side, at her home in Conway, Arkansas, on February 10, 2018 at the age of 68. Nelda was born on August 4, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to Arthur Harding McNair and Wanda Faye McNair (Sipes).  Nelda retired as an executive in the Asset Management Industry. She was a life...

James Marion Eaker

James Marion Eaker

Feb 8, 2018

James Eaker, 78, of Augusta, passed away February 8, 2018 at his residence in Augusta.  He was born May 13, 1939 at Jefferson, Missouri to the late Hobert and Helen Healy Eaker. Mr. Eaker was a jack-of-all-trades, holding many occupations throughout his life, he built mobile homes in California; later worked for Kennon Farms in Wynne, Ark. as a...

Wanda Dell Lynn

Wanda Dell Lynn

Feb 7, 2018

Wanda Dell Lynn, age 78, of the Rye community passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was born December 6, 1939 in Rye, Arkansas to the late Lee and Agnes Wright Curry. Mrs. Lynn was a homemaker, farmer and school bus driver. She also ran Lynn's Orchard at Rye for many years and was very active in the...

Wanda Jean Findley

Wanda Jean Findley

Feb 5, 2018

Wanda Jean Findley (née Kissinger), 90, died Monday, February 5, 2018, at the home of a family member in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Findley was born in Armona, CA on June 13, 1927, to Austin Theodore Kissinger and Pearl Mae Kissinger (née Rowland). She was pre-deceased (August 11, 2007) by her husband of 58 years, Willis Winn Findley II....

Audrey Ruth Ann (Hamilton)  Spradlin

Audrey Ruth Ann (Hamilton) Spradlin

Feb 4, 2018

Audrey Ruth Ann Hamilton Spradlin, 60, of Kensett, went to be with the Lord February 4, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born April 24, 1957 at Brinkley to the late Earl William and Zella Mae Lawson Hamilton. Mrs. Spradlin was a member of Life Fellowship Assembly of God in Searcy.  She was a loving sister and...

Dr. James Raymond Pollock

Dr. James Raymond Pollock

Feb 1, 2018

Dr. Major James R. Pollock, USAF (Ret.), 48, of Sheridan passed away on February 1, 2018. He was born March 30, 1969 to Coy Dean Pollock and Alma Faye Mosley Pollock. He was a 1988 graduate of Sheridan High School where, he excelled in track, tennis and mathematics. In 1996, he graduated medical school from Oklahoma State University....

Lee Roy Boone

Lee Roy Boone

Jan 31, 2018

Lee Roy Boone Jr., 68, of Searcy, passed away January 31, 2018 at Beebe Retirement Center following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  He was born June 17, 1949 at Lubbock, Texas to the late Lee Roy and Mildred Adkinson Boone Sr. He was a member of Word of Faith Church in Searcy.  Lee was a simple man and usually...

Brenda Joyce (Stokes)  Gentry

Brenda Joyce (Stokes) Gentry

Jan 30, 2018

Brenda Stokes Gentry, 67, of Kensett, gained her wings on January 30, 2018.  She was born June 19, 1950 at Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late Almond and Dell Stokes. Brenda was known for her kind heart and sweet soul.  She dedicated many years of her life to Searcy Industrial Laundry & Searcy Public School District.  From her childhood,...

Nancy Jo Davis

Nancy Jo Davis

Jan 30, 2018

Nancy Jo Davis, 81, of Searcy, passed from this life January 30, 2018 at her sons residence.  She was born July 11, 1936 at Kokomo, Indiana to the late Ralph and Ruth Latta Shuck. She was a graduate of Kokomo High School and retired from Aramark at Harding University.  She was a dedicated worker who raised her seven children...

Joseph Andrew Skabronski Sr.

Joseph Andrew Skabronski Sr.

Jan 28, 2018

Joe Skabronski, 81, of Searcy, died Sunday, January 28th, 2018.  He was born February 5th, 1936 in Galata, Montana to the late William and Agnes (Bubnash) Skabronski.  He was preceded in death by his infant brother William. He was retired after a long career with Safeway. Joe was a devoted father, grandfather, and brother to his siblings.  He was...

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