Obituaries
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Mary Jo Butcher
Sep 3, 2016
Mary Jo Butcher, “Nonna” 74 of Searcy, formerly of Brinkley, passed away September 3, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1942 at Hunter, Arkansas to the late Joseph Hall and Mary Clayton Cameron. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brinkley. She married Doyle Butcher January 16, 1958 at the First United...
Clara Adelia (Pendleton) Pack
Sep 2, 2016
Clara Adelia Pack peacefully passed unto our Lord and Kingdom of Heaven for eternity September 2, 2016 at the age of 97. She was born July 21, 1919 at Elizabeth City, N.C. and was of the Episcopal Faith, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her husband of 26 years, William Carroll Ward preceded her in death as well...
Tommy Hightower
Sep 1, 2016
Tommy Hightower, age 86, of Rison, went to be with the lord, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his home. He was born August 27, 1930 in Bastrop, Louisiana, a son of the late Henry Hightower and Pearlie Osbon Hightower. Mr. Hightower graduated from Bastrop High School. He later became a supervisor at the International Paper Mill for...
Patricia Lorraine (Gilmore) Lamb
Aug 30, 2016
Patricia Gilmore Lamb, 59, of Kensett, passed away August 30, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born May 3, 1957 at El Centro, California. She married Hollis Lamb May 29, 1977 at Bradford, Arkansas; he preceded her in death August 17, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her father, Troy Lee Gilmore. She is survived...
Yolanda Humphries
Aug 28, 2016
Yolanda Adreanne Humphries, age 91, died at her home in Rison on Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was born January 11, 1925 in Providence, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late Rodosindo Corvese and Michelina Bovenzi Corvese. Mrs. Humphries was a retired Arkansas state employee. She was a faithful member of Rison Baptist Church and a founding...
Gearline (Jerry) Elrod Blakely Moser
Aug 27, 2016
Gearline (Jerry) Elrod Blakely Moser, of Little Rock, was born November 15, 1925 at Prattsville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Laster and Roxie Benning Elrod. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Little Rock, where she taught Sunday school most of her adult life. She had a passion to teach children the love of Christ....
Joseph Fredrick Deronda
Aug 25, 2016
Joseph DeRonda, 78, of Searcy, died August 25, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born December 31, 1937 at Peekskill, New York to the late William and Florence Williams DeRonda.
He is survived by daughters, Dawn Alpert and Jodie DeRonda; son, Bill DeRonda; grandchildren, Brittany, Angelina, and Alyssa; great-grandchildren, Joey and Jasmyn. Cremation was chosen,...
Robert Thomas Allen
Aug 23, 2016
Robert Thomas Allen, age 73, of Shirley, went home to his Lord, Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Mr. Allen was born June 27, 1943 in Little Rock, a son of the late Frank R. and Doris Allen. He was a fireman in Little Rock for thirty-seven years and retired as a captain. Mr. Allen was preceded in death...
Wanda Delorisa Lewis
Aug 22, 2016
Visitation Friday August 26, 2016 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friendship Baptist Church 767 Rocky Point Road Conway, AR 72032 Funeral Service Saturday August 27, 2016 10:00 AM Friendship Baptist Church 767 Rocky Point Road Conway, AR 72032
Donald Poppy Wheatley
Aug 21, 2016
Donald “Poppy” Wheatley, 72, of Searcy, passed away August 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 6, 1943 at Holyoke, Massachusetts to the late Charles and Arlie Harris Wheatley. He was a member of Whitney Lane Family Worship Center and was a Veteran of the US Army. He received an Associates Degree from Dyersburg State College and...
Jerry Sandra Bennett
Aug 21, 2016
Jerry Sandra Bennett, 73, of Judsonia, died August 21, 2016 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia. She was born March 9, 1943 at Letona to the late John and Mary McDougal Dunham. Ms. Bennett was a retired Registered Nurse, having worked for the former Roger’s Hospital in Searcy as well as many years at Baptist Medical Hospital in Little...
Jodie Vernon Austin
Aug 19, 2016
Jodie Austin Jr., 72, of Kensett, formerly of North Carolina, died August 19, 2016 at The Crossing at Riverside Nursing Home in Searcy. He was born August 11, 1944 at Monroe, North Carolina to the late Jodie Austin Sr. and Margaret Caudle Austin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Timothy Austin. He...
Bobby Joe Free
Aug 18, 2016
Bobby Joe Free, 78, of Griffithville, formerly of Searcy, passed away August 18, 2016 at Beebe Retirement Center following a long illness. He was born March 5, 1938 at Garner, Arkansas to the late Elzie and Opal Walls Free. Prior to his retirement, he worked for Searcy Public Schools for 10 years and lastly at Robinson Hardwood Flooring. He...
Julia Marie Masters
Aug 15, 2016
Julia Marie Masters, age 71, of Pine Bluff, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. She was born December 12, 1944 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of Anthony “Toney” Mayer and Jewell Mayer. Mrs. Masters was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church of Pine Bluff. She is preceded in death by her father, as well as her...
Jimmy Dale Webb
Aug 13, 2016
Jimmy Dale Webb, age 71, of Pine Bluff died Saturday, August 13, 2016. Mr. Webb was born June 14, 1945 in Lincoln County, a son of the late Dick Webb and Sarah Helen Brewster Webb. He was a retired carpenter. Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Debbie Chambliss; three sisters, Samantha Lampe, Ada...
Nellie Mae Maddox
Aug 13, 2016
Nellie Mae Maddox, age 79, of Rison died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills. Mrs. Maddox was born March 22, 1937 in Wright, a daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn Wooten Horne. Mrs. Maddox worked in the bakery at County Market for several years before retiring. She loved family time and especially being...
Frances Taylor
Aug 13, 2016
Frances Taylor, age 73, of Sheridan passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was born June 23, 1943 in North Little Rock, the daughter of the late Charles Evans and Mickey Garner Evans. Mrs. Taylor was of the Pentecostal faith, working many years with her husband as self-employed roofers. She is preceded in death by her parents...
Leslie Jean Billings
Aug 12, 2016
Leslie Jean Billings, age 56, of Alexander passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at Hickory Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock. She was born August 5, 1960 in Crossett, the daughter of Luther W. Cox and Jean Johnston Cox. Ms. Billings is preceded in death by her mother, Jean Johnston Cox; son-in-law, Michael Hartwick; grandparents,...
