Obituaries
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Rafael Figueroa Diaz
Jun 15, 2016
Rafael Figueroa Diaz, 60, of Searcy, passed away June 15, 2016 at Baylor University in Dallas, Texas. He was born December 8, 1955 at Buenavista, Jalisco, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Rafael Figueroa Vazquez; and sister, Guadalupe Figueroa Diaz. He married Arcelia Cortes December 19, 1987 at Buenavista, Jalisco, Mexico; she survives. He is also...
Hollis Boone
Jun 14, 2016
Hollis Boone, 53, of Searcy, passed away June 14, 2016. He was born June 19, 1962 at Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a career truck driver and a member of the Chicken Holler Association for Truck Drivers. He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Boone; and grandparents, Joe and Laura Rascoe. He is survived by his mother, Lenda...
Stella Lorene Reed Morrison
Jun 11, 2016
Stella Lorene Reed Morrison, age 95, of Calmer died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Drew Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 5, 1920 in the Calmer Community, a daughter of the late Cain Reed and Pearl Reed. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in May 1939. She and her late husband, Rex Morrison operated Rex Morrison Grocery from...
Richard Orlan White
Jun 10, 2016
Richard Orlan White, age 70, passed away peacefully in his home in Beebe, Arkansas on June 10. He was beloved by his many friends, family, and students. Richard was the son of Verlon (VC) and Thelma Irene (Short) White and was born in Pryor, OK. Having spent most of his youth in Beebe, Richard was awarded the Eagle Scout...
Gina Rene Salas
Jun 10, 2016
Memorial Service Wednesday June 22, 2016 4:00 PM Mosaic Church of Conway 701 Polk Street Conway, AR 72032
Kenneth R. Hensley
Jun 8, 2016
Kenneth R. Hensley, age 68, passed from this life on June 8, 2016 at Jefferson Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Kenneth was born in Pine Bluff on July 13, 1947 to the late W. Raymond and Helen B. Hensley. After graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1965 and obtaining his degree, Kenneth taught school, and...
Dianna Carol (Liles) Hanna
Jun 7, 2016
Dianna Carol Liles Hanna, 69, of Beebe, passed from this life to be with the Lord June 7, 2016 at her residence. She was born October 17, 1946 at Beebe to the late Robert Haskell and Ila Marie Galloway Liles. Being born and raised at Beebe, she had a love for all kinds of animals throughout her life, especially...
Janice O. (Rice) Dunn
May 28, 2016
Janice Rice Dunn, 65, of Kensett, passed away May 28, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born August 20, 1950 at Judsonia, Arkansas. She was a 1968 graduate of McRae High School and a 2010 graduate of University of Phoenix with an Associates in Health Care Administration. She served in the U.S. Air Force for four years...
Charles Sam Walton
May 27, 2016
Sam Walton, 77, of Judsonia, passed from this life May 27, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born January 10, 1939 at Beedeville, Arkansas to the late Ted and Opal Eubanks Walton Sr. Mr. Walton graduated from Newport High school in 1956 and served in the U.S. Army for 15 years; he received a Bachelor of Science...
David Coleman Pierce
May 22, 2016
David Pierce, 75, of Searcy, formerly of Woodland, Alabama, passed away May 22, 2016 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia. He was born January 5, 1941 at Talladega, Alabama to the late Paul Gilbert and Rosie Cosper Pierce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Margaret Pierce and one brother, Shellie Pierce....
Linda Kay Sutherland
May 22, 2016
Graveside Service Wednesday May 25, 2016 1:00 PM Harmony Cemetery Hwy. 89 Sherwood, AR 72120
Mariam Alice Harvill
May 21, 2016
Mariam Alice Harvill, age 88, of Rison, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was born April 20, 1928 in Cleveland County, a daughter of the late Grover and Alice Sandine Wallace. Mrs. Harvill retired from the Rison Garment Factory after many years. She was a dedicated member of Rison Baptist Church. Mrs. Harvill...
Rachel Maybell Davis Maples
May 19, 2016
Rachel Maybell Davis Maples, age 97, of Hot Springs, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016. She was born February 26, 1919 at home near the Lazy Bend Community in Grant County. Rachel is preceded in death by her parents, Gill and Genie Davis; husband, Johnnie W. Maples, Sr.; brother, T.M. (Marshall) Davis;...
Thomas Wayne Hodges
May 19, 2016
Thomas Wayne Hodges, 67, of Blytheville, passed away May 19, 2016 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy. He was born October 31, 1948 at Leachville, Arkansas to the late Joyce and Hazel Dailey Hodges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbye Smith Hodges; son, Thomas Wayne Hodges Jr.; and brother, Eddie Riggs....
Robert Henry Mclaughlin
May 19, 2016
Robert “Bob” McLaughlin, 84 of Judsonia, passed away, May 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1931 at Judsonia to the late Richard Henry and Stella McDougal McLaughlin. He was a US Army Veteran and loved gardening and fishing. He also loved talking to people as he never met a stranger. He married Nina Bell McLaughlin...
Lauren Williams Aud
May 12, 2016
Lauren Williams Aud, age 28, of Kingsland died Thursday, May 12, 2016 in Little Rock. She was born July 14, 1987 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of Larry Williams Jr. and the late Tracey Hubbard Watters. Mrs. Aud was a member of Oak Park Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Tracey Hubbard...
Martha Imogene Brown
May 7, 2016
Martha Imogene Brown, age 85, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Regency Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born January 23, 1931 in Sheridan, Arkansas the daughter of the late Richard C. Rhodes and Altus Brewer Rhodes. Mrs. Brown is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lawrence G. Brown; daughter, Lisa...
Phyllis D. Selby
May 3, 2016
Phyllis Crutchfield Selby, age 65, of Herbine went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Bradley County Medical Center. She was born August 16, 1950 in Herbine, a daughter of the late Toy and Fannie Jeanetta Crutchfield. Mrs. Selby was a poultry farmer for many years. In her earlier years, she pursued her nursing career...
Margaret Yancey
May 3, 2016
Margaret Yancey, age 96, of Benton, formerly of Sheridan, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation in Benton. She was born November 27, 1919 in Emmet, the daughter of the late Clint Palmer and Della McGough Palmer. Her life was devoted to her family. Mrs. Yancey was a long-time member of East...
Gysgt. Billy G. Winberry, Usmc Retired
May 3, 2016
GySgt. Billy G. Winberry, USMC Retired, age 81, of Sheridan passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was born November 29, 1934 in Des Arc, the son of the late Jessie Winberry and Dova McDonald Winberry. Mr. Winberry served as a Senior Staff Non-Commissioned Officer for the Military Police Unit...