In our Care

Dec 10, 2015

LaVonda Gail Hardin Marshall, age 61, of Sheridan, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born June 16, 1954 in Sheridan, the daughter of John Wesley Hardin and Josie Flory Hardin. Mrs. Marshall was a 1972 Sheridan High School graduate. She was a member of Leau Fraiz Methodist Church in...

Dec 8, 2015

Terry Lee Mayhan Sr. 81, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away peacefully on December 8, 2015 with his loving daughters by his side. Terry was born in England, Arkansas on April 19, 1934 to Virgie Harness Mayhan and Roy Lee Mayhan. He attended elementary school in England and Plum Bayou where he helped his beloved grandfather tend to cows...

Dec 4, 2015

Mary Frances Sims, age 80, of Kingsland went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 4, 2015. Mrs. Sims was born August 12, 1935 in Rison, a daughter of Jesse Wilmar Turner and Bertha Virginia Clark Turner. She was a 1953 graduate of Kingsland High School. Mrs. Sims retired from Kingsland School after many years of service as Lunchroom...

Nov 30, 2015

Phillip Wayne Hart was born June 8, 1961, to the late Earnest Gene and Booker Lee Hart. He departed this life on November 30, 2015, at his home in Kensett, Arkansas. He was described by those who knew him as a loving brother, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, and friend.  He displayed unconditional love for all of his nieces and nephews....

Nov 30, 2015

Carol Joanne Hernandez, 75, of Searcy passed away November 30, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born January 9, 1940 at Canton, Ohio to the late John Robert Murphy and Larantine Sees.

Cremation has been arranged and her family will plan a memorial and burial of ashes at a later date.

Nov 24, 2015

Craig Potter, age 81, of the "212" Community near Rison died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Mr. Potter was born January 24, 1934 in Medford, Massachusetts, a son of the late Richard E. Potter and Beatrice Avis Baker Potter. During his military career Gunnery Sergeant Potter proudly served his country in the...

Nov 24, 2015

Stormy Lynn Mauldin, age 20, of Malvern, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. He was born July 12, 1995 in Malvern, the son of Willie F. Mauldin, Sr. and Brenda J. Mauldin. Stormy enjoyed spending time with his fiancée, baby, and family, playing basketball, and hanging out with his little brother and with his friends. He is...

Nov 24, 2015

In loving memory of Alan Risener, 69, of Searcy.

Grant Carey, program director for KWCK 99-point-9 and the Crain Media Group in Searcy said it best on the Wednesday noon broadcast in honor of Alan:

“It is with heavy hearts and minds that we report that beloved colleague Alan Risener suddenly passed away last night...

Nov 24, 2015

Sherry Lynn Varney, 47, of Searcy, passed away November 24, 2015 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia.  She was born January 29, 1968 at Watervliet, Michigan.  A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.  Cremation arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett.

Nov 22, 2015

Donald “Rob” Robinson, 61, of Searcy, passed away November 22, 2015 at his residence.  He was born August 11, 1954 at Bradford to the late Paul and Mabel Sturch Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a graduate of Bradford High School; a 22 year Veteran, serving six years in the Marine Corps, and sixteen years in the Air Force.  He was...

Nov 20, 2015

Helen Hufft Hopson, age 76, of Rison died Friday, November 20, 2015. Mrs. Hopson was born June 25, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Hufft. Helen grew up in New Orleans, later moving to Arkansas. She obtained her college education and teaching degree from Louisiana State University and the University of Arkansas...

Nov 20, 2015

John Tommie Reed, 77, of the "Y" Community near Rison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, November 20, 2015. He was born June 6, 1938 in White Oaks Bluff just north of Rison, AR to Tommie and Ollie Reed. After graduating from Rison High School in 1957, he served our county in the United...

Nov 17, 2015

Lacey Marie Bell, infant daughter of Josh and Brittany Bailey Bell was born into Heaven's Glory November 17, 2015. She joins in Heaven her maternal grandfather Thomas Bailey. Her memory will live on in the hearts and lives of her parents; two brothers Landon and Braydon Bell; paternal grandparents, Edward and Robin Bell, and Stan and Wendy Harris; maternal...

Nov 16, 2015

Jose Saul Medina Marquez, 32, of Kensett, joined his Lord and Savior November 16, 2015 following an accident at work.  He was born December 6, 1982 at Comayagua, Siguatepeque Honduras. He is survived by his wife Delmy Maricela Garcia Ibanez; step daughter, Loyda Tetzen Garcia; brother, Noel Medina Marquez; three sisters, Maria V. Marquez Sorto, Delmy Medina Marquez, and...

Nov 15, 2015

William Beirne, age 64, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Cremation arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. You may sign the guestbook at: www.buiefuneralhome.com.

Nov 15, 2015

Nancy Sue Piercy, 60, of Kensett, passed from this life November 15, 2015 following a valiant battle with cancer.  She was born February 26, 1955 at Searcy to Max and Sammie Laffoon McDonald of Kensett who survive. She attended Bald Knob Assembly of God and enjoyed spending time with family and loved ones.  She loved traveling with her daughter...

Nov 14, 2015

John Wayne Gray, age 53, of Rison went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was born September 14, 1962 in Rison, a son of the late Thomas Gray Sr. and Bennie Lee Patton Gray. Mr. Gray worked in the poultry industry and love fishing and hunting. He loved his family, helping others in need...

Nov 14, 2015

Anna Jane Pate, 88, of Searcy, passed away November 14, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born March 2, 1927 at Searcy to the late Walter and Emma Saxon Scritchfield. She was a member of South Heights Church of God in Searcy; a loving mother, grandmother and friend; she also enjoyed trips to Branson as well as...

Nov 12, 2015

Kathy Jean Finney, 63, of Sandtown, Arkansas passed away November 12, 2015 at Baptist Health in Little Rock.  She was born November 12, 1952. She was of the Christian Faith; enjoyed flower gardening, and collecting angels.  She was a loving mother and wife and cherished her grandchildren dearly. She was preceded in death by her father, Cledis Polston; step...

Nov 8, 2015

Philip Ronnie Wofford 73, of Judsonia, passed away November 8, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born August 24, 1942 at Brinkley, Arkansas to the late Robert Philip and Ella Wynnonna Hill Wofford. He married Connie Sanders Wofford February 13, 1988 at Searcy, Arkansas; she survives.  He is also survived by one son, Mike Wofford; daughter, Christi...