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Sterling Edward Tatro

Sterling Edward Tatro

Jan 5, 2024

Sterling Edward Tatro of Conway, Arkansas, passed away January 5, 2024. He was born July 27, 1953, to the late Edward Henry Tatro and Elaine Helen King Tatro. He was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He joined the Army in 1972 where he was a mechanic. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and Expert Badge (Rifle M-16). In later years...

Johnnie Marie Jones

Johnnie Marie Jones

Jan 3, 2024

Johnnie Jones, known and adored as Valerie to many, peacefully passed away on January 3, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of loved ones in the haven of her own home. Born on September 30, 1950, to the late John and Bernice Allen in Searcy, AR, Valerie embraced life with a radiant smile and a heart as boundless as the...

Larry Ray Phillips

Larry Ray Phillips

Jan 2, 2024

Larry Ray Phillips of Conway, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born on February 11, 1954 to the late John Phillips and Elizabeth O’Dell Phillips in Fort Knox, Kentucky.  Larry was a loving father, grandfather, and uncle who could always be called upon to play the role of Santa at...

Ethyl (Holderfield)  Williams

Ethyl (Holderfield) Williams

Jan 2, 2024

Ethyl Holderfield Williams, 93, was called home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her residence in Farmington, AR. Ethyl was born September 24, 1930, in Herbine, Arkansas, and was preceded in death by her husband James, parents Robert and Mary Holderfield, and two sisters, Dixie Jordan and Jimmie Wade. In 1951, Ethyl married, moved...

Robert Booth

Robert Booth

Dec 30, 2023

Robert Wesley Booth of Greenbrier, Arkansas went to be with his Lord December 30, 2023. He was born August 7, 1973 in Elaine, Arkansas. Robert was a self- employed Construction worker with many talents in his field of work.

 

He is survived by his long-time girlfriend, BoDee Carroll, Parents, Roy Fawcett and Carol Booth Fawcett, three sons, Tyler Lindley,...

Betty Jean Howell

Betty Jean Howell

Dec 29, 2023

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Linda Kay Fore-Stam

Linda Kay Fore-Stam

Dec 28, 2023

Linda Fore – Stam 77, passed away peacefully at the springs of Searcy, rehabilitation and Arkansas on December 28th, 2023.

She was born on January 31, 1946 in Cayucos California. She was the daughter of Patrick E, Fore and Margaret M Burgess. She wasn’t only child.

She had two biological daughters, Jonell Marie Cullins who...

Robert Steven Yingling

Robert Steven Yingling

Dec 28, 2023

Robert Steven "Steve" Yingling, age 71, of Judsonia, passed away peacefully at his home December 28, 2023. Steve was born February 15, 1952, in Little Rock, AR to James Worley "JW" Yingling and Dorothy Mae Leggett Yingling. He graduated from White County Central High School in 1970. He married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Kay Britton, his wife of...

Jimmy Neal

Jimmy Neal

Dec 28, 2023

Jimmy Girvle Neal, age 68, of Judsonia, passed away on December 28, 2023, at St Vincent’s Hospice in Little Rock. He was born January 23, 1955, in Kensett to the late Girvle and Eva Lee Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Stone, and his brother Sammy Gene Neal. He worked...

Phyllis Deitz

Phyllis Deitz

Dec 28, 2023

Phyllis Deitz of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on December 28, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1928  to the late Rev. Andrew and Emma Schacht Haddock in New York City, New York.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Sheldon Williams and Kermit R Deitz and several cousins.

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Neomi Lavetra Ashcraft

Neomi Lavetra Ashcraft

Dec 27, 2023

Neomi LaVetra Ashcraft, age 87 of Rison, died, Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born October 18, 1936 in Rison, a daughter of the late Luther W. Brown and Marie Kea Brown. Mrs. Ashcraft was a seamstress, having worked for the sewing factory for several years. Mrs. Ashcraft was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ashcraft, brothers,...

Timothy Nenon Falcinelli

Timothy Nenon Falcinelli

Dec 25, 2023

Timothy Nenon Falcinelli, age 81, of Pleasant Plains, went to be with his Lord on December 25, 2023. He was born June 16, 1942, in Memphis, TN to the late A.A. Toney Falcinelli and Agness McGinnis Falcinelli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother Lula Falcinelli, his sons, Timothy Falcinelli, Jr., and Darren...

Patsy Turner

Patsy Turner

Dec 24, 2023

Patsy Lloyd Turner, age 75 of Rison, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 24, 2023 in her home surrounded with loved ones.  She was born March 28, 1948 in Rison, AR to the late Martin and Geraldine Green Lloyd.  Patsy was a Methodist and spoke lovingly about going home.  She was a retired truck driver of 27...

Betty Dean Willis

Betty Dean Willis

Dec 24, 2023

Betty Dean Willis, age 92 of Pine Bluff, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023.  She was born April 15, 1931 in Calmer, AR to the late Andy and Maudine Rodgers Willis.  Betty was a proud graduate of Woodlawn High school, and played for the Lady Bears basketball team. She retired from Jefferson Regional Medical...

Billy Winn

Billy Winn

Dec 23, 2023

Billy Cliff Winn, age 75 of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away at his home surrounded by his family on December 23, 2023. He was born in Lonoke, Arkansas on April 30, 1948 to the late Francis Winn and Nellie Bass. Mr. Winn was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Combat Action...

Melinda Tackett

Melinda Tackett

Dec 23, 2023

Melinda Tackett, age 63 of Floyd, AR went to be with the Lord Friday December 23, 2023. She was born in Conway, Arkansas August 1, 1960, to the late Arnold Tackett and Carmen Fowler Tackett. She was also preceded in death, by her son-in-law Michael Notsinger-Moore and a cousin, Joe Davidson. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Jones (Bobby...

Lonnie Paul Parish

Lonnie Paul Parish

Dec 22, 2023

Lonnie Paul Parish, age 79, of Searcy went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born May 30, 1944, in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Arlin Jackson Parish and Geneva Treadway Parish. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray and Hubert Parish and his son Daniel Parish....

Miriam Riggan

Miriam Riggan

Dec 21, 2023

Miriam Ann Starks Riggan, age 84 of Leola, passed away December 21, 2023.  She was born October 4, 1939 in Carthage, AR to the late Baron and Miriam Fraiser Starks.  Miriam enjoyed spending time working in her flower gardens, feeding her hummingbirds, bird watching, and sewing clothes for her family. She was an excellent cook and was...

Gabe Dillon Paulk

Gabe Dillon Paulk

Dec 20, 2023

Gabe "Dillon" Paulk was 37 years old on December 20, 2023 when he was taken to be with our Lord in heaven. Our loss is tremendous as he was such an important part to our family. He shinned as the big brother to his sister, April. Also enjoyed fishing and the outdoors immensely.

Dillon will be deeply missed by everyone who...

Chyrel Rynders

Chyrel Rynders

Dec 19, 2023

Chyrel Jean Rynders, age 70 of Rison, passed away peacefully December 19, 2023.  She was born June 25, 1953 in Mena, AR to the late William and Lallie Chism Francis.  She loved working in her yard, cooking, playing with her great grandchildren, and sewing clothes for her family.  Chyrel was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

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