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John Robert Wheeler Lane

John Robert Wheeler Lane

Feb 19, 2016

John Robert Wheeler Lane, age 51, of Kingsland went to be with the Lord Friday, February 19, 2016. He was born July 7, 1964 in Monticello, a son of the late John H. Lane and Jean Arey Newman. John formerly worked at Central Moloney for many years. He was a 1982 graduate of Star City High School and attended...

Leona Victoria Hern Dorey

Leona Victoria Hern Dorey

Feb 18, 2016

Leona Victoria Hern Dorey, age 89, of Sheridan passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 10, 1926 in Heron, Missouri, the daughter of the late Victor Hern and Mary Rogers Hern. Mrs. Dorey was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sheridan. She is preceded in death...

Roe Junior Moore

Roe Junior Moore

Feb 12, 2016

Roe Junior Moore, age 78, of Prattsville passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born August 13, 1937 in Grant County, the son of the late Henry Clifton Moore and Lois Iva Ray Moore. For many years, Mr. Moore worked as a salesman for Sherwin Williams and Darrah Feed...

Johnie Mooty Beason

Johnie Mooty Beason

Feb 11, 2016

Mrs. Johnie Mooty Beason, age 86, of McDonough, Georgia passed away February 11, 2016. Mrs. Beason was born in Crossett, Arkansas the daughter of the late Mildred Childers and Joe Dan Mooty. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wendell Beason. Mrs. Beason enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing bridge, reading, and was...

Patricia Lynn Clark

Patricia Lynn Clark

Feb 11, 2016

Patricia Lynn Clark, 45, of Judsonia, passed away February 11, 2016.  She was born December 2, 1970 at New Castle, Wyoming.  She is survived by a loving companion, Jerry Ferren Jr.; two sons, Dennis Ferren and Andrew Ferren; daughter, Amanda Clark; sister, Lisa Manders; and grandson, Kayden Hill.  The family will plan a service at a later date.  Cremation...

Donnie Leon Ferren

Donnie Leon Ferren

Feb 10, 2016

Donnie L. Ferren, 78, of Lenoir City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord February 10, 2016.  He was born May 12, 1937 at Georgetown, Arkansas to the late Edgar and Bernice Self Ferren. After graduating Kensett High School, Mr. Ferren served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years, retiring as a Naval Officer.  He attended Memphis State University,...

Linda Tanner Michael

Linda Tanner Michael

Feb 7, 2016

Linda Tanner Michael, age 70, of Jefferson passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016. She was born June 21, 1945 in Dumas, the daughter of the late Roscoe Tanner and Sybil Tanner. Mrs. Michael is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, James Tanner and Larry Tanner.

Left to cherish her memory, husband, Carroll R....

James Timothy "Tim" Winston

James Timothy "Tim" Winston

Feb 6, 2016

James Timothy "Tim" Winston, 57 of Rison, left his earthly home for his Heavenly home on Saturday, February 6, 2016. He was born December 1, 1958 at Fordyce to Jack and Peggy Hope Winston. Tim was a 1977 graduate of Rison High School, was an outstanding skilled basketball player, later playing with Church leagues and known to many...

Thomas J. Salisbury

Thomas J. Salisbury

Feb 6, 2016

Thomas J. Salisbury, 68, of Kingsland died Saturday, February 6, 2016. Cremation arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. www.buiefuneralhome.com (870)325-6216

Donald Lynn Roshell

Donald Lynn Roshell

Feb 5, 2016

Donald L. Roshell, 57, of Rison went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2016. He was born March 27, 1958 in Rison, a son of Ozella Lee and the late Anthony Floyd Roshell. He was a Christian, loved sports and his family. Preceded in death by: father, Anthony Floyd Roshell; brother, Ricky Roshell; grandparents, Jim...

Harry Earl Watson, Jr

Harry Earl Watson, Jr

Feb 4, 2016

Harry Earl Watson, Jr., age 59, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his home. He was born July 1, 1956 in Sheridan, the son of the late Harry Earl Watson, Sr. and Mary Frances Doherty Watson. Mr. Watson is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memory, sons,...

John Barnett Stewart

John Barnett Stewart

Feb 3, 2016

John Barnett Stewart, age 54 of Rison, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016. John was born November 8, 1961 in El Paso, Texas, to Juanice Vinson Stewart and the late Joe B. Stewart. He was employed with Lucky Chevrolet as an auto mechanic and a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his two daughters, Chelsey Stewart of...

Bonnie Jean House Rhodes

Bonnie Jean House Rhodes

Feb 1, 2016

Bonnie Jean House Rhodes , age 84, a resident of White Hall since 1965, went to her Heavenly home on February 1, 2016, to be with her beloved husband of 63 years Carlton E. Rhodes , Sr. Bonnie was born on May 25, 1931, at Thornton , Arkansas to Joseph Franklin House and Maybell Neeley House. She attended Thornton...

John Richard Selvidge

John Richard Selvidge

Feb 1, 2016

John Richard Selvidge, 81, of Kensett, passed from this life February 1, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born June 3, 1934 at El Paso, Arkansas to the late Ephram and Ophelia Parker Selvidge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Hobbs and Marie Young. He is survived by five...

Bessie Lou (Broyles)  Nugent

Bessie Lou (Broyles) Nugent

Jan 29, 2016

Bessie Lou Broyles Nugent, 77, of Newport, entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Hazel Broyles, and by her husband, Theo Nugent. She is survived by two sons Paul (Mary) and Denny Nugent; grandchildren Terry, Joshua, Jeremy, Jenny, Alyssa, Leah; and great grandchildren, Marissa and Ezekiel. Bessie Lou...

Margaret Lynn Hicks

Margaret Lynn Hicks

Jan 27, 2016

Margaret L. Hicks, age 69, passed away at her home in Glendale, Arizona Wednesday morning, January 27, 2016. Margaret came into this world on February 23, 1946 to the late John D. Taylor and Vera Mae Taylor at her family home in Grapevine, Arkansas. She attended school in Grapevine and was a long time resident. She had...

Opal Arnold Sample

Opal Arnold Sample

Jan 27, 2016

Opal Arnold Sample, 83, of Searcy, passed away January 27, 2016 at The Crossing in Searcy.  She was born November 4, 1932 at Bradford to the late Cassie Antonio Arnold and Emmie Brown Arnold King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters and her husband, Dewey Sample who passed October...

Richard Lacy

Richard Lacy

Jan 26, 2016

Richard Lacy, 75, of Kensett, passed away January 26, 2016 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born July 14, 1940 at Flagstaff, Arizona. Mr. Lacy served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Kensett First Baptist Church.  While in Arizona, he was a prison guard and after coming to White County, he worked for Bryce Corporation...

Benjamin "Franklin" Lambert

Benjamin "Franklin" Lambert

Jan 25, 2016

Benjamin “Franklin” Lambert, age 88, of Evans, Georgia went to be with his Savior Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was born October 17, 1927 in Vimy Ridge, Arkansas, the son of the late Herman Lambert and Bernice Sanders Lambert. Mr. Lambert served in the United States Army during World War...

Printice Byars (Butch)  Young

Printice Byars (Butch) Young

Jan 23, 2016

Printice Byars Young “Butch”, 69, of Center Hill, passed away January 23, 2016 at his residence.  He was born July 17, 1946 at Center Hill to the late John L. and Rena B. Byars Mitchell. After graduating Beebe High School, he served in the Army during Vietnam from 1965-1967.  He had pursued many endeavors during life, including construction, but...

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