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Aug 6, 2015

Gladys Marie Bass Smith Mullens was born March 28, 1942, to Allen and Thedora Bass in Little Rock, AR, and passed away on August 6, 2015, at her home in Searcy, Arkansas.  Gladys was a beloved member of the Downtown Church of Christ.

Gladys worked for twenty-five years as a switch board operator for Pacific Bell and...

Aug 3, 2015

Martha Machell Hall, 51, of Searcy passed away August 3, 2015 at her residence.  She was born November 7, 1963 at Searcy to the late Samuel Vest and Sandra Ausburn Clark.

She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents J. W. And Pauline Ausburn and paternal grandfather Jess Vest.

She is survived by...

Jul 31, 2015

Alfred Dale Cummings, age 76, of Rison died July 31, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Mr. Cummings was born August 4, 1938 in Rison, a son of the late Sam Cummings and Belvia Mae Reid. He was retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal having worked in preventative maintenance. Mr. Cummings was a United States Army...

Jul 31, 2015

Jeffrey Glen Pledger age of 50 of Searcy walked into heaven on July 31, 2015 to join his dad Glen Dale Pledger who preceded him six months ago. Jeff was born on November 4, 1964 to Glen Dale and Fern Treat Pledger. He graduated from Kensett High School and attended UCA in Conway. Two of his passions were cars...

Jul 29, 2015

Melanie Jo Ann Clark, 58, of Kensett, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her residence.   She was born July 21, 1957 at Augusta to the late Jack Simmons and Shirley White.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in by her grandparents who raised her Pearl Grace and Clarence Houston White.

Ms. Clark...

Jul 24, 2015

Herbert Ray Looney, 72, of Bradford, passed away July 24, 2015 at White County Medical Center.  He was born June 29, 1943 at McCrory to the late Clarence and Hazel Allgood Looney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin granddaughters, Heather and Hilary Looney; and two sisters, Kathy Tharp and Mary Sue Brown. He...

Jul 12, 2015

Betty Sue Anderson, 69, of Judsonia, passed away July 12, 2015 at Advanced Care Hospital.  She was born October 8, 1945 at Searcy to the late James and Iris Pearl Schrimsher. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Martha Fay Leatherley. She married Douglas Anderson May 2, 1985 at Searcy; he survives....

Jul 12, 2015

Kevin Shipley, 44, of Searcy, passed away July 12, 2015 at his residence.  He was born October 22, 1970 at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to the late William Lloyd Shipley and Frances Ann Edmonds Shipley. Prior to his health failing, he was a field technician for Arkansas Testing Lab. He is survived by one son, Ryan Shipley; brother, Keith Shipley...

Jul 11, 2015

Joseph Edward "Jody" Conway, age 48, of Melbourne died Saturday, July 11, 2015. Mr. Conway was born December 20, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Linda Sue Guthrie Gaston and the late Joseph Edgar Conway. He was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for many years. Mr. Conway was a Christian and member of Fairview Baptist...

Jul 11, 2015

Karen Marie Betts, 61, of Beebe died July 11, 2015.  She was born January 17, 1954 at Gary, Indiana to Franklin Bell, who survives and Inez Southerland Bell who preceded her in death. She is also survived by two sons, Paul Ferrarini of Bloomington, Illinois and Tony Ferrarini of Beebe; two daughters, Jennifer Frahm of LePort, Indiana and Kimberly...

Jul 6, 2015

Larkin “Eddy” Light, 74, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 6, 2015.  He was born February 25, 1941 in Searcy, the son of the late Larkin and Pauline Light. He was a retired tile setter; enjoyed gardening and fishing; and in later years, sitting on his front porch visiting with friends and family. He is...

Jul 5, 2015

Ron Cooper, age 64, of Leola, went to see the Lord, Sunday, July 5, 2015. He was born December 5, 1950 in Long Beach, California, the son of the late Fred Cooper and Patricia Allen Cooper. Mr. Cooper worked at Dorey Fish Farm, and then was employed at Kholer for 11 years. He was a member of Leola Methodist...

Jul 5, 2015

Cecil Wilbur Elledge Jr., 76, of Searcy, passed from this life July 5, 2015.  He was born February 13, 1939 at Searcy to the late Cecil Wilbur Elledge Sr. and Elma Turney Elledge. After graduating from Kensett High School, Mr. Elledge served in the United States Air Force from 1957 until being Honorably Discharged in 1962.  He received his...

Jul 2, 2015

Pamela Renee Hendrix, 44, of McRae, passed from this life July 2, 2015 with her family at her side.  She was born March 23, 1971 at Brinkley to William and Billie Ann Mooney Cook, who survive. While Pamela’s time on this earth might have been short, she lived it to the fullest, receiving a Bachelor’s in Education; teaching Middle...

Jun 29, 2015

Georgia Marie Ritchey, age 61, of Sheridan, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born December 25, 1953 in Corksville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Vestal Lloyd Holstead and Wanda B. Brooks Holstead. Mrs. Ritchey was a member of Marlow Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her...

Jun 27, 2015

Douglas Eugene Roberts (Boog), 56, of Kensett, passed from this life June 27, 2015 at his residence. Born March 6, 1959 in Bakersfield, California to the late Robert Lee and Vina Geraldine (Prince) Roberts. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Jeff Koon. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carolyn (Andrews) Roberts; children, Shawna...

Jun 25, 2015

Betty J. Carter Neal, age 77, of Wynne, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at her home. She was born February 23, 1938 in Geneva, Alabama, the daughter of late Horace C. Carter and Gussie L. Medley Ragsdale. Mrs. Neal enjoyed bowling and was an active square dancer before her health declined. She was a member of Little Creek...

Jun 18, 2015

Leamond Leo Epnett, age 82, of Sheridan passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his home. Cremation arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. (870) 942-3231.

Jun 17, 2015

Walter Smith, Jr., age 92, of Rison, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at his home. Mr. Smith was born October 4, 1922 in Fordyce, Arkansas to the late Walter and Grace Mae Rodgers Smith Sr. He served in the United States Coast Guard and the United States Navy during World War II. He fought in the battle at...

Jun 17, 2015

Connie Lynn Ball Smith, 56, of Wilburn, passed away June 17, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born January 20, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jim Everett and Bettie Ann Chism Ball. Prior to her health failing, Connie was a merchandiser for Gatorade for several years. In addition to her parents, she is survived...