Obituaries
In our Care
Donald Ray (Robbie) Robinson
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...
Helen Hufft Hopson
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...
John T. Reed
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...
Lacey Marie Bell
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...
Jose Saul Medina Marquez
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...
William Beirne
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.
Nancy Sue (Mcdonald) Piercy
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...
John Wayne Gray
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...
Anna Jane Pate
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...
Kathy Jean Finney
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...
Philip Ronnie Wofford
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...
James Anthony Brewer
Nov 8, 2015
James Brewer, 71, of Kensett departed this world November 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1944 at Searcy. He was a member of Arnold Tabernacle CME Church in Kensett and retired from Walmart Distribution #6003 after 25 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Milo Brewer; and two brothers, Bobby Brewer and Robert...
Deborah R. Huddleston
Nov 7, 2015
Deborah R. Huddleston, age 50, of New Edinburg died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at her home. Miss Huddleston was born January 8, 1965 in Dallas, Texas, a daughter of the late John W. Huddleston and Barbara Rainey Huddleston. She was a retired registered nurse, whom was very dedicated to her chosen profession. Miss Huddleston will be missed in the...
Betty Jean Taylor
Nov 4, 2015
Betty Jean Taylor, age 76, of the Herbine community near Rison went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Davis Life Care Center in Pine Bluff. Mrs. Taylor was born May 25, 1939 in Herbine, a daughter of the late Leroy Ashcraft and Liddie Mae Phillips Ashcraft. She was a homemaker, loved collecting antiques and...
Norma "Nonie" Creed
Nov 4, 2015
Norma "Nonie" Creed, age 95, of Jonesboro, formerly of Rison went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She was born October 18, 1920 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of the late Jewel B. Dunn and Emma Lena Autry Pearson. Mrs. Creed was a homemaker and a member of Rison Garden Club. She was a faithful member...
Antoinette "Toni" Gaines
Nov 3, 2015
Antoinette "Toni" Gaines, age 52, of Rison, beloved daughter, mother and grandmother, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Mrs. Gaines was born April 26, 1963 in Denver, Colorado, to her parents Joseph and Marnell Plancarte. Toni was a graduate of National Park College in Hot Springs where she studied computer graphics. She found great joy in the happiness brought by...
Donald Lee (Bronco) Spradlin
Nov 1, 2015
Donald Lee Spradlin “Bronco”, 76, of Searcy entered this world November 29, 1938 at Mt. Vernon, Arkansas and went to be with his Heavenly Father November 1, 2015. Donald was the son of the late Lescley and Josie Fulton Spradlin; He leaves to this world his loving wife of 56 years, Mildred Billingsley Spradlin; three children, Clarence Spradlin (Cindy),...
David Hobson
Oct 30, 2015
Dewey David Hobson, age 85, of Rison died Friday, October 30, 2015 in the Hospice unit of Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison, Arkansas. Mr. Hobson was born December 7, 1929 at Rison, he was preceded in death by his parents, John Dewey Hobson and Rachel Childress Hobson. He graduated from Rison High School in 1947 and enrolled...
Cora Lee Cotton
Oct 27, 2015
Cora Lee Cotton, age 93, of Conway passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her home. She was born November 25, 1921 in Maumelle, the daughter of the late Lee S. Tolley and Sarah Cato Tolley. Mrs. Cotton was a long-time member of First Assembly of God in Sheridan and was a current member of First Assembly of God...
Karen Laureen Durkee
Oct 23, 2015
Karen Reed Durkee, age 55, of the Randall community near Rison, went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 23, 2015. Mrs. Durkee was born December 10, 1959 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of Rolean Laminack Reed and the late Billy Kenneth Reed. She enjoyed spending time with her family and there was a special place in her heart...
