In our Care

Feb 8, 2015

Minnie Rose Ellen Williams Bennett, age 92, of England, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015, at her home. She was born October 8, 1922, in Poyen, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Albert and Mattie Majors Williams. Mrs. Bennett was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed fishing and upholstering. Mrs. Bennett was a wonderful seamstress, great cook, fantastic...

Feb 7, 2015

Janice Faye Welch Hollingshead, 53, of Sheridan, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at her home. She was born August 1, 1961, in Malvern, Arkansas, to John and Faye Paty Welch. She graduated from Sheridan High School. Janice was married to David Hollingshead for 19 years, who was the love of her life. She...

Feb 7, 2015

Doris Elwell Litwa, 93, of Little Rock, died February 7, 2015 at Briarwood Nursing Home.  She was born May 13, 1921 in Gillett, Arkansas to the late Edgar and Bertha Branhum Elwell. Mrs. Litwa will be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humor.  She had an entrepreneurial spirit; owning a dress store in Hot Springs, Doris’ Carriage...

Feb 5, 2015

Pamela A. Crutchfield, 66, of Searcy, died February 5, 2015 at her residence.  She was born November 22, 1948 in Des Arc, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Hart; sister, Paula Corbit; and grandson, Cory Johnson. She is survived by one daughter, Tamara Sherrod (Brian) of Vilonia; mother, Margie Williams Hart of Searcy; two sisters,...

Feb 5, 2015

Former Searcy Mayor, Glen Dale Pledger age 78, passed from this life Thursday, February 5, 2015 at White County Medical Center.  He was born July 21, 1936 in Searcy to the late George Arnold and Mildred Humble Pledger. Glen was a 1954 graduate of Searcy High School and was a successful commercial concrete contractor in Searcy for many years. ...

Feb 4, 2015

Helen Floy Belle Marie Dixon, age 86, known to everyone as "Flo", departed this life on February 4, 2015 in her home in Leola, Arkansas. She was born February 10, 1928 in Malvern, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonny and Ida Henson; sister, Evelyn Green; brother, James Henson; and husband, James V. Dixon. She is...

Feb 4, 2015

LeRoy Wise, 82, of Bald Knob, died February 4, 2015.  He is survived by his little dogs, Sam and Scooter; and a host of good friends.  Memorial Services are 6 p.m. Monday, February 9, at 23 Baptist Church in Bald Knob.  Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett was entrusted with arrangements.

Feb 4, 2015

Dietrick Terrell Eason, 44, of Kensett, died February 4, 2015 at his residence.  He was born October 8, 1970 in Marianna, Arkansas to Curtis Baldwin and Ruby Eason. He is survived by his wife, Susan Ramsey Eason; daughters, Denedra Eason and Mattie Robertson (Brent); son, James Bradley Ramsey (Tina); stepson Bruce Bowman; and three brothers, Nicholas, Jonathan, and Percy....

Feb 1, 2015

On the morning of Feb 1, 2015, Emogene Rhodes Crowder passed away at the Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Emogene was 92 years old. Emogene was born on April 18, 1922 in Poyen, Arkansas. Her parents were George and Daisy Rhodes. Mrs. Crowder was a faithful Mom and worker. During World War II she worked in Jacksonville, Arkansas...

Jan 31, 2015

Iva Kelley White, age 95, of Rison, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 31, 2015. Mrs. White was born May 18, 1919 in Malvern, Arkansas to the late Willis and Alice Hughen Kelley. She was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church of Pine Bluff. Mrs. White loved fishing, going to the horse races and was...

Jan 30, 2015

James McRae, Sr., age 79, of the "Y Community" near Rison, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. Mr. McRae was born October 9, 1935 in Rison, a son of the late Clarence A. McRae and Ollie Lea McGriff McRae. He was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service and served in the United States Air Force...

Jan 27, 2015

Kathleen Williams Harvey, age 85, of Stuttgart, formerly of Pine Bluff, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2015. Mrs. Harvey was born June 24, 1929 in Herbine, a daughter of the late Albert Lee Williams and Beatrice Rawls Williams. She was a member of Oak Park Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Harvey enjoyed fishing, shopping...

Jan 25, 2015

Burial of Mr. Charlie H. Henderson, 85, of Judsonia was Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Fredonia Cemetery in Bald Knob.  He passed from this life January 25, 2015 following a brief illness.  He was born October 11, 1929 in Tyronza, Arkansas.  Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett was entrusted with services.

Jan 24, 2015

Timothy Dale Myrick, 55, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord January 24, 2015.  He was born June 22, 1959 in Harrison, Arkansas. Mr. Myrick accepted the Lord as his Savior and was baptized at a young age, and more recently rededicated his life, reaffirming his home in Heaven.  He was a truck driver, with Peterbilts being his...

Jan 23, 2015

Jimmy "J.L" Leopard age 82 of White Hall died Friday, January 23, 2015 at JRMC in Pine Bluff. Mr. Leopard was born in Rison, January 14, 1933 a son of the late Thomas Leopard and Myrtle "Dump" Edwards Leopard. Mr. Leopard was a retired employee of the Arkansas Highway Department, enjoyed being outdoors, and visiting with his friends and...

Jan 22, 2015

William R. Rice, 74, of Searcy, died January 22, 2015.  He was born January 3, 1941 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Clyde Cecil and Thelma Aryth Newman Rice.  He married Georgia (Allen) Rice July 30, 1960 at LaHarbar, California; she survives. Other survivors include three sons, Jeff, Hearld, and Wayne Rice; and one daughter, Brandy Rice Danner. No...

Jan 17, 2015

Justin Wayne Meadows of Searcy, AR died on January 17 at the age of 34.  Almost everyone who knew him remembers him for his big heart and giving spirit.  Even within the last three weeks of this life on earth, he made extra effort to help others who were struggling.

He was preceded in death...

Jan 16, 2015

Gladys Ruth Spakes, age 94, of Rowell, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born October 20, 1920 in Cleveland County, a daughter of the late Henry Houston Holderfield and Mary Porter Hobson Holderfield. Mrs. Spakes was a retired employee from Ben Pearson and...

Jan 16, 2015

George Stark, 62, of Judsonia, died January 16, 2015 at White County Medical Center.  He was born September 2, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minn. To the late George and Josephine Blatnik Stark. No services are scheduled at this time.

Cremation Services are entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Condolences: www.SullivanFuneralCare.com

Jan 14, 2015

James Rodger Vent, age 91, of Woodlawn, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Pink Bud Nursing Home in Greenwood, Arkansas. He was born December 17, 1923 in Cleveland County, a son of the late James E. Vent and Willie Rodgers Vent. Mr. Vent served in the Navy on the USS Barnes during World War...