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Oct 1, 2023

Roman Andrew Manley, age 32, of McRae, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born February 12, 1991 in Searcy to Alan and Melissa Manley. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jerry Manley and James Parks and his aunt Theresa Clark. He worked for L&M Construction and Firehouse Subs. He Listening to music...

Sep 28, 2023

Donald Eugene Friend, 88 of Greenwood, Indiana previous of Searcy, Arkansas left his earthly home on September 28, 2023. He was born on September 10, 1934, in Decatur, Illinois to John and Mary Miller Friend.  Don loved reading and watching sports, especially Cubs baseball, but as long as there was a game on he was interested.  He retired from...

Sep 27, 2023

Jeany Smith, 83 of Bald Knob passed away on September 27, 2023, in Judsonia, Arkansas. She was born on February 19, 1940, to George and Florence Sted Nelson in Sedro Whooley, Washington. She spent her career in the real estate business. She enjoyed helping families find their “Forever Home”.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Sep 26, 2023

Jerry Charles Holmes, 80 of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on September 26, 2023. He was born on January 16, 1943, in Perryville, Arkansas to Morris Mack and Alma Rankin Holmes. Mr. Holmes was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed Hunting, Trout Fishing, studying history, and spending time with his grandchildren. He served in the United...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Wanda Necia “Necie” Jones, 93, of Conway passed away September 23, 2023. She was born July 12, 1930, in Allen, Oklahoma to the late Clifton and Myrtle (Stout) Yoakum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, JC Jones; a son Jimmy Jones; daughter Phyllis Ragan; brothers Frank, Foy, William, Jack, and Jimmy Yoakum;...

Sep 22, 2023

Born June 27, 1947 in Drew County Arkansas, Carl E. Perry stopped burning daylight on September 22, 2023. In the early days of his career he was a deputy and a jailor for Drew County Sheriff's department. Later, he retired as chief towboat engineer from the Mississippi river. He was the jack of all trades but a master of...

Sep 22, 2023

Ronnie Coleman, age 58, of Rison went to be with his Lord on September 22, 2023. He was born October 28, 1964 in Pine Bluff to Buddy and Virgie Coleman. He was preceded in death by his father Buddy Coleman, his brother Randy Coleman, his niece Mendi Coleman, paternal grandparents Joe and Linnie...

Sep 22, 2023

Dennis Wayne Welch, age 76, of Sheridan passed away on September 22, 2023. He was born June 27, 1947 in Pine Bluff to the late Cecil Welch and Mildred Ann Riley Welch. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a retired automotive mechanic. Following his 7 years in the Air Force he continued his military...

Sep 21, 2023

Charles Lee Hampton, 73 of Judsonia, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on September 21, 2023. He was born to Judson Elmer Hampton and Lela Faye Hampton on July 13, 1950 on the outskirts of Batesville, Arkansas.

He and Darlene married at a young age and went on to have three children. He worked hard as...

Sep 20, 2023

 

Douglas Clark Riley, age 85, of El Paso went to be with his Lord on September 20, 2023. He was born July 19, 1938, in El Paso to the late Sam and  Bessie (Breckenridge) Riley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Jean Hazel, three brothers Tom Riley, Jerry Riley, and Charles Riley, and...

Sep 19, 2023

Bobby Ray Hyatt, age 82, of Rison went to be with his Lord on September 19, 2023. He was born January 26, 1941 in Cleveland County to the late Herman C. Hyatt, Sr. and Clarice "Redtop" Holderfield. He was a United States Air Force veteran, following his service in the Air Force he...

Sep 19, 2023

David Eugene Winget, age 77 of Kensett, passed away September 19, 2023.  He was born August 25, 1946 in Joplin, Missouri to the late Eugene and Eleanor Bricker Winget. David was a retired over the road truck driver, and in his retirement years, enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, and fixing cars.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Sep 19, 2023

Truman Paul Price, age 88, of Rison went to be with his Lord on September 19, 2023. He was born July 23, 1935 in Rison to the late Harold and Virgie Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Bobby and Douglas Price. Mr. Price was a member of Bethel #1...

Sep 17, 2023

James Bernard Walton III was born on September 28, 1952 to James B. Walton Jr. and June Fess Walton in Shreveport, Louisiana.  He passed from this life to receive his heavenly reward on September 17, 2023.

Jim, who was usually referred to as “Jimmy” by his immediate family, was the third of four children.  When Jim was...

Sep 15, 2023

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Sep 14, 2023

Emily Sue Waymack Davis age 85, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born September 25, 1937 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was a member of Hazel Street Church of Christ.

Preceding her in death was her father Parvin Perry Waymack, Sr. and mother Shirley...

Sep 13, 2023

Shelda “Topsy” Levern Taylor, age 81, of Rison, went to be with her Lord on September 13, 2023. She was born March 4, 1942 in Rison to the late Mark and Ilda King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband J. D. Taylor, her siblings Bill King (Birdie), Louise Riggins (Bub),...

Sep 11, 2023

Peggy Jane Robbins Willis, age 72, of Rison, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023. She was born August 13, 1951 in Rayville, Louisiana to the late Cassie Ray Robbins and Mary Nell Robbins. She was a faithful member of Rison Church of Christ. In her spare time she enjoyed drawing, painting, cooking and reading...

Sep 11, 2023

Carolyn Gail Courtney, age 72 of Rison, passed away September 11, 2023.  She was born August 16, 1951 in Pine Bluff to the late James R. and Frances Greenlee Lunsford. Carolyn was a joy to be around, she loved her flowers, family and friends, and was always making people smile and laugh.  She will be truly missed.  In addition...

Sep 10, 2023

 

Loretta Jewel Blackwell age 76, of Higginson passed away September 10, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1946 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Hoyt Massey and Ella Weatherford Massey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Blackwell and brothers, Allen, James, and Ray Massey.  

She is survived by her son, Freddie Blackwell and...