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Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Jul 6, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Allen Smith of McRae AR passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1945, to William and Ada Smith in Houston, Texas.  He received a Honorable Discharge from the Army in 1965 after serving with the 101stAirborne Division at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky and a tour in Vietnam.  After returning from Vietnam, he...

Bruce Hudson

Bruce Hudson

Jul 6, 2023

 

Bruce Lee Hudson, age 79, of Conway, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at his home.  He was born March 20, 1944 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Glen and Marie Hudson. He was a retired appliance repairman.  Bruce was a man of many talents, he could play every musical instrument he picked up, and enjoyed singing and writing...

Doyle Clyde Wheeler

Doyle Clyde Wheeler

Jul 6, 2023

Doyle Clyde Wheeler, age 88, of Searcy, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at his home.  He was born May 11, 1935 in Swartz Creek, Michigan to the late Clyde and Beatrice Leach Wheeler.  Doyle was a Navy veteran and truck driver. He enjoyed woodworking and cooking for his family and friends. Doyle was a faithful member of Pangburn...

Linda Mccraw

Linda Mccraw

Jul 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Linda McCraw. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Linda Rae McCraw

Linda Rae McCraw

Jul 2, 2023

 

Linda Rae McCraw, age 67, passed away on July 2, 2023. She was born May 29, 1956, in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Homer Ray Hardy and Shirley Ward Hardy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister Brenda Oldham. She was a retired nurse. She will always be remembered as a loving...

Lisa Dawn George

Lisa Dawn George

Jul 2, 2023

Lisa Dawn George, age 56, of Woodlawn, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Little Rock.  She was born September 26, 1966 in West Monroe, Louisiana to the late Marcus and Catherine Vestel Haley.  Lisa was a vibrant, happy person, she enjoyed going antiquing, singing, dancing, spending time with her friends.  She was an animal lover, she would take...

Jimmy Douglas Stover

Jimmy Douglas Stover

Jul 1, 2023

Jimmy Douglas Stover, age 74, of Rison, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023.  He was born March 13, 1949 in Cleveland County, Arkansas to the late Elbert and Marie Cash Stover.  Jimmy was a graduate of Woodlawn Highschool class of 1967 and was a retiree from the Cotton Belt Railroad.  Jimmy enjoyed spending his free time watching as many...

Joseph Taylor Robertson

Joseph Taylor Robertson

Jun 30, 2023

Joseph Taylor Robertson passed into glory on June 30, 2023. He was born to Jack and Tassie (Moore) Robertson of Blytheville, Arkansas. Jack was a sharecropper, so more children meant less work. Jack and Tassie decided at the sixteenth child they had enough! Joe loved his large family, sparring with his brothers and taunting his sisters. Joe decided early...

Joe Don Bradley

Joe Don Bradley

Jun 29, 2023

Joe Don Bradley, age 87, of Rison, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023.  He was born June 25, 1936 in Rison, AR to the late Clifton Leon and Dorothy Wells Bradley.  Joe never met a stranger, he loved talking and visiting with people, and made many friends.  He also enjoyed watching cowboy movies and television shows.  In addition to...

Jamey Sanders

Jamey Sanders

Jun 24, 2023

 

Jamey Lynn Sanders, 43, of Morrilton, Arkansas, bid farewell to this earthly realm on June 24, 2023. Born on December 19, 1979, in Searcy, Arkansas, Jamey brought a spark of mischief and warmth to the world.

 

Jamey was a true superhero, always swooping in to help those in need. He had a heart of gold and a knack...

Martha Rogers

Martha Rogers

Jun 24, 2023

Born in Ellsworth Kansas 4/20/1945 Preceded in death by her loving parents Rodger and Cecil Irene Lonberger Funk. Preceded in death also by half-brother Rodger Jr. and son Charles. Survived by son and caregiver, POA Franklin Franks II of Cabot Arkansas. Also survived by daughter Camille Irene Sockwell and her five children Erik Sockwell, Angelina Sockwell, Katherine ann Hedger...

David Allen Sherrill

David Allen Sherrill

Jun 23, 2023

David Allen Sherrill of Judsonia, Arkansas, affectionately known as “Pops” and “Uncle David,” was born on July 17, 1958, in Roseburg, Oregon. He passed peacefully from his earthly home on June 23, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the youthful age of 64. He was the son of Andy Lee Sherrill and Clara Mae Swafford. He was raised from...

Bruce Wayne Rice

Bruce Wayne Rice

Jun 22, 2023

Bruce Wayne Rice, age 79 of White Hall, passed away, Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was born on July 31, 1943 in Jefferson County to the late Velma and Charlie Joe Rice. He was a 1961 graduate of White Hall High School. After graduation, Bruce joined the United States Air Force, where he was an Airborne Radar Technician and...

Thomas Edward Depaepe, Jr

Thomas Edward Depaepe, Jr

Jun 21, 2023

Thomas Edward Depaepe, JR, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away at his home on June 21, 2023. He was born to the late Thomas and Sally Depaepe in Hardin, Kentucky on October 23, 1956. He spent his life woodworking, fishing, and spending time with family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Virginia Depaepe, and...

Kimberly Renae Childers

Kimberly Renae Childers

Jun 20, 2023

Kimberly Renae Childers, age 55, of Mabelvale, passed away June 20, 2023 in Little Rock. She was born April 4, 1968 in Little Rock, AR to the late Adam and Linda Vance Bagley.  Kimberly loved playing with her grandchildren and being outside. She worked and tended to her garden and enjoyed collecting garden ornaments.  She was a dog and...

Ann Willis Taylor

Ann Willis Taylor

Jun 19, 2023

Ann Willis Taylor of Searcy passed away on June 19, 2023. She was born to Remer Willis and Willie Mae Mazie Caraway in Vidalia, Georgia on December 7, 1942. Ann was an avid thrift shopper, including flea markets and yard sales.   She loved them so much she stopped at one on the way to the hospital while in labor!...

James Allen Hughey

James Allen Hughey

Jun 19, 2023

James Allen Hughey, age 67, of Sheridan went to be with his Lord on June 19, 2023. He was born September 15, 1955 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Maxine Kirby Hughey. Mr. Hughey was a United States Army veteran and retired from 3M after 30 years as a maintenance mechanic. In his spare time he enjoyed...

Helen Bullock Lunsford

Helen Bullock Lunsford

Jun 17, 2023

Helen Bullock Lunsford, age 87 of Star City, passed away June 17, 2023. She was born February 10, 1936 in Waterproof, Louisiana to the late Walter and Bulah Maxwell Bullock. Helen enjoyed playing and writing gospel music and singing with her grandson Dustin. She had very creative spirit, she made jewelry, purses, and many other crafts. Helen was also...

Joe Everett Shelby

Joe Everett Shelby

Jun 15, 2023

Joe Everett Shelby, of Judsonia went to be with his Lord on June 15, 2023. He was born October 12, 1939 in Searcy to the late Joseph B. Shelby and Mary Geneva Shelby. Mr. Shelby was a graduate of Judsonia High School and an Eagle Scout. In his spare time enjoyed watching sports and reading. He was a faithful...

Jane Gregory Sherer

Jane Gregory Sherer

Jun 5, 2023

Jane Gregory Sherer of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away June 5, 2023.  She was born April 24, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Alva Bryan Bond Jr. and Mary Ruby Gregory, she is preceded in death by her parents, her late husband Dickie Joe Sherer.

She is survived by her daughter Laura Elise Rodela, and a granddaughter Elise...

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