Obituaries
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Loreda Kendall
Oct 27, 2024
Loreda Kendall, age 86, of Pine Bluff passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was born April 14, 1938 in Appleton, Arkansas to the late William Alvin Rainwater and Florie Mae Freemen Rainwater. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Kendall, her granddaughter Amanda Kendall, her son Robert Kendall, her great-grandchild Alex...
Bobby McMurtrey
Oct 27, 2024
Bobby Dan McMurtrey, age 63, passed away from this life, Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born November 13, 1960 to Joe Tom and May Delle McMurtrey.
Preceding him in death are his parents and fraternal twin brother, Billy Joe. He is survived by his wife, Shelly Elizabeth and son, Matthew Justin.
Bobby was a man of few words but was dedicated...
Gregory Holliman
Oct 25, 2024
Gregory Philip Holliman, 64, of Searcy, AR, passed from this life on October 24 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock following kidney surgery.
After tragically losing his parents and sister in a car accident when he was 4 years old, he was raised by his grandparents, Willie and Myrtle Britton. Gregory’s life was shaped by their love for God and...
Joseph Charles Simerley
Oct 22, 2024
Joseph Charles Simerley, age 51, of Grapevine passed away on October 22, 2024. He was born April 26, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Charles H. Simerley and Shirley Kizer Simerley. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.
He is survived by his father Charles H. Simerley and his wife Nelda, his mother Shirley Simerley and numerous aunts, uncles...
Janie Christine Qualls Boatright
Oct 21, 2024
Janie Christine Qualls Boatright, a beloved mother, mimi, sister, and friend passed away on October 21, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on September 14, 1962, in Trumann, Arkansas, to the late William R and Virginia N Qualls. She brought joy to those around her with her unwavering for family, a passion that defined much of her life.
After obtaining...
Opal Lee Kimbrell
Oct 21, 2024
Opal Lee Kimbrell, age 88 of the Y community, went to be with the Lord October 21, 2024 at her home. She was born June 13, 1936 in Rison, AR to the late Tommie and Ollie Shelton Reed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Kimbrell, brothers, Jay, John and Wesly Reed and one sister, Eathel Meeks.
Opal is survived...
Mabel Morris
Oct 19, 2024
Mabel Louise Morris, age 88, of Bald Knob went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on September 23, 1936, in White County to the late John and Mary Osmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Calvin Morris, her son Eric Morris, her grandson Mark Dunavin and...
Tanya Herndon
Oct 18, 2024
Tanya Jeanene Patterson Herndon, 63, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on October 18, 2024. She was born to parents LaVerne Patterson Brown and William Patterson, on 07/15/1961 in Searcy, Arkansas.
Tanya was a loving, proud, and devoted mother, Teako, daughter, niece, cousin, and friend. If you knew Tanya, you likely knew all about her love for her granddaughters, Magnolia...
John David Ryals III
Oct 18, 2024
On October 18, 2024, John David Ryals III passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. John "David" Ryals was born on January 2, 1970, in Tampa, Florida. He spent his formative years in the Brandon/Valrico area, attending Grace Christian School from elementary through high school.
After graduating, John became a successful owner-operator for FedEx. Following his relocation to Arkansas, he...
Bill Usery
Oct 18, 2024
Bill Usery, 75, of Higginson, passed away October 18, 2024 in his home surrounded by his wife
and children. He was the husband of Barbara Usery. They shared 50 great years of marriage
together.
He was born February 12, 1949 in Searcy, AR, to the late Elmo and Imogene Usery. He was
retired from Usery Brothers Mill and Pallet where he and his brothers...
Connie Wofford
Oct 17, 2024
Connie Ann Sanders Wofford, 74, of Judsonia, Arkansas died on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Connie was born in Fresno, California on December 12, 1949 to Richard Sanders and Helen Twyford. She was raised in Judsonia, Arkansas and attended Judsonia High School. Connie graduated in 1968.
After graduation she worked for Strother Abstract Title Company in Searcy, Arkansas. Connie worked there for...
Bobby Adkins
Oct 15, 2024
Bobby Eugene Adkins, 81 of Bald Knob, Arkansas, died October 15, 2024 at Unity Hospital in Searcy. By profession, he was a retired truck driver and mechanic and could make anything run. Bob loved the outdoors, and you could usually find him camping on a river where he would fish with his dogs.
Bob was preceded in death by his beloved...
Tona Elledge
Oct 12, 2024
Nellie Anthona (Tona) Elledge, 83, of Kensett, Arkansas entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Tona was born in Durham, North Carolina on April 19, 1941 to Travis Bonner and Edith Elliott Harrington. Raised in Birmingham, Alabama as an only child, her mother was a school teacher, and her father a decorated Army Master Sergeant fighting in World War...
Justin Lane Andrews
Oct 10, 2024
Justin Lane Andrews, age 21 of Vilonia, Arkansas. Justin passed away October 10, 2024, he was born in Conway, Arkansas on July 22, 2003, to Larry "Norm" Andrews Jr. and Cheryl Jeffre, Justin was a graduate of Vilonia High School and he was employed at Tokusen. His hobbies included working on automobiles, playing Video games, war movies, comedies, and listening...
Marvin Terry
Oct 9, 2024
Marvin Ed Terry, age 66, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2024. Marvin was born January 18, 1958 to Virgil Howard and Catherine Riggins Terry. Marvin is survived by his son, Scott Terry and wife Meredith of White Hall, two daughters, Jessica White and husband TJ of Benton, Ashley Lewis and husband Benjamin of Hot Springs, three...
Bailey Morgan Phillips
Oct 3, 2024
With heavy hearts, we gather to celebrate the vibrant life of Bailey Morgan Phillips, 30, who tragically left us on October 3, 2024, due to a vehicle accident. Born on February 4, 1994, Bailey was the cherished daughter of Jimmy Wilson Phillips Jr. and Ellen Phena Parker.
She is survived by her devoted mother, Phena, her father, Jimmy, her fiancée, Michael...
Juanita McGowan
Sep 27, 2024
Juanita McGowan of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on September 27, 2024. She was born on October 12, 1942 to Leslie McGowan and Claudia Hill in Heber Springs, Arkansas. She was a member of West Race Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Sharon Dacus and Carolyn Roland.
She was survived by her son, Wesley Reagan...
Martin Luther Phillips
Sep 25, 2024
Martin Luther Phillips, age 81 of Conway, Arkansas went to be with his Lord, September 25, 2024. During Mr. Phillips life, he operated heavy equipment as a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to Jimmy Swaggart preach. His greatest joy was being around family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Phillips Sr., and his wife,...
Angela Lynn Terry
Sep 23, 2024
Angie Lynn Terry, age 55, passed away on September 23, 2024 in Pine Bluff, AR. Born on March 10, 1969, Angie graduated from Woodlawn High School in Woodlawn, AR. Known for being a proud wife of 34 ½ years and loving mother, Angie dedicated her life to her family and friends. She is remembered for her compassionate spirit and the...
Ellen Louise Reed
Sep 21, 2024
Ellen Louise Reed, age 85, of Stuttgart and formerly of Rison, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. She was born on January 29, 1939, in Altheimer, Arkansas, to the late Howard and Eula Pipkin Smith.
Louise was a devoted homemaker who found joy in caring for her family, home, and friends. She cherished time spent with loved ones, attending church,...
