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Oct 18, 2023

John Robert Evans passed away October 18, 2023 at the age of 85. John was born on August 28, 1938 in the vicinity of the Corinth community to Robert Lee and Martha Ethel Moore Evans. The family soon moved to the Belfast community where John grew up and rode bus #11 to Sheridan School where he graduated. After retiring...

Oct 18, 2023

Mary Ellen Pumphrey Burnett was born May 1, 1921 in Prattsville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James Nathan and Cora Paxon Pumphrey. Mary worked for many years as a long-distance telephone operator for the General Telephone Company (now Verizon).  She enjoyed working around her house and traveling all over the country.

Ms. Burnett died Wednesday, October...

Oct 17, 2023

Carolyn Nell Hyatt, age 79, of Rison went to be with her Lord on October 17, 2023. She was born November 7, 1943 n Caddo, Oklahoma to the late William Earnest Harmon and Florence Alma Morris Harmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Ray Hyatt, Sr., her siblings, Juanita...

Oct 17, 2023

Mary Frances “Bucky” Wells, age 94, of Rison went to be with her Lord on October 17, 2023. She was born October 24, 1928 in Cleveland County to the late Herman and Clarice Holderfield Hyatt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Luther Wells, her brothers, Elbert Hyatt, Herman Hyatt, Jr., Havis Hyatt...

Oct 15, 2023

 

SSgt. Matthew Ryan Currier, USAF, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. He was born June 9, 1985, in Okinawa, Japan to Dave and Cass Currier. He proudly served in the United States Air Force with the 19th AMXS, serving several tours in Operation Enduring Freedom and Exercise Mobility Freedom. He worked as a hydraulic systems craftsman. In his spare...

Oct 15, 2023

Hannah Dawn Andrews, age 20, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on October 15, 2023. She was born on April 27, 2003 in Conway, Arkansas to David and Tamyra Andrews. She was a student at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. She also worked for Sonic in Conway, where she was a manager for four years.

She is survived...

Oct 11, 2023

 

Bruce Wayne Radak, age 26, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on October 11, 2023. He was born on January 6, 1997 in Conway, Arkansas to Bryan James Radak and Kathy Sue Rickett Strickland. Bruce was a machine operator for Arkansas Box Company. Bruce enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother,...

Oct 11, 2023

Koda Reign Smith, of Ruston, Louisiana passed away on October 11, 2023. He was born on July 12, 2023 to Lamarcus Hunter and Sidney Smith in Ruston, Louisiana. He was a very happy and active baby. His hobbies included smiling, laughing, his pacy, and being held.

He is survived by his parents, brothers, Prince Ginyard and Koy...

Oct 10, 2023

Albert Columbus Fields, age 78 of Vilonia passed away on October 10, 2023. He was born August 3rd, 1945 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Clifton C. Fields and Nola Marie Covey Fields. Mr. Fields was a retired Boilermaker at the Baptist Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed spending quiet time sitting on the front porch watching and listening to the birds....

Oct 10, 2023

Stephen V. Clark, age 62, of Rison passed away on October 10, 2023. He was born July 20, 1961 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to V.O. Clark and Gracie Goodman Clark. Mr. Clark was retired from the Pine Bluff Fire Department and later worked for the Fire Academy in Camden as an instructor. He was a member of...

Oct 7, 2023

Bobby Lee Lewis, age 84, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born December 11, 1938 in Rowell, Arkansas to the late James and Ruby Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son James Lee Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a United States Marine...

Oct 5, 2023

Roy Victor Baggett, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2023. He was born on January 11, 1933 in Pine Bluff to the late Ben and Ruby Walker. Mr. Baggett was in the Air Force and served in Germany and stateside. He was a barber for several years. He worked and retired after thirty-two...

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...