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Brenda E. Ward

Brenda E. Ward

Sep 12, 2024

Brenda Elaine Billings Ward, age 63, of Rison passed away on September 12, 2024. She was born September 21, 1961 in Malvern to the late Fate E. Billings and Rosa Mary Lockhart. She is preceded in death by her father Fate E. Billings and Mary Lockhart, her husband Mike Ward, brother Cody Billings, and sister-in-law Laura Brown. She loved crafting,...

Raven Star Johnson

Raven Star Johnson

Sep 8, 2024

Raven Star Johnson of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on September 8, 2024. She was born to Jesse Johnson and Kristy Lefford in Poteau, Oklahoma on September 3, 2003. Raven enjoyed star gazing, nature and being outdoors, and spending time with family. 

She was preceded in death by great grandparents, James and Josephine Bigham, James and Ethel Mclelyea and, Calvin and Martha...

Madge Regina Kimbrell Broxson

Madge Regina Kimbrell Broxson

Sep 8, 2024

Madge Regina Broxson, affectionately known as Sis and GiGi, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Porter, Texas, at the age of 69. Born on August 25, 1955, in Warren, Arkansas, she was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and pet parent.

Regina grew up in a loving family, she was daddy’s girl and shared a special bond with her brother...

Bonnie Jean Hamm

Bonnie Jean Hamm

Sep 8, 2024

Bonnie Jean Hamm, age 81, of Griffithville went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was born September 19, 1942 in Biscoe, Arkansas to the late John and Ethel Wagner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her seven siblings. She enjoyed cooking, canning, shopping and spending time with her family. 

She is...

Debra Ulrich

Debra Ulrich

Sep 5, 2024

Debra Diane Ulrich, age 73, of Searcy went to be with her Lord on September 5, 2024. She was born January 12, 1951 in Tracy, California. She was preceded in death by her mother Aileen Brannon and her husband James Ulrich. She enjoyed drawing, coloring, working puzzles, watching bird, listening to music and dancing.

She is survived by her children Daniel...

James Ahillen

James Ahillen

Sep 4, 2024

James Ahillen, age 79, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on September 4, 2024.

James dedicated his career to Share Corporation, where he made significant contributions and was known for his professionalism and dedication. His work impacted many, and his legacy within the company will be remembered for years to come.

Before embarking on his professional...

Lynetta Jo Neisius

Lynetta Jo Neisius

Sep 2, 2024

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Cremation arrangements provided by Cole Funeral Home and Crematory in Kensett, Arkansas. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sullivanfuneralcare.com

Kent Brian Davis

Kent Brian Davis

Aug 25, 2024

Kent Brian Davis, age 60, of Warren passed away on August 25, 2024. He was born November 22, 1963 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Charlotte Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jeff Davis. He worked as an electrician.  He enjoyed swimming, and spending time with his family and...

Arlie Edward Bridges

Arlie Edward Bridges

Aug 25, 2024

Arlie Edward Bridges, 80, of Belfast, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1944, in Hot Springs to Arlie Franklin Bridges and Gussie Chunn Bridges Hignight. Known for his sense of humor, Arlie was outgoing and always had a good joke to share. He especially loved children and would do...

Glenn Edward Ford, Jr.

Glenn Edward Ford, Jr.

Aug 25, 2024

Glenn Edward Ford, Jr., age 75 of Sheridan, passed away peacefully August 25, 2024. He was born September 4, 1948 to the late Glenn Sr. and Anna Koon Ford.  Glenn was a proud Marine, serving his Country in the Vietnam War, and later joined the National Guard.  He was an avid fisherman, he loved taking his family fishing, watching...

Linda Darlene Davis

Linda Darlene Davis

Aug 24, 2024

Linda Darlene Davis, age 64, of Vilonia went to be with The Lord on August 24, 2024. She was

born December 10, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jimmy Earl Kyzer and Delolar Williams

Kyzer. She was a faithful member of Oak Bowery Baptist Church, where she led the Children’s

Church for over 20 years. She loved fishing, sewing, being outdoors, but most...

Jimmy L. Gill

Jimmy L. Gill

Aug 23, 2024

Jimmy “Ricky” Louis Gill, age 67, of Sheridan, passed away and went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 23, 2024. Born on December 11, 1956, in Crossett, Arkansas, Ricky as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was raised in Star City, where he would later meet and marry his loving wife, Rhonda Puckett. Together, they...

Dawn Chestnut

Dawn Chestnut

Aug 22, 2024

Dawn Rachelle Chestnut, age 33, passed away peacefully on August 22nd, 2024 with her family by her side. The last few weeks of life family and friends gathered to shower her with love.

Dawn was born to Cecil Chestnut and Jodi Watson on November 9th, 1990. She graduated from Riverview High School in 2009, was a longtime...

Eric Lyle Taylor

Eric Lyle Taylor

Aug 22, 2024

Eric Lyle Taylor, 52 of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on August 22, 2024 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was born to Burlie Taylor and Emma Johnston Taylor on November 6, 1971 in Searcy, Arkansas. He always had a smile on his face, even on bad days.

He is preceded in death by his father, Burlie Taylor, two brothers,...

Timothy Paul Pettypool

Timothy Paul Pettypool

Aug 19, 2024

Timothy Paul Pettypool 39, of Searcy, Arkansas departed from this life on August 19, 2024, in Sherwood, Arkansas. He was born on May 24, 1985 to Ron Pettypool and Gail Clark Pettypool in Searcy, Arkansas. He attended Arkansas State University- Beebe and Searcy Campuses and received an Associate’s Degree in HVAC. He was an avid boater, fisherman, gamer, and...

John Lee Grantham

John Lee Grantham

Aug 15, 2024

John Lee Grantham, of Mayflower, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Marianna to the late Robert Young Grantham and Carrie Varner Grantham, he was the youngest of 9 children, he had five brothers and three sisters. He was a proud graduate of Marvell High School, John lived a life rich...

John Lee Grantham

John Lee Grantham

Aug 15, 2024

John Lee Grantham, of Mayflower, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Marianna to the late Robert Young Grantham and Carrie Varner Grantham, he was the youngest of 9 children, he had five brothers and three sisters. He was a proud graduate of Marvell High School, John lived a life rich in...

Jordan Wilson Phillips

Jordan Wilson Phillips

Aug 14, 2024

Jordan Wilson Phillips, age 28, of Benton AR. Passed away on August 14, 2024 in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 21, 1995 to his father Jimmy Wilson Phillips JR. and mother Ellen Phena Parker. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Joyce Phillips. He loved being outdoors and had many hobbies such as riding and working...

Sandra Kay (Long)  Morrison

Sandra Kay (Long) Morrison

Aug 14, 2024

Sandra Kay Morrison, age 73, of Rison passed away on August 14, 2024 in Little Rock, AR. She was born on August 8, 1951 to the late Robert Doyle Long and Beulah Langley. She loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, and her many friends. She was known for loving to cook for family and others in need....

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