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Robert Gaines Gibson

Robert Gaines Gibson

Sep 5, 2022

Robert Gaines Gibson, age 91, of Searcy went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born December 20, 1930, in Cleburne, Texas to the late Alonzo Newton Gibson and Lota Margaret Moore Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Smith Gibson and his...

Velma Lee Smith

Velma Lee Smith

Sep 4, 2022

Velma Lee Smith

“The Matriarch”

NaNa

Faith…Family…Freedom

Grandparents Day

The Smith’s lived and built their home in 2001 on 20 acres nestled in the Oak trees and surrounded with wildlife and flowers where she raised her three...

Pebble Cash

Pebble Cash

Sep 4, 2022

Pebble Cash, age 91 of Pine Bluff, passed away September 4, 2022, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.  She was born May 14, 1931, in Rowell, AR to the late Charles and Ophie Johnson Reed.  Pebble was an Alumni of Woodlawn High School, she was a longtime member of Center Missionary Baptist Church, and a...

Kenneth Brown

Kenneth Brown

Sep 4, 2022

Rev. Kenneth Ray Brown, age 82, of Kingsland, went to be with the Lord, September 4, 2022, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.  He was born March 9, 1940 in north, AR to the late Jeff and Nancy Frances Brown. Kenneth worked many jobs throughout his life, including England Packing, and Tyson.  He enjoyed preaching, walking, yard work and visiting...

James Patrick Morrissey

James Patrick Morrissey

Sep 3, 2022

James Patrick Morrissey, 77 of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on September 3, 2022, after his fight with Cancer. Jim was born on August 11,1945, to Edward Morrissey; father, Bernice (Sharp) Morrissey; mother.

Jim's death was sudden for his family, but they thank God for the time they did have with him, Jim lived a full life. He...

Peter Joseph Amplo

Peter Joseph Amplo

Sep 3, 2022

Peter Joseph Amplo was born in Bronx NY to Charles and Charlotte Amplo on October 13, 1945. Peter married Maxine Convertino November 4, 1970, in Bronx New York. Peter and Maxine went on to have two children while living in in Bronx New York. In 1985 Peter and Maxine moved to Tucson Arizona and built their lives,...

Roland L. Bacon

Roland L. Bacon

Sep 3, 2022

Roland L. Bacon, age 71, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 3rd, 2022.

He was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Jack and Lavone Bacon. He was retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a Machinist. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in special operations with the 101st Airborne Recondo Unit during the Vietnam war, and a member of the...

Ella Aunean Rainwater

Ella Aunean Rainwater

Sep 1, 2022

Ella Aunean Gallaway Rainwater, 92, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2022 in Searcy.

She was born October 14, 1929 in Judsonia. She grew up in Judsonia and graduated from White County Central School in 1948.

She met her husband, Doyle Rainwater, at Market Café where she...

John Paul Harris

John Paul Harris

Sep 1, 2022

John Paul Harris, age 64, of Conway, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 1st, 2022, with his family by his side.

He was born August 9, 1958 in Casa, to Charles and Verlie Harris. John was employed as a Press Operator at Rock Tenn. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and loved joking with those he liked.

He is...

Charles Wayne Styles, Sr.

Charles Wayne Styles, Sr.

Aug 30, 2022

Charles Wayne Styles, Sr. age 88, of Hensley, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 30, 2022.  He was born January 27, 1934, in East End, Arkansas a son of the late Eddis and Katie Hicks. Mr. Styles worked for Savastop, Ryder, and Entergy.  Mr. Styles was preceded in his death by his wife Laverne Heavner Styles and his son...

Hershel Ray Akers, Jr.

Hershel Ray Akers, Jr.

Aug 29, 2022

Hershel Ray Akers, Jr., age 56 of Pangburn, passed away August 29, 2022.  He was born April 26, 1966 to Hershel Ray Sr. and Gloria Fisher Akers.  Hershel was a forklift operator for Turkey Hill.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Melinda Arnold.

Hershel is...

Vyda Pearl Mcghee

Vyda Pearl Mcghee

Aug 29, 2022

On August 29, 2022, Vyda Pearl McGhee went to her Heavenly Home, she was born May 23, 1937 to the late Leroy and Vannie Welch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Otha Mac McGhee, her son Micheal Eugene McGhee, her daughter Linda Jean McGhee, two brothers, John Welch and Billy...

Penny Whitt

Penny Whitt

Aug 28, 2022

Penny Louise (Huffman) Whitt, 56, passed on August 28, 2022. She was born to Henry C. And Betty Louise (Cupp) Huffman in Brinkley, Arkansas on August 03, 1966.

She is survived by her husband Bobby Lee Whitt of 10 years, son Bobby Lane Chace Whitt, Stepson Billy I Whitt, grandchildren Maggee, Isabelle, Brooklyn, Noah, & Billy Bob,...

James Paul Scott

James Paul Scott

Aug 28, 2022

James Paul Scott, age 90, of Searcy passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was born September 25, 1931 in Sidon, Arkansas to the late Carl and Edith Naomi Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Jo Scott, whom he married March 21, 1954 in Tunica, MS, he was...

Peggy Inez Vaughn

Peggy Inez Vaughn

Aug 27, 2022

Peggy Inez Vaughn, age 80, of West Point, passed away August 27, 2022 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born September 2, 1941 in McCrory, Arkansas to the late Merle and Donnie Hale Robertson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Pouchie, Carroll and Roger Robertson....

Shirley Marie Moon

Shirley Marie Moon

Aug 23, 2022

Shirley Marie (Knowles) Moon, born March 25, 1938 in Woodson, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022, at the age of 84.Burial will be private in Rosebud Cemetery. Services for Shirley Marie (Knowles) Moon are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home, 1134 Main Street, Vilonia, AR 72173. Sign her Book of Memories at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.

Damarcus Edward Rideout

Damarcus Edward Rideout

Aug 21, 2022

Damarcus Edward Rideout, age 25, of Fordyce, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison. He was born February 9, 1997, in Flint, Michigan, a son of Brian Edward Rideout and Janet Nelson. Damarcus loved his family very much, playing the drums in the band and fishing. Damarcus was a member of Enon...

Joyce Mae (Odom)  Hill

Joyce Mae (Odom) Hill

Aug 21, 2022

Joyce Mae Odom Hill, age 82, of Searcy, passed away August 21, 2022.  She was born March 3, 1940 in Hickory Ridge, AR to the late Roy and Dasy Barks Odom. She attended West Race Baptist Church in Searcy.  She enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.  In addition to her parents, Joyce was...

Guy Eugene Davis

Guy Eugene Davis

Aug 21, 2022

Guy Eugene Davis, age 76, of Judsonia, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022.  He was born July 31, 1946, in West Point, AR to the late Guy William Davis and Jewell Dalton Davis. Junior was a member of the Silver Streaks Bowling League in Cabot, coached baseball, was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and working outdoors. Junior loved...

James Coburn

James Coburn

Aug 20, 2022

James Harry Coburn, age 77 of McRae, passed away August 20, 2022. He was born August 6, 1945 in Cabot, AR to the late James and Thelma Robinson Coburn. James was a retired truck driver.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Hershal Coburn and sisters, Linda Mashburn and Glena Farmer.

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