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Sep 25, 2022

James Michael DeGunther, age 61, of McRae, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born April 20, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father Richard DeGunther, and his bother Richard DeGunther, Jr. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He is survived...

Sep 25, 2022

Mary Ann Whitley Durham, age 73 of Little Rock, passed away peacefully September 25, 2022.  She was born August 26, 1949 in El Dorado, AR to the late Herbert and Frances Bratton Whitley.  Mary was a quiet person, but was full of personality and heart, she loved spending time with family and friends.  In addition to her parents, Mary...

Sep 19, 2022

Carl Thomas Ward, age 66, of Rison, died, Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home. He was born November 30, 1955, in Crossett, Arkansas a son of the late John Thomas and Ilah Jaqelski Ward. Carl was a 1974 graduate of Hamburg High School. He went on to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he played the...

Sep 19, 2022

Billy Raymond Marvel, age 56 of Rison, died, Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home. He was born January 14, 1966, in Pine Bluff, a son of the late Billy Raymond Marvel and the late Brenda Brown and Calvin Brown. Mr. Marvel was a team leader for the JRMC carpenter shop and was a member of the Cummings hunting...

Sep 17, 2022

Danny Lee Robinson of Judsonia passed away on September 17, 2022. He was born October 3, 1959, in Peach Orchard, MO to the late Robert and Minnie Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Eugene Robinson and his sister Helen Louise Woodruff.  He enjoyed fishing, eating and mowing his...

Sep 16, 2022

Jamie (JJ) Marie Jackson, age 33, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 16th, 2022.

She was born July 29, 1989 in Little Rock, to James and Anna Jackson. JJ was a graduate of North Pulaski High School, she was involved in Special Olympics, and started working at Pickens Workshop in 2015 until her passing.

She is survived by her parents, two...

Sep 14, 2022

Raymond Carroll Shuffield, age 88, of Kensett, went to be with his Lord on September 14, 2022. He was born November 1, 1934 in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Clyde and Lois Dowling Shuffield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Genevieve Shuffield, his son, Gary Shuffield, his grandson,...

Sep 13, 2022

Wilma Jean Barkley, “Bobbie”, beloved mother and Nana, age 80, of Searcy, Arkansas gained her wings and entered into her eternal Heavely home on September 13, 2022 at Unity Health in Searcy. Born on June 4, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Lois Elms. Bobbie loved riding horses and playing the piano, hobbies which she...

Sep 12, 2022

Jack Calvin Spaulding, age 100 of Searcy, passed away peacefully, September 12, 2022.  He was born September 9, 1922 in Henrietta, OK to the late Ira Lee and Mollie Pruitt Spaulding.  Jack owned and operated Searcy Van and Storage, was a charter member of the Searcy Optimist Club, and was a longtime member of Westside Church of Christ.  Jack...

Sep 9, 2022

Thomas Hershel Wingard, age 84, of Sheridan, passed away peacefully at his home on September 9, 2022.  He was born June 16, 1938 in Grapevine, AR to the late Charlie and Willie Mae Wright Wingard. Thomas was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed watching Shepherd's Chapel and spending time with...

Sep 8, 2022

Jerry Dean DeGroot, age 82 of Conway, Arkansas, formerly of Eldon, Iowa; passed away Thursday, September 8th, 2022.

He was born October 18, 1939, in Mahaska County, Iowa to Anthony "Tony" and Margaret DeGroot. Jerry was a christian in the Lutheran faith and a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Conway. He enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, stuffed animals and listening to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...