In our Care

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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.

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...