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Billy Edward Welch

Billy Edward Welch

Apr 25, 2022

Billy Edward Welch, age 70, of Pine Bluff, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was born December 17, 1951 in Dermott, Arkansas to the late Lee Roy Welch and Vannie Welch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Chris Barnes, and his brother John Welch....

Linda Lee King

Linda Lee King

Apr 22, 2022

Linda Lee (Saunders ) King, age 82, of Conway, passed away Friday, April 22nd, 2022.She was born September 20, 1939, in Washington, D.C. to John and Katherine Saunders. She enjoyed cooking, canning and serving in church callings. She was a school bus driver for over twenty years in Prince William County Schools in Virginia. She was a member of the...

Joseph Steven Lawrence

Joseph Steven Lawrence

Apr 20, 2022

Joseph Steven Lawrence, age 41, of Pine Bluff passed away on April 20, 2022, at his home. He was born November 5, 1980, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Joe was known as “one of the best mechanics around”. Joe was a 1999 graduate of Rison High School, a Christian believer, and a hard worker...

Bonnie Jean Tapley

Bonnie Jean Tapley

Apr 20, 2022

Bonnie Jean Tapley went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was born April 18, 1954, in Waukegan, Illinois to William (Jack) and Irene Powell.Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking for her big family get...

Ar'Mani Marie Nicole Hardiman

Ar'Mani Marie Nicole Hardiman

Apr 17, 2022

Ar’Mani Marie Nicole Hardiman was born January 5, 2022, at Clarksville, Arkansas to Chantelle Seal and Darell Hardiman.  She went to be with the Lord April 17, 2022.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by five sisters, Abriana Wagner, Ariana Hardiman, Adalyn Wagner, Aliegha Hardiman, and A’mya Hardiman; grandparents, Sherry Wagner, Jason Pickens and Nikia Rucker; great...

John Welch

John Welch

Apr 17, 2022

John Welch, age 82, of Sheridan, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born January 18, 1940 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Leroy and Vannie Welch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Janice Faye Welch Hollingshead. Mr. Welch...

Joseph Francis Greer

Joseph Francis Greer

Apr 17, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Francis Greer, Jr (82) of Conway, AR, left us on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born on March 23, 1940 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Joseph F. and Nana (Murphy) Greer. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from St. Bonaventure University in New York and a PhD from St. Louis University in Missouri, before...

Kenneth Wayne Hare

Kenneth Wayne Hare

Apr 16, 2022

Kenneth W. Hare, 73, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed from this life into Heaven on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was at home surrounded by his family and friends. Kenneth was a devoted family man, known for his incredible work ethic, love of all animals, and willingness to lend a hand to anyone who crossed his path. He was preceded...

Benny Larry Ashcraft

Benny Larry Ashcraft

Apr 13, 2022

Benny Larry Ashcraft age 77, of White Hall, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born November 23, 1944 in Herbine, Arkansas to the late George and Rosie Ashcraft. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nine brothers. Mr. Ashcraft was a member of Hardin Baptist...

Joyce Annett Campbell

Joyce Annett Campbell

Apr 10, 2022

Joyce Annett Campbell, age 82, of Pine Bluff, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was born June 26, 1939 in Rison, AR to the late Matthew Smith and Arie Stover Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Curtis Aud, Jim...

Nancy Reed York

Nancy Reed York

Apr 9, 2022

Nancy Reed York, age 63, of Rison, passed away in her home on Saturday, April 9, 2022, after a short battle with brain cancer. She was born May 27, 1958 in Pine Bluff to the late Evan and Mary Lou Reed. Nancy retired from Super One Foods in 2020, after 13 years. She was preceded in death by her...

Corienne Yvonn Freeman

Corienne Yvonn Freeman

Apr 4, 2022

Corienne Freeman, age 86, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 4th, 2022. She was born August 27, 1935. Corienne was a Christian and member of the United Methodist Church in Greenbrier. She enjoyed crocheting, going to church, and spending time with her family.She is survived by one son, Joe Woodson of Conway; two daughters, Jackie Hall of Guy and...

Thomas Roosevelt Mathis

Thomas Roosevelt Mathis

Apr 4, 2022

Thomas Roosevelt Mathis, age 82, of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord in his forever home on April 4, 2022. He was born February 14, 1940, in Saltillo, Arkansas to Fred and Hazel Mathis. He was married to the love of his life, Linda for 60 years. Tom was a faithful, lifelong member of Oak Bowery Baptist Church. He...

Judy Ann (Sharp)  Johnson

Judy Ann (Sharp) Johnson

Apr 3, 2022

Judy Ann (Sharp) Johnson was born on Saturday, April 9, 1949 at Rodgers Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas, the daughter of Maxie E. And Jewel (Heidelberg) Sharp. She married Larry Edward Johnson on July 12, 1968. She raised her family here in White County. She also had a long career as a real estate broker, an antique collector and dealer,...

Marion Gordon Woolley

Marion Gordon Woolley

Apr 2, 2022

Marion Gordon Woolley, age 75, of Pine Bluff, went to be with his Lord on April 2, 2022. He was born January 20, 1947, in Pine Bluff to the late Bunyan Holland Woolley and Cecil Evelyn Avaritt Woolley. Mr. Woolley was a United States Air Force Veteran and a travelling Evangelist. He enjoyed travelling, fishing, and making custom jewelry....

Lilly Mae Fowler

Lilly Mae Fowler

Mar 28, 2022

Mrs. Lilly Mae (Hopper) Ates went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2022, at the age of 78 years old. She was a resident of Beebe, AR., and was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. She was born on September 30, 1943, in Hughes, Ar, and was the 5th child born to Reverend James Washington Hopper Sr. and...

Mitchel Lee Voyles

Mitchel Lee Voyles

Mar 23, 2022

Mitchell Lee Voyles, 41, passed from this life March 23, 2022 in Alexandria, Louisiana.  He was born February 20, 1981 in Searcy, Arkansas to Don Carlos Voyles and Brenda Lee Voyles. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Don Carlos Voyles; two daughters, Crystal and Jazmine Layne Voyles; one nephew, Justin Voyles; and his ride...

Calvin F Morris

Calvin F Morris

Mar 23, 2022

Calvin Franklin Morris, 86, of Bald Knob, passed away March 23, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family and loved ones.  He was born June 13, 1935 in Bradford to the late Abie and Lovie Jones Morris.

He was preceded in death by a son, Eric Morris; and grandson, Mark Dunavin. He is survived by his loving...

Deborah Jean (Elliott)  Johnson

Deborah Jean (Elliott) Johnson

Mar 23, 2022

Deborah Johnson, 67, of Searcy, passed away March 23, 2022, at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born November 14, 1954, in Centralia, Illinois to the late Floyd and Jessie Jean Hodges Elliott. Deborah was a 1972 graduate of Centralia Illinois High School. She was a longtime member of Downtown Church of Christ in Searcy. Her passions and hobbies...

James Hershel Palmer

James Hershel Palmer

Mar 22, 2022

James Hershel Palmer, age 74, of Enola, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022.He was born on May 3, 1947, in Enola, Arkansas to Paul and Betty Palmer. He was a Christian and a member of Crossroads Church of Christ. He was a veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, woodworking and...

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