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Thomas Edward Moore

Thomas Edward Moore

Mar 21, 2022

Thomas Edward Moore, age 66, of Sheridan, went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022. He was born September 26, 1955 in Pine Bluff to the late Charles and Harrylene Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren Skylyn Burr, Andrew Parker, Tori Moore and one great-grandchild Kaisley Say. Mr....

Sammy Funderburg

Sammy Funderburg

Mar 20, 2022

Sammy Glynn Funderburg, 69, of Searcy, danced his way through Heaven’s gates on March 20, 2022.      Sammy, the youngest of 7 was born in El Dorado on March 28, 1952 to the late James and Mabel Johnson Funderburg.

He devoted his life to God’s ministries as a preacher of The Word. He never passed up an opportunity...

Doris Maxine Carrithers

Doris Maxine Carrithers

Mar 18, 2022

Doris Maxine Carrithers, 97, of Conway, Arkansas, died Friday, March 18, 2022.She was born on February 1, 1925, to Leslie and Faye Patrick in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Doris married Jack Carrithers on May 11, 1947, and had two children, Pat and Peggy. She and Jack raised their children in Joplin, Missouri and Springfield, Missouri. Doris retired from American National where...

Betty Patterson

Betty Patterson

Mar 17, 2022

Betty was the beloved daughter of William Roy and Nona Mae Kidd. She had two brothers, Leroy and James, both deceased. She was born near McCleland Arkansas to a hardworking and loving family. Her Dad was a man of many talents that was involved in farming and commercial fishing. Her Mother was a devout Christian and farm worker as...

David Scott Noggle

David Scott Noggle

Mar 16, 2022

David Scott Noggle, age 56, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 16th, 2022.He was born January 30, 1966, in Conway, Arkansas to Merrill Noggle and Georgia Stone.He was a Christian and a member of Gap Mission Church in Saltillo, where his faith was most important to him. He enjoyed working and spending time outside with his family and dog,...

Christopher Dale Perkins

Christopher Dale Perkins

Mar 13, 2022

Christopher Dale Perkins, 54, of Romance, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at home in the loving care of his family. He was born August 15,1967, in Fort Smith Arkansas to Clifford Rudy Perkins and Elizabeth Torrance Perkins. He was preceeded in death by his dad, Rudy Perkins and step-dad, Joe Fraley.Left to cherish his memories are his wife of...

Janice Austin

Janice Austin

Mar 12, 2022

Janice Ann Austin, Born October 12, 1957 in Killeen, Texas; went to be with her savior and Lord, on March 12, 2022 in Conway, Arkansas.She graduated Vilonia High School in1976 and Draughon’s Practical Business College in 1977. She worked for University of Central Arkansas in Conway AR from December 12, 1977, until she retired May 15, 2021, where she began...

Mary Elizabeth Whitaker

Mary Elizabeth Whitaker

Mar 10, 2022

Mary Elizabeth (Garrett) Whitaker, age 72, of Benton, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away on March 10th, 2022. She was born August 23rd, 1949, in Ferndale, Arkansas to Edgar and Alta Garrett. She was a Christian in the Baptist faith and a member of El Paso First Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, cooking, her animals and spending time with...

Carl Franklin Pruett

Carl Franklin Pruett

Mar 9, 2022

Carl Franklin Pruett, age 69, of Vilonia, Arkansas; went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022.He was born March 28th, 1952, in Conway, Arkansas to Austin and Mondene Pruett. He was a christian in the Baptist faith and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Carl was employed with Falcon Jet for twenty years as a Bench Mechanic...

Joshua Schmidt

Joshua Schmidt

Mar 7, 2022

Joshua Schmidt, 26, of Judsonia, passed away March 7, 2022.  He was born June 16, 1995, at Searcy, Arkansas. He was a 2014 graduate of White County Central; recently fathered his first son and was raising a bonus daughter as his own as well.   He was currently employed at Sunrise Motorsports and worked with his father at Jamie’s Cores,...

Arlene Winston

Arlene Winston

Mar 7, 2022

Arlene Winston, age 89, of Sheridan, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born July 7, 1932 in Star City, Arkansas to the late Bryan and Vera Owens Winston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Orbie...

Jan Austin Harlan, Jr.

Jan Austin Harlan, Jr.

Mar 6, 2022

Jan Austin Harlan, Jr, age 65, of Little Rock passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born August 18, 1956 in Sheridan, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School where he was in the National Honor Society and he later graduated from Henderson State University, he was also a member of Lost Creek...

Wanda Florene (Calvert)  Payne

Wanda Florene (Calvert) Payne

Mar 4, 2022

Wanda “Cal” Florene Calvert Payne, age 90, of Woodlawn, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 4, 2022, after a long battle with dementia. She was born April 26, 1931, in Cleveland County to the late Leon and Evia Mae Calvert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert “Al” Payne,...

William Elmer Anthony

William Elmer Anthony

Mar 2, 2022

William "Bill" Elmer Anthony, age 82, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022.He was born February 25th, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee to Elmer and Parlee Anthony. Bill was a cross country truck driver. Bill loved bluegrass and enjoyed playing the mandolin, guitar, fiddle and Dobro. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patty Anthony of Vilonia;...

Smitty Dedman

Smitty Dedman

Feb 23, 2022

Clay Smitty Dedman, age 83, of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away February 23, 2022, at home after a long illness. Born in Rison, Arkansas, he was the son of Robert and Cornelia Worsham Dedman and moved with his family to Dallas, Texas, where he lived for several years before moving back to Rison. He...

Ida Maryellen Rowlett

Ida Maryellen Rowlett

Feb 23, 2022

Maryellen (Gist) Rowlett, age 83, of Vilonia, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.She was born April 9th, 1938, in Manilla, Arkansas to Robert and Rosie Gist. She was a Christian in the Baptist faith and a member of Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, cooking...

Earlene Ruby Bailey

Earlene Ruby Bailey

Feb 22, 2022

Earlene Bailey, 80, of Pangburn, passed away February 22, 2022 at Oakdale Nursing Facility.  She was born May 11, 1941 at Hickory Flat to the late Dolphus Edward Combs and Selma Jewel Linebarger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James Davidson; daughter, Amanda Davidson; granddaughter, Amanda Davidson; brothers Lawrence and Howard Combs....

James Foster Davis

James Foster Davis

Feb 22, 2022

James Foster Davis, age 81, of White Hall went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He was born December 31, 1940 in Dexter, MO to the late Robert and Ruby Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Irving, his step father, Theodore Dockins and his great-grandchildren, Chloe...

Sara A. (Stover)  Sowrheaver

Sara A. (Stover) Sowrheaver

Feb 21, 2022

Sara Annie Sowrheaver, age 86, of Woodlawn, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1935, in Rison Arkansas to the late Calvin and Etta Reed Stover. She enjoyed spending time with her sons, shopping with her grandchildren, watching crime shows and feeding and watching her critters in her backyard....

Angela Dawn Malcolm

Angela Dawn Malcolm

Feb 21, 2022

Angela Dawn (Ward) Malcolm, age 46, of Conway, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 21st, 2022, at Baptist Health Medical Center Conway. She was born June 18th, 1975, in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Lester Ward and Judy Battenfield. Angie was a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and active in church.In addition to her parents, she leaves to cherish her memories,...

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