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Kenneth Ray Butler

Kenneth Ray Butler

Feb 20, 2022

Kenneth Ray Butler, age 58, of Rison, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022.  He was born September 23, 1963 in Danville, Arkansas to the late Bobby and Joan Edens Butler.  Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran, and a small business owner.  When he wasn’t working, Kenneth enjoyed camping, boating and spending time with his daughters.

He...

Ruby Laverne Hall

Ruby Laverne Hall

Feb 20, 2022

Ruby Laverne Hall, 75, of Searcy went to be with the Lord February 20, 2022 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born April 23, 1946, the daughter of the late Richard and Opal Rutherford Rice. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and retired from hospital housekeeping. In addition to her parents she was...

William M. Horn

William M. Horn

Feb 20, 2022

William “Bill” Horn, age 92, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born January 7, 1930 in Marion, Texas. He grew up the oldest of five brothers, as a youth he spent his time helping the family which included a lot of cotton picking. The family lived in Texas, Louisiana, and...

Jerrod Granger Cronshaw

Jerrod Granger Cronshaw

Feb 20, 2022

Jerrod Cronshaw, age 44, of Conway, passed away February 20, 2022.He was born December 18th, 1977, in Torrance, California to Jack and Adrienne Cronshaw. Jerrod had a Masters Degree from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and was an avid collector of old movies.Survivors include his father, Jack Cronshaw of Conway; his brother, Stacy E. Cronshaw of Las Vegas,...

Charles Pratt

Charles Pratt

Feb 19, 2022

Charles Pratt, 64, of Rose Bud, passed away February 19, 2022, at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born May 1, 1957 at Searcy to the late Charles and Louise Holleman Pratt. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Joshua Pratt. Survivors include three sons, Charles Pratt (Brittany) of Indian Head, Maryland, Cory Pratt...

L.D. Gosa

L.D. Gosa

Feb 19, 2022

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Alma Mcclaflin

Alma Mcclaflin

Feb 17, 2022

Alma Maudine McClaflin, age 80 of Grapevine, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 27, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Paul and Maxine Gamble Mathes.  Alma enjoyed art work, crocheting and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Stephen Loyd Linville

Stephen Loyd Linville

Feb 17, 2022

Stephen Loyd Linville, 73, of Judsonia was received into glory February 17, 2022.  He was born April 2, 1948 to the late Della (Moore) Linville Davis and Charles Linville at Fox, Arkansas.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his step-father, Junior Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Helen Linville; son, Tony...

Kelly Leann Ashcraft

Kelly Leann Ashcraft

Feb 16, 2022

Kelly LeAnn Ashcraft, age 43 of Stuttgart, passed away on February 16, 2022. She was born on June 14, 1978, in Pine Bluff to Houston and Pat Ashcraft. Kelly was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She earned degrees in Criminal Justice/Psychology and a Master of Arts in...

Richard Travis Elledge

Richard Travis Elledge

Feb 16, 2022

Richard Travis Elledge, 58, of Kensett, Arkansas entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Richard was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 1, 1964 to Cecil Wilbur Elledge Jr. and Tona Harrington Elledge. Richard had the deepest love for God, family, and friends. Regardless of how many times he fell, he always reached for God’s hand, pulled himself...

Rachel Joanna West

Rachel Joanna West

Feb 15, 2022

Rachel JoAnna West, age 49, of Bismarck, AR passed away on February 15, 2022. She was born April 17, 1972 in 29 Palms, CA to John Riley and Katye Ayers. Mrs. West worked for many years as a baker, she was a hard worker and always put her family first. She also enjoyed decorating, fishing, and flower...

James Edward Hudman, Sr.

James Edward Hudman, Sr.

Feb 15, 2022

James Edward "Jim" Hudman, Sr., 72, of Rison, AR., passed away at his home February 15, 2022. Though Jim will be deeply missed by his friends and family, he leaves behind a lifetime of memories, a testament to a life well lived. Jim was born in Arkadelphia, AR. on February 24, 1949 to the late Thomas and Dorothy Hudman....

Hollis Wayne Shultz

Hollis Wayne Shultz

Feb 14, 2022

Hollis Wayne Shultz, age 86, of Hot Springs, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born September 5, 1935 in Grapevine, Arkansas to the late Hollis Herman Shultz and Elise Hedden Shultz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother James Elmer Shultz and his sister...

Gary Hugh Goolsby

Gary Hugh Goolsby

Feb 14, 2022

Gary Hugh Goolsby, age 77, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born August 8, 1944 in Garden City, Kansas to the late Macon and Opal Witherington Goolsby. Mr. Goolsby graduated from Sheridan High School in 1962 and Henderson State University in 1966. He taught...

Bobby James Austin

Bobby James Austin

Feb 13, 2022

Bobby Austin, age 85, of Vilonia, earned his heavenly reward on Sunday, February 13th, 2022.He was born December 19th, 1936, in Searcy, Arkansas to Lenard and Oma Austin. Bobby was a Machine Tech Specialist for FMC. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vilonia where he served as a deacon. He was an Airman in the United...

Betty ("Nanga")  Martin

Betty ("Nanga") Martin

Feb 12, 2022

Betty T. "Nanga" Martin, age 95, went Home to the Lord on Saturday, February 12 while at Oakdale Nursing Facility. She was born July 27, 1926 in Pontiac, MI to C.B. (Preacher) & Lola (Roopie) Thomas. The child of a minister, she grew up in MI, OK, TX and MO. She was a long-time member of the Highland Drive...

Thomas Chris Mulvihill

Thomas Chris Mulvihill

Feb 12, 2022

Thomas Chris Mulvihill, age 72, of Perryville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 12,2022, in Conway, Arkansas.Chris Was born December 25, 1949, in Natchez, Mississippi and was adopted at birth by Dennis and Venita Mulvihill. He was of the Catholic Faith. He made a career in retail sales. He was a very simple, tender-hearted man. His hobbies included watching football and...

Garland Travis Denton

Garland Travis Denton

Feb 11, 2022

Garland Travis Denton, age 77, of Kensett, AR passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. He is survived by his Wife, Wava Jean; Children, Kurtis, Kristial, Kimberly, Vicky; Sister, Pat Hollis; 2 nieces and 9 grandchildren.

Garland spent 40 years as an appliance repairman in the White County area.  He truly loved helping people and fixing what was...

Ellaine Pruitt

Ellaine Pruitt

Feb 11, 2022

Ellaine Pruitt age 69 went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2022.  Ellaine was born on February 23, 1952 in Savannah Georgia. Ellaine is survived by her husband Carl Pruitt.  Her children Chris Magee, Rachel (Gordon) Borst, Amanda West, Carla (Steve) Sabelhaus,  9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.  Ellaine was a very special women who loved her...

Myrtle Aleen Barker

Myrtle Aleen Barker

Feb 6, 2022

Aleen (Waddle) Barker, age 73, of Vilonia, Arkansas; passed away Sunday, February 6th, 2022, at St. Vincent Medical Center In Little Rock.She was born November 13th, 1948 in Vilonia, Arkansas to J. E. and Edith Aleen Waddle. She was a Christian in the Baptist faith. She loved being with her family, spending time with her dogs, reading, flowers and Elvis....

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