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Montine Neely Sipes

Montine Neely Sipes

Jul 1, 2022

Montine Neely Sipes, age 83 of White Hall, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 in Pine Bluff.  She was born March 26, 1939 in Cornersville, Arkansas to the late Carl Neely and Ethel Doss Neely.  Montine was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

James Crowder

James Crowder

Jun 30, 2022

James Mack Crowder, 88 of Sheridan, AR passed away June 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born December 16, 1933 at Ivy, AR to the late Marvin and Drucilla Johnson Crowder.  Mr. Crowder was a Deacon at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan.  He also was an avid hunter and retired from Entergy after 38 years of...

Betty Jo Beals

Betty Jo Beals

Jun 29, 2022

Betty Jo Beals, 91, of Judsonia, passed away June 29, 2022 at The Crossing at Riverside in Searcy.  She was born April 19, 1931 at Newport to the late Oscar and Jesse Acre Hale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Beals; a daughter, Linda Stacks; grandson, Bryan Haer; great grandson, Brayden...

Timmy Audrey Brown

Timmy Audrey Brown

Jun 27, 2022

Obituary for Timmy Brown, 53 of Beebe, is pending and will be posted as it becomes available.

Norman Wayne LeRoux

Norman Wayne LeRoux

Jun 27, 2022

Norman Wayne LeRoux, age 61, of Rose Bud, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 27th, 2022.He was born November 5, 1960, in Lawrence, Kansas. Norman worked as a truck driver. He was a veteran in the United States Navy. He enjoyed tinkering with woodwork and fishing.He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Linda LeRoux of Rose Bud; three daughters,...

Charles Edward White

Charles Edward White

Jun 24, 2022

Charles Edward White (Charlie Jenkins), 72, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Little Rock. He was born May 11, 1950, to James Clarence White and Rosie Mae Howell White in Searcy.  As an infant, he was “adopted” (taken under wing) by his mother’s next husband, Frank Jenkins. Charles served his country...

James E. Hicks, Sr.

James E. Hicks, Sr.

Jun 24, 2022

James Eddis Hicks, Sr. age 80, of Sheridan went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born May 31, 1942 in Hensley, Arkansas to the late Eddis and Katie Hicks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Greg Hicks and his brother,...

Danny Lunsford

Danny Lunsford

Jun 23, 2022

Danny Lunsford age 82, of Rison went to be with his Lord on June 23, 2022. He was born October 22, 1939, in Rison to the late Roy Jewell Lunsford and Mary Melinda Lunsford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James, J.D., Willie, Jimmy, Joe, Wayne, and J.W., his sisters...

Leslie Vernon Hopp

Leslie Vernon Hopp

Jun 21, 2022

Leslie Vernon Hopp, Jr., age 87, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 21st, 2022.He was born June 6, 1935, in Barrington, Illinois to Leslie, Sr. and Ann Hopp. He was a veteran in the United States Army. He earned his Bachelor degree in Christian Education from Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada. He was a Christian and...

Francis Henry Douglas Hichens

Francis Henry Douglas Hichens

Jun 20, 2022

Click To Watch Live Through Crosspoint Church ConwayFrancis Henry Douglas Hichens, IV; known to all as Fran, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, received his healing from a very short five week battle with cancer when he entered his eternal home on Monday, June 20th, 2022, at the age of 53. He was born on December 22, 1968, in Cobleskill, New York. He...

Mark Alan Ray

Mark Alan Ray

Jun 18, 2022

Cremation arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison.

Franklin Stephens

Franklin Stephens

Jun 14, 2022

Franklin Stephens, 73, of Higginson, passed away June 14, 2022 at his home.  He was born March 3, 1949 at Des Arc to the late Herbert and Ruby Waggle Stephens. Mr. Stephens was a member of the Searcy First Pentecostal Church of God and was a veteran of the Army.  He was a hard-working man and was a brick...

Christi Jo Wegner

Christi Jo Wegner

Jun 12, 2022

Christi Jo Wegner, age 60, of Kingsland went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022. She was born April 21, 1962 in Fordyce, AR to Fred and Jo Wegner. Christi was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her loving husband, Greg Herron; her children, Heidi Rowland...

Harold Eugene Campbell

Harold Eugene Campbell

Jun 12, 2022

Click here to watch Live StreamHarold E. Campbell, 90, surrounded by his family, completed his earthly journey and reached his eternal destination, Heaven on Sunday, June 12, 2022.He was born to Mack and Maudie Campbell on April 12, 1932 in Colt, Arkansas. Harold is survived by his wife of 70 years, Wilma Wells Campbell, whom he married on July 1,...

Jeffrey Kent Baggett

Jeffrey Kent Baggett

Jun 11, 2022

Jeffrey Kent Baggett, age 62, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022. He was born January 10, 1960, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Roy and Shirley Baggett. He retired from the Arkansas Army National Guard as a Captain. He also retired from teaching after 33 years of service. During his time...

Kathi Marie Thompson

Kathi Marie Thompson

Jun 11, 2022

Kathi Cato Thompson, age 64, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.She was born November 15, 1957, in Conway, Arkansas to Odis and Betty Cato. She was a Christian. She worked as a Rainbow Vacuum Cleaner Distributor for many years, owning two distribution centers and one service center in the Dallas area....

Geraldine Kay Johnson

Geraldine Kay Johnson

Jun 11, 2022

Geraldine Kay Johnson, 83 of Conway, Arkansas entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, June 11, 2022. She was born on May 23, 1939 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Fern Dagen, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Donna and Karen. Mrs. Johnson was retired from McDonalds of Central Arkansas. She is survived by...

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Jun 9, 2022

Mark Anthony Smith, 65, of Bald Knob passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022.  Born on August 14, 1956, Mark was the son of the late Chester Smith, Jr. and Elva Jane Smith. Mark is survived by his love of 52 years, Beverly Horton Smith, his son, Presly Smith(Elizabeth), his daughter, Paige Yates(J.B.), grandchildren Kevyn Webber(Levi), David Yates, Lukas...

Sue (Green)  Liles

Sue (Green) Liles

Jun 8, 2022

Sue Liles, former White County Tax Collector, age 69, of Searcy passed away June 8, 2022 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy.

Private arrangements are pending with the family.

Linda Carrol Cooper

Linda Carrol Cooper

Jun 7, 2022

Linda Carrol Cooper, age 62, of the Herbine Community near Rison, died June 7, 2022 at home. She was born December 3, 1959 at Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas. She was the daughter of the late James Garland Cooper and Dorothy V. Cooper. Linda was a member of Tabernacle of Faith Church in Monticello, AR. A 1978 graduate...

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