Obituaries
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Eddie Askins
May 18, 2022
Eddie Askins, 76, of Higginson, passed away May 18th 2022 at his residence. He was born May 18th 1946 at Fair Oaks, Arkansas to the late Edward and Helen Askins.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Kathy Lynn Askins, two sons Jeremy Lynn Askins, Leslie LaWayne Askins, granddaughter Pheryn Nykole, his parents Edward and...
Ruby Jean Taylor
May 17, 2022
Ruby Jean Taylor, age 77, of Amarillo, Texas; passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. She was born March 14, 1945, in Bakersfield, California, to the late Thomas and Anna Cornelius Emfinger. Ruby had many vocations through the years, but her favorite was as a caregiver for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Melvin Vailes
May 16, 2022
Melvin Andrew Vailes of Russellville, Arkansas passed away on May 16, 2022. He was born December 14, 1959 in Pine Bluff to the late David and Mary Vailes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Vailes. He enjoyed fishing, football, the outdoors and riding the backroads.
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Bobby Shane Eustice
May 14, 2022
Bobby Shane Eustice, age 50, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 14th, 2022.He was born March 31, 1972, in Birmingham, Alabama. Bobby worked for 28 years as a self-employed truck driver. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 8 years, Kim Eustice of Vilonia; son, Joshua Eustice of Alabama; daughter, Elizabeth Eustice of Vilonia; sister, Sonya Thomas...
Legend Holmes
May 1, 2022
Legend Lee Holmes, age 3 months of Rison, passed away May 1, 2022. He was born January 27, 2022 in Pine Bluff, to Hunter and Lauren Murdock Holmes. Legend was only here for a brief time, but left so much joy and happiness to everyone that was blessed to know him. He was preceded in death by a brother,...
William Grady Wilson
May 1, 2022
William Grady Wilson, age 89, of Rison, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born September 26, 1932 in Rison to the late Hubbard and Maudie Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Paul Wilson. During high school he worked for Martin Bros. Butane. He graduated...
Franklin Ward
May 1, 2022
Franklin Cecil Ward, age 82, formerly of New Edinburg, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born December 15, 1939 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Monroe and Helen Ward. After High School Frank joined the United States...
Alma Young
May 1, 2022
Mrs. Alma Jean Holmes Young, age 68, of Rison, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, May 1, 2022. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was born July 20, 1953 in Rison, Arkansas to the late KD and Bernice Holmes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Lee Roy Ahearn
May 1, 2022
Lee Roy Ahearn, age 80, of Vilonia, passed away Sunday, May 1st, 2022, at Beebe Retirement Center.He was born December 29, 1941, in Blue Eye, Missouri to Arther Ahearn and Margrette Ahearn Boyd. He was a Christian in the Assembly of God faith. He worked and retired as a Construction Superintendent from Matson Construction. He enjoyed working on cars as...
Robert Dean Kimbriel
Apr 29, 2022
Robert Dean Kimbriel of Judsonia, Arkansas, born April 11, 1950 passed away April 29, 2022 at the age of seventy-two. Born in Indianola, Mississippi, the son of Robert Edward Kimbriel and Eldeane Skelton Kimbriel. He is survived by one daughter, Deandrea Pruitt of Charleston, South Carolina, two granddaughters, Shelby Pruitt and Morgan Bass and one great-grandson. He leaves behind...
Jerry Eugene Lee
Apr 27, 2022
Jerry Eugene Lee, Jr., age 59, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 27th, 2022.He was born July 8, 1962, in Norwalk, California to Jerry Lee, Sr. and Caroline Lee.Jerry was a veteran in the United States Army. He worked as an automobile mechanic until his retirement. He enjoyed trout fishing, traveling and spending time with friends and family.He...
Randy Collins
Apr 26, 2022
Randy Collins, 62, of West Point, passed away April 26, 2022, at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born March 10, 1960, at Newport to the late Lester and Carolyn Butler Collins. Randy loved deeply and without judgement; he had a genuine love for so many in his life. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Razorbacks fan. He...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
