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Nov 22, 2021

Ettie “Etta” Francis Noblitt, born August 23, 1938, died at the age of 83 in her hometown of Vilonia, Arkansas on November 22, 2021. She was a graduate of Beebe, Arkansas, and completed business school in Little Rock, Arkansas. She worked at the Conway Human Development Center and retired after working 30 plus years. She married the love of her...

Nov 20, 2021

Charlie Edward Craig, age 69, of Benton, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born October 2, 1952 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Earnie Matheson, Sr. and Virginia Ratliff Matheson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Rebecca June...

Nov 19, 2021

Syble Johnston Floyd, age 90, of the Rowell Community, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born April 25, 1931 to the late Homer Johnston and Cecil Phelps Johnston. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Carroll Henry Floyd; son-in-law, Danny Wilkins; sister,...

Nov 18, 2021

John Roy Speer, age 74, of Rison, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born November 13, 1947 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to the late W.R. Speer and Hazel Hunter Speer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Christie Bruich and his siblings, Joyce Fagala and...

Nov 17, 2021

Nancy L. Hollis, age 65, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 17th, 2021.Nancy was in the Catholic Faith and a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Little Rock. She is survived by her son, Michael Hollis, of Sherwood, Arkansas; and one granddaughter.She is preceded in death by her parents.Nancy will be cremated with no services.Cremation...

Nov 15, 2021

Gregory Johnson Moore, 37, of Kensett, passed away following a brief illness.  He was born September 27, 1984 at Long Beach, California. Gregory was a graduate of Riverview High School.  He ran a bread route for Flowers Bread Company and became known as the “Bread Man”.  He was a hard-working man, providing for his beloved children who were the...

Nov 15, 2021

Robbie Zell Ward (May), age 79, of Vilonia, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, November 15th, 2021.She was born August 15th, 1942, in Gravesville, Arkansas to the late Luther Allen and Allie Victoria May (Duncan). Robbie was a Christian and a member of the Enola Church of Christ. She retired from Frigidaire in Conway. She enjoyed playing cards and...

Nov 14, 2021

Ty Brannon, Sr., 24, of McRae, passed away November 14, 2021 at Augusta.  He was born October 10, 1997 at Batesville, Arkansas. Ty was a house framer by trade, most recently for Hundley Construction.  He enjoyed hunting and tinkering around the shop.  He cherished his time with his family and friends most of all. He was preceded in death...

Nov 14, 2021

Raymond Lafell Aud, age 76, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Rison, AR went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021. He was born December 17, 1944 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Clarence and Katie Aud. Mr. Aud was a disabled United States Army veteran serving in the 173rd Airborne, later retiring from...

Nov 10, 2021

Casi Nicole Rushing, age 33, of Port Gibson, MS, formerly of Woodlawn, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born November 13, 1987 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Robert Owen Rushing and Stephanie Ann Cantrell Rushing. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kay Craft Rushing and Bill Cantrell. Casi...

Nov 10, 2021

Dannie Kellems, 73, of Judsonia, passed away November 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born February 29, 1948 at Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to the late Lloyd and Carrie Watson Kellems. Dannie was a hardworking husband, father, and grandfather.  He was a roofing contractor by trade and enjoyed wood-working as a hobby.  He also loved to hunt and fish as...

Nov 10, 2021

Burnice Eugene "Gene" Lang, age 85, of Cabot, passed away, Wednesday, November 10th, 2021.Gene was born May 27th, 1936, in Ward, Arkansas, to Uriah and Susan Lang. He was a veteran in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a Christian and member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Gene was the founder and owner of Alarm Works...

Nov 9, 2021

Norris E. Garner, of Kingsland passed away on November 9, 2021. He was born March 22, 1945 in Kingsland to the late Pat and Willie Mae Garner. Mr. Garner was a retired truck driver and welder.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.

Nov 9, 2021

Mildred “Bernice” Douglas of Sterlington, LA went to be with her lord on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the age of 89.  She was born April 2, 1932 in Rison to the late Veo and Myrtle Akins. She was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Douglas, Sr., her parents Veo & Myrtle Akins Reaves, two brothers,...

Nov 4, 2021

Sara Estrada Davis, age 91, of the Randall Community near Rison, passed away on November 4, 2021. She was born July 24, 1930 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Felip Estrada and Herlinda Herrera Uribe. She married Paul J. Davis on October 16, 1948. Mrs. Davis retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal after 30 years of...

Nov 3, 2021

Alexander "Alex" Scott Armes, age 35, of Heber Springs, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.Alex was born August 21, 1986, in Pheonix, Arizona, to Robert and Michelle Armes. He was a christian in the Baptist faith, and employed with St. Jeans Industries in Heber Springs. When not working, he enjoyed origami, cooking,...

Oct 31, 2021

Jewell “JB” Britt, Sr., 76, of Searcy, passed away October 31, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 4, 1945 at Newport to the late William and Myrtle Isham Britt. Mr. Britt was a hard-working family man.  He loved his family beyond measure and always willing to help his fellow man.  He was a lifelong truck driver for...

Oct 31, 2021

Sean Anthony Harrell was born to Bobby and Janet Harrell of Sherwood, Arkansas, on September 23, 1971, and lived with April, his wife of 23 years in Keller, Texas, until his death on October 31, 2021.Sean was a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas, a lifelong fan of Akansas Razorbacks sports as well as the Dallas Cowboy NFL football...

Oct 30, 2021

Nelda Langford Morris, 84, of Joy, passed away October 30, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born May 9, 1937 at Joy to the late Willis and Milinda Clay Langford. Mrs. Morris was a member of Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church at Joy.  She was a lifelong caregiver of others; from raising her family to looking after...

Oct 30, 2021

Norman Hale, 70, of Kensett, passed away October 30, 2021 at his residence.  He was born December 26, 1950 at Searcy to the late Bob and Zella Barger Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Roy Hale; as well as one sister, Maxine Woodle. He is survived by two sons,...