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Dec 25, 2021

Merlean Smith, 96, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away in the early morning hours on December 25, 2021 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia.

Merlean was born on December 6th, 1925 in Cove Creek, Cleburne County, Ark to Willie Boyd Smith and Sena Holliman Smith.

She was a founding member of Four Mile Hill Church of...

Dec 25, 2021

Lily Faye Upshaw, age 91, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord on December 25, 2021. She was born July 3, 1930 in Woodlawn, Arkansas to the late John O. Reed and Gladys Ryburn Reed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Victor R. Upshaw,...

Dec 25, 2021

Jeanette Ethel Reed, age 85, of Rowell went to be with her Lord on December 25, 2021. She was born July 31, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Clyde and Virginia Herrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Buddy Reed, her son, Randy Reed, her grandson, Michael Nelson, great-grandchildren,...

Dec 25, 2021

Click Here To Watch The ServiceGeorge Denson Melton, Jr., age 82, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25th, 2021.He was born on February 7th, 1939, in Milburn, Oklahoma to George and Ina Melton. He was a veteran in the United States Army, was a Christian in the Apostolic faith and a member of Lighthouse...

Dec 24, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Hanson, 81, was born in McMinnville, Tennessee. He passed away December 24, 2021 at his residence in Des Arc, Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife Teresa Pugh Hanson of Des Arc, Arkansas. son, James ( Jim ) Hanson his wife Carolyn of Pace Florida. Daughter, Melissa Kennedy her husband Robert of Maumelle, Arkansas. Stepson,...

Dec 24, 2021

Debra Ann Bowman, 67, of Kensett, AR passed away on December 24, 2021. She was born September 25, 1954 in Bald Knob, AR to the late Ocleters and Eddie B. Pettis. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Arnold Tabernacle CME Church in Kensett. She was an active and dedicated member of the church,...

Dec 21, 2021

Patricia Ann Pevey Gavin age 83, of Herbine, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2021. She was born November 24, 1938, in Monticello to the late Louis and Ethel Millen Pevey. Growing up she attended Glendale schools. On June 8, 1957, Pat married J.W Gavin. She enjoyed farming, cooking, sewing,...

Dec 19, 2021

Alton Keith Farmer, Jr., 65, of Searcy, passed away December 19, 2021 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born June 3, 1955 at Jackson, Mississippi to Alton Sr. and Nina Newton Dixon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two children, Kayla Farmer and Brandon Farmer (Jeri Lynn); grandson, Colton Rhette Farmer; sisters, Cindy...

Dec 18, 2021

Christopher Michael Rohm, age 46, of Vilonia, passed away Saturday, December 18th, 2021.He was born October 1st, 1975 in Wurzburg, Germany to Kenneth Rohm and Barbara Jones. Chris worked as a graphics artist. He was involved with cryptomining, Legion M, and enjoyed spending time bowling.He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Amanda Matlock of Vilonia; mother, Barbara Jones of...

Dec 17, 2021

Nahdyne R. Estes (Renee), 63,of Kingsland, AR passed away on December 17, 2021.  Born on March 15, 1958, Renee attended Fordyce High School and later became a Realtor and Mortgage Broker and assisted in helping many families find and finance their dream homes. She was preceded in her death by her father, James Wylie Estes, Sr., her mother Joyce...

Dec 16, 2021

John Thomas “J.T.” Rodgers, age 83, of Rison, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was born June 18, 1938 in Cleveland County to the late Lee and Gertrude Rodgers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carroll Peters and his sister, Evelyn Simmons. Mr. J.T....

Dec 16, 2021

There is no obituary at this time. Please check back later. Services are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home, 1134 Main Street, Vilonia, AR 72173.

Dec 15, 2021

Deborah Kaye Felts, 67, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, transitioned from this side to glory on December 15, 2021, at her home. She was born on May 27, 1954, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.V. & Marvell Herring; one brother, Danny Herring; and one sister, Linda Rankin.She is survived by her husband, Jackie (Pete) Felts, daughter,...

Dec 14, 2021

Evelyn Doss Jones, age 82, of Temple, Texas, formerly of Herbine, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in Temple, Texas. She was born March 12, 1939 in Herbine, Arkansas to the late Elzie and Alma Doss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel “Cigar”...

Dec 13, 2021

Martha Mae Akines, age 77, of Star City, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born June 8, 1944 in Star City to the late Fredrick Eli Morrison and Johnnie Mae Hoover Morrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 13, 2021

Charlene (Baker) Redding, age 87, of Vilonia, passed away Monday, December 13th, 2021, at her home in Vilonia, Arkansas.She was born, July 23rd, 1934, in Vilonia, to J.C. and Anna Baker. She was a Christian in the Methodist faith and a member of the Vilonia United Methodist Church. She loved roses, gardening, cooking and traveling. She worked as a caregiver...

Dec 12, 2021

Flossie Mae Clingan Morrison, age 94, of Redfield, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born October 14, 1927 in Parkin, Arkansas to the late Jim Ed Clingan and Thelma Shannon Clingan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband J. D. Morrison, two sons, Johnny...

Dec 12, 2021

Watch The Service HereTammy Ann (Pennington) Sutherland, age 58, of Jacksonville, formerly of Vilonia, passed away Sunday, December 12th, 2021.She was born November 21st, 1963, in San Francisco, California, to Burl Pennington and Glenda Pennington George. She was a Christian and member of VIlonia First Assembly. She was a strong supporter of the San Francisco 49ers, was very competitve, enjoyed...

Dec 12, 2021

Dec 11, 2021

Angela K. Sullivan, 56 of Judsonia passed away on Dec. 11 2021. She was born Feb. 24, 1965 in East St. Louis, Ill to the late Fred and Violet Finchem. She is preceded in death by her husband Billy Sullivan, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by three children, Ashley Sullivan, Amber Bingham and Walter Sullivan and...