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Kevin Ralph Hooton

Kevin Ralph Hooton

Jun 11, 2021

Kevin Hooton, age 44, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 11th, 2021.Kevin was born in Garner, Arkansas on May 14, 1977, to Fred and Sylvia (Brackenridge) Hooton. He worked as a farm hand and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He also enjoyed working on and riding bicycles, as well as playing checkers with his great nephews.Left to cherish his memories...

Steven William Carr

Steven William Carr

Jun 11, 2021

Steven W. Carr, age 58, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 11th, 2021.Steve was born in Hillsdale, Michigan to Donald Carr and EvaLee Krathwohl. He worked in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. He loved anything Harley Davidson. He enjoyed spending time riding his own Harley and being with his wife. He is survived by his wife,...

Donna Lynn Honea

Donna Lynn Honea

Jun 8, 2021

Donna Lynn Honea, 54, of Searcy passed away June 8, 2021 at her residence.  She was  born May 29, 1967 at Little Rock. Donna married Danny Honea July 4, 1996 at Little Rock; he survives.  She is also survived by her parents, George Cooper and Kathy Woodall Carr (Ken); children, Jason Isom (Amber), Shannon West (Alissa), Devin West (Kelsey),...

Ida Marie (Russ)  Jackson

Ida Marie (Russ) Jackson

Jun 8, 2021

On Wednesday, February 23, 1938, a beautiful baby girl arrived she was named Ida Marie Russ. She was the third child born to the late Gilbert R. and Daisy Russ.

At an early age she confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized and joined Grant Memorial AME church under leadership of Rev. Walton. Later in 1974...

Rufus Thomas Buie

Rufus Thomas Buie

Jun 7, 2021

Rufus Thomas Buie, age 80, of Rison, Arkansas, departed this life on June 7th, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 9, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Rufus Thomas and Ruth Marks Buie.

Following 4 years of high school football in Rison, Arkansas he was named a captain of the...

Clifford Rudy Perkins

Clifford Rudy Perkins

Jun 5, 2021

Clifford Rudy Perkins, age 76, passed away Saturday, June 5th, 2021, at his home in Romance, Arkansas.Rudy was born on December 31, 1944, in Conway to Lonnie Lee and Rosalea Davidson Perkins. He was in the Baptist faith and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time traveling country roads on his many adventures.He leaves...

Queen Elizabeth Turpin

Queen Elizabeth Turpin

Jun 3, 2021

Elizabeth Turpin, age 80, of Conway, AR passed away Thursday, June 3rd, 2021.She was born April 19,1941, as the only child to Phillip and Jewel Turpin. She was a homemaker, enjoyed spending time with her family, coloring and going yard selling. Elizabeth was of the Baptist faith.She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, Thomas Willis (Louella) of Conway; James...

Angela Monteen Watson

Angela Monteen Watson

Jun 2, 2021

Angela Monteen Watson, 45, of Searcy, passed away June 2, 2021 at her residence.  She was born July 20, 1975 at Newport. Angela loved her grandchildren, they were the delight of her life.  She cherished time with family and friends and engaging in deep conversation.  She was a hard-working woman, most recently worked for Land O’Frost until her passing....

William Otis Lintner, Jr.

William Otis Lintner, Jr.

Jun 2, 2021

William Otis Lintner, Jr., age 68 of Carthage, AR passed away, Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  He was born September 6, 1952 to William Lintner, Sr., and Joretta Mayers Lintner. William retired after 20 years of service from the United States Army.  He worked for the Army Depot, Detroit Diesel, and in the tax preparation field for 40...

Patricia June Allen

Patricia June Allen

May 30, 2021

Patricia "Pat" (Watson) Allen, age 73, of Conway, formerly of Earle, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 30th, 2021.She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on April 3, 1948, to Minnie Geneva Watson and was raised by her grandparents, Minnie and William "Bill" Watson. Pat studied Gerontology and earned her Master's Degree at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. Later in life...

Oleta Eubanks Hale

Oleta Eubanks Hale

May 29, 2021

Oleta Eubanks Hale, 90, of Springdale, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Hale, as well as seven siblings. She lived most of her adult life in Pine Bluff, before moving to Springdale in 2011.

She is survived by her son David Purdy and...

Joe Verlon Armstrong

Joe Verlon Armstrong

May 28, 2021

Joe Verlon Armstrong, 83, of Warren, AR went to be with our Lord on May 28, 2021.  He was born June 6, 1937 in Warren, AR to the late Woodrow Wilson and Beulah Hall Armstrong.  Joe was a 1955 graduate from Warren High School.  Shortly after high school, he joined the United States Air Force and was...

Jimmy Dale Funderburg

Jimmy Dale Funderburg

May 26, 2021

Jimmy Dale Funderburg, 77, of Pine Bluff, passed away May 26, 2021.  He was born December 8, 1943 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Marion and Lucille Lawrence Funderburg. Jimmy was a retired coast to coast 18 wheeler truck driver and enjoyed spending his free time listening to gospel music, hunting, fishing and being with family,...

James Nathan Buerer

James Nathan Buerer

May 26, 2021

James Nathan Buerer, 77, of Vilonia, AR, passed away on May 26, 2021. Nathan was born in Needles, CA, on July 5, 1943, to the late Rev. James Douglas Buerer and Margaret Jane Finfrock Buerer of Greenville, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Harry W. Buerer and Pearl Northrup Buerer; Dr. Ralph Finfrock, and Edith...

Lamar Leslie Jennings

Lamar Leslie Jennings

May 24, 2021

Lamar Leslie Jennings passed away in his home on Monday, May 24th, 2021. He was 80 years old. Lamar was born on June 16th, 1940 in Monticello, Arkansas. He was the second son of the late Willie Buel and Horace Leslie Jennings of Rison. Lamar was also preceded in death by his loving...

Georgia (Landis)  Sullivan

Georgia (Landis) Sullivan

May 24, 2021

On July 25, 1943, Georgia Bell Landis Sullivan was born in Dripping Springs, AR. Georgia graduated from White County Central in 1961 then went to work at General Industries in Bald Knob. She met her forever love, Bob Sullivan, at Higginson Assembly of God Church. They married on March 18, 1967 and remained so until her passing. Georgia was...

Jessica (Huffman)  Wilson

Jessica (Huffman) Wilson

May 24, 2021

Jessica Huffman Wilson, 48, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord May 24, 2021 at UAMS in Little Rock.  She was born October 27, 1972 at Harvard, Illinois to James and Esther Broadway Huffman Sr. Jessica accepted the Lord at a young age and was a member of Higginson Pentecostal Church of God.  She was “Mi-Mi” to twelve...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

May 22, 2021

Robert “Bob” Jones, 75, of Searcy, passed away May 22, 2021 at his residence.  He was born April 4, 1946 at Farmville, Virginia to the late Stuart and Thelma Epperson Jones. Bob was a friendly, humorous, gentleman who never met a stranger.  He was a giving and loving family man as well.  He cherished his family dearly and enjoyed...

Teresa Ann (White)  Babb

Teresa Ann (White) Babb

May 20, 2021

Teresa Ann Babb, age 56, of Pine Bluff passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born January 20, 1965 in Bastrop, LA to the late Sam and Karen White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Sharon Sanders and Fiancée Richard Brashear. She was one...

Alex Lea

Alex Lea

May 18, 2021

Alex Lea, age 62, of Kingsland passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, He was born December 8, 1958 in Kingsland to the late Ervin and Ida Lea. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers Lawrence Edward Lea and Robert E. Lea.

He is survived by...

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