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Sabrina Marie Niedzialek
Apr 25, 2021
Sabrina (Henderson) Niedzialek, age 33, of Malvern passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021.Sabrina was born in Orlando, Florida on September 26, 1987, to Randell and Julia Henderson . Sabrina had just received her certified nursing assistant license and was employed with The Pines Nursing Home in Hot Springs. Sabrina was a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and believed in equal...
Zelma Stevens
Apr 22, 2021
Zelma Mae Ferren Stevens, 79, of Judsonia, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22,2021 at Unity Health-White County Medical Center in Searcy. Zelma was born on June 7, 1941 to the late Albert Franklin Ferren and Elsie Mae Ferren in White County, Arkansas. A Christian woman, who would give those in need the shirt off her back, Zelma...
Billy Max (Maxie) Henderson
Apr 22, 2021
Billy Max Henderson, Jr., “Maxie”, 72, of Searcy, formerly of Pleasant Plains, passed away April 22, 2021 at The Crossing at Riverside Nursing Home. He was born November 5, 1948 at Searcy to the late Billy and Wilma King Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and a graduate of White County Central High School. ...
Ronald Wayne Melton
Apr 18, 2021
Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Melton, passed away Sunday, April 18th, 2021, at his home in Doniphan, Missouri at the age of 61.He was born October 15, 1959, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Walter and Darlene Melton. He found happiness being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, working outside, taking care of his chickens and being with his dogs. He leaves to cherish...
Bobby Barnum
Apr 16, 2021
Bobby Gene Barnum, 69, of Kensett, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord April 16, 2021, after a lengthy illness of ALS, “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Bob was born June 1, 1951 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to Dave Barnum and Erma Eoff Barnum. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Billy, and two sisters, Helen and Georgia....
Joe B Stewart
Apr 14, 2021
Joe Barnett Stewart II, age 40, of Rison passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was born June 12, 1980 in Pine Bluff. Joe enjoyed fishing, working out and spending time outdoors. He worked for Mullins Construction. He was preceded in death by his father Ricky Joe Stewart, Sr. and his grandparents, Joe B. Stewart and his wife...
George "Fuzzy" Watson
Apr 13, 2021
George “Fuzzy” Watson, 74, of Judsonia, passed away April 13, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born July 27, 1946 at Lepanto to the late George W. and Imogene Laire Watson. George a hard working man, he traveled pipelining in his younger years but a talented lifelong carpenter. In his downtime, he enjoyed all things outdoors, and...
Lillie Mae (Heath) Cato
Apr 9, 2021
Lillie Mae Heath Cato, age 100, of the Hardin Community went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born July 21, 1920 in Sheridan to the late Absolom Heath and Lillie Dunn Heath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 74 ½ years, Edgar Cato...
Christal Henley
Apr 9, 2021
Christal “Chris” Ann Henley, age 63, of Sheridan went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born June 2, 1957 in Dermott, Arkansas to the late Billy Ray Summitt and Loretta Mae Gann Summitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Billy Daniel Summitt. Mrs. Henley worked for...
Grady Dale Turley
Apr 7, 2021
Grady Turley, 84, of Dyer, formerly of Searcy, passed away April 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 6, 1936 at Searcy to the late Grady Wilton and Lorraine Gipson Turley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ellon Turley; and a brother, Jimmie Turley. He is survived by two daughters,...
Bruce Calvert
Apr 6, 2021
Bruce Allen Calvert, age 79 of Conway, passed away peacefully at home, April 6, 2021. He was born November, 19, 1941 in Woodlawn, AR to the late Bart and Bobbie O’Briant Calvert. Bruce was a retired insurance salesman. He enjoyed going to church, and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Nancy (Allen) Fails
Apr 6, 2021
Nancy Allen Fails, 52, of Judsonia, passed away April 6, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born August 6, 1968 at Searcy, Arkansas. Nancy was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved kids, especially her grandkids who were her joy in life. She was a longtime cook at the Waffle House in Searcy. Survivors include her father,...
James Mason Carter
Apr 5, 2021
James Carter, 75, of Romance, passed away April 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 21, 1945 at Dayton, Ohio to the late Willie and Lorena Poyner Carter. Mr. Carter was of the Baptist faith and believed in putting in a good days work, always making sure he provided for his family and those around him in...
Geraldine Pearce
Apr 5, 2021
Geraldine Brown Pearce, 75, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord April 5, 2021 at The Crossing at Riverside. She was born November 12, 1945 at Patterson, California to the late Isaac and Ruth Moore Brown. Mrs. Pearce graduated from Manteca High in Manteca, California. She enjoyed shopping trips, watching western TV programs, as well as talking with...
Sandra Kay (Hill) Knott
Apr 2, 2021
Sandra Hill Knott, 53, of Searcy, passed away April 2, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born January 22, 1968 at Trumann, Arkansas. Sandra was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her Savior first and most as well as her church family. She was a joyful person who was a caregiver for many...
J. W. Gilbert
Apr 2, 2021
J.W. Gilbert, age 86, of Grapevine passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. He was born July 18, 1934 in DeKalb, MS to the late Melvin and Arkie Pearl Gilbert. In addition to he parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Kathy Vann, and three siblings, Harvey Gilbert, Melvin Gilbert and Betty Ward. Mr. Gilbert was a...
Janet Anne Elliott
Apr 1, 2021
Janet Anne Elliott, of Conway, passed away Thursday, April 1st, 2021, at the age of 76.She was born August 1, 1944, in Newport, Arkansas to Tom and Virginia Elliott. She was a great cook and enjoyed flower gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memories, four sons, Rod Grinder (Wendi) of Sayre, Oklahoma;...
Fannie Bell Chisom
Mar 31, 2021
Fannie Bell Chisom (Nana Bee), of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord at her home on March 31, 2021, at the age of 82.She was born August 15, 1938, in Pangburn, Arkansas. She was best known for her love of the Lord, her family and cooking. She could play several musical instruments and sang with her family when she...
Jayson Edgley
Mar 30, 2021
Jayson Edgley, 20, of Searcy, died March 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 19, 2000 at Galveston, Texas to Shane and Raven Lyle Edgley. He was preceded in death by his father; and grandmother, Thelma Clay. He is survived by his mother, Raven Lyle of Texas; grandfather, Darrell Clay; brothers, David Trager and Trevor Edgley as...
William Warren Henry, Sr.
Mar 28, 2021
SFC William Warren Henry, Sr. USAR (Ret.), age 85, of Heber Springs went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was born December 16, 1935 in Pine Bluff to the late Willie and Irene Henry. He was a retired United States Army veteran serving in Korea, and Vietnam. He was the recipient of...
