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Shanon Porterfield
Nov 5, 2024
Shanon Lee Porterfield, age 48 of Vilonia Arkansas, passed away November 5, 2024. Shanon was born on August 25, 1976 to Larry Gene Hutson and Charlotte Kay Porterfield. Shanon proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was the building supervisor at UAMS Little Rock, he was the Vice President of the Vilonia Softball Booster Club, coached his...
Vickie Owen
Nov 5, 2024
Vickie Owen, born on January 9, 1958, in Rison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 5 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a beloved member of her community and a cherished family member whose legacy will be remembered by all who knew her. Vickie was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Hudson Lunsford; her brother, Douglas W. Lunsford;...
Myrtle Mae Herrington
Nov 4, 2024
Myrtle Mae Herrington, went to be with her Lord on November 4, 2024. She was born February
4, 1937 in Rison to the late Clarence and Annie Lou Dixon Puckett. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her brother Levon Puckett. She married her late husband George
Herrington on July 22, 1954 at the home of the late Reverend...
Margie Nell Allred
Nov 4, 2024
Margie Nell Allred was born January 22, 1940 in Woodlawn, Arkansas to Elbert Stover and Alice Marie
Stover. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. Before retiring, she worked as a secretary in the
Farm Bureau insurance office in Rison.
Margie was a faithful member of Center Missionary Baptist Church as well as a member of the ladies
auxiliary. She loved cooking, music,...
Cynthia Oglesby
Nov 4, 2024
Cynthia Oglesby, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on September 16, 1951, Cynthia lived a life rich in love, creativity, and laughter, leaving behind memories that will forever warm the hearts of those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Oglesby.
Cynthia...
Debra Ann Workman
Nov 3, 2024
Debra Ann Workman "Debbie" was healed and gained her wings when she crossed over to Jesus' arms on Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2024. She was surrounded by her husband, 2 children, grandchildren, sister, and family.
Debbie was born on June 14, 1952; a sunny Saturday in Newberry, South Carolina. She was born to Charles Doss and Anna Louise Doss (née Miller)....
Lloyd Thomas Roberts
Oct 31, 2024
Lloyd T. Roberts, age 69, of Pine Bluff, was called to his Heavenly Home on October 31, 2024. He was born November 6, 1954 in Davis Hospital in Pine Bluff, AR. He was the son of the late Scottie Roberts and Maye McCool.
He was preceded in death by his father Scottie Roberts and his grandparents Walter Chavis “Mutt” Roberts and...
Elgin Leo Gordon
Oct 27, 2024
Elgin Leo (Flush) Gordon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 27, 2024 at the age of 86. Born on April 10, 1938, Elgin led a life characterized by hard work, love for family, and a deep commitment to his passions and interests.
Elgin proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps immediately after high...
Loreda Kendall
Oct 27, 2024
Loreda Kendall, age 86, of Pine Bluff passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was born April 14, 1938 in Appleton, Arkansas to the late William Alvin Rainwater and Florie Mae Freemen Rainwater. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Kendall, her granddaughter Amanda Kendall, her son Robert Kendall, her great-grandchild Alex...
Bobby McMurtrey
Oct 27, 2024
Bobby Dan McMurtrey, age 63, passed away from this life, Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born November 13, 1960 to Joe Tom and May Delle McMurtrey.
Preceding him in death are his parents and fraternal twin brother, Billy Joe. He is survived by his wife, Shelly Elizabeth and son, Matthew Justin.
Bobby was a man of few words but was dedicated...
Gregory Holliman
Oct 25, 2024
Gregory Philip Holliman, 64, of Searcy, AR, passed from this life on October 24 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock following kidney surgery.
After tragically losing his parents and sister in a car accident when he was 4 years old, he was raised by his grandparents, Willie and Myrtle Britton. Gregory’s life was shaped by their love for God and...
Joseph Charles Simerley
Oct 22, 2024
Joseph Charles Simerley, age 51, of Grapevine passed away on October 22, 2024. He was born April 26, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Charles H. Simerley and Shirley Kizer Simerley. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.
He is survived by his father Charles H. Simerley and his wife Nelda, his mother Shirley Simerley and numerous aunts, uncles...
Janie Christine Qualls Boatright
Oct 21, 2024
Janie Christine Qualls Boatright, a beloved mother, mimi, sister, and friend passed away on October 21, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on September 14, 1962, in Trumann, Arkansas, to the late William R and Virginia N Qualls. She brought joy to those around her with her unwavering for family, a passion that defined much of her life.
After obtaining...
Opal Lee Kimbrell
Oct 21, 2024
Opal Lee Kimbrell, age 88 of the Y community, went to be with the Lord October 21, 2024 at her home. She was born June 13, 1936 in Rison, AR to the late Tommie and Ollie Shelton Reed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Kimbrell, brothers, Jay, John and Wesly Reed and one sister, Eathel Meeks.
Opal is survived...
Mabel Morris
Oct 19, 2024
Mabel Louise Morris, age 88, of Bald Knob went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on September 23, 1936, in White County to the late John and Mary Osmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Calvin Morris, her son Eric Morris, her grandson Mark Dunavin and...
Tanya Herndon
Oct 18, 2024
Tanya Jeanene Patterson Herndon, 63, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on October 18, 2024. She was born to parents LaVerne Patterson Brown and William Patterson, on 07/15/1961 in Searcy, Arkansas.
Tanya was a loving, proud, and devoted mother, Teako, daughter, niece, cousin, and friend. If you knew Tanya, you likely knew all about her love for her granddaughters, Magnolia...
John David Ryals III
Oct 18, 2024
On October 18, 2024, John David Ryals III passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. John "David" Ryals was born on January 2, 1970, in Tampa, Florida. He spent his formative years in the Brandon/Valrico area, attending Grace Christian School from elementary through high school.
After graduating, John became a successful owner-operator for FedEx. Following his relocation to Arkansas, he...
Bill Usery
Oct 18, 2024
Bill Usery, 75, of Higginson, passed away October 18, 2024 in his home surrounded by his wife
and children. He was the husband of Barbara Usery. They shared 50 great years of marriage
together.
He was born February 12, 1949 in Searcy, AR, to the late Elmo and Imogene Usery. He was
retired from Usery Brothers Mill and Pallet where he and his brothers...
Connie Wofford
Oct 17, 2024
Connie Ann Sanders Wofford, 74, of Judsonia, Arkansas died on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Connie was born in Fresno, California on December 12, 1949 to Richard Sanders and Helen Twyford. She was raised in Judsonia, Arkansas and attended Judsonia High School. Connie graduated in 1968.
After graduation she worked for Strother Abstract Title Company in Searcy, Arkansas. Connie worked there for...
Bobby Adkins
Oct 15, 2024
Bobby Eugene Adkins, 81 of Bald Knob, Arkansas, died October 15, 2024 at Unity Hospital in Searcy. By profession, he was a retired truck driver and mechanic and could make anything run. Bob loved the outdoors, and you could usually find him camping on a river where he would fish with his dogs.
Bob was preceded in death by his beloved...
