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Rebecca Ann Walls

Rebecca Ann Walls

Nov 15, 2020

Rebecca Ann (Niswander) Walls, 76, of Judsonia departed this life on November 15, 2020. “Becky” was born on April 22, 1944 at Searcy, Arkansas to the late Richard W and Lois L Niswander.

Along with her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Smith and brother Michael Niswander.

Becky was a dedicated...

Yetieve Mcgee

Yetieve Mcgee

Nov 15, 2020

Yetieve McGee, of Sheridan went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She was born April 20, 1943 in Harlingen, Texas to the late Roy Lee Webb and Vest Otheniel Rucker Webb. She was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter Anna...

Glenda Sue Keith

Glenda Sue Keith

Nov 14, 2020

Glenda (Ballard) Keith, 56 of Searcy, moved to her Heavenly home November 14, 2020. She was a woman of faith who loved the Lord and his word with all her heart. Although she was a humble and gentle loving woman, Glenda was a powerful prayer warrior and only Heaven knows the impact her prayers had on her family and...

Violet Retta Martin Price

Violet Retta Martin Price

Nov 13, 2020

Violet Retta Martin Price, 90, of Searcy passed away in her home November 13, 2020 surrounded by family.  She was born April 24, 1930 in Denmark, Arkansas to the late SR and Minnie Pruitt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Martin as well as husband Thurlow (Pappy) Price. She is also preceded in death by...

Shirley Ann Palmer

Shirley Ann Palmer

Nov 12, 2020

Shirley Ann Griggs Palmer, 73, of Kensett, passed away November 12, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock.  She was born March 24, 1947 at Kensett to the late Vernon and Dorothy Davis Griggs. Ms. Palmer was of the Baptist Faith and graduated from Kensett High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Lavern Lillian Sturdevant

Lavern Lillian Sturdevant

Nov 9, 2020

Lavern (Adams) Sturdevant of Conway, formerly of Dover, Arkansas; went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 9th, 2020, at the age of 82, surrounded by her family. She was a Christian and member of First Vilonia Assembly of God.She was born July 4, 1938, in Dermott, Arkansas to the late Homer and Lucille Adams. Lavern met and married Joe...

Fred Waggle

Fred Waggle

Nov 7, 2020

Fred "Freddie" Waggle, 79, of Kensett, passed away November 7, 2020 at The Crossing at Riverside in Searcy.  He was born October 6, 2020 at Griffithville to the late Charlie Frank and Ruth McClish Waggle. Mr. Waggle worked in food service at Harding University until his health failed.   He and his wife, Rose, attended the House of Prayer in...

Carol Ray Semey

Carol Ray Semey

Nov 7, 2020

Carol Ray Semey, age 75, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was born February 12, 1945 in Little Rock to the late George Bean and Dorothy Holtzman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Garner. Carol was very creative and a talented contemporary artist. She enjoyed...

Virgie Bratton

Virgie Bratton

Nov 6, 2020

Virgie Mae Bratton, of Sheridan, AR, was born on December 9, 1930, in Star City, AR, the daughter of the late Bryan and Vera Owen Winston.  She went to her heavenly home on November 6, 2020.  She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a wonderful God fearing Christian woman, and example before her...

Margie Kimbrell

Margie Kimbrell

Nov 6, 2020

Margie Marie Pruitt Kimbrell, age 81, of Herbine went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born October 8, 1939 in Bradley County to the late Julian and Angie Pruitt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Steven Kimbrell one brother Ray...

Bennie R. Roberts

Bennie R. Roberts

Nov 4, 2020

Bennie Ray Roberts, 93, of Hot Springs, formerly of Prattsville, was born October 9, 1927 to William Benjamin Roberts and Alice “Reynolds” Roberts. On November 4, 2020 he left to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior who had prepared a place for him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Rommie G. Plunkett

Rommie G. Plunkett

Nov 3, 2020

Rommie Gene Plunkett, age 89 of Grapevine, AR.  passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Benton, AR.  He was born Wednesday, March 4, 1931 in Grapevine to the late Martin and Claudia Smithey Plunkett.  After 42 years of working for Cotton Belt Railroad, he retired to spend more time hunting, fishing and teaching his grandchildren how to cook.  He...

Timothy Harold Patterson

Timothy Harold Patterson

Nov 1, 2020

Timothy Harold Patterson, 58, of Kensett passed away November 1, 2020 at St Vincent Hospital.  He was born October 15, 1962 to James Hl and Betty J Kidd Patterson at Rockford, Illinois; they survive. Known as “The Piano Man”, Timothy will be remembered for his musical gifts.  He was a song writer, composer and piano player.  He occasionally played...

Jt Patterson

Jt Patterson

Nov 1, 2020

JT Patterson, Jr., age 76, of Sheridan passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born June 2, 1944 in Little Rock to the late JT and Anna May Patterson. JT was a retired truck driver and enjoyed fishing and barbequing.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Mary...

Bobby Kent Jacks

Bobby Kent Jacks

Nov 1, 2020

Bobby Kent Jacks, age 70, of Rowell passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born August 5, 1950 in Warren, Arkansas. He enjoyed playing music and worked construction for many years.

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

Shelly Amanda (Young)  Roberts

Shelly Amanda (Young) Roberts

Oct 31, 2020

Shelly Amanda Young Roberts, age 42, of Rison went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She passed away after a long battle with Hydrocephalus from birth, which she struggled with complications for many years. Now she will be healthy and pain free...

William "Bill" Mccullough

William "Bill" Mccullough

Oct 30, 2020

William L. “Bill” McCullough went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was born December 24, 1935 to the late William McCullough and Mary Ellen McCullough in Prescott, Arkansas.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two sisters Frances Hunter, Beatrice Smith, three brothers,...

Jeanette Iteline Ransom

Jeanette Iteline Ransom

Oct 28, 2020

Jeanette Iteline Ransom, 76, of Cabot passed away in her home October 28, 2020.  She was born October 26, 1944 at Arkadelphia to the late George and Verena Pendergrast Moore.  She married George Ransom, the love of her life, March 15, 1966 at Devalls Bluff.  Together they shared 54 years of matrimony. Proverbs 31: 10-31 describes the Virtuous Woman,...

Barbara Maedell Ford

Barbara Maedell Ford

Oct 27, 2020

Barbara Maedell Ford, 76, of Searcy, formally of McRae, went to be with the Lord October 27, 2020. She was born June 17, 1944 at Palacios, Texas to the late Herbert Hebel and Willa Mae Coward.  She married Dale Ford February 18, 1989 at Paron, Arkansas.  Together they shared 31 years of matrimony before he passed away. Along with...

Dewey Franklin Ledford

Dewey Franklin Ledford

Oct 26, 2020

Dewey “Franky” Ledford, 65, of Bald Knob, passed away October 26, 2020 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy.  He was born December 9, 1954 at Cleveland, Tennessee to the late George and Charlotte Evelyn Rose Ledford. Mr. Ledford was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Bald Knob.  He was a very genuine loving and caring person.  He loved...

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