Obituaries
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Lacole Renee Thompson
Jan 22, 2021
Lacole Renee Thompson, 44, of Searcy went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2021. She was born November 11, 1976 at Newport to the late Emma Thompson. Along with her mother, Lacole was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Thompson. Lacole accepted the Lord at a young age and was united with the St Luke Baptist...
Kenneth Lee Tuberville
Jan 22, 2021
Kenneth Lee Tuberville, age 61, of Sheridan passed away on January 22, 2021. He was born June 10, 1959 in Sheridan to the late Hugh Wiseman Tuberville and Mamie Doris Zimmerman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father George Zimmerman, one brother, Danny Tuberville and his grandparents, Victor and Fannie Neil...
J.W. Gavin
Jan 22, 2021
James Walter “J.W.” Gavin, age 89, of Herbine passed away on January 22, 2021. He was born December 16, 1931, in Herbine, Cleveland County, the son of the late E.G. “Buck” and Geneva Shelby Gavin. He attended Free Hill and Woodlawn Schools. He served in the United States Air Force, and was a...
Ronald David Hill
Jan 21, 2021
Ronald Hill, 82, of Searcy entered his eternal home January 21, 2021. He was born April 27, 1938 to the late Silas David and Miriam Wallace Hammersley Hill at Los Angeles, California. He married the love of his life on April 29, 1978, Gwen Myers; she survives. They shared a youthful love and playful days until his passing. He...
Vera (Broach) Ratliff
Jan 21, 2021
Vera B. Ratliff was born on June 22, 1927 in Cleveland County, Arkansas to Buford and Gladys Broach. She attended school in Rison, AR. She was one of seven children in the family and the last surviving child. She married Russell Melvin Ratliff, Sr. in 1945, 13 days after they met upon his return from serving in...
Harold Duane Daves
Jan 21, 2021
Harold Duane Daves, age 67, of Quitman, passed away Thursday, January 21st, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.Duane was born January 14, 1954, in Heber Springs to Jim Daves and Willie Moore Daves. He worked as a supervisor in the manufacturing industry. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding his trike, spending time with his family,...
Wilbert Mendonca
Jan 20, 2021
Wilbert Mendonca, 84, of Searcy passed away January 20, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Searcy. He was born February 26, 1936 at Hilo, Hawaii to the late Frank and Angelina Viera Mendonca. Wilbert was preceded in death by his wife, Trula Stracener Mendonca, May 10, 2018. In addition to his love of animals, Wilbert was an avid reader. He...
Ruby Cope
Jan 20, 2021
Ruby Fay Cope, age 80, of Pine Bluff passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born June 10, 1940 in Pontotoc, MS to the late Leroy and Lottie Moss. In life she got joy out of helping people, and she will always be remembered for being loving and caring. In addition to her parents, she...
Marion Hiram Mcgee
Jan 17, 2021
Marion Hiram McGee Jr, 66, of Bradford left his earthly home and entered eternal rest January 17, 2021. He was born May 5, 1954 to the late Marion Hiram McGee and Meriom Scarbrough McGee at Ypsilanti, Michigan. He married LaDonna McGee February 28, 2015. They shared almost six years of matrimony. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...
Dennis Maloney
Jan 17, 2021
Dennis Maloney, 77, of Bald Knob passed away January 17, 2021. He was born at Cresson Shift, Pennsylvania June 5, 1943, or as he would say “six, five, four, three”. Cleaver comeback when your date of birth is requested. His parents are Clare and Livia Lorene Maloney. As a traveler, Dennis began an interesting rock collection by picking a...
Reda Lois Bailey
Jan 17, 2021
Reda Bailey, 82, of Vilonia died Sunday, January 17, 2021.Reda was born on September4, 1938, in Sheridan Arkansas to the late Arthur and Lucille (Gartman) Shoptaw. She was a 1956 graduate of Sheridan High School and attended Henderson State Teachers College in Arkadelphia. She married Donald E. Bailey on January 22, 1959, and spent most of her married life living...
Perrin Paul
Jan 14, 2021
Perrin Paul,74, of Searcy, passed away Thursday,January 14, at his home. He was born July 13, 1946, to Rev. Perry Paul and Virginia Henderson Paul, who preceeded him in death. He is also preceeded in death by his sister, Janice Altom. Perrin was a retired building contractor, having built many beautiful homes, he loved helping people with their dream...
Iva Lee Bevill
Jan 14, 2021
Iva Lee Bevill, age 63, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born March 15, 1957 in Pascagoula, MS to the late James and Miriam Bevill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christina M. Santiago, and two brothers, James R. Bevill and Ronald Bevill.
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Noel Brent ("Son Son") Young
Jan 13, 2021
Reflections of Life's Journey... Noel Brent Young affectionately known as “Son Son” was born August 13,1941 to the late Julian Sinclair Sr. and Jimmie Reed Young in Searcy Ar.He attended school at White County training school. Son Son accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of St. Mary CME church in Searcy where he...
Denise Aileen (Landis) Pearlman
Jan 13, 2021
Denise Landis Pearlman, age 52, left her Earthly home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2020 after a brief yet courageous battle with Covid-19. Denise was aptly named “fiesty” and “tough” by her caregivers during her illness. These words ring true as Denise lived a wonderful, Christ like life with passion and such joy, that it...
Earl Dean Alderson
Jan 13, 2021
Earl Dean Alderson, 73, of Brinkley went to be with the Lord January 13, 2021. He was born at Claredon, Arkansas December 7, 1947 to the late Earl Franklin and Erma Ludeen Vance Alderson. Along with his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his son, Mickey Dale Alderson and his grandson, Matthew Duane Alderson. Earl was a hard...
Brenda Renea Watson
Jan 12, 2021
Brenda Renea Watson, age 69, of Sheridan passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at UAMS after a lengthy illness. She was born August 10, 1951 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Herman Lee Little and Mae Moreen Starr Little. She was a retired medical secretary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Abraham Lonzo Landrum Jr.
Jan 11, 2021
Abraham Lonzo Landrum Jr. (A.L. as he was lovingly known) was born to Abraham Lonzo Landrum Sr. and Alzura Abigail Brown Landrum in Augusta, Arkansas. A.L. became a dedicated parishioner at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, at an early age. A.L. married Mossie Lee Doss on December 24, 1945; together they were blessed with six children: Alex (Francine), Dorothy...
Nancy Elizabeth (Womack) Billiot
Jan 11, 2021
Nancy Elizabeth Womack Billiot, 63, of Kensett passed away suddenly in her home January 11, 2021 leaving a large hole in the hearts of her family. She was born February 2, 1957 to the late Carlton C and Minnie Cariker Womack at Rogers, Arkansas. Along with her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her grandson, Jason Lee A.B....