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Aug 5, 2020

Helen Evelyn Peterson, age 54, of Rison, AR passed away August 5, 2020 in Little Rock, AR.  She was born October 5, 1965 is Rison, AR to Willie and Mary McGriff Peterson.  Helen enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.  She was a loving daughter,...

Aug 5, 2020

On March 14, 1950, the Greatest American Fisherman was born to Gene and Earlene Norwood in Russell, Kansas. He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1968 where he met Suzi Thomas. On August 7, 1971, she agreed to put up with and love him for the rest of their lives. For the past 44 years, they've made Sherwood,...

Aug 4, 2020

Ricky Don Adkins, 56, of Searcy died unexpectedly in his home August 4, 2020.  He was born June 7, 1964 at Newport to Pasca Adkinsl and Dorthy Anderson Turpin.  Ricky married his best friend and the love of his life, Patricia Parks Adkins July 8, 1989; she survives.  Together they built a beautiful life and shared 31 years of...

Aug 2, 2020

Derrick “Snooks” Reeves, 41, of Mt. Vernon, passed away suddenly August 2, 2020 from injuries from a motorcycle accident.  He was born May 4, 1979 at Elaine, Arkansas. Derrick graduated from Brinkley High School in 1998 and went to Foothills Technical College where he received training in automotive repair. He was currently employed by Henard Utility in Searcy. He...

Aug 2, 2020

Hazel House, 92, of Judsonia, passed away August 2, 2020 at her residence.  She was born September 28, 1927 at Searcy to the late Beryl and Eunice Betts Heidelberg. Mrs. House was a lifelong member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church.  She had a love and passion for flowers and working in her gardens.  She also loved cooking Sunday dinners...

Jul 31, 2020

Hershel Wayne Hooks, 80, of Searcy went to be with the Lord July 31, 2020.  He was born August 17, 1939 at Prescott to the late Doyle and Katherine Patterson Hooks. Mr. Hooks received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at Henderson State College and furthered his education at the University of Arkansas receiving an Educational Specialist Degree.  He...

Jul 29, 2020

Michael Eugene “Mike” Waggle, 69, of Searcy, passed away July 29, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born December 18, 1950 to Wilburn and Violet Mae Waggle in Augusta, Arkansas. Mike was raised in Searcy with his 2 younger sisters, Ann and Elaine. He attended Searcy High School as a young man before enlisting. He served in...

Jul 27, 2020

Robert McGuire Shafer, 40, of Ward died July 27, 2020.  He was born March 9, 1980 at Searcy to Anglene and Robert O Shafer, Jr. In addition to his parents he is survived by his two children, one sister, and two brothers.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. August 3, 2020 at Sullivan Memorial Chapel....

Jul 27, 2020

Chester Fred Simmons Jr., age 67 of Sheridan, AR went to be with his Lord, July 27, 2020 after a long illness.  He was born June 11, 1953 in Texarkana, AR to the late Chester F. Simmons Sr. and Lillie Shaddox Simmons.  After graduating high school, Chester attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a degree...

Jul 27, 2020

Charles Brent Zimmerman "CB", passed away on July 27, 2020, in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 50.CB was born on March 27, 1970, in Huntington, West Virginia. He was a Veteran in the United States Air Force and served in Operation Desert Storm. He graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1988. He graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He worked at VA Hospital as...

Jul 24, 2020

Donald Stuckey, 79, of Judsonia, passed away July 24, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy following injuries sustained in an auto accident early in the week.  He was born August 19, 1940 at Cabot to the late Carl and Gladys Boyd Stuckey. Don graduated from Bayo Meto High in Jacksonville and was a member of the Kensett Church of...

Jul 24, 2020

Heather Marie Conyer, passed away on July 24, 2020, in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 44.Heather was born on September 2, 1975, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She loved music, history and all forms of science as well as other varied interests. She was a moderator of many online science forums. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Devin Chase Conyer of Conway; her parents, Larry and Marcie (Munford) Henderson of...

Jul 24, 2020

Vernell Byrd Bostic, 81, of Vilonia went to be with Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Nell was born April 15, 1939, to the late Herbert and Virgie Holland Byrd of Damascus, AR. On June 5, 1962, she married Ernest 'Dale" Bostic of Vilonia, AR.She is survived by her husband Dale, daughters, Paula...

Jul 22, 2020

Linda Joyce Anderson, age 76, of Kingsland passed away on July 22, 2020 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born April 2, 1944 in Ben Wheeler, Texas to the late Azmon and Willie Hall.

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

Jul 20, 2020

Yvonne Good Freeman, 72, of Kensett, passed away July 20, 2020 at her residence.  She was born March 12, 1948 at Searcy to the late Carl and Pearly Acree Good. Mrs. Freeman was a loving mother and grandmother.  She was a member of West Point Baptist Church and retired from factory work at ITT in Searcy.  She loved to...

Jul 18, 2020

Jerry Calvert Neely, age 85, of Herbine, AR, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR.  She was born July 24, 1934 in Warren, AR, to the late Louie and Lela Calvert.  She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Primitive Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jul 18, 2020

Mary Ellen Young Barnard, 80, of Rose Bud, celebrated her heavenly entrance on July18th, 2020, with her children by her side. She died in her daughter Diane’s home inVilonia from complications related to a stroke. She was in Hospice Care for six months. We are very appreciative of the love and care that the nurses gave to her. She was...

Jul 17, 2020

Matthew Thomas Beene, of Mount Vernon, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020, at the age of 40.Matt was born on March 19, 1980, in Searcy, Arkansas. He graduated in 1998 from Mount Vernon/Enola High School. He worked many years as a carpenter. He was an artist. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, hunting, playing basketball, spending time outdoors Kayaking and canoeing. Matt was a loving...

Jul 16, 2020

James Michael Rodenbeck (Jim), 53, of Searcy, AR, formerly of Mooresville, IN passed from this life into glory on July 16, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy. Jim was born on July 15, 1967 to James Lowell Rodenbeck and Susan Elaine (VanHorne) Rodenbeck in Indianapolis, IN. He graduated from Mooresville High School in 1985 and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree...

Jul 16, 2020

Crafton Drake Shaw, of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2020, at the age of 18. Drake was born on March 7, 2002, in Conway, Arkansas to Craft Shaw and Amanda Shaw-New. He was a member of the Vilonia Eagle high school baseball team until his recent graduation on July 11, 2020. Drake was full of life and loved hanging out with his family and friends...