In our Care

Joseph Fraley

Sep 19, 2020

Joseph Fraley, 75, of Romance, passed away at his home on September 19, 2020.He was born on October 19, 1944, in Albion, Michigan to Theodore R. and Myrtle (Sutherland) Fraley. He was a veteran and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting. When he lived in Michigan, he spent a lot of time ice fishing.  He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Fraley of Romance;...

Anita Ellen Wagner

Sep 18, 2020

Anita Ellen Wagner, 42, of Searcy, passed away peacefully in her home September 18, 2020. She was born February 20, 1978 to the late Lucinda Sentlinger at Lonoke. She married her soulmate, Meri Wagner August 31, 2018 at Fayetteville.  Together they shared two blissful years of matrimony. It is difficult to sum up one’s life in just a few...

Otis Roy Ethridge

Sep 17, 2020

Otis Roy Ethridge, 92, of Conway, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. Roy was born on July 2, 1928 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Ben and Grace Ethridge. He was a Christian in the Baptist faith. He retired from Virco Manufacturing after 35 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching westerns.He leaves to cherish...

Robert Hershel Casteel

Sep 17, 2020

Robert Hershel Casteel, of Jacksonville, formally a longtime resident of Monticello, Arkansas passed away on September 17, 2020, at the age of 94.R.H. was born in Oil Trough, Arkansas on August 28, 1926 to the late James Riley and Mary Ada Beavers Casteel. He retired after 38 years with AP&L/Entergy.  He was also a farmer, raising cattle and chickens,  the many years he lived in...

Mary Frances Garrison

Sep 15, 2020

Mary Frances Garrison, of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2020, in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 72.She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 53 years, Randall Garrison of Vilonia; one daughter, Kim Luck (Kevin) of Vilonia; one son, Brian Garrison (Mychelle) of Ozark, Missouri; two brothers, Marvin Gardner (Diane) of San Antonio, Texas; Gary Gardner (Rhonda) of Conway;...

Zuzy Mary (Kish) Shaw

Sep 13, 2020

Zuzy Mary (Kish) Shaw, 100, passed away September 13, 2020 at Beebe Retirement center.  She was born May 11, 1920 to the late Frank and Zuzy Butzco Kish at Stockton, New Jersey.  She was the youngest of eight children. Zuzy married A.A. Shaw August 20, 1940 at Stockton; he precedes her in death.  Together A.A. and Zuzy shared 60...

Reva Pauline Rickett

Sep 12, 2020

Reva Pauline Rickett, of Vilonia, departed for her heavenly home on September 12, 2020, at the age of 94. Pauline was born on September 23, 1925, in Mount Vernon, Arkansas to the late Johnny and Ollie Hodge. She is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel C. Rickett; two sisters, Pearline Hodge and Mathlea Hodge Rickett, two brothers, Irvin Hodge and C.D. Hodge.She was a Christian and...

John I. Hartley

Sep 10, 2020

John I. Hartley, age 86, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born January 16, 1934 to Martha Ellen Hartley. He was a member of Freehill Freewill Baptist Church in Herbine. He worked in the cotton fields, harvested corn, and for many years he mowed cemeteries. He was preceded...

Johnnie Alvin McCraw

Sep 7, 2020

Johnnie Alvin McCraw, Jr, of Grady, passed away unexpectedly on September 07, 2020, in Grady, Arkansas at the age of 86. Johnnie was born on June 18, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Johnnie Alvin and Arcie (Haynie) McCraw. He served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard during the Korean war. He worked 19 years at Afco Steel as a certified welder until he and his wife started The...

Franklin D Vinson

Sep 5, 2020

Franklin D Vinson, 87, of McRae, joined his wife in their eternal home September 5, 2020.  He was born November 12, 1932 at London, Arkansas to the late Sidney and Ruth Whorton Vinson. Mr. Vinson graduated from Central High School in Little Rock and furthered his education at what is now UALR. Frank served in the US Army during...

Bennie Joe Talley

Sep 5, 2020

Bennie Joe Talley, age 76, of Pine Bluff passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born September 22, 1943 in Moorpark, California to the late Mary Jane and Bruce Talley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Billy C. Talley and Buddy E. Talley.  Mr. Talley was a retired machinist...

Charlotte "Grammy" Davis

Sep 2, 2020

Charlotte “Grammy” Davis of the Herbine Community is now in the arms of Jesus, she passed away on September 2, 2020. She was born November 22, 1938 in Bucyrus, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Davis, a son Jeffrey Davis, her parents, Addison and Thelma Patton, one brother Don Patton and one sister...

Jerry Phillips

Sep 2, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Leon Phillips, age 84, of Pine Bluff went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born March 13, 1936 in Toledo, Arkansas to the late James Leon Phillips and Alma Virginia Varnell Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hunter and Sarah Lain...

Charlie Dewayne (Sr.) Minyard

Sep 1, 2020

Charlie Dewayne “Chuck” Minyard Sr. lost his battle to COPD September 1, 2020.  He was born August 14, 1958 at the “Old Rogers Hospital” August 14. 1958 to Glendle Dewayne and Sharon Hill Minyard.  He is now riding his Harley across the Heavenly Hills of Glory. He was preceded in death by his mother, who patiently waited to be...

Timothy Harold Jones

Aug 30, 2020

Timothy Harold Jones, 64, of McRae, went to be with the Lord August 30, 2020 at his residence.  He was born February 22, 1956 at Oakland, California to the late Harold and Florence Holeman Jones. Tim was a member of the White County Sheriff’s Department Auxiliary and a member of First Baptist Church of McRae. Tim graduated McRae High...

Bonnie May Bastin

Aug 29, 2020

Bonnie May Bastin, 76, of North Little Rock, passed away August 29, 2020.  She was born March 30, 1944 to the late James Alden and Myrtle Elizabeth Bonney Thibeau at Boothbay, ME. Bonnie was a member of Kellogg Valley Baptist Church and worked for the State of Arkansas at the State Plant Board. Along with her parents, she was...

Marjorie Lanell Baugh

Aug 28, 2020

Marjorie LaNell Baugh, age 90, of Hot Springs passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. She was born August 18, 1930 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Reuel G. Billings and Mary Henrietta Antee Billings.

Burial was private.

Barbara Poss

Aug 26, 2020

A faithful member of Rison Assembly of God Church, Barbara Jo Poss, went to be with her Heavenly father on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. She was born in Cleveland County on May 22, 1943 to the late John William “J.W.” Green and Lorene Ratliff Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded death by the love...

William "Bill" Rice

Aug 25, 2020

William "Bill" Rice, 77, of Kensett was called to his Heavenly home August 25, 2020.  He was born February 5, 1943 at Griffithville to Richard and Opal Rutherford Rice.  If I had to say so myself, he was a man that truly lived his life to the fullest every day until he was called home. Bill retired from Searcy...

John C Mceuen

Aug 25, 2020

John Cloyd McEuen, 71, of McRae entered eternal rest August 25, 2020 at UAMS in Little Rock.  He was born July 28, 1949 at Searcy to the late Thomas Cloyd “Mac” and Hilda Marie Allen McEuen.  John married his love, Jaronda Alford, May 5, 1973 in McRae. He negotiated a trade with Jaronda’s dad for her hand in marriage:...