Obituaries
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Margaret Priscilla (Sinks Lunsford) Harrell
Aug 23, 2020
Margaret Priscilla Sinks Lunsford Harrell, age 81, of Sheridan passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was born February 19, 1939 in Kingsland, AR to the late Samuel Marion Sinks and Lizzy Ivy Priscilla Oldner Sinks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy Lunsford, two sons Ronnie Jewell...
Digna E. Perez
Aug 23, 2020
Digna E. Perez, of Ward, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2020, in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 78.Digna was born on September 23, 1941, in Utuado, Puerto Rico to Deogracia Perez Soto and Maria Medina Gonzalez. She was a christian and a saint of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Beebe where she faithfully attended for the last 33 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Margo Marie Veorster
Aug 22, 2020
Margo Marie Veorster, age 49, of Kingsland went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born August 28, 1970 in Miles City, Montana. She was a faithful Pentecostal and enjoyed attending church, she also enjoyed listening to audio books. She was a loving mother and caring grandmother. She was preceded...
Jean E. Harrison
Aug 22, 2020
Jean E. Harrison "Grandma Jean", of Quitman, passed away on August 22, 2020, at the age of 90.Jean was born on June 27, 1930, in Eureka, California to Clarence and Elladee (Thompson) Fry. She was dedicated to her family.Jean is survived by one son, Donald Newell of Lotus, California; one daughter, Patricia Posey (Ronnie) of Quitman; four grandchildren, Janine Newell of Florida; Michael Posey of Quitman; Donnie Newell, Jr. of Redding,...
Katrina Leann Moore
Aug 20, 2020
Mrs. Katrina Leann Moore, 49, of McRae lost her battle to cancer August 20, 2020. She was born November 24, 1970 at Little Rock to Donald Thomas and Beverly Ann Lester. Katrina married the love of her life August 24, 2011, Jack Moore; he survives. They were looking forward to celebrating another year of love and companionship. Katrina was...
Billy Lee Mitchell
Aug 20, 2020
Billy Lee Mitchell, a resident of Vilonia for 56 years, went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2020, at the age of 78.Billy was born on November 12, 1941, in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Bruce and Irene (Paige) Mitchell. He graduated from Sylvan Hills High School in 1959. Following his education, he joined and served in the National Guard for 7 years. He met Mary Jo Baker in Vilonia after she...
Roy A. Clark, Jr.
Aug 19, 2020
Roy Ambrose Clark, Jr, age 49 of Redfield, passed away August 19, 2020. He was born September 26, 1970 in Pine Bluff, AR to Roy Clark, Sr. and Ruby Collins Clark. He loved spending time outdoors, hunting and four wheeling. Roy was an avid Razorback fan, football, basketball, it didn’t matter, he would watch them all. When...
Orlando Brewer
Aug 18, 2020
Orlando “Pete” Brewer, 50, of Kensett transitioned to a life of eternal rest August 18, 2020. He was born at Searcy on October 28, 1969 to Bobby Brewer, deceased, and Mary Whitney Brewer; she survives. Orlando worked as a lead man at Johnson Supply in Houston, Texas for 10 years. He also served as a caregiver to his loving...
William Currie Dobbs, Jr.
Aug 17, 2020
William Currie Dobbs, Jr. or Buddy as he was fondly known, was a member of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He later founded a family with his wife of 32 years, Laurie Cavanagh Dobbs. With his entrepreneurial spirit and his wife, he began a family operated machine shop named Cody Industries Inc., that supported his...
Brenda Sue (Valentine) Leopard
Aug 15, 2020
Brenda Sue Valentine Leopard, age 68, of Rison went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2020. She was born March 22, 1952 in Dermott, AR to the late Tracey J. Valentine and Aminell Davis Valentine. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Claudy Mack Leopard,...
William Howard Quarles
Aug 10, 2020
William Howard Quarles, age 78, of White Hall, passed away August 10, 2020 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was born October 2, 1941 in Bearden, AR to the late William A. and Florance Vincent Quarles. He was a retired Correctional Officer for the Arkansas Department of Corrections. In addition to his parents, he...
James Eli Weeks
Aug 8, 2020
James Eli Weeks, Jr., better known as Junior, passed away August 8, 2020 in Kentucky. He was born October 2, 1972 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the late James Weeks, Sr. and Sheila Davis Weeks. Junior enjoyed anything outdoors, he would bass fish and hunt whenever he got the chance. He also enjoyed listening to music and watching...
Helen Evelyn Peterson
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,...
Larry Gene Norwood
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,...
Ricky Don Adkins
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...
Derrick Reeves
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...
Hazel (Heidelberg) House
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...
Hershel Wayne Hooks
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...
Michael "Mike" Waggle
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...
Robert Mcguire Shafer
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....