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Raymond Franklin Lacy

Raymond Franklin Lacy

May 8, 2020

Raymond “Ray” Lacy, 77, of Kensett, passed away at his home on May 8, 2020.  He was born August 8, 1942 at Texarkana to the late Franklin Reeves and Laura Ney Lacy.  He went on to marry Ruth Anne Newton on January 31, 1964 at Miami, Florida.  They enjoyed 53 adventurous years together until her passing in March 2016....

Barbara Jean Pitcock

Barbara Jean Pitcock

May 8, 2020

Barbara Jean Pitcock, age 83, of Sheridan went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was born February 7, 1937 in Phillips, TX to the late Marcus Page Armstrong and Blanche Ann Estes Armstrong. She was a member of Sheridan Church of Christ and  owner of Tom’s Box Co. Mrs. Pitcock enjoyed cooking,...

Kathy Hall

Kathy Hall

May 6, 2020

Kathy Hall, 67, of Beebe, passed away May 6, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born October 15, 1952 at Griffithville to the late Dean and Elsa Graupner York. Kathy graduated from Griffithville High School. She was a dedicated wife, mother and granny first and foremost. She treasured her family and embraced every moment with them.  She...

Georgia (Reynolds)  Ferguson

Georgia (Reynolds) Ferguson

May 6, 2020

Georgia Reynolds Ferguson, 78, of Searcy, passed away May 6, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born November 30, 1941 at Grapevine, Arkansas to the late Bo and Bernice Hamilton Reynolds. Georgia graduated from Grapevine High School in 1959 and was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Searcy.  She was a 35-year employee of Timex Corporation...

Rev. Linda Kay Kyzar

Rev. Linda Kay Kyzar

May 5, 2020

Rev. Linda K. Kyzar, 65 of Beebe, Arkansas slipped from this world into the arms of Jesus, May 05, 2020.She was born Sept. 14, 1954 to the late Joseph Ray & Verine Beard Kyzar of Jayess, Mississippi. She attended New Bethel Jesus Name Church and Christian School most of her school years and graduated from Topeka Tilton High School in...

Linda King

Linda King

May 2, 2020

Linda King, 74, of Pangburn, passed away May 2, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born April 16, 1946 at Mountain Home to the late Wilburn and Lorraine Pyeatt English. Mrs. King attended Cotter, Arkansas Public School and was a member of Pangburn Assembly of God.  She was dearly loved by all her family and loved spending...

Albert Benson Robbins

Albert Benson Robbins

May 2, 2020

Albert Benson Robbins, 89, of Searcy, passed away May 2, 2020 at The Crossing at Riverside in Searcy.  He was born May 6, 1930 at Searcy to the late Edwin and Mary Pickens Benson Robbins. Mr. Robbins graduated from Searcy High School and attended The University of Arkansas where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.  He was...

Genevieve Shuffield

Genevieve Shuffield

May 2, 2020

Genevieve Shuffield, 83, of Kensett, passed away May 2, 2020 at her residence.  She was born June 16, 1936 at Black Oak, Arkansas to the late Willie and Mabel Dillon King. Mrs. Shuffield graduated from Nettleton High School in Jonesboro and was a member of Kensett First Baptist Church. A poem that best summarizes Genevieve is called Mom’s Prayer;...

Teddy Ivan Burdette

Teddy Ivan Burdette

May 1, 2020

Teddy Ivan Burdette, 73, of McRae, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born July 30 at Berea, Kentucky to the late Coleman and Shirley Mullins Burdette. Ted was a painter by trade for all of his life, in which he took great pride in his work.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing; and just...

Tammy Renee Holt

Tammy Renee Holt

May 1, 2020

Tammy Crawford Holt, 56, of Judsonia, passed away May 1, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born April 24, 1964 at St. Louis, Missouri. Tammy attended Highway Church of Christ and was a loving aunt, daughter, and sister.  While she had no children of her own, she loved her nieces and nephew as though they were her...

Willis Lee Riley

Willis Lee Riley

Apr 25, 2020

Willis Lee Riley, Sr., of Conway, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2020, at the age of 85.Willis was born on June 3, 1934, in Cedar Glades, Arkansas to Thomas Henry and Lena Pauline (Winter) Riley. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock. He enjoyed gardening, canning, and visiting with family and friends. He retired after eighteen years at the University...

Euland Turney

Euland Turney

Apr 24, 2020

Euland Turney, 74, of Searcy, passed away April 24, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born June 26, 1945 at Merced, California. Mr. Turney was a member of Way of The Cross Church in Kensett.  He retired from the White County Road Department and enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and camping.  He was truly a family man...

Demetra Lemmons Kiihnl

Demetra Lemmons Kiihnl

Apr 21, 2020

Demetra A. Lemmons Kiihnl, of Searcy, passed from this life April 21, 2020. She was born at Rector, Arkansas August 31, 1933 to Milton and Carrie Spain Lemmons who precede her in death. She was an in-home childcare provider and later became the owner of Kiihnl’s Kiddie Korral Daycare for 30 years. She was a faithful member of Westside...

Peggy Jean Cameron

Peggy Jean Cameron

Apr 20, 2020

Peggy Jean Cameron (Hazlett), of Conway, passed away in Salem Place Nursing and Rehab on April 20, 2020 at the age of 88.Peggy was born on July 4, 1931 in Frierson, Louisiana, near Shreveport. Peggy attended school in Louisiana before meeting her future husband, Robert Lee Cameron, who was stationed at Barksdale Air Force base in Shreveport. They were married...

Melissa (Moore)  Talley

Melissa (Moore) Talley

Apr 19, 2020

Melissa Moore Talley, 56, of Romance, passed away April 19, 2020 at Unity Health following complications from a severe stroke.  She was born December 2, 1963 at Batesville, Arkansas. Following the loss of an infant child, Melissa became involved with and was an assistant coordinator with Angel Wings Infant Loss support group.  She was a loving mother, but enjoyed...

Billy N Lofton

Billy N Lofton

Apr 17, 2020

Billy Lofton, 67, of Hughes, Arkansas passed away April 17, 2020.  He was born to the late Willard and Rosemarie Porter Lofton on May 20, 1952 at Memphis, Tennessee. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Margaret "Peggy" Juanita Tucker

Margaret "Peggy" Juanita Tucker

Apr 17, 2020

Margaret “Peggy” Tucker, age 71 of Rison, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020.  She was born October 2, 1948 in Wichita, KS to the late Walter and Mildred Gay Ingrum.  She was raised in Duncan, OK, where she received her education. She was a graduate of Duncan High School. Peggy was a long-time member of...

Donald James Bashaw

Donald James Bashaw

Apr 17, 2020

Donald James Bashaw, 87, of Searcy died in his home April 17, 2020.  He was born July 19, 1932 to the late Levi and Clara Johnson Bashaw at Malone, New York. No services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care – Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Phone: 501-742-3621 Condolences: www.SullivanFuneralCare.com

Brittney Diane (Reynolds)  Layton

Brittney Diane (Reynolds) Layton

Apr 16, 2020

Brittney Diane Reynolds Layton, 29, of Higginson, passed away April 16, 2020 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  She was born December 27, 1990 at Newport, Arkansas. Brittney graduated from JM Tate High School in Pensacola, Florida in 2009.  There’s no words to summarize the beautiful life that has departed from us.  She was a loving mother, wife,...

Wayne Mullikin

Wayne Mullikin

Apr 16, 2020

Thomas Wayne Mullikin, age 67, of Woodlawn, AR, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Malvern, AR.  He was born August 6, 1952 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late William and Jane Blair Mullikin.  Wayne retired from Star City High School where he taught math for many years.  He was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church...

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