Obituaries
In our Care
Karen Renee Harbor
May 21, 2020
Karen Renee Bryant Harbor, 61, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Searcy, AR. She was born January 21, 1959, to the late Wayne and Barbara Bryant in Brinkley, Arkansas. Karen is survived by her husband of 36 years, David T. Harbor; Son, Joshua (Misty) Bowers of Vilonia, AR; Daughter,...
Jo Annie Hargrove
May 20, 2020
Jo Annie Hargrove, 93, of Heber Springs went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2020. She was born January 6, 1927 to the late Joseph and Annie Ricks Shovan at Quitman, Louisiana. Jo Annie married James William Hargrove Sr. on July 9, 1947 at Louisiana. She spent 39 wonderful years with “Bill” before his passing in November...
David Hubbard
May 20, 2020
David Hubbard, 41, of Higginson, passed away May 20, 2020 at Baptist Health in North Little Rock. He was born March 7, 1979 at Helena, Arkansas. He attended Barton High School at West Helena as well as ASU Beebe. He had been employed with Land O’Frost in Searcy for 17 years. In 2014, he began a career as a...
Kade Dean Reid
May 19, 2020
Kade Dean Reid was born into Heaven May 19, 2020 at Searcy. He was the son of Timothy and Destiny Nelson Reid of Greenbrier. Kade was preceded in death by his grandfather, Montie Nelson and his great grandmother, Willie Lawson. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother, Jacob Reid; sister Kallista Reid; and grandparents, Darlene and...
Herman William Brown
May 18, 2020
William Herman Brown, age 90, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born December 19, 1929 in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Jeff and Nancy Brown. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Randy Brown. Mr. Brown enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and riding four wheelers....
James Eric Jenkins
May 16, 2020
James Eric Jenkins passed away on May 16, 2020, at his home in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 34.James was born on December 2, 1985, in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Elmer and Brenda Ellen (Grissom) Jenkins. He graduated from Vilonia High School in 2004. For everyone that knew James, his life was never easy for him. When he was young, his life filled with multiple visits to several doctors. They got...
Julius Williams Jr.
May 14, 2020
Julius Williams Jr., 77, of Kensett died tragically from the hand of another on May 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 9, 1942 at Kensett to the late Julius Williams, Sr. and Janie Dunlap Williams. Mr. Williams obtained his education from the White County Training School and served proudly in the United States Air Force. He...
Peggy Ann (Meharg) Wolfe
May 13, 2020
Peggy Ann Wolfe, 70, of Judsonia, went to be with the Lord May 13, 2020. She was born September 17, 1949 at Tyronza to the late Thomas and Annie Scott Meharg. Peggy was lovingly raised by Roy and Callie Pankey, who also preceded her in death. Peggy was a member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church and loved her congregational...
Douglas "Pete" James
May 12, 2020
Douglas Leroy “Pete” James, 69, of Kensett, formally of Pangburn, passed away in his home May 12, 2020. He was born May 4, 1951 to the late Otis James and Gracie Whitacker James at Pangburn. Douglas married his wife, Wilma, October 21, 2003 at Pangburn giving them 16 years together in happiness. Along with his parents, Douglas was preceded...
Mary Frances Hurst
May 12, 2020
Mary Frances Hurst, aged 80, died Tuesday May 12, 2020 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was a retired employee of The Cleveland County Head Start Program.
She was born January 25, 1940 in Cleveland County, AR, to the late Grady Andrew and Flora Marie Gardner Reed. Mrs. Hurst...
Donnie Blake
May 11, 2020
Donald “Donnie” Blake, Jr., 48 of Judsonia, passed away May 11, 2020 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia. He was born January 20, 1972 at Searcy. Donnie was a loving – kind soul with a huge heart and always willing to help others. He loved the Lord and was a devoted father, son, and brother. He had several occupations,...
Janet Mcleod Raymick
May 11, 2020
Janet Lucretia McLeod Raymick, age 87, passed away on May 11, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was a Christian and Jesus was her refuge always. Janet traveled extensively in her lifetime.Her favorite quote was from Mark Twain. “Broad, wholesome, charitable views of man and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one’s own little corner of the...
Ola Mae (Mitchell) Cowan
May 9, 2020
Ola Mae Mitchell Cowan, 92, of Kensett passed away May 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born November 25, 1927 at Aberdeen, Mississippi to the late Alvin and Ossie Mae Howell Mitchell Sr. Mrs. Cowan was a member of Arnold Tabernacle CME Church in Kensett. She was a very active and dedicated member of the church where she...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
