In our Care

Dec 10, 2019

Wanda L. Barrow, of Vilonia, passed away on December 10, 2019, in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 87. Wanda was born on January 13, 1932, in England, Arkansas to Griffin and Mary McGhee. She was a Christian in the Baptist faith and a member of Belmont Chapel in Vilonia. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with family and going to...

Dec 8, 2019

Daniel Nathan Hale, age 41 of Sheridan, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019.  He was born July 13, 1978 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Daniel Jeffery Hale and Wrenetta Lynn Wingard.  Nathan enjoyed riding his dirt bikes and ATV’s, he had a great sense of humor and loved his kids very much.  Nathan was preceded in death by his...

Dec 7, 2019

Wilma Jean Oakes, 84, of Searcy, passed away December 7, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born December 3, 1935 at Nogo, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Cora Yarber Boyd. Mrs. Oakes was a member of the Church of Christ and dedicated her life to caring for others.  She had an undeniable care for children.  She...

Dec 7, 2019

William Howard Smith age 76, of Woodlawn went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born July 31, 1943 in Rison to the late Matthew William Smith and Arie Agnes Stover Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Bill Smith, Jr., David Smith, siblings, Curtis Aud, Joann...

Dec 6, 2019

Miguel R. Caro, de Vilonia, falleció el 6 de diciembre de 2019 a la edad de 52 años. Miguel nació el 7 de mayo de 1967 en La Cienega Jalisco, México, hijo de Nicolas Caro y Teresa Robles. Era carnicero, disfrutaba del aire libre y montaba a caballo. Amaba a sus hijos y a su esposa. Siempre era juguetón con...

Dec 5, 2019

Raymond “Duane” Langston, age 66, of Sheridan, AR. passed away on Thursday, December 5, while being surrounded by his loving family.  Duane fought a valiant battle with cancer.

Duane was born on July 2, 1953 to Raymond and Opal Alene Langston in Benton Harbor, MI.  After graduating from Watson Chapel Academy, he continued...

Dec 4, 2019

Rachel Brown, 79, of Searcy, passed away December 4, 2019 at Baptist Health in Little Rock.  She was born February 21, 1940 in Searcy to the late Billy and Lena Finch Vaughan. Mrs. Brown loved to play bingo and dance at the senior center as well as hunting bargains and yard sales. She married David Brown February 28, 1959...

Dec 3, 2019

Ricky Lee Rushing, 62, of Judsonia, passed away November 27, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born December 9, 1956 at Jonesboro to the late Bobby and Betty Osburn Rushing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Granville and Maude Rushing and Thomas and Lois Osburn; and a daughter, Misty Leeann...

Dec 3, 2019

Larry Clinton Light, of Vilonia, passed away on December 03, 2019 at the age of 68. Larry was born on June 15, 1951 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Bill Clinton and Jennie Nell Light. He worked for many years in the construction business. Larry was a Christian in the Pentecostal Faith. He is survived by Peggy Bennett of Cabot, whom...

Dec 2, 2019

Runyon Worthen, age 87, of White Hall passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. He was born January 22, 1932 in Grant County to the late Garland Bradford Worthen and Barbara Lawrence Worthen. He was a United States Army veteran, an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his family. He hauled pulpwood for many...

Dec 1, 2019

Charles Burnley, 75, of Searcy, passed away December 1, 2019 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born December 17, 1943 at Harviell, Missouri to the late Willie and Ora Casey Burnley. Chuck, as everyone knew him by, was a graduate of Neelyville, Missouri High School and served proudly in the United States Army. He married Susan...

Dec 1, 2019

Kathie Kelley Forrest Hicks, 60, of Bradford, passed away December 1, 2019 at Unity Health.  She was born November 22, 1959 at Kennett, Missouri to the late Marion and Annie Mclain Kelley later adopted by Columbus and Bertha Mize Forrest. Kathie was a devoted loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a homemaker most of her life and loved...

Nov 30, 2019

Sandra Mason, 75, of Judsonia, passed away November 30, 2019 at her residence.  She was born March 23, 1944 at Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Joseph and Doris Nelson Lankford. Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She loved fishing and dancing, and was an excellent cook.  In her past time, she enjoyed reading.  Sandra...

Nov 30, 2019

Huey Gowen, 86, of Garner, passed away November 30, 2019 at his residence.  He was born February 25, 1933 at Garner to the late Edward and Pearl Austin Gowen. Mr. Gowen attended Garner Public Schools and was a graduate of Beebe High School and attended ASU Beebe as well as Draughon Television and Radio School.  He was a devoted...

Nov 30, 2019

Dale Neill McDonald was born on February 21, 1951, and passed away on November 30, 2019 in Calico Rock, AR.

Commonly going by "Neill", he was born to James Shaw McDonald and Claradell McDonald. He graduated from Pine Bluff High School, where he played football and basketball; and then attended Southern Arkansas University and The...

Nov 29, 2019

William “Jack” Warwick, 74, of Judsonia, formerly of Aberdeen, passed away November 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born June 26, 1945 at Clarendon to the late William and Emma Vandergriff Warwick. Jack was a retired riverboat captain and was a Christian who loved the lord.  If you ever met him, you knew that...

Nov 26, 2019

Southworth “Buddy” Orcutt, 82, of Malvern, formerly of Searcy, entered into eternal rest November 26, 2019 at CHI St. Vincent’s in Hot Springs.  He was born March 26, 1937 at Luray, Virginia to the late Milton and Marian Southworth Orcutt. Buddy obtained Bachelor’s of Science in Business from Ole Miss in 1959 and pursued several jobs in that field. ...

Nov 26, 2019

Anthony (Tony) Vendetti, 65, of Searcy, passed away November 26, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born August 31, 1954 at San Antonio, Texas to the late Peter and Elizabeth Turrentine Vendetti. Tony was a member of Cloverdale Church of Christ in Searcy. Tony and Martha moved to Searcy in 2006 to pursue his passion of becoming...

Nov 26, 2019

Carroll “Joe” Houston McGarrah of Sheridan was born July 14, 1946 to the late Fred & Mattie Mae (Winston) McGarrah.

Joe passed away November 26th, 2019 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 73. In his early years, Joe was a mechanic and loved working on cars.  He was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed...

Nov 26, 2019

Deonnia Jean Nichols (Hooton), of Garner, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 53. Deonnia was born on October 24, 1966 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Fred Lavoy and Sylvia (Brackenridge) Hooton. She graduated from Jesus Name Christian Academy in Beebe, Arkansas in 1985, and married Todd Steven Nichols on...