In our Care

Dec 23, 2019

Sandra Mitchell, 58, of Searcy, formerly of Alma, passed away December 23, 2019 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy.  She was born November 21, 1961 at Oakland, California to the late Ray and Betty Riddle Hoover. Sandra loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing; she particularly loved gardening.  Family was always important to her, she always looked forward to large...

Dec 23, 2019

Gail Davis Jones, 67, of McRae, formerly of El Paso, passed away December 23, 2019 at The Crossing at Riverside in Searcy following a yearlong battle of health issues.  She was born July 28, 1952 at Beebe to the late Howard and Lillian Cruise Davis. Gail was a graduate of Beebe High School and a member of McRae First...

Dec 20, 2019

Laura Hanners, 64, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away December 20, 2019, at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born May 11, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Harry Neal and Velma Faulkner Thompson.

Laura was a lifelong caregiver and loved quilting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one...

Dec 20, 2019

Ralph Philton Warnix, age 88 of Leola, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday,  December 20, 2019.  He was born June 5, 1931 in Calhoun County, Arkansas to the late William Fred Warnix and Nancy Robinson Warnix. Phil retired from Georgia Pacific after 37 years, where he was the head millwright machinist.  In his free time, Phil enjoyed hunting,...

Dec 19, 2019

Lt. Col. Lloyd William “Bill” Patrick, USMC (Ret.) age 72, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2019.  He was born on July 25, 1947 in Compton, California, to the late Lloyd Patrick and Margaret Callaway Haymond. Bill was a 1965 graduate of Rison High School. After his high school graduation, he...

Dec 19, 2019

Jimmie Dearl Smith, 80, of West Point, Arkansas, born on February 7, 1939 in Georgetown, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Sally Smith, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.  He is survived by his wife, Ruby Smith of 60 ½ years.  He is also...

Dec 19, 2019

Albert "Al" Wesley Huff, of Conway, formerly of Batesville, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2019, at the age of 74.Al was born on January 16, 1945, in Batesville, Arkansas to William Wallace and Myrtle (Bales) Huff. He was a Christian in the Pentecostal faith and a member of Eastside Pentecostal Church.He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Karen Clubb (Ronny) of...

Dec 18, 2019

Wayne Edwards of Vilonia, passed away on December 18, 2019, at the age of 54.Wayne was born on October 12, 1965 in East Point, Georgia to Tommy Joe and Judith Ann (Manning) Edwards. He was a graduate of Oak Grove High School in North Little Rock. He was a Christian in the Baptist faith and baptized at the Cedar Heights Baptist Church. He loved to fish, play cards, and...

Dec 15, 2019

Barbara Ann Kee was born on April 7, 1944 to Bonnie Gayler Kee and James “Elmer” Henry Kee in Spur, Texas. Her early childhood was spent near Lubbock, Texas. When she was 10 years old her family moved to Searcy, Arkansas where she attended Harding Academy and Harding University. She then received her Master of Library Science degree from...

Dec 15, 2019

Margaret Frances Thompson Reed, age 88, of Rison passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019.  She was born on April 19, 1931 in Kingsland, Arkansas, to the late W. H. Hardy and Lillie Golden Thompson.  Mrs. Reed attended Capitol City Business College.  For over forty years, she worked for Varco-Pruden as an Administrative Assistant.  She enjoyed putting puzzles...

Dec 12, 2019

Pam Lee Griffin, of Vilonia, passed away on December 12, 2019 at her home at the age of 60. Pam was born on October 4, 1959 in San Diego, California to Wilford and Sandra (Johnson) Mounce. She was a volunteer and supporter of the Vilonia Museum of Veterans and Military History. She was a Christian in the Catholic faith. She...

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...