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Nov 5, 2019

Alma “Gigi” Williams, 81, of Kensett, passed away November 5, 2019 at her residence.  She was born March 2, 1938 at Bald Knob to the late Ben and Daisy Pollard Corbit. Gigi was a dietician for the Veterans Hospital in California for 25 years.  She loved thrift stores and shopping in general.  She was also a pet lover and...

Nov 5, 2019

Douglas Alan Delanty "Papa Smurf", passed away on November 05, 2019, at his home in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 62. Doug was born on May 3, 1957, in Council Bluff, Iowa to Donald and Patricia (Grate) Delanty. He was retired as an Engineer from Union Pacific Railroad. His greatest love was to help other people and always looked...

Nov 1, 2019

Steve Robertson, 64, of Heber Springs, formerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away November 1, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born October 18, 1955 in Baton Rouge to the late George and Gloria Lambert Robertson Jr. Steve graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture and Landscape Design. He founded Audubon...

Oct 31, 2019

Charles “Bo” Pool, 83, of Higginson, passed away October 31, 2019 at his residence.  He was born August 2, 1936 at Higginson to the late Eugene and Kathryn Pool. Mr. Pool was a retired equipment operator for Harding University where he was employed for 30 years.  He also was a sheetrock hanger throughout his life.  Aside from work and...

Oct 31, 2019

Roy Edwards, 73, of Joy, passed away October 31, 2019 at his residence.  He was born January 5, 1946 at Beebe to the late Dayton and Verda Franklin Edwards. Mr. Edwards was of the Church of Christ faith and retired from NLS Construction in Rose Bud.  He was also a farmer and enjoyed running and working on heavy equipment.  ...

Oct 31, 2019

Jessie Clinton Buck of Sheridan passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born January 24, 1927 in Alpine, Arkansas to the late Carrol Jahu Buck and Cornelius Bessie Thompkins Buck. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Clinton Buck and one daughter-in-law Lee Annette Glover Buck; Jessie’s wife.

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Oct 31, 2019

Horace B. Mosley, age 89 of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away October 31, 2019 in Benton.  He was born April 3, 1930 in Bearden, Arkansas to the late Obie B. Mosley and Alma Doherty Mosley. Horace was a member of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan, and was a retired sawmill worker, self-employed lawn mower repairman, and carpenter.

Oct 24, 2019

Renaye Gail Umphres, 63 of Mabelvale, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Little Rock.  She was born August 25, 1956 in Texarkana, Texas to James and Betty Freeze. Renaye was a retired teacher from Watson Chapel School District, where she lovingly taught gifted and talented math.  She was active in the chess club and quiz bowl,...

Oct 22, 2019

Davey Lee Bowers, 60, of Rison passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  He was born on September 21, 1959 in Clarksville, Tennessee, to the late William Barney and Mattie Lou Reed Bowers Jr.  Davey was a United States Coast Guard veteran.  He enjoyed fishing and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

He is...

Oct 21, 2019

Gary W. Jackson, 71, of Searcy, passed away October 21, 2019 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born September 23, 1948 at Harrisburg to the late Barney and Clara Rice Jackson. Gary graduated from Griffithville High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps.  He worked for Eaton Corporation for...

Oct 21, 2019

Tyler Dewitt Merritt, 34, of El Paso, passed away on October 21, 2019.   He was born August 1, 1985 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was a 2003 graduate of Searcy High School and employed by Venture Equipment of Searcy.

Tyler is survived by his wife Ashley Merritt and daughter Maggie Anne Merritt age 2;  father Steve Merritt (Heidi)...

Oct 21, 2019

Hugh Wiseman Tuberville, age 84 of Sheridan, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 in Fordyce, Ar.  He was born April 14, 1935 in Sparkman Ar. to the late Nollie and Margaret Rolland Tuberville.  Hugh loved reading his bible, preaching, and spending time with his family.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors.  In addition to his parents,...

Oct 20, 2019

Mamie Jo Coats peacefully walked through death into Life on October 20, 2019.  Born on April 19, 1925 in Rison, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Jo and Mamie Jaggers.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Zachary Taylor (ZT) Coats; granddaughter, Nancy Amanda (Mandy) Coats; brothers, Buddy Jaggers, JW Jaggers, John Ray Jaggars;...

Oct 19, 2019

Ina Mae Harris, age 90, of Rison went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born November 10, 1928 in Star City to the late James Ed Clark and Lottie Bell Clark. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond J.W. Jones in 1964 and...

Oct 18, 2019

James “Jim” E. Smith, age 81, of Woodlawn passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019. He was born January 24, 1938 in Woodlawn. He was raised in Woodlawn the son of the late Matthew and Arie Smith of Woodlawn. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1955 and was a lifelong resident of the Woodlawn Community. Mr. Smith was...

Oct 16, 2019

Betty Jo Scott, 86, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord October 16, 2019 at her residence.  She was born July 16, 1933 at Albion to the late Benjamin and Rosa West Martin. Mrs. Scott was a loving dedicated wife and mother who was hard working, kind, loving, and ever so faithful.  She was one of the first...

Oct 13, 2019

James Hughes Garrison passed away on October 13, 2019 in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 77. James was born on October 18, 1941 in Searcy, Arkansas to James Elmo and Vada Bell (Hughes) Garrison. He worked for Windsor Republic Doors, was a Christian and a member of First Assembly of God in Vilonia. He was a Veteran in the...

Oct 12, 2019

Wanda Fern Valentine, of Rison went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born August 17, 1942 in Herbine, Arkansas to the late Elbert and Hazel Crutchfield. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, cooking and...

Oct 12, 2019

Jamie Coley Brownfield, 39, of Searcy, passed away October 12, 2019 at UAMS in Little Rock.  She was born May 8, 1980 at Brinkley, Arkansas. Jamie was a loving – free spirited person.  She always sought the best of people and when she walked into a room, she filled it with sunshine.  When she wasn’t working as a cosmetologist...

Oct 11, 2019

Rosalie Smith, 82, of Bradford, passed away October 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was born April 4, 1937 at Benton, Missouri to the late Luther and Katie Hopson Richardson. Mrs. Smith was baptized in the Missionary Baptist Church and loved to read, work puzzles, crochet, listen to country music and always looked forward to family gatherings. Mrs. Smith...