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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...

Oct 9, 2019

Louisa Clause, 87, of Griffithville, passed away October 9, 2019 at her residence.  She was born August 22, 1932 at Worden, Arkansas to the late Pernie and Schreldia Taylor Cullum. Ms. Clause loved to read books, getting her hair done and playing games with her family.  She was a retired CNA and loved her family dearly. She enjoyed teaching...

Oct 9, 2019

Pete Fuller, age 76, of Pine Bluff passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison.

Oct 8, 2019

Charles Vernon Evans ended his life’s journey on October 8, 2019. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 30, 1941 to Robert and Ethel Moore Evans.  Charles served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary “Granny” Evans, step-mother, Lizzie Pierce Evans Long, and his...

Oct 7, 2019

Lori Brown, 47, of Bald Knob, passed away October 7, 2019 at her residence.  She was born October 8, 1971 at Brinkley, Arkansas. Lori was a member of the Church of Christ and went to Bradford High School.  She loved music and singing, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and taking trips with them....

Oct 6, 2019

Monica Elaine Wood, age 40 of Greenbrier, AR passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was born September 5, 1979 in Little Rock, AR. She was preceded in death by her father Dennis Wood and one sister, Kimberly Wood. She enjoyed telling jokes, laughing, painting and animals.

She is survived by her daughter Natalie...

Oct 5, 2019

Dawn Lee McCraw's life was cut short Saturday, October 5, 2019 during a visit to Denver, Colorado at the age of 38. Dawn was born on May 20, 1981 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Steve Thompson and Robin Birkhead. She was a graduate from North Little Rock High School. She leaves behind four loving children to cherish her memories, Rickey...

Oct 2, 2019

Mattie Nell Wegner, age 81, of Rison, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.  She was born on June 1, 1938 in Rison, Arkansas to John T. and Ethel Beckham Jaggars.  Mrs. Wegner enjoyed bowling in her spare time and loved being with her family.  In addition to her parents, she...

Sep 29, 2019

Ernest Skinner, 50, of McRae, passed away September 29, 2019 at his residence.  He was born January 22, 1969 at Searcy. Ernest was a 1987 graduate of Rose Bud High School.  He loved music and played guitar in a band named DiamondBack.  He also loved watching Razorback football, Nascar, and all things related to KISS music.  He was always...

Sep 28, 2019

Ruth Jewel Johnson Pellegrin of Grapevine, passed away September 28, 2019 in Hot Springs at the age of 87.  She was born September 9, 1932 in Glenmore, LA. to the late George and Hazel Johnson.  Ruth was a loving mother, and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents she was preceded...