Obituaries
In our Care
Terri Lynne Jackson
Sep 10, 2019
Terri Lynne Jackson, 57, of Searcy left us September 10, 2019 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born September 16, 1961 in Searcy. Terri was kind-hearted, creative and a steadfast daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend. She graduated Searcy High School in 1980. Terri’s big heart and caring nature led her to advocate for children of...
Donald Lucas
Sep 8, 2019
Donald Lucus, 90, of Judsonia, passed away September 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1929 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Sylvester and Lydia Dewey Lucus. Mr. Lucus was drafted into the Army and served during the Korean War. He worked for the North Island Naval Airstation in San Diego, California, retiring in 1989. Mr....
Teresa Kay Hicks
Sep 8, 2019
Teresa Kay Hicks, 57, of Judsonia, passed away September 8, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born June 27, 1962 at Waterfleet, Michigan to the late Curly and Laura Raymond. Ms. Hicks was a member of Apostolic Church in Judsonia. She had worked for Western Sizzlin for the past 19 years in Searcy before her health failed. ...
Ronnie James Scott
Sep 8, 2019
Ronnie James Scott, 64, of Quitman, formerly of Bella Vista, passed away September 8, 2019 at his farm. He was born January 10, 1955 to James Paul Scott and Betty Jo Martin Scott. Ronnie was a 1973 graduate of Bald Knob High School and a 1977 graduate of UCA with a Bachelor’s in Business and Marketing. Mr. Scott was...
Edalene Larue (Rogers) Langford
Sep 8, 2019
Edalene LaRue Langford, age 83 of Warren passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was born on October 16, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Grover and Faye Ives Rogers. She loved her family, had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed listen to music. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her parents and...
Charles Michael Benning
Sep 4, 2019
Charles Michael Benning, age 62, of Prattsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born January 10, 1957 in San Angelo, TX to the late Duffy Dewey Benning and Charlene Louise Mayer Benning. He retired from Pactiv in Malvern after working 37 years as a machine operator. He enjoyed, hunting and fishing and most of all spending...
Phillip Glen Vanwinkle
Sep 2, 2019
Phillip G. Vanwinkle, 46, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord September 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1973 at Little Rock. Phillip graduated from Central Arkansas Christian School in 1991 and went on to Harding University to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1996. After graduation, he went to California to try...
Jimmy Lee Fleetwood
Sep 1, 2019
Jimmy Lee Fleetwood, age 66, of Rison passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was born October 20, 1952 to John Ray Fleetwood and Lillian Rainwater Fleetwood. He worked as an EMT and a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his father John Ray Fleetwood. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, talking and spending time with his family....
Margaret M. (Tilley) Erwin
Sep 1, 2019
Margaret Marlene Tilley Erwin, age 63, of White Hall went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was born July 18, 1956 in Newton, Kansas to Melvin Tilley and Margaret Harder Tilley. She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Harder Tilley and brother, Micheal Tilley. She is survived by her significant other Keith...
Arleen Payne
Aug 30, 2019
Arleen M. Payne of Prattsville, was born on September 12, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of the late John and Anna Betcher. Arleen passed away surrounded by her loved ones at home on Friday, August 30, 2019. Arleen was a caring, yet spunky mother, Jamma, sister, aunt and best friend. Survivors include her son, John...
Rebecca Ellen (Cole) Yates
Aug 30, 2019
Rebecca Yates, 64, of Searcy, formerly of Redfield, passed away August 30, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Searcy. She was born February 19, 1955 at Stuttgart to the late Hampton and Maxine Chance Cole. Ms. Yates was a simple woman; she loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting deer, and enjoyed nature in general. But, most of all, she...
Rhiannon Danielle (Choate) Stafford
Aug 27, 2019
Rhiannon Danielle Choate Stafford, 39, of Searcy, was born December 5, 1979 in Searcy to Dennis and Phyllis Choate and a host of their friends who became uncles and aunts who quickly learned to care for this 9 pounds of pure joy. Danielle leaves this world with three children, Josephine Stafford, Max Stafford, and Ivan Choate all of Searcy. ...
Jeanne (Wagner) Jones
Aug 25, 2019
Jeanne Lee Jones, age 69 of Moundsville, WV died Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Mound View Health Care Center, Moundsville, with her husband by her side. She was born July 9, 1950 in Missouri; was a former employee of Wal-Mart; and a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ola and Corbett...
John T. Ramey
Aug 25, 2019
John T. Ramey, Jr. 76, of Wrightsville, passed away August 25, 2019. John was raised in Dermott, Arkansas. He was a Veteran in the United States Navy, a member of the Pulaski County VFW, and worked as a master painter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting antique vehicles. He is preceded in death by his son, John John Ramey and...
Robert Lee Hurst
Aug 23, 2019
Robert Lee Hurst age 84, of Sheridan went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was born December 24, 1934 in Rison to the late Robert Edward Hurst and Jewel Beatrice Sloop Hurst. He was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Hurst was a retired logger that enjoyed hunting,...
Virgil T Williams
Aug 22, 2019
Virgil T. Williams, 71, of Higginson, died August 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1947. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Williams. He is survived by a step-son, Harlan Jason Bryant of Palastine, Texas. Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett is in charge with arrangements.
Anna Sue (Knowles) Simmons
Aug 22, 2019
Anna Sue Simmons, age 90, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Mrs. Simmons was born on July 25, 1929 in Rison, Arkansas, to Cade and Inez Knowles. She was a 1947 graduate of Rison High School. On August 29, 1950, she married her beloved Bobby Jewel Simmons and they had two children. After...
Eldon Lynn Throgmorton
Aug 21, 2019
Eldon Lynn Throgmorton, of Racine Missouri, passed away on August 21, 2019 at the age of 59. Eldon was born on January 28, 1960 in Arkansas to Dale Throgmorton and Helen Elaine (Burnett) Martin. Eldon had a contagious laugh, was a free spirit, and was a friend to all he met. He will be truly missed by his friends and...
Charles Gregory Hays
Aug 19, 2019
Charles Gregory Hays, age 62, of Sheridan went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 19, 2019. He was born June 13, 1957 in Pine Bluff to the late Jack and Sarah Hays. In his early years he attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School later graduating from Watson Chapel High School in 1975. He worked at the Jefferson County...
Anita Clotilda (Wilson) Vinson
Aug 19, 2019
Anita Wilson Vinson, 85, of Searcy formerly of McRae, passed away August 19, 2019 at Providence Assisted Living in Searcy. She was born May 17, 1934 at Doniphan, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Mable Rackley Wilson. Mrs. Vinson graduated from Central High School in Little Rock, and worked as an insurance adjuster. Later, she worked until retirement as...
