In our Care

Jul 19, 2019

Eldon James Morris, 71 of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord.  Eldon is lovingly survived by his son, Michael (Deborah) of Conway, AR; his son, Shawn (Brandi) of Beaman, Iowa; his son, Tim of Marshalltown, Iowa; and 3 grandsons, Drew of Conway, Cole and Connor of Iowa. A native of Newton Iowa, Eldon was born January 29, 1948...

Jul 18, 2019

James “Sam” Dillard, 68, of Bald Knob, passed away July 18, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born March 21, 1951 at Hernando, Mississippi to the late Lester and Peggy Green Dillard. Mr. Dillard was a retired truck driver who loved to fish and be outdoors.  He was a loving husband and grandfather who will be remembered...

Jul 18, 2019

Dixie Lynn Lutrell, age 65, of White Hall, Arkansas left this world to be with her heavenly father in the early morning hours of July 18th, 2019 while in her home surrounded by those that loved and cared for her. On Monday July 22nd, 2019 visitation is scheduled from 10AM – 12 noon followed by a funeral...

Jul 16, 2019

Patricia Ann Beggs Vick, age 65, of Rison passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019.  She was born on February 6, 1954 in Humnoke, Arkansas, to the late Johnie and Lille May Rose Beggs.  Ms. Vick was of the Baptist faith.  She was a caring mother and grandmother, whom will truly be missed by all of her family.  Ms. Vick...

Jul 13, 2019

Carl Gene Draper, 82, of Sheridan, went to be with his Lord on July 13, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  He was born in Houston, Arkansas on March 8, 1937 to the late Gerald “Bay” Draper and Lois Draper.  Carl was a member of New Life Fellowship in Sheridan, and was a charter member of the Tolar Lake Hunting...

Jul 12, 2019

Kathey Waddell, 66, of Camden, passed away July 12, 2019 at UAMS in Little Rock following a battle with cancer.  She was born June 16, 1953 to the late William and Loucile Patterson Davis. Mrs. Waddell graduated from Camden High School and went on to continue her education at Dallas Bible College. She was a devoted woman of faith,...

Jul 12, 2019

Georgia Reagan Harris, 79, of Walnut Ridge, passed away July 12, 2019 at her residence.  She was born March 28, 1940 in Prairie County, Missouri to the late Benjamin and Clara George Reagan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Kevin and Benji Rice; two great grandchildren, Terryn Moody and Preslee Lewis; four...

Jul 10, 2019

Juanita Johnson Hardin, 88, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord July 10, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born March 5, 1931 at Judsonia to the late Raymond and Mary Trotter Johnson. Mrs. Hardin accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bald Knob.  She graduated from...

Jul 8, 2019

Nathan Ray Laughlin 47, “has Gone fishin' to his Heavenly Honey Hole” at 11:22 pm July 8, 2019 at his residence in Velvet Ridge.  He was born Dec. 20, 1971, in Freeport, Texas.

Nathan received a Glioblastoma (brain cancer) diagnosis on Oct. 20, 2017.  He fought a valiant fight with Jesus by his side. His positive attitude...

Jul 7, 2019

Lucky Richard Whitaker, of Mount Vernon passed away peacefully in Conway Regional Medical Center on July 07, 2019 at the age of 72. Lucky was born on February 2, 1947 in Lonoke, Arkansas to Forest and Thelma (Applewhite) Whitaker. He graduated from Lonoke High School. He served in the United States Air Force and Retired in the United States Army....

Jul 6, 2019

Carolyn Howell Rodgers, 73, of Beebe, formerly of Bald Knob, passed away July 6, 2019 at Beebe Retirement Center.  She was born December 5, 1945 at Joplin, Missouri to the late Olgesby and Daisey Mae White Howell. Carolyn was a loving mother who was hard working and strong willed.  She was a retired truck driver and was loved by...

Jul 6, 2019

Raymond M. King, age 86, of Kingsland passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.  He was born in Hardy, Arkansas on September 12, 1932, to Allen and Ethel Hurst King.  Mr. King worked in the construction field and was of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by...

Jul 6, 2019

Arla Vee Kaintz, age 72, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.

She is survived by her two sons, Steve Barnes and Scott Barnes and his wife Angela, and one granddaughter, Mallory Kay Barnes all of Warren, AR.

Cremation...

Jul 5, 2019

Leon Arthur Stipes, 64, of Mt. Pine, Arkansas, went to his heavenly home July 5, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born January 13, 1955 at Bradford to the late Leon and Maxine Dunivan Stipes. Arthur served in the Navy from 1973 to 1979.  He was a crane operator for 22 years, building 46 bridges in his...

Jul 3, 2019

Robert Gene McCarthy of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away, July 3, 2019 at Spring Hill Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, at the age of 79. He was a Retired Combat Engineer in the United States Marines. There are no services scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home and Cremation 1134 Main...

Jul 1, 2019

John Austin "Buzzy" Sutherland passed away peacefully on July 01, 2019 in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 64. John was born on December 18, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph Buford and Cora Jewel (Wilson) Sutherland.  John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sandra Sutherland of the home, two daughters, Michelle Williamson (Daniel) of Vilonia; Natasha...

Jun 30, 2019

Deloris Ann Hale Stover, age 74, of Woodlawn went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born September 2, 1944 in Grapevine, Arkansas to the late William Ernest Hale and Margery Morris Hale. She was a 1962 graduate of Pine Bluff High School and a faithful member of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church. In addition...

Jun 28, 2019

Jessie Theodore Smith, 83, of Searcy, formerly of Deerborn, Michigan, passed away June 28, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 24, 1935 at El Paso, Arkansas to the late Jessie and Woodie Harding Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Evelyn Smith; two brothers, Sherman and Harvey Smith;...

Jun 28, 2019

Wanda Sue Hale, age 71, of Little Rock passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 4, 1947 in Grapevine, Arkansas to William Ernest and Margery Morris Hale.  Wanda was a 1965 graduate of Pine Bluff High School.  After graduating, she attended the University of Central Arkansas...

Jun 28, 2019

Dallas (Dale) Eugene Burris passed away on June 28, 2019 in Benton, Arkansas at the age of 50. Dallas was born on June 13, 1969 in McGehee, Arkansas. He graduated from Southside, Bee Branch  in 1988. He served in the United States Army fighting in Desert Storm. He had a passion for fishing.  Dallas is survived by his son, Kamron...