In our Care

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 13, 2019

Edwina Louise Harris, 69 of White Hall, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Pine Bluff.  She was born October 14, 1949 in Anderson, IN to the late Orvial and Doris Simmons.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Joseph Shaun Kirk. She was loved and will be missed by many family and...

Aug 13, 2019

Jacob Samuel Woolley, age 25, of North Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.  He was born on November 25, 1993 in Ascot, England, to William Corey and Kay Amanda Young Woolley.  Jacob was an Eagle Scout, which is the highest ranking in the Boy Scouts of America.  Jacob was a 2012 graduate of Woodlawn...

Aug 11, 2019

Charles Wayne Burgess of Vilonia, passed away on August 11, 2019 at the age of 62. Charles was born on January 28, 1957 in Vilonia, Arkansas to Carmel Aster and Ardell Shirley Burgess. He retired from the Vilonia School District as a Bus Driver and Mechanic. He was a Christian, he had a servants heart and would help anyone he...

Aug 9, 2019

John Guthrie, 66, of Hot Springs, passed away August 9, 2019 at St. Vincent’s CHI in Hot Springs.  He was born April 8, 1953 at Elaine, Arkansas to the late Ples and Johnnie Turner Guthrie. John was a hard working man who was a Master Plumber by trade.  He enjoyed watching storms, fishing, gardening and yard work.  He loved...

Aug 8, 2019

Arzetta Andrews Rasco, 75, of Searcy, passed away August 8, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born April 25, 1944 at Ottowa, Illinois to the late Edward and Edith Ulrich Andrews. Mrs. Rasco was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a devoted Christian and a member of College Church of Christ in Searcy. She married...

Aug 7, 2019

Beverly Burkhalter 94, of Little Rock, Ar., passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Arkansas Hospice.  She was born September 30, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas to John Oliver Martin and Beulah Jane Martin.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Roy C. Burkhalter.

Beverly leaves two sons, Mark (Jean) and Craig Burkhalter. 3...

Aug 6, 2019

Mother Edythe Marie Williams, 94 years of age, was fearfully and wonderfully chosen by God.  Our gift was received on Tuesday, April 25, 1925, in Fayetteville, Georgia to Mother Gladys Thornton and Mr. James Cofield.  She was raised and nurtured by her loving and devoted grandmother, Mother Lucy Beasley, affectionately known as ‘Big Ma’.  Her grandmother reared and taught...

Aug 3, 2019

Richard Anthony Mays "Tony" passed away peacefully at his home in Greenbrier, Arkansas on August 03, 2019 at the age of 70. Richard is survived by his wife, Julia Mays of the home; son, John Tyler Mays (Morgan) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; daughter, Erin Taylor Mays Parker (Chris) of Nashville, Tennessee, two grandchildren, Taylor Grace and Caroline McKenzie Parker; as well...