In our Care

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...

Jun 28, 2019

Blake Edward Plouch of Conway, passed away on June 28, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 36. Blake was born on March 29, 1983 in Conway, Arkansas to Gary and Marla (McElroy) Plouch. He graduated from Vilonia High School in 2001. Two of his greatest joys in life were fishing and hunting. Blake is survived by his...

Jun 27, 2019

Don Carlos Cagle, 70, of Searcy, formerly of Orting, Washington, passed away June 27, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock.  He was born October 4, 1948 at Henderson, Tennessee. Mr. Cagle graduated from Cotton Plant High School and enlisted in the Army, serving for 15 years.  After leaving the military, he worked for the Washington State Soldier’s...

Jun 27, 2019

Robert Glenn Lacker Obituary Information Pending Cremation Arrangements Are In Conjunction With Traveno Funeral Home 3006 Niagara Corpus Christi, TX 78405 (361) 879-0085.

Jun 22, 2019

Gloria Miller, 85, of Judsonia, passed away June 22, 2019, the wife of the late Jimmie Miller of Judsonia.  She was born October 3, 1933 to the late Paul and Thelma Hendrix Roth. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Christopher and Ralph Miller; brother, Jerry Roth; and sister, Bettye Dunaway....

Jun 20, 2019

Doug Whitener, 56, of Ward, went to his Heavenly home June 20, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born August 9, 1962 at Madrid, Spain. Doug was a charismatic, positive and upbeat man. He loved a good joke and always had a smile and hug and tried to find the silver lining in every cloud.  He was also...

Jun 19, 2019

Vivian Viann Hughes Hardesty, age 56, went to be with Jesus in her childhood home on June 19, 2019. Viann was born in Searcy, Arkansas and lived a majority of her life in Kensett. She started working in the school system as a teacher’s aid in 1989. She transitioned to teaching high school English in 2000. She had a...

Jun 18, 2019

Peggy Ann Hedden, age 69, of Redfield went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born March 31, 1950 in Warren, Arkansas to George and Marlene Boone. She was a faithful member of Cherrywood Assembly of God in Redfield were she served as a Sunday School teacher. She retired from NCTR after...

Jun 18, 2019

Marvin Edward Ezell of Sheridan, Ar. was born October 16, 1928 in Sparkman, Ar. the son of the late Ed and Lila Ezell.  He built and operated Southern Fruit and Grocery until his retirement.  He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to hunt and fish.  He also loved his garden and had a beautiful vegetable garden each year.