Obituaries
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William Michael Fitzpatrick
Sep 19, 2019
Mickey Fitzpatrick, 46, of Augusta, passed away September 19, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born April 25, 1973 at Tulare, California to the late Keith and Donna Winter Fitzpatrick. Mickey was a drywall hanger for TE Drywall in Bald Knob. He loved music, and to play the guitar, drums, and singing. In addition to his parents,...
Kristina Leann Watkins
Sep 17, 2019
Kristina Watkins, 40, of McRae, passed away September 17, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born December 27, 1978 at Memphis, Tennessee. Kristina was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila Scott Hailey. She is survived by her father, Bill Hailey of Mississippi; loving companion, James Bradford; son, Nathaniel Watkins; daughter, Morgan Watkins; stepson, Mark Watkins all...
Nan Dyer
Sep 16, 2019
Nan Dyer, 80, of Griffithville, formerly of Fort Smith, passed away September 16, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born June 2, 1939 at Fort Smith to the late Kenneth McMahon and Laura Johnson McMahon. Nan was a wonderful mother and dedicated loving wife. She loved to dance, play bingo, sew, cook, and travel with her husband. ...
Betty Jean Bradley
Sep 16, 2019
Betty Jean (Nixon) Bradley, of Sherwood, passed away in Sherwood Nursing and Rehab on September 16, 2019. Betty was born on April 7, 1938 in Athens, Alabama to Henry and Lula Mae Nixon. She graduated from Nettleton High School in Jonesboro, AR. in 1956; She married the love of her life, Don Bradley on April 13, 1957. She worked until...
Gary Dwyne Stone
Sep 16, 2019
Gary Dwyne Stone passed away on September 16, 2019 at his home in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 69. Gary was born on March 4, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas to Archie and Essie (Davidson) Stone. He was a Christian in the Baptist Faith and a retired welder. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 41 years,...
Dovie Elizabeth Gullette
Sep 15, 2019
Dovie Elizabeth Gullette (Rambo), of Conway went to be with her Lord at the age of 81. Dovie was born on May 6, 1938 in Milam, Tennessee to Lafayett and Essie (Farrell) Rambo. She was a Christian in the Baptist Faith and a member of Happy Hollow Baptist Church in Vilonia. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Patsy...
Baby Wyatt Lincoln Sloan
Sep 11, 2019
Baby Wyatt Lincoln Sloan went to be in the arms of Jesus on September 11, 2019. Baby Wyatt is survived by his parents, Tanner and Jennifer Sloan of Conway. In Addition to His parents, Wyatt is survived by his Grandparents: Darrell and Georgette Strickland,Tina Strickland and Richard Dove, John and Karen Bradfute and Robert Prichard. Great Grandparents: William and Geneva...
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...
