In our Care

Apr 23, 2019

Peggy Wickherst Blank, age 63 of Sheridan, AR passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. She was born July 22, 1955 in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Harry and Delores Leona Schinderling Wickherst.  She was a member of Corinth Missionary Baptist Church. She will be missed dearly by her loving husband, family and friends.

Apr 21, 2019

Randy Pierson Hollis, age 68, of Rison, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019.  He was born on June 11, 1950 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late John M. and Maxine Pierson Hollis.  Randy was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Army.  Before retiring, Randy worked on a bridge gang for Union Pacific Railroad. ...

Apr 20, 2019

Rayburn Ardell Ring, age 78, of Rison passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.  He was born August 2, 1940, to the late Renard Odell Ring and Nola Mae Ring.  During his youth, Rayburn worked as a share cropper.  When he was older, he worked for Virco and Ward Bus...

Apr 19, 2019

Rupert “Mack” Smith, 71, of Garner, passed away April 19, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born April 23, 1947 at Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to the late Everett and Pearl Shirley Smtih. Mr. Smith graduated from Poughkeepsie High School, a class of 8, going on to enlist in the United States Air Force.  He served 20 years as...

Apr 19, 2019

Lucille Rauls, 92, of Rison, went to be with her Lord, surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born May 28, 1926 in Boynton, OK to the late Lee Roy and Nora Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband R.B. Rauls, and four brothers,...

Apr 18, 2019

Debra Rahn, 67, of Kensett, formerly of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away April 18, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born November 16, 1951 at Raytown, Missouri to the late Ralph and Gusta Mae Searcy McLeran. Ms. Rahn was a hardworking mother who loved her family dearly.  She enjoyed spending time with them and her grandchildren.  When she...

Apr 16, 2019

Lester Adkins, 74, of Bald Knob, passed away April 16, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born February 7, 1945 at McClelland, Arkansas to the late Lester Manard and Maybell Rambo Adkins. Mr. Adkins was a life long tree trimmer, having worked for Asplundh and his own company, No Twig Too Big.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing,...

Apr 16, 2019

Sharon Ann Mitchell, 75, of Vilonia, AR, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born in Victoria, TX, on August 26, 1943, to Gilbert and Helen Van Dike Sherrill. Her younger years were spent in Shreveport, LA, where she was a graduate of Fair Park High School and attended Centenary College. After...

Apr 16, 2019

Tracy Lorraine Lucas Alexander of Conway died peacefully April 16, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born January 25, 1923 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Andrew Hampson Lucas and Lois Crisp Lucas. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Travis Alexander, her brothers James and Forest Chambers, and sister V.L. Stinnett. She is survived by her three children: Rick...

Apr 13, 2019

LaNelle Attwood Ragan Post, 96, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, formerly of Rison, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. LaNelle was born May 27, 1922 to Harvie M. and Sarah Lavicie Randolph Attwood.

LaNelle graduated from Rison High School and attended Monticello A&M College as...

Apr 12, 2019

David Abbott, 53, of Searcy, passed away April 12, 2019 at UAMS in Little Rock.  He was born November 27, 1965 at Searcy. David was a 1983 graduate of Searcy High School and a member of Foster’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.  He worked for Bryce for over 10 years as a supervisor.  Later, he formed his own trucking company,...

Apr 11, 2019

Ella Delores Whitney, 69, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord April 11, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born January 23, 1950 at East St. Louis, Illinois to the late Learthia and Verline Shell Burrage. Mrs. Whitney was a 1967 graduate of Saginaw Michigan High School.  She accepted the Lord at a young age and...

Apr 10, 2019

Debi Johnson, 64, of Kensett, formerly of Moyock, North Carolina, passed away April 10, 2019 at her residence.  She was born December 25, 1954 at Plumfield, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Vivian Wallace Wilson. Debi was a loving, kind individual.  She had a big heart and was loved by everyone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Apr 8, 2019

Joyce Gaines, 71, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord April 8, 2019.  She was born January 31, 1948 at Searcy to the late OC and Eva Lou Rawls Harris. Ms. Gaines attended Liberty Hill Full Gospel Church in Rose Bud.  She was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother who worked hard to support her five children.  She...

Apr 8, 2019

Yvonne Shirley Adams, age 82 of Rison passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019.  She was born on February 5, 1937 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Lawrence and Verna Neitzke McCarthy.

She is survived by her brother, Jerry McCarthy of Texas and a niece Corrine Lusk of Sheridan.

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Apr 8, 2019

David L. Easley, Jr. 64, of Searcy, passed away April 8, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born April 13, 1954 at Mishawaka, Indiana to the late David and Ida Jean Easley Sr. Mr. Easley was a loving husband, father, and Pop-pop.  His favorite past-time was spending time with his family.  His granddaughter had a special place...

Apr 6, 2019

Jay Vaughn, 83, of Searcy, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Unity Health Center.  He was born July 11, 1935 in West Point to the late Mary Millsap Vaughn McQueen, and father Crockett Vaughn.  He was also preceded in death by a sister Johnnie LaFerney.

He is survived by his former wife Melba Vaughn; daughters Sharon...

Apr 3, 2019

Guy Smith, age 94, of Rison passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  He was born on February 28, 1925 in Cleveland County, Arkansas, to the late Jack and Gracie McKinney Smith.  Guy married the love of his life, Dorothy Smith on May 29, 1948.  Mr. Smith was retired from the Arkansas Highway Dept, where he was...

Apr 2, 2019

Richard E. Ray, of Plumerville, passed away at Conway Regional Hospital on April 02, 2019 at the age of 65. Richard was born on February 8, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Calvin Ray and Mary  Ray Marshal. He loved horses, and was a horseman with outstanding horsemanship. With the help of his wife, he  built and operated the family...

Apr 1, 2019

Frederick Leon Holt, age 84, of Little Rock went to be with his Lord on April 1, 2019. He was born September 11, 1934 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Haywood Holt and Clara Holt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Linne Holt. Mr. Holt was a United States Air...