Obituaries
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Bonnie Cowan
Jan 19, 2019
Bonnie J. Cowan, 87, of Searcy, passed away at home on Jan. 19, 2019. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati, Iowa, Aug. 6, 1931. She was the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Myers) Dorsett. On Oct. 3, 1947 she married Gerold D. Cowan in Centerville, Iowa. They lived in Cincinnati, Iowa, until 1958 when they moved to Grinnell, Iowa, where...
Jeffery Allen "Boot" Phillips
Jan 19, 2019
Jeffery Allen "Boot" Phillips of Rison went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was born February 14, 1971 in Warren, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Varnell Phillips. He worked for Tyson Foods, he enjoyed camping, fishing , sports and working in the shop on cars. He attended Faith Pentecostal...
Gary O. Hebert
Jan 17, 2019
Gary O. Hebert, Age 71, went to be with the Lord January 17, 2019. Gary was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, October 26, 1947, to the late Elmore Alphonse and Willie Mae Hebert. He was a member of Summit Baptist Church where he was an active member until his declining health prevented him from attending. He served...
Louis Norman Cox
Jan 17, 2019
Louis Norman Cox, of Enola passed away in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 46. Norman was born on February 13, 1972 in Louisville, Kentucky to Rufus Farrell and Faith Claire (Iokepa) Cox. He graduated from Enola High School in 1990. He loved his Mom and children. He embraced everyone for who they were. He was a self taught guitarist...
Robert Lavell Lewis
Jan 16, 2019
Robert LaVell Lewis passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday afternoon, January 16, 2019. LaVell was born to Ordie Earl “Peck” Lewis and Gladys Alberta Matthews Lewis on August 10, 1939, near Griffithville, Arkansas, where he was raised. He graduated from Griffithville High School in 1957 where he met the love of his life, Donna Sue Holloway. After graduation,...
Norwood William Carter
Jan 16, 2019
Norwood "Bill" William Carter, 81, known as Coach to the many students he taught, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and life- long friends. Originally from Holden, Louisiana, Bill was preceded in death by Norwood T. Carter and Carlyn Cox Carter (parents), Carol Ann Carter (sister), Dr. Norwood W. Carter and Annie Campbell Carter (grandparents). He is...
Lola Ann (Holderfield) Lundry
Jan 15, 2019
Lola A. Holderfield Lundry, 68, of Woodlawn passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 25, 1950 in Herbine, Arkansas, to H.T. "Tuddy" and Bernice Kimbrell Holderfield. Cooking and canning were some of her favorite things and she loved sharing her home cooked meals with others. She enjoyed road trips...
Leonard Shelby Noggle
Jan 13, 2019
Leonard Shelby Noggle, age 98 of Farmington, New Mexico, formerly of Vilonia, AR passed away on January 13, 2019 in Farmington, New Mexico. Leonard was born November 26, 1920, in Mt. Vernon, AR. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Vilonia Cemetery with Rev. James Kjorlaug officiating. Graveside Services are under the care and direction...
Leon Richey Cagle
Jan 12, 2019
Leon "Richey" Cagle, age 65, of Pine Bluff passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was born on February 15, 1953 in Smackover, Arkansas, to Leon David and Lois Moore Cagle. Mr. Cagle served in the United States Marine Corps HMA-169 during Vietnam. He enjoyed playing the guitar and loved singing about the Lord. Richey was...
Donald E. Hill
Jan 10, 2019
Donald E. Hill, of Conway, passed away on January 10, 2019, at the age of 80. Donald was born on March 9, 1938, in Moline, Illinois to Russell Eugene and Daisy Mae (Kaden) Hill. He was a 1957 graduate of Central High School in Little Rock, he retired after 43 years from Stebbins & Roberts / Sterling 12 Star Paint....
Mary Virginia (Edwards) Guffy
Jan 8, 2019
Mary Virginia Guffy, age 79, of Rison, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born in Rison, Arkansas on August 1, 1939, to Eddie Edwards and Alma Davis Edwards Nork. Over the many years of her life, Mrs. Guffy worked in various fields. She was a licensed Cosmetologist...
James Howard Reeves
Jan 8, 2019
James Howard Reeves, 85, of Rison, passed away on January 8, 2019 at Green House Cottages in Rison, Arkansas, where he was a resident for the past 6 years. He was born August 13, 1933 in Parkdale, Arkansas, to Willie A. Reeves and Lillie Bell Whitlock Reeves. He worked as a salesman for 30 years in Pine...
Geraldine Aaron Curlie
Jan 6, 2019
Geraldine Aaron Curlie, 78, of Hensley passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born February 28, 1940 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late William Dewitt Aaron and Floy Allene Hallum Aaron. She retired from AT&T. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank D. Curlie and her grandson Frank D. Curlie. She enjoyed cooking, baking and...
Deborah Diane Carr
Jan 5, 2019
Deborah Diane Carr, 57, of Roland passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. She was born June 9, 1961 to William and Shelia Coker. She graduated from Woodway High School and later graduated from Harding University. Mrs. Carr was a retired school counselor with the North Little Rock School District. She will always be remembered as a loving wife,...
Virginia Black
Jan 4, 2019
Virginia Black, 71 of Sheridan passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born October 12, 1947 in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late James and Lora Green. Virginia was strong in her faith, and was a devoted prayer warrior. She was a loving sister, mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed planting and caring for...
Jerry Wayne Stuckey
Jan 3, 2019
Jerry Stuckey Sr., 65, of Des Arc, passed away January 3, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born July 11, 1953 at McCrory to the late Lawrence and Juanita Gaddis Stuckey. Jerry was a 1972 graduate of McCrory High School. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McCrory. Jerry was a retired owner-operator truck...
Justin Douglas Tidwell
Jan 2, 2019
Justin Douglas Tidwell, age 45, died tragically, January 2, 2019, in Augusta, Arkansas. He was born May 20, 1973 at Wynne to the late James and Mary Lou Carter Tidwell. Doug lived in Augusta, Arkansas most of his life. Doug inherited a great sense of humor from his Mom. He was a good cook and loved Mexican food. He...
William Paul Jacobs
Jan 2, 2019
William Paul Jacobs, 55, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 18, 1963 in Rison, Arkansas, to Alvin Lee and Mary Nell Keith Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs was a life-long resident of Rison. He was an active member of Cleveland County; having served...
June Skinner
2019
June M. Skinner, 76, of Searcy, passed away June 5, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born June 24, 1942 at Judsonia to the late James and Deafo Weaver Skinner. Mr. Skinner was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He belonged to the Carpenter’s Union #690 for over 50 years. He was a mason, and had...
Angela C. Stocks
Jan 1, 2019
Angela Christine Stocks, 48, passed away January 1, 2019 at her home. Angie was born November 20, 1970 in Stuttgart, AR to Milton and Linda Peebles. She was raised in DeWitt, graduating from DeWitt High School in 1989. In 2004, Angie graduated from the Radiology Technology Program at SEARK and went on to work many years as...
