In our Care

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

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 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 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.

Jun 17, 2019

Conrad Curtis Wilkerson, age 89, of Sheridan went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 17, 2019. He was born January 31, 1930 in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late Aubrey Warren Wilkerson and Ruth Angeline Chandler Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson served in the United States Navy for 6 years as an electrician. He later went on to...

Jun 17, 2019

Hazel W. Allen Wilson, 101, was born August 18, 1917 at the home of her parents, Richard and Lizzie Allen, in the Shiloh Community, Grant County, Arkansas and entered heaven on June 17, 2019.  In 1939 she married Shelton M. Wilson.  An avid gardener, she produced gardens of vegetables from 1939 until 2015 and was known as well for...

Jun 16, 2019

Patsy Jean Knowles Taliaferro, age 87, of Pine Bluff passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born October 19, 1931 in New Edinburg, Arkansas to the late Cade Carter and Aletha Inez Knowles. She was a faithful member of White Hall United Pentecostal Church. She was the longtime owner of her own beauty shop in...

Jun 14, 2019

Georgia Belle Worthy (Church) passed away at her home on June 14, 2019 in Beebe, Arkansas at the age of 85. Georgia was born on October 9, 1933 in England, Arkansas to Charles and Annie (Kinley) Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Worthy and son, Jim Worthy both of...

Jun 9, 2019

Paul Allen Beard, age 64 of Sheridan, passed away peacefully in his home, Sunday, June 9, 2019.  He was born in Houston, Texas on June 16, 1954 to the late Clarence and Lorraine Beard.  Paul was a long distance truck driver and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, collecting guns and being outdoors.

He was preceded in death by...