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Dec 30, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Cooper, age 82, of Rison passed away on December 30, 2018 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born August 24, 1936 in Possum Valley, Arkansas.

She is survived by her daughter Janice Nixon of Rison and one son, Robert Doyle Garrison.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870)...

Dec 25, 2018

Barbara Peeks, 62, of Judsonia, passed away December 25, 2018 at her residence.  She was born March 2, 1956 at Little Rock to the late Lemuel and Mary Styver Smith. Ms. Peeks was a wonderful mother and grandmother who always loved helping people and a true friend to all.  She also loved playing bingo when she wasn’t serving her...

Dec 24, 2018

John Edward Hall, 62, of Searcy, passed away December 24, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born October 13, 1956 at Searcy to the late Jack and Eloise Joyner Hall. He was a Searcy High School graduate, and went on to attend UCA.  He spent majority of his career as a licensed electrician. He married Joellen O’Guin...

Dec 24, 2018

Don Robinson, 84, of Cabot, was born May 9, 1934 to the late Robert Houston Robinson and Minnie May Davis In Yell County, Arkansas.  He left this earth on Christmas Eve 2018.  He married the love of his life Betty Brown Robinson November 23,1953; she preceded him in death February 24, 2018.  They had 5 children together who survive,...

Dec 18, 2018

Jane Martin, 57, of Searcy, passed away December 18, 2018.  She was born November 23, 1961 at Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Mary Trueblood Burdette. Jane was an incredibly loving person who was always quick with a hug and she kept her home and arms open to those in need.  Her smile could light up a room. ...

Dec 17, 2018

After a well and fulfilled life, Roxieann Walton Foster, 59, resident of the Chapman Community, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 17, 2018 in the comfort of her home following an extended illness.

Funeral Services remembering the beautiful life of Mrs. Foster will be at 2 PM Thursday December...

Dec 16, 2018

Traci Regina Welch, age 57, passed away on December 16, 2018. She was born February 24, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Joe Lewis and Sondra Sheridan.  She was a retired dog groomer and worked part time for Americans For Prosperity. She enjoyed fishing , animals and most of all spending time with her family. She will...

Dec 14, 2018

Edna Barnes, 88, of Judsonia, passed away December 14, 2018 at her residence.  She was born December 31, 1929 at Lake City, Arkansas one of eleven children born to the late Luther and Clara Bell Blackwell Wheeler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Barnes. She is survived by two sons,...

Dec 14, 2018

Joyce Marie Goff (nee Wharton), of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2018, in her home, at the age of 72. Joyce was born on May 15, 1946, in Conway, Arkansas to Herman and Iva (Pruitt) Wharton. She graduated from Vilonia High School. She worked at the Vilonia School District as a secretary for the Superintendent....

Dec 13, 2018

Patsy Lynette Spakes Weed of Rison, Arkansas, formerly a long time resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Patsy was surrounded by her loved ones and husband of 60 years, Gary Weed.

Patsy was born in Rison, Arkansas to Brawner and Pauline Spakes . Patsy grew up in...

Dec 12, 2018

Shirley Hopkins, of Vilonia, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on December 12, 2018, in Conway, at the age of 92. Shirley was born on September 15, 1926, in Wellington, New Zealand to Albert Victor and Charlotte Hannah Gordon.  Shirley leaves to cherish three sons, William J. "Bill" Hopkins of Royal, AR; Dr. Michael G. Hopkins (Karla) of Batesville, AR;...

Dec 8, 2018

Dawn Leroy Knox Cummings, age 76, of Rison passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was born November 26, 1942 in Red Bluff, California to the late LeRoy  and Charlotte Knox. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Alfred Dale Cummings.

She is survived by her children, Dale Cummings (Elysia) of Rison,...

Dec 2, 2018

Lewis Edward “Doc” Hulvey, 85, of Judsonia, passed away December 2, 2018 at his residence.  He was born May 28, 1933 to the late George and Mildred Hulvey. Doc grew up on a farm in central Illinois; went on to join the US Air Force and served 12 years.  He was stationed mostly in the northern United States, and...

Dec 2, 2018

Robert “Bob” Leonard, Jr., 66, of Searcy, formerly of Moreno Valley, California, passed away December 2, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born September 11, 1952 at Fresno, California to the late Robert Sr. and Margaret Slaymaker Leonard. Mr. Leonard graduated from Kubasaki High School.  He enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving 24 years.  During his...

Nov 30, 2018

Lester Merle Burdess, 89, of Sheridan passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born October 18, 1929 to the late Albert and Fern Burdess. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Burdess and two children, Leslie Burdess and Anita Trammell. Mr. Burdess was an accountant and later went...

Nov 30, 2018

Elton Floyd McGriff, age 83 of Rison went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born January 1, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Matt and Mary McGriff. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn McGriff, Eugene McGriff, Peggy Bednorz, and Billy Ray McGriff. He retired...

Nov 29, 2018

Harvey Carroll Lawson, Jr. age 70, of Redfield went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was born February 13, 1948 in Pine Bluff to the late Harvey C. Lawson, Sr. and Nettie Ann Lawson. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a retired produce manager. He enjoyed listening to music and spending...

Nov 29, 2018

Douglas "Doug" Ray Jackson, Jr. of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on November 29, 2018, at the age of 45. Doug was born on June 16, 1973, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Douglas Ray and Mary Ann (Bennett) Jackson. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Razorbacks and spending time with his daughter Krissa. He worked for Wayne Barker for...

Nov 27, 2018

James Howard Ogden Jr. of Vilonia, passed away at his home on November 27, 2018, at the age of 60. James was born on November 29, 1957, in Conway, Arkansas to James H. and Mary (Nix) Ogden. He was a Christian and a member of Vilonia First Assembly. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and riding motorcycles. James was a great husband,...

Nov 26, 2018

Evelyn Gail McGhee of Vilonia passed away peacefully on November 26, 2018, in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 59. Evelyn was born on August 19, 1959, in Moline, Illinois to Arlin J. and Wanda Coats (Maxwell) Allred. She was a caregiver and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the health care profession. She enjoyed writing, painting, and watching...