In our Care

Nov 24, 2018

John Inmon 71, born March 1, 1947, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife of 50 years and children. John was an Army veteran/paratrooper and a member of the Church of The First Born. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed living life, spending time with his family, loving animals, and playing Dominoes.  John is survived by his...

Nov 23, 2018

Doyne Pasley, 81, of Searcy, passed away November 23, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born January 3, 1937 at Clay, Arkansas to the late Vinis and Helen Pankey Pasley. Mr. Pasley was a graduate of Pangburn High School and an 8 year veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He worked for the Safeway Egg Plant, Coca-Cola...

Nov 21, 2018

Jo Ella York, 77, of Rison, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.  She was born on January 8, 1941 in Cleveland County, Arkansas, to Artis and Martha Jane Brown Price.  Mrs. York was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  She had many hobbies, such as quilt making, reading...

Nov 21, 2018

Marvin Gregory Taylor, of Conway, passed away on November 21, 2018 in his home surrounded by family at the age of 55. Marvin was born on October 1, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Thomas and Barbara Taylor. He graduated from Conway High School in 1981. He worked with his family in the family business. He enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Nov 20, 2018

Rickey Earl Howard departed this life on November 20, 2018. He was the son of Robert and Dorothy Howard.

He leaves behind four daughters, Cassey, Alanah, Barbara, Summer, nine grandchildren, his parents, Robert Howard and Dorothy Knapp, two brothers, Timmy and David Howard, and lots of family and friends who will miss him deeply.

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Nov 18, 2018

Betty Lucille Smith Cates, age 80, of Prattsville went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was born August 13, 1938 in Ft. Riley, Kansas to the late William and Rachel Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Alvin P. Cates, Jr., her siblings, Jim Smith, John...

Nov 18, 2018

Bobby Lee Taylor, 56, of Quitman, died peacefully in his home November 18th, surrounded by the family that he was so proud of.  Bobby loved his family and worked hard from a very early age to make sure they were taken care of.  Though he was an equipment mechanic by trade, Bobby had the ability to fix or work on...

Nov 16, 2018

Nora Sue Robinson Forthman, age 70, of Arkadelphia went home to be with her Lord on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born July 3, 1948 in Monticello, Arkansas to the late Layne and Tommie Robinson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Willene Calloway, Roberta Sanders, Jim Robinson, Deanna Robinson,...

Nov 12, 2018

Doris Christopher, 93, of Cabot, passed away November 12, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born May 3, 1925 at Fairfield, Iowa to the late Lester and Edna McIntyre Zillman. Doris could be described as a classy lady who enjoyed the finer things in life, including food and especially her taste in clothing.  She knew the less...

Nov 11, 2018

Bertha Tucker, 72, of McRae, passed away November 11, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born August 7, 1946 at Des Arc to the late Herbert and Ruby Waggle Stephens. Ms. Tucker loved being with family, grandkids, and her many friends she made through the years.  She enjoyed her time at Beverly Health Care where she was...

Nov 11, 2018

John Joseph Mertens, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 11, 2018, surrounded by family at The Crossing at Riverside, in Searcy, Arkansas.  John was born December 2, 1922 to Era and Walter Mertens in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, the oldest of 3 children.  He graduated from DeValls Bluff High School in 1940.

John worked in many professions during...

Nov 11, 2018

Anna Margaret "Marge" Mina Scheetz Williams, 91, of Pine Bluff, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018.  She was born on September 26, 1927 in Mansfield, Ohio, to John L. and Laura Mae Kizer Scheetz.  Marge's life revolved around her family.  She loved to travel and most winters were spent in Texas with her sister.  Bingo was...

Nov 10, 2018

Marsha Ruth Stover, 69, of Woodlawn, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Little Rock, AR. She was born September 25, 1949 to the late Harold and Rita Bell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Blaine Stover, brother, Jack Bell and sister, Vickie Bell. She will always be remembered as...

Nov 9, 2018

Bessie Medlock, 55, of Grubbs, passed away November 9, 2018 at her residence.  She was born October 4, 1963 at Newport, Arkansas. Her father, Charles Adams, preceded her in death. She married Steve Medlock May 18, 2009 at Newport, Arkansas; he survives.  She is also survived by one son, Joshua James Adams (Amber) of Idaho; step daughters, Stephanie Hearn...

Nov 9, 2018

Milford Robert Palmer Jr, passed away November 9, 2018 at the age of 88. He was born July 31, 1930 in North Bergen, New Jersey to the late Milford and Bertha Palmer. He served in the military during the Korean War.

He is survived by his children, Susan Hankins (Bobby), M. Robert Palmer III (Julie) and William...

Nov 9, 2018

Betty Hamilton Givens, age 89, of Rison went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018.  She was born August 25, 1929 in Rison, Arkansas, to Scott and Frances Elizabeth Reed Hamilton.  Mrs. Givens was a graduate of Rison High School and was a life-long Methodist.  For the past fifty years, she was a resident...

Nov 7, 2018

Claudy “Dean” Caudell, 84,  went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2018, after a life well-lived. He was born on November 12, 1933, to Homer and Hazel Caudell on Petit Jean Mountain. He was a member of Grant County First Southern Baptist Church in Sheridan. Dean was a “Navy Man,” serving in the Korean War before working...

Nov 7, 2018

David Wayne Duran, 62, of Searcy, died November 7, 2018 at White County Medical Center.  He was born October 4, 1956 at Bee Branch to the late Bill and Patsy Rogers Duran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dwight Duran. He is survived by one son, Marcus Duran (Vanessa) of Kensett; three...

Nov 6, 2018

Our dear husband, father, son, brother, pastor, and friend, Erich Brian Albat III, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 surrounded by family and friends, after a lengthy and well fought battle with cancer. He was the firstborn child or Erich Albat, Jr. and Velma Albat. He grew up in Conway and graduated from Conway High School...

Nov 5, 2018

James M. Williams, age 87, went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Washington Regional Memorial Hospital in Fayetteville. James was born August 24, 1931, in Rison, Arkansas and was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

James lived in Sterling, Illinois for 42 years employed in the home improvement industry...