In our Care

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...

Nov 4, 2018

Timothy Allman, 70, of Biscoe, formerly of Judsonia, passed away November 4, 2018 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle.  He was born March 22, 1948 at Richmond, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Anna Marie Hines Allman. Mr. Allman served in the U.S. Army, completing five tours of Vietnam.  He went on to serve 37 years in Law Enforcement,...

Oct 31, 2018

Bobby Charles Granderson of Rison, passed away October 31, 2018, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on June 27, 1937, in Rison, Arkansas, to the late Charles Lewis and Eugene Pennington Granderson.  He was a graduate of Rison High School, Henderson State University and the University of Mississippi.  He had many endeavors: teaching biology...

Oct 26, 2018

Lorene Tucker (Webb), of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2018, in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 87. Lorene was born on May 6, 1931, in Birmingham, Alabama to William and Daisy (Dollar) Webb. She was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church in Vilonia. She enjoyed sewing, yard work, and babysitting...

Oct 25, 2018

Barbara Ann Sheridan, age 74 of Sheridan passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. She was born November 6, 1943 to the late Roy and Evelyn Givens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Sheridan and son Dennis Sheridan. She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with friends.

She is...

Oct 21, 2018

James Arthur Grimm, 73, of Pangburn, died October 21, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born June 18, 1945.  Cremation arrangements are pending.

Oct 21, 2018

Alisa “Boo Boo” Gaddy, age 45, of Sheridan went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 21, 2018. She was born May 22, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband Randal William Gaddy and one son, Joseph Ray Gaddy.

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Oct 21, 2018

Elmer Lee "Sonny" Neely, age 76 of Rison went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was born April 9, 1942 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Gus and Lillian Neely. Mr. Neely was a logger, truck driver, avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed attending Enon Missionary Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents he...