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Trevor Glenn Sterling

Trevor Glenn Sterling

Aug 29, 2018

Trevor Glenn Sterling, 40, of Providence, left us too soon on August 29, 2018 at his residence.  He was born November 13, 1977 at Newport, Arkansas. Trevor was an amazing father, provider, son, brother, and loving husband.  Trevor and all his quirky antics were loved by everyone he encountered.  He made an impact on more people’s lives than any...

Dorothy Herring

Dorothy Herring

Aug 29, 2018

Dorothy Herring, 83, of Rison, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.  She was born on January 7, 1935 in Monticello, Arkansas, to the late Dallas Bud and Eve Smith Boykin.  Mrs. Herring was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  She will always be remembered for being a loving mother and caring...

Gary Nelson

Gary Nelson

Aug 28, 2018

Gary Nelson, 70, of Bald Knob, passed away August 28, 2018 at his residence.  He was born September 23, 1947 at Kennett, Missouri to the late Hiram and Arlene Boswell Nelson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Nelson. He married Linda Roberson Nelson December 6, 1968 at Paragould, Arkansas; she survives. ...

Lisa Ann (Ausburn)  Baggett

Lisa Ann (Ausburn) Baggett

Aug 27, 2018

Lisa Ann Ausburn Baggett, 52, of Beebe, won the ultimate prize on August 27, 2018 waking to see the face of her Savior.  She was born January 7, 1966 at Searcy to the late James M. and Maxine Taylor Ausburn. Lisa was a fun loving person with a fighting spirit.  She was a Christian who loved her family dearly. ...

Samuel M. Sinks, Jr.

Samuel M. Sinks, Jr.

Aug 26, 2018

Samuel M. Sinks, Jr. TSGT USAF (Ret.), age 83, of Rison, passed away at home after a long illness surrounded by his daughter, Debbie and two granddaughters, Melanie and Karla on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Mr. Sinks was born in Kingsland, Arkansas on June 12, 1935 to the late Samuel M. Sinks, Sr. and Pricilla Ivy (Oldner)...

Virginia Lee Ford

Virginia Lee Ford

Aug 25, 2018

Virginia Ford, 80, of Searcy, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away August 25, 2018 at her residence.  She was born February 8, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late Osborne and Eleanor Keller Dickson. Mrs. Ford was a talented artist and a lover of sports, primarily the NBA followed by the NFL.  She also loved shopping and was well traveled, including...

Verle Wayne Shelby

Verle Wayne Shelby

Aug 25, 2018

Verle W. Shelby, 82, of the Woodlawn community, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018.  He was born January 5, 1936 in Lincoln County.  Verle served in the Air Force for four years.  He was a Baptist.  He retired from the United States Postal Service.  Mr. Shelby enjoyed reading, being outdoors, and being surrounded by his family.  He is preceded...

Andrew W. Brewster

Andrew W. Brewster

Aug 25, 2018

It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Andrew Winfred Brewster on Saturday, August 25, 2018.  Andrew had been ill for many years with various pulmonary issues, most particularly Mycobacterium Avium Complex (“MAC”).  For the last 18 months, he was seeing a specialist in Tyler, Texas and exhibiting progress against MAC.  The medications were...

Richard Wesley Davis

Richard Wesley Davis

Aug 21, 2018

Richard Wesley Davis, age 58, of Rison passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison.  Please sign the online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

Virginia Frances Mahoney

Virginia Frances Mahoney

Aug 21, 2018

Virginia "Gin" Frances Mahoney (Wilson) of Vilonia passed away on August 21, 2018 in Cabot, Arkansas at the age of 82. She was a resident of Vilonia. Gin was born on February 26, 1936 in Perryville, Arkansas to Andrew Jackson and Zora (Burleson) Wilson.  Gin is survived by brothers, Larry Joe Wilson of Vilonia, Arkansas and Elijah Wilson "Son" of...

Sammie (Laffoon)  Mcdonald

Sammie (Laffoon) Mcdonald

Aug 20, 2018

Sammie Laffoon McDonald, 86, of Kensett, went to be with the Lord Jesus August 20, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born August 1, 1932 at Rosebud to the late Sam and Lorene Oliver Laffoon. Mrs. McDonald was a graduate of Kensett High School and a member of Searcy First Assembly of God.  She was a loving...

Loy Franklin Moore

Loy Franklin Moore

Aug 20, 2018

Loy Franklin Moore, age 82, of Grapevine, Ar., passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. He was born February 23, 1935 in Floral, Ar. to the late Benjamin and Mae Moore.  In addition to his parents, Loy was preceded in death by his wife Frances Hudson Moore, brothers Ranzy Moore and Harry Moore.

He is survived by one...

Loraine Sipes

Loraine Sipes

Aug 19, 2018

Loraine Vinson Sipes, age 97 of  Sheridan, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Saline Memorial Hospital, Benton, Arkansas.  She was born and raised in Cleveland County.  A daughter of the late Alexander A. Vinson and Minnie Lee Roberts Vinson.  She graduated from Woodlawn High School.  She was a retired LPN of Bradley County Hospital, Warren,...

Priscilla Lee Hall

Priscilla Lee Hall

Aug 16, 2018

Priscilla Lee Hall, 74, of Searcy, passed away August 16, 2018.  She was born August 17, 1943.  She is survived by her loving companion, Larry Gower; one daughter, Shawn Dilsaver; one son, Kristy Hall; as well as many friends and extended family. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care with no services scheduled at this time.

Marcia "Dean" Oliver

Marcia "Dean" Oliver

Aug 16, 2018

Marcia “Dean” Oliver, 73, of Judsonia, passed away August 16, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born March 24, 1945 at Tillar, Arkansas to the late Jesse and Myrtle Marcia Mangum Mew. Dean graduated from McGehee High School and was a cosmetology instructor in Little Rock for several years; most recently working in the salon in Harding...

Virgil Glen Mccullough

Virgil Glen Mccullough

Aug 16, 2018

Virgil Glen McCullough, age 69, of Grapevine passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born February 22, 1949 in Warren, AR to the late Virgil and Pauline McCullough. He was a retired carpenter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Lavonne Lloyd McCullough. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars....

Harrialine V. Stover

Harrialine V. Stover

Aug 16, 2018

Harrialine Velma Stover, of Sulphur Springs passed away on August 16, 2018. She was born December 7, 1928 to the late Horace and Vester Neal. She was preceded in death by her husband George Stover. She will always be remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her son Bobby Joe...

Clarence Edward Harrell

Clarence Edward Harrell

Aug 16, 2018

Clarence "Buddy" Harrell of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away in NEA Baptist Hospital  on August 16, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 65. Clarence was born on August 9, 1953 in Mayflower, Arkansas to Charles Woodrow and Audrey Mae (Harmon) Harrell. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a kind gentle man that...

Joe Dan Simmons

Joe Dan Simmons

Aug 14, 2018

Joe Dan Simmons, age 58, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Joe was born October 5, 1959 in Eugene, Oregon to Christine and Bennie Simmons.  He enjoyed reading and writing poetry.  He had several poems published.  Joe was a very giving and loving man, and would give his last dollar to someone in need and...

Elvert Flowers

Elvert Flowers

Aug 14, 2018

Elvert “John” Flowers, age 85, of Sheridan passed away on August 14, 2018. He was born May 2, 1933 in DeRoche, Arkansas to the late Ira and Mittie Owens Flowers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Anna Flowers in 2002, one sister, Evelyn Shockey, five brothers, Fred, A.J., Coy, Roy,...

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