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Sep 12, 2018

It is with great sadness the Patterson family announce the passing of their father, Kenneth E. Patterson, 85, of Machesney Park, Illinois formerly of Searcy, Arkansas, who passed away September 12, 2018 at his residence.  He was born August 9, 1933 at Searcy to the late Thomas and Telie Martindill Patterson. Ken will be deeply missed by his children,...

Sep 12, 2018

James Samuel Morgan, age 52, of Conway passed away on September 12, 2018. He was born August 1, 1966 in Los Angeles, California.

Services are pending at this time.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-3231.

Sep 10, 2018

Neil Cockerham, 79, of Letona just outside Searcy, passed away September 10, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born July 21, 1939 at Seymour, Indiana to the late Herbert and Anna Wetzel Cockerham. Mr. Cockerham was a veteran of the Marine Corps, having served three years.  He was a true gentleman who loved his family first and...

Sep 8, 2018

Kenneth D. Rutherford, Sr. age 75 of Sheridan,  passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Benton Hospice Unit in Bryant, Ar. He was born August 9, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to the late George and Mary Finley Rutherford. He had been fighting lung cancer for a year. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Sep 8, 2018

Cecelia Jean Cooley Strickland, 66, of Jacksonville, died on Saturday, September 8, 2018, with her family by her side.  Cecelia was born on March 28, 1952, in Crossett, Arkansas to Cecil Cooley and Alma Jean (Langley) Pinkston. Cecelia married Victor B. Strickland Jr. October 10th, 1969. She was preceded in death by Victor March 14th, 2018.  She formerly worked as...

Sep 7, 2018

Dianne Marrow Aud, age 64, of the Woodlawn Community went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 7, 2018. She was born October 29, 1953 in Memphis, TN.  She was preceded in death by her father Melvin Marrow and sister Debbie Marrow. She was a faithful member of Center Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Dianne will always...

Sep 6, 2018

Debra Barnett, age 66 passed away on September 6, 2018 at her home in Mt. Vernon, Ark. Born November 4, 1951 in Marshall, Ark to Leonard and Sue (Wallis) Horton. She is preceded in death by her father Leonard Horton. Survivors include: her mother, Sue Horton of Marshall, Ark; husband Thomas of 49 years, daughter Shelly (Jay) Hooper, son John, granddaughter Rachel...

Sep 5, 2018

Audrey Lynn Bautista Lopez, 27, of Bald Knob, passed away September 5, 2018 at UAMS.  She was born September 1, 1991 at Searcy, Arkansas to Benny Covington and Sherry Rothmeyer Bridges. She was preceded in death by her uncle Buford Smith; and grandmothers, Rachel Poindexter and Ann Gaskin. She married Wilson Bautista Lopez August 10, 2013 at Searcy, Arkansas;...

Sep 4, 2018

Barbara Jean Garrison (Vermillion) passed away at her home in Vilonia on September 04, 2018 at the age of 78. Barbara was born on September 21, 1939 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Walter and Juanita (Daniels) Vermillion.  She enjoyed reading, traveling, and being with family. She was a devoted Christian and most recently a member of 2nd Baptist Church in Conway. Previously,...

Sep 3, 2018

Carol Dean Brown Kimbrell, 84, of the Hardin Community near White Hall died Monday, September 3, 2018.  She was born January 6, 1934 in the Rose Hill community of Rison, to the late Albert Sidney Brown and Vernia McGriff Brown.  Mrs. Kimbrell retired from Central Maloney in Pine Bluff with thirty-four years of service.  In July 2007,...

Sep 1, 2018

Roy Albert Berry, age 90, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He was born January 31, 1928 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late W.S. and Missouri Berry. He lived a life of adventure, he served in the United States Navy and the United States Army, he was a crop duster, competitive airplane racer, and commercial...

Sep 1, 2018

Carolyn Alice Tackett, of Vilonia, AR passed away peacefully at Salem Place Nursing Home and Rehab on September 01, 2018 at the age of 82. Alice was born on January 13, 1936 in Huntington, West Virginia to Everett L. and Ollie (Clark) Tackett.  She was of the Baptist Faith and member at First Baptist Church in Vilonia, and Eastside Baptist...

Aug 31, 2018

Melody Turner Rodgers, 59, of Pangburn, passed away August 31, 2018 at her residence.  She was born August 1, 1959 at Rockford, Illinois. Melody was an LPN, and loved to garden and make jewelry. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Turner; step father, Arthur Espersen; and brother, Neil Turner. She married Britt Rodgers August 20, 2018;...

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...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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)...

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...

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...