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Aug 13, 2018

Ronnie Dean Miller, 62, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, formerly of Judsonia, Arkansas passed away August 13, 2018 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Ripley, Mississippi.  He was born June 21, 1956 at Batesville, Arkansas to the late Calvin Dean and Wanda Lee Brooks Miller. He was employed with various industrial painting companies throughout his career as an industrial painter.  He...

Aug 13, 2018

William Ollen Hamilton, 69, of Rison, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018.  He was born on September 2, 1948 in Parkdale, Arkansas, to the late Jess Henry and Leona Pearl Hamilton.  Mr. Hamilton was owner-operator of Lonestar Hydro and Maintenance and served in the United States Army.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Aug 13, 2018

E. June Doyle Thomas,  went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2018 at her home in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 92. June was born on June 7, 1926 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Jack L. and Irene Lee (Roark) Doyle. She married the love of her life on January 19, 1946, after dating for only three days....

Aug 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Waymon Hall announces his passing, after a brief illness, on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the age of 73.  Born in Warren, he was the son of the late Ira and Ouida Hargis Hall.

A native of Cleveland County, Larry graduated from Rison...

Aug 9, 2018

Robert Whitney Jr. “Big Rob”, age 52, of Searcy moved from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on August 9th, 2018.  He was born November 22nd, 1965 in Kensett. He was the eldest of five children and leaves behind his father, Robert Whitney Sr. (Gwen)of Kansas City, Mo.; four sisters, Teresa Harrison of Sherwood, Ar., Consuelo Whitney of...

Aug 8, 2018

Candy Qualls of the Woodlawn community passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at her home.  Mrs. Qualls had previously been employed for the Woodlawn Schools.  She was a faithful member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Calmer and an active member of her community.  Mrs. Qualls dearly loved her church family and grandchildren.  She was preceded...

Aug 8, 2018

In loving memory of a beloved sister, aunt and a friend. We will miss your loving heart, and your beautiful smile that brightened everyone's day, as well as your love and compassion for animals. Rest In Peace now. We all love you. Kimmy Smith was born March 9, 1968 in Northridge, California to Herman E. and Constance Joyce Smith.  She is...

Aug 4, 2018

William David Payne, 68, of McCrory, passed away August 4, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born August 12, 1949 in Augusta to the late William Van Payne and Annie Mae Price Payne. William loved to hunt, fish, and was a sports fanatic who enjoyed anything athletic. He was also a 1968 graduate of Judsonia High School....

Aug 3, 2018

Morris McNeely, age 93, of Rowell, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 3, 2018. He was born November 6, 1924 in Whelen Springs, Arkansas to the late John and Rittie McNeely. Mr. McNeely was a US Navy WWII veteran and later joined the US Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin collecting...

Aug 3, 2018

Retha M. Turner, age 86, of Jacksonville went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 3, 2018. She was born November 5, 1931 in Herbine, Arkansas to the late William and Irene Rauls. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joe Turner, her son Mike Turner, grandson Gregory Turner, great-granddaughter Amelia Tull...

Aug 3, 2018

Wilma Jean (Womack) Hartwick, of Vilonia, passed away peacefully in Heritage Place Nursing and Rehab on August 3rd, 2018 at the age of 85.  Jean was born on February 14, 1933 in Guy, Arkansas to Buel Columbus and Ada Mae (Hooten) Womack. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of First Baptist Church in Vilonia. She enjoyed quilting,...

Aug 2, 2018

Theadore “Teddy” Dale Walton, 78, of Leola, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018. He was born March 25, 1940 in Dalark, Arkansas to the late Lewis and Irene Walton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy James Walton.  He was retired from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, an avid outdoorsman,...

Jul 28, 2018

Michael A. Roush, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018. He was born January 18, 1952 in Klamath Falls, OR to the late John and Martha Roush. He was a 1970 graduate of Sheridan High School. He was a very talented musician playing the keyboard under the name Mickey Russo for Spoonfed and Jamestown Flood.

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Jul 26, 2018

James “Jim” Millard Kelley, age 94 of Lubbock, TX passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born November 10, 1923, in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late James Sol Kelley and Leona Moore Kelley.

He served in the United States Army for 9 years and 9 months, several of these years were spent in Kodiak, Alaska, Sendai...

Jul 25, 2018

Jerry Michael Person, 64, of Searcy, passed away July 25, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born December 22, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jerry Franklin and Allada Dean Person. Mr. Person graduated from Searcy High School and attended University of Arkansas.  He owned and operated White County Metal Works in Searcy along with his...

Jul 23, 2018

Juanita McClellan Morgan, 90, of Rison, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018.  She was born in New Edinburg, Arkansas, to the late Jim and Lillian Hartley McClellan.  Mrs. Morgan was known for being a hard worker and her love of farming. She was a wonderful mother that had a heart of gold.  Mrs. Morgan was a member of...

Jul 22, 2018

Elijah “Lige” Grady Jr., 70, of Romance, passed away July 22, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1947 at Cotton Plant to the late Elijah Grady Sr. and Rosie Glaze Grady. Mr. Grady was an avid Razorback fan and loved music by Elvis.  He loved his family and cherished time with them; but most of all,...

Jul 20, 2018

Mildred Mae Reather, of Satillo Community, went to be with Lord on July 20, 2018 at her home at the age of 89. Mildred was born on January 27, 1929 in Blue Mountain, Arkansas to Burnard and Laura Edith (Rogers) West. She enjoyed quilting. She held a special place in her heart for her children, grand-children, great-grand children, and great-great-grand...

Jul 18, 2018

Marcelo  Maldonado, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2018 in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 56. Marcelo was born on April 6, 1962 in San Juan, Texas to Julian and Leonor (Lara) Maldonado.  Marcelo is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sylvia Maldonado of the home; one son, Marcelo Maldonado, Jr. of Conway; a...

Jul 16, 2018

Mary Ann "Anna" Roberts, 81, of Rison passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018.  She was born July 23, 1936 in Russellville, Arkansas, to the late Reverend Mark Daniel and Sibyl Teal Spencer.  Mrs. Roberts lived for her family and friends.  She was a grandmother to all.  Being an Elvis fan, she always knew how to have...