In our Care

Dec 2, 2018

Robert “Bob” Leonard, Jr., 66, of Searcy, formerly of Moreno Valley, California, passed away December 2, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born September 11, 1952 at Fresno, California to the late Robert Sr. and Margaret Slaymaker Leonard. Mr. Leonard graduated from Kubasaki High School.  He enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving 24 years.  During his...

Nov 30, 2018

Lester Merle Burdess, 89, of Sheridan passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born October 18, 1929 to the late Albert and Fern Burdess. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Burdess and two children, Leslie Burdess and Anita Trammell. Mr. Burdess was an accountant and later went...

Nov 30, 2018

Elton Floyd McGriff, age 83 of Rison went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born January 1, 1935 in Cleveland County to the late Matt and Mary McGriff. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn McGriff, Eugene McGriff, Peggy Bednorz, and Billy Ray McGriff. He retired...

Nov 29, 2018

Harvey Carroll Lawson, Jr. age 70, of Redfield went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 29, 2018. He was born February 13, 1948 in Pine Bluff to the late Harvey C. Lawson, Sr. and Nettie Ann Lawson. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a retired produce manager. He enjoyed listening to music and spending...

Nov 29, 2018

Douglas "Doug" Ray Jackson, Jr. of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on November 29, 2018, at the age of 45. Doug was born on June 16, 1973, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Douglas Ray and Mary Ann (Bennett) Jackson. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Razorbacks and spending time with his daughter Krissa. He worked for Wayne Barker for...

Nov 27, 2018

James Howard Ogden Jr. of Vilonia, passed away at his home on November 27, 2018, at the age of 60. James was born on November 29, 1957, in Conway, Arkansas to James H. and Mary (Nix) Ogden. He was a Christian and a member of Vilonia First Assembly. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and riding motorcycles. James was a great husband,...

Nov 26, 2018

Evelyn Gail McGhee of Vilonia passed away peacefully on November 26, 2018, in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 59. Evelyn was born on August 19, 1959, in Moline, Illinois to Arlin J. and Wanda Coats (Maxwell) Allred. She was a caregiver and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the health care profession. She enjoyed writing, painting, and watching...

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...