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Evelyn (George)  Allen

Evelyn (George) Allen

Jul 14, 2018

Evelyn George Allen, 89, of Searcy, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away July 14, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born March 11, 1929 in New Orleans to the late Wilbert and Louise Gordon George. Mrs. Allen was of the Catholic faith and attended Catholic school as a child while living in New Orleans.  She loved...

Conrad Lamar Edgin

Conrad Lamar Edgin

Jul 14, 2018

Conrad Lamar Edgin passed away, July 14, 2018, in Beebe, Arkansas at the age of 60. Conrad was born on August 24, 1957, in Leachville, Arkansas to Ralph and Elda (Edgin) Edgin. Conrad is survived by four brothers, Brent (Janet) Edgin of Sidney, AR; Von Edgin of Beebe, AR; Kevin (Tracey) Edgin of Batesville, AR; Fred Edgin of Texarkana, AR;...

Joe Ashcraft

Joe Ashcraft

Jul 13, 2018

Joe Ray Ashcraft, of Rison passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born August 11, 1943 in Mangum, Oklahoma to the late Elbert and Jimmie Marybell Ashcraft. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Steven Dwayne Sinks. Mr. Ashcraft was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and leatherworking. He will...

Steven Odell Stocks

Steven Odell Stocks

Jul 13, 2018

Steven Odell Stocks, 58, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, on July 13th, 2018. He was born on February 1, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Clarence and Bertha (Stephens) Stocks. He graduated from Vilonia High School in 1978. He also attended Pulaski Vo-tech and was employed for many years at IBM as a...

Susan Black

Susan Black

Jul 12, 2018

Susan L. Black, 46, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, Jul 12, 2018.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.

Charles J. Fulmer

Charles J. Fulmer

Jul 10, 2018

Charles J. Fulmer, of North Little Rock, passed away in Heritage Nursing Home and Rehab on July 10, 2018 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 82. Charles was born on February 28, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Herman and Ida Mae (Pounders) Fulmer. He was a hardworking, well known carpenter all of his life.  Charles is survived by...

Westley Alan Lane

Westley Alan Lane

Jul 9, 2018

Westley Alan Lane, of Conway, passed away on July 09, 2018 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 35. Westley was born on November 11, 1982 in Conway, Arkansas to Loyd Alan and Betty Lane (Glosser). Westley loved his family. He was a gifted artist. He enjoyed music and his books. He attended One Church in Conway. Westley will be...

Margaret Louise (Rigsby)  Tate

Margaret Louise (Rigsby) Tate

Jul 7, 2018

Margaret Louise Tate, 91, of Searcy, died Saturday July 7, 2018 at Oakdale Nursing Home.  She was born April 13, 1927 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Dillard and Eula Hill Rigsby. She was a factory worker and mother of three, who had a love for music, sewing, and crocheting, as well as her seven grandkids, seven great grandkids....

Norman Dean Pumphrey

Norman Dean Pumphrey

Jul 6, 2018

Col. Norman Dean Pumphrey, USA Retired, passed away on July 6, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Sheridan, Arkansas, on February 19, 1932.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lela Dale “Kitty” Pumphrey; his sons Norman D. Pumphrey, Jr. (Anita), Gregory C. Pumphrey (Debbie), and David L. Pumphrey...

Curtis Lee Aud

Curtis Lee Aud

Jul 5, 2018

Curtis Lee Aud, age 83, of Woodlawn died Thursday, July 5, 2018.  Mr. Aud was born on July 18, 1934 in Cleveland County, Arkansas, to the late Colonel Parmley and Arie Agnes Stover Aud.  For many years, he was owner-operator of Aud's Station.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Aud was preceded in death by his wife,...

Carlton "Skip" Dean Collins

Carlton "Skip" Dean Collins

Jul 4, 2018

Carlton "Skip" Dean Collins, age 54, of Kingsland died Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  Skip was born on December 25, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Margaret Davis Graham and the late Travis Lee Collins.  He was owner-operator of Collins Construction.  One of Skip's hobbies and passions was music, having spent many years playing in his band.  He...

Patti Ann St. John

Patti Ann St. John

Jul 2, 2018

Patti St. John, 58, of Judsonia, formerly of West Helena, passed away July 2, 2018 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia.  She was born February 19, 1960 at Marianna to the late Elvie and Lucy Carroll St. John. She is survived by two daughters, Nikki McAnelly (Michael) of Judsonia and Candace Roberson (Lonnie) of Higginson; grandchildren, Tyson Roberson, Rudy...

Audrey Mae (Joles)  Howlett

Audrey Mae (Joles) Howlett

Jul 2, 2018

Audrey Mae Joles Howlett, of Sheridan passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018. She was born February 1, 1928 to the late Dewey and Hettie Joles. She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley Howlett, Sr. and two sons, Wesley Howlett, Jr. and Charles Howlett.

She is survived by her daughter Nadine Green and her husband...

James Leroy Blanton

James Leroy Blanton

Jun 29, 2018

James LeRoy Blanton, 64, of Judsonia, died June 29, 2018.  He was born March 3, 1954 in Ohio to Raymond Bruce and Phyllis Lea Miller Blanton.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Mary Ann (Nelson)  Watson

Mary Ann (Nelson) Watson

Jun 24, 2018

Mary Ann Nelson Watson, 71, of Pine Bluff passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018.  Mary Ann was born December 10, 1946 in Kelso, Arkansas, to Jesse and Dorothy Weaver Nelson. Her favorite hobbies were crocheting and embroidering. Mary Ann loved making blankets and scarves for her family members that meant the world to her.  She will...

Kelly Stewart

Kelly Stewart

Jun 22, 2018

Kelly Wayne Stewart, age 78, of Rison, went to be with Jesus Christ on Friday, June 22, 2018. Kelly was born on December 15, 1939 to A.H. and Mellie Goggans Stewart of Herbine. He was raised in the Herbine community and after graduating from Rison High School in 1957, he served in the Arkansas National Guard. He worked in...

Eddie Lawrence Glass

Eddie Lawrence Glass

Jun 21, 2018

Eddie Lawrence Glass, 44, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Kensett, went to be with the Lord June 21, 2018 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha.  He was born April 21, 1974 at Augusta, Arkansas. He was a 1992 graduate of Kensett High School.  He accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church...

Charlene (Mcnair)  Show

Charlene (Mcnair) Show

Jun 21, 2018

Charlene McNair Show, 71, of Searcy, passed away June 21, 2018 at Arkansas Hospice Unit in Little Rock.  She was born June 9, 1947 at Moro, Arkansas to the late Marcus and Marvella Wallace McNair. She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed time on the water, and taking road trips with her friend and family. In addition...

William Michael Southard

William Michael Southard

Jun 20, 2018

William Michael “Mikey” Southard, 50, of Southaven, Mississippi, passed away June 20, 2018, at his residence. He was born March 7, 1968 at Searcy, Arkansas to the late Arthur Cleo and Mary Ramsey Southard. Mikey was a 1986 graduate of Griffithville High School.  He made an impact on everyone he met.  He is much loved and will be greatly...

Wanda Jean (Carter)  Ewing

Wanda Jean (Carter) Ewing

Jun 18, 2018

Wanda Carter Ewing, 63, of Judsonia, passed away June 18, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born October 11, 1954 at Amarillo, Texas to Ramon Lewis Carter and Sally Willis Putnam. Mrs. Ewing attended Golden High School in Golden, Colorado where she grew up with her oldest brother and four sisters.  She was a hard working mother,...

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