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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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Jun 17, 2018

Patricia Marie Roberson, 65, of Augusta, went to be with the Lord June 17, 2018 at The Crossing at Riverside in Searcy.  She was born June 2, 1953 at Omaha, Nebraska to the late George Allen and Mary Ellen Smith. Mrs. Roberson accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of New Holly Grove Baptist Church in...

Jun 17, 2018

Justin Dakota Terry-Wright, age 19, of Rison, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2018. He was born August 29, 1998. He was a faithful member of Center Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of Woodlawn High School. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Brenda Terry, his grandfather Leon Terry and one...

Jun 16, 2018

Glendle Wayne Garrison, 64, of Searcy, passed away June 16, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born July 18, 1953 in Searcy. Glendle was a graduate of Searcy High School and attended ASU Beebe.  He accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at 14 at First Baptist Church in Searcy.  He loved people and had...

Jun 14, 2018

William Gary Garrison, 68, of Austin, Arkansas, formerly of Dallas, Texas, passed away June 14, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock.  He was born August 20, 1949 at Anniston, Alabama to the late Elston and Maxine Greene Garrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Colby Garrison; and two brothers, Max...

Jun 14, 2018

Lydia Sergeevna Hrapoff (Prootkoff) passed away peacefully in Conway, Arkansas at Salem Place Nursing and Rehab on June 14, 2018 at the age of 94. Lydia was born on January 2, 1924 in Shanghai, China to Haylovich Prootkoff and Xeny Sergeevna. She was raised in Shanghai's French Concession by her grandparents. After a two year courtship she was married to...

Jun 13, 2018

Frankie Jo Parish, with amazing grace & dignity, mom went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2018. She was born in Cornerstone, Arkansas on December 5, 1927 to the late Frank & Willie Sanders.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Bethel South Cemetery in Sheridan.

Arrangements by...

Jun 8, 2018

Robbie Lyn Cope (Whitmarsh) passed away peacefully at her home in Vilonia on June 07, 2018 at the age of 80. Robbie was born on May 19, 1938 in Houston, Texas to Thomas and Roberta (Duer) Whitmarsh. She was a Baptist and also a member of the Mars Hill Church of Christ. She enjoyed making ceramic figurines, cooking, camping, and...