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Paul Wayne Scarborough

Paul Wayne Scarborough

Oct 16, 2026

Paul Wayne Scarborough, age 89, of Rison, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home. He was the son of Paul Randall and Louise Scarborough. As a young child, he moved with his family to Camden, Arkansas, where he attended Fairview schools and graduated in 1955. He then went to Arkansas A&M (now UAM) in Monticello and graduated...

James Arthur Warren

James Arthur Warren

Oct 12, 2026

James Arthur Warren, 87, passed away on October 12, 2026. He was born on January 28, 1939.

Mr. Warren served in the Air National Guard. He was also a Shriner and a 32° Mason, and he found lasting enjoyment in woodworking, gardening, and fishing. These interests reflected a life shaped by service, fellowship, skilled hands, and an appreciation for time spent...

David Lynn Pearce

David Lynn Pearce

Oct 10, 2026

David Lynn Pearce, age 75, of Searcy went to be with his Lord on October 10, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Harold Henderson Pearce and Betty Louise Lawson Pearce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Clifton Pearce, James Pearce and William Pearce. He...

Mary Virginia McCann

Mary Virginia McCann

Oct 7, 2026

Mary Virginia McCann, 75, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Searcy. She was born on January 4, 1951, in Alabama.

Mary will be remembered as a woman who found joy in the simple and meaningful things of life. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, and she had a special love for flowers and gardening. Her faith was an...

John Kenneth Morris

John Kenneth Morris

Sep 21, 2026

John Kenneth Morris of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born May 3, 1946, in Searcy to Paul and Imogene Morris.

John was endlessly curious. He loved history, language, maps, politics, nature, sports, and learning about anything and everything. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals and Arkansas Razorbacks fan, gardener and...

Josephine Nellie Reed

Josephine Nellie Reed

Sep 15, 2026

Josephine Nellie Reed, 50, of Judsonia went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2026. She was born July 27, 1976, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harold and Nancy (Henson) Reed. She graduated from Bald Knob High School and spent many years working as a CNA. She enjoyed fishing, gospel music and reading her bible. Josephine...

Betty Jane Gracie Rodgers

Betty Jane Gracie Rodgers

Sep 13, 2026

Betty Jane Rodgers, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 13, 2026, while she was a resident at the Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison. She was born in Rison on March 2, 1934, to the late Lee Gracie and the late Amy Lisemby. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jack Hamilton...

Samuel Lee Jones

Samuel Lee Jones

Sep 10, 2026

Samuel Lee Jones, age 73, of Pine Bluff went to be with his Lord on September 10, 2026. He was born June 13, 1953, in Pine Bluff to the late William Buster Jones and Lucille Massey Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Joann Cribb and Fannie Shirley. Mr. Jones worked as a...

Jody Richard Beard

Jody Richard Beard

Sep 3, 2026

Jody Richard Beard, of Vilonia, Arkansas, was born March 27, 1969, and passed away on September 3, 2026.

Jody loved Jesus and was a hard worker. He loved fishing, hunting, and playing with his grandchildren. He loved animals, especially his dogs and sheep. He will be remembered for his love for children, animals, and life.

He is survived by his father, William...

Mary Nell Jacobs

Mary Nell Jacobs

Sep 1, 2026

Mary Nell Keith Jacobs entered the gates of Heaven on September 1, 2026. There to greet her were her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her husband, and her son. Nell, as she went by, was 82. She was born on December 27, 1943, in Rison, Arkansas, the daughter of Walter and Gracie Puckett Keith. She was a graduate of Rison...

Karen Jeanette Watson

Karen Jeanette Watson

Aug 30, 2026

Karen Jeanette Vailes Watson, age 63, of Prattsville went to be with her Lord on August 30, 2026, peacefully at her home. She was born on December 3, 1962 in Pine Bluff to the late Virgil Conrad Vailes and Lula Clarice Corley Vailes. She was a 1981 graduate of Prattsville High School and later attended Ouachita Tech, where she received a...

Charles H. McAdams

Charles H. McAdams

Aug 27, 2026

Charles H. McAdams, a longtime resident of White Hall and Pine Bluff, passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 86, following a long battle with lung cancer.

Born September 5, 1939, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Charles was the second of five children born to German and Pauline McAdams.

In 1963, Charles married Betty V. Calvert. Shortly afterward, he was drafted...

Brenda Lee Faulkner

Brenda Lee Faulkner

Aug 27, 2026

Brenda Lee Faulkner, 75, of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, passed from this life on August 27, 2026. She was born October 10, 1950 in Concord, New Hampshire to the late Dwight W. and Eloise F. (Cooper) Connor. Brenda enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She spent a great deal of time making hats for premature babies, a cause that was close to her...

George Allen Wilson

George Allen Wilson

Aug 26, 2026

George Allen Wilson, age 52, of Woodlawn went to be with his Lord on August 26, 2026. He was born May 18, 1974, to the late David and Ellen Wilson. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed turkey hunting, fishing and most of all spending time with his family. He owned and operated Wilson Auto Sales, a business passed down...

Judy Lynette Stuckey

Judy Lynette Stuckey

Aug 23, 2026

Judy L. Stuckey, 76, of Woodlawn, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She brought kindness, love, and warmth to everyone around her. She had a way of making every occasion special and making the people around her feel loved.

Judy enjoyed decorating, shopping for antiques, crafting,...

Paul Allen Price

Paul Allen Price

Aug 21, 2026

Paul Allen Price, 67, of Rison, Arkansas passed away on August 21, 2026 from congestive heart failure. He was born on December 27, 1958 to Luther and Ruby Price.

He is survived by his daughters, Amanda Hutchings, Amber Price, and Audreya Price. His grandchildren Tehya Rupe, Terissa Hutchings, Gwendolyn and Bréagha Williams. He is also survived by his great-granddaughter, Miley Crowder,...

Nancy Ann Rothacher

Nancy Ann Rothacher

Aug 21, 2026

Nancy Ann Rothacher, born on May 26, 1945, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2026, in Vilonia, Arkansas. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, devotion, and a steadfast faith that touched the lives of many who were fortunate enough to know her.

Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Lula Stroda, and the devoted...

Linda Sue Emery

Linda Sue Emery

Aug 20, 2026

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