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Robert "Sonny" Davis

Robert "Sonny" Davis

Jun 12, 2025

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Vanita Louise Hendricks

Vanita Louise Hendricks

Jun 10, 2025

Vanita Louise Phillips Hendricks, age 79, of Woodlawn went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1945, in Rison to the late Clyde Phillips and Louise Wooley Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hendricks, her sister Cindy Beatty and her brother Ronnie...

Gladys Fay Powers

Gladys Fay Powers

Jun 2, 2025

Gladys Fay Powers, born on March 19, 1942, in Leola, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2025, in White Hall, Arkansas. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Gladys was a woman of many talents and interests. Her passion for cooking brought joy to her family and friends, and her skills in cleaning reflected...

William Keith Kimbrell

William Keith Kimbrell

May 30, 2025

William Keith Kimbrell, age 68, of Sheridan, passed away Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025 in Pine Bluff, AR. Keith was born August 26, 1956, in Warren, Arkansas, to the late Grady and Janice Kimbrell. Keith was a 1974 graduate of Watson Chapel High School. He attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello on a baseball scholarship. An outstanding baseball player,...

George Howard Warren, Sr.

George Howard Warren, Sr.

May 30, 2025



George Howard Warren, Sr. age 68, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born July 16, 1956, in Jackson, MS to the late Willy Ray Warren and Velma Jean Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Rita Warren and brother Billy Warren. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing...

Kenneth Dale Coffee

Kenneth Dale Coffee

May 23, 2025

Kenneth Dale Coffee, born February 17, 1944, in Clarksville, Arkansas at home. He passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas.

He was a member of Higginson Trinity PCG for many years- He was a member of the national guard- he retired from Walmart; he drove a truck most of his life- he enjoyed gardening. He was a great...

Ronnie Dale Word

Ronnie Dale Word

May 23, 2025

Ronnie Dale Word, age 68 of Rison AR, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was born November 12, 1956 in Rison, a son of Herman H. Word and Irene McRae Word. Ronnie was a graduate of Rison High School and a member of Rison Baptist Church. He was a long-time employee of Moore’s Hardware (later Gurnsey’s Hardware) in...

Helen Diane Hebert

Helen Diane Hebert

May 22, 2025

Diane Hebert, age 70 of Rison, AR, died Thursday, May 22, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1955 in Rison AR, a daughter of J. D. Lunsford and Helen Coats Lunsford. Mrs. Hebert attended Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church of Woodlawn. A mother and homemaker, she was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. 

She was preceded in death by her...

Sonja Fay Fogarty

Sonja Fay Fogarty

May 20, 2025

Sonja Fogarty, age 58 of Mountain View AR, died Tuesday, May 20th 2025. She was born August 2nd, 1967 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of Jerry Casey and Brenda Casey. Mrs. Fogarty attended Dollarway High School and was a mother and factory worker. She was the Assembly of God faith. Mrs. Fogarty was preceded in death by her daughter Rachell...

Max McDonald

Max McDonald

May 19, 2025

Mr. Max McDonald went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early in the morning on May 19, 2025. Max was born in Searcy, Arkansas on May 28, 1932, to the late E.L. and Myrtle Curtis McDonald. He was the last survivor of a family of 12 siblings.

Max was a member of the First Assembly of God in...

Alma Broadway

Alma Broadway

May 18, 2025

Alma Sue Broadway, went to be with her Lord on May 18, 2025. She was born May 3, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Jean Skellenger. She was very adventurous and enjoyed hiking, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors. She also enjoyed crafting, working on puzzles and spending time with her family. She was preceded...

Patrick Secor

Patrick Secor

May 18, 2025

Patrick Milton Secor, of Searcy passed away on May 18, 2025. He was born March 17, 1936, in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Lewis and Alice Secor. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran,

He is survived by his loving wife Kristine Secor. 

Arrangements by Cole Funeral Home of Kensett,

Christine Coble

Christine Coble

May 18, 2025

Christine (Totty) Coble, 88, of Searcy, passed from this life on May 18, 2025. She was born April 29, 1937, in Memphis, TN, the oldest child of D.A. and Ida Bell Totty. She was married 61 years to her husband Ronald Coble, who preceded her in death in 2018. She attended Southside High School in Memphis and Harding College. She...

William Ed Rushing

William Ed Rushing

May 12, 2025

William Ed “Bill” Rushing of Woodlawn completed his earthly assignment Monday, May 12, 2025 one month shy of his 82nd birthday at JRMC after a lengthy battle with lymphoma. He was a plumber by trade, retiring from the State of Arkansas as a plumbing inspector after owning his own business for many years. His knowledge of life and all things...

Kenneth Simmons

Kenneth Simmons

May 11, 2025

Kenneth Simmons, born on December 24, 1939, in Providence, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Judsonia, Arkansas. Kenneth lived a life marked by dedication and passion, working as a truck driver for the railroad—a career he cherished deeply.

During his earlier years, Kenneth served in the Army, where he exemplified the values of honor and commitment. He brought...

Linda Darlene Merriman

Linda Darlene Merriman

May 11, 2025

On the 11th of May 2025, we bid farewell to a remarkable woman, Linda Darlene Merriman, who left this earthly realm to join her Lord in eternal peace. Born on April 29, 1946, in the small town of Moulton, Alabama, Linda graced our lives with her kindness, faith, and devotion to family. Her journey through life was infused with love...

Clyde Preston Sterling

Clyde Preston Sterling

May 9, 2025

Clyde Preston Sterling, of Searcy went to be with his Lord on May 9, 2025. He was born September 19, 1942, in Bald Knob to the late Henry and Rosie Sterling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his partner and soulmate of 16 years, Bethyl Marlene Martin, and his siblings, Virgil, Raymond, Wayne, Dale, Earl,...

Lisa Ann Turney

Lisa Ann Turney

May 2, 2025

Lisa Ann Turney, 58 of Cabot was born May 5th, 1966, and went to be with the Lord May 2, 2025. After a long and courageous battle with Cancer. She was preceded in death by her father Homer Cruise and brothers, Lonnie Cruise of El Paso and Larry Dyson of Mt. Vernon. 

Lisa is survived by her husband, Joe Turney of...

Chad Everett Hall

Chad Everett Hall

Apr 28, 2025

Chad Everett Hall of White Hall, Arkansas, passed away at the age of 53 on April 28, 2025. Mr. Hall was born May 14, 1971 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Jimmy Hall Sr and Barbara Howard Pennington. He was a graduate of Dollarway High School. He worked as a locksmith throughout Jefferson County.

Mr. Hall is survived by father and mother,...

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