Obituaries
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Betty Yvonne (Wingard) Livingston
Jun 17, 2026
Betty Yvonne (Wingard) Livingston, age 88 of Sheridan went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, in Hospice care with family by her side. She was born May 19, 1938, in Branch, Louisiana to the late Emmett Everette Hornsby and Della Mosely Hornsby. Betty was a member of East Union Missionary Baptist church in East End,...
David Wayne Lassiter
Jun 15, 2026
David Wayne Lassiter, also known to most as “Moonpie”, age 69 of Leola went to be with his Lord on June 15, 2026. He was born January 27, 1957, in Benton, Arkansas to the late William and Ruth Ellen Lassiter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Ray Wallace. Mr. Lassiter was known for...
Marcus Catfish Martindale
Jun 12, 2026
Marcus Loyd Martindale was born March 05, 1940 and parked his truck on June 12, 2026. He was raised in Ellisville, Arkansas and spent his adult life in Rison. He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years,Betty Lou West Martindale.
He is also survived by two children: Frances Connor (Greg) of Rison, Beth Brown (Jerry) of Rison; five grandchildren:...
Bobby Thomas Clifton
Jun 12, 2026
Bobby Thomas Clifton of Little Rock Arkansas, was born July 4, 1965 and passed away June 12, 2026, at the age of 60 leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and the love of those who knew him best. He was a man who found joy in the simple things and was happiest when surrounded by nature, family, and friends.
Bobby...
Amanda Carter
Jun 3, 2026
Amanda Kaye Carter, 50, of Searcy went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 17, 1975, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Daniel Rollins and Margie Knowlton. Amanda will always be remembered for her warm and loving nature. She loved crafting, yard sales, thrift stores, traveling and...
Richard Allen Harper
May 31, 2026
Richard Allen Harper, 62, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away suddenly on May 31, 2026.
He was born in North Little Rock, AR on March 22, 1964, to Lynda and Charles Harper. Richard was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Marjoree Mike Harper; daughter, Madison Harper, and son, Patrick Harper; mother, Lynda Harper, sister,...
Edward Eugene Waddle
May 26, 2026
Edward Eugene Waddle, born on August 22, 1954, in Missouri, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Louisiana. Edward's life was marked by his profound love for the outdoors, finding solace and joy in fishing and hunting—hobbies that spoke to his deep connection with the simple pleasures of life.
Edward’s journey began in Missouri, where he was raised by his beloved...
Michael Truett Burnsed
May 25, 2026
Michael Burnsed, age 40, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and those who knew him best.
Michael was a man with a big heart and a love for the outdoors. He loved fishing, getting out in the mud, and never hesitated to pick up a snake if one crossed his path. He also loved music and singing at...
Mary Etta Russell
May 25, 2026
Mary Etta Russell passed away in her home on May 25, 2026.
She was born on July 14, 1953, in Newport, Arkansas, to parents Kenneth and Genola Masters. She lived a colorful childhood on her family’s farm as the fifth child in a family of eight children, “just in case one or two got eaten by alligators,” Kenneth would joke. Her...
Ardeth Christine Grissom
May 23, 2026
Ardeth Christine (Chris) “Sally” Grissom
Ardeth Christine Grissom, 81 of Vilonia passed away May 23, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her greatest accomplishment, her family. She was born December 8, 1944 to the late Albert and Ruby Fulmer. She was a lifelong resident of Vilonia Arkansas and took pride in working 20 years at Conway Regional Medical Center as a...
James Ray Boyd
May 23, 2026
James "Ray" Boyd, 74, of Austin passed away at home on May 23, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1951 to James E. Boyd and Mildred Turner Boyd Wilson in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Ray was passionate about loving the Lord, taking care of his family, deer hunting, working (over 50 years in the concrete business), and NASCAR races. He enjoyed...
Julius Chance
May 22, 2026
Julius Edward "JC" Chance, age 67, of Leola, passed away on May 22, 2026. He was born on November 6, 1958, in Hayesville, North Carolina, and was a resident of Leola for over 25 years.
JC was a tough, resilient man who spent many years working in roofing. In his earlier years, he possessed a deep passion for raising game fowl...
Myrna Gayle Dillon
May 18, 2026
Myrna Gayle Dillon, born December 17, 1949, went into the arms of Jesus, on May 18, 2026, in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born in Synder OK, to the late, Davie Eugene Webb and Doris Evelyn Webb. Myrna was the third of four siblings, Janice Jernigan, Davie Webb, and Gloria Salmon.
Myrna is proceeded in death by her parents, her brother Davie...
Morris Lee Toney
May 18, 2026
Morris Lee Toney Sr, age 88, of Judsonia, AR left his earthly home on May 18, 2026. He is reunited with his wife Mary.
Morris leaves behind his three children Marsha Cates, Morris Toney Jr., and Mitchell Toney all of Judsonia. Also, an abundance of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Morris enjoyed tending to his tomatoes, 2 stepping, playing cards,...
Randall Van Day
May 16, 2026
Randy Van Day, 62, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1964, in Benton, Arkansas, to the late Curtis Van Howard and Amelia Day.
Randy graduated from Vilonia High School and attended Arkansas College in Batesville on a track scholarship before transferring to the University of Central Arkansas. Following college, he began...
Patricia Olivia Scott
May 15, 2026
Patsy was born on 25 Jan 1930 in Doniphan, White County, Arkansas. She died 15 May 2026 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of Winfred and Leda Stevens Taylor. She Married Buton Carol Scott on the 18 Oct 1948 in White County Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 65 years, daughter Patricia Carol...
Ashley Dawne Rissinger
May 10, 2026
A beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, Ashley “Dawne” Rissinger, 53, of Jefferson, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on May 10, 2026. Dawne was born on August 4, 1972, in Newport News, Virginia.Dawne was the heart of her family — a loving wife, a devoted mother, and someone whose greatest joy in life came from spending time with...
Carlos Pitts
May 7, 2026
Calvin Carlos Pitts, 89, of Searcy, AR, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026, after a stay at the Crossing Nursing Home in Searcy. He was born on May 21, 1936, near Minor Hill, TN to Jessie and Katie Pitts. Carlos decided early in life that he wanted to devote his life to preaching. He attended Freed-Hardeman...
Janelle Martin
May 4, 2026
Janelle H. Martin, age 99, of Rison died Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born September 13, 1926, in Calmer, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Robert Floyd and Florence Berry Henderson.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Roy Martin, her son Les Martin, her brother Russell Henderson, and her sisters Eva Broach and Louise Phillips. She is survived...
Joan E. Usery
May 3, 2026
Joan Usery, age 84, of Searcy Arkansas passed away on Sunday, May 3rd 2026. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her devotion to the Lord, her church and her family.
Joan came from a large family of ten children whom she loved dearly, and the closeness she shared with them remained an important part of her life.
As a teenager,Joan...
