Obituaries
In our Care
Michael Lynn Langford
Jul 28, 2025
Michael Lynn Langford, of Vilonia, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025, at the age of 70. Michael was born to Robert Lewis & Reba Nell (Mash) Langford on November 10, 1954, at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier, Louisiana. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Papa, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, & Friend. Michael is survived...
Miriam Bittle
Jul 27, 2025
Miriam Bittle, a cherished soul, was born on April 21, 1952, in Caracas, Venezuela. She passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas, leaving behind an enduring legacy of love and kindness.
Miriam was known for her incredible warmth and vibrant spirit. Her interests included her involvement with the Elk Lodge, where she found community and connection. She had...
Johnny Haer
Jul 27, 2025
Johnny Haer, a devoted family man and skilled construction worker, passed away on July 27, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born on August 13, 1950, in Pangburn, Arkansas, where he laid down the roots of a life filled with hard work, laughter, and love.
Johnny dedicated his career to the construction industry, where his attention to detail and strong work...
Christopher Wesley Justice, Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
Christopher “Wesley” Justice Jr.
May 29, 2003 – July 27, 2025 | Age 22 | Cabot, Arkansas
With shattered hearts, we announce the passing of Christopher “Wesley” Justice, lovingly known as “Wesley Dean” by his Nanna and Mom. Wesley passed away on July 27, 2025, at just 22 years old.
Born on May 29, 2003, in North Little Rock Arkansas, Wesley had personality...
Golda Hula
Jul 25, 2025
Golda Jean Hula, born on August 21, 1945, in Los Angeles, California passed away on July 25, 2025, at Unity Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas. She was a cherished community member, deeply loved by her family and friends alike, and her legacy will endure through the many lives she touched.
Golda graduated from Excelsior High School in 1961 and lived a life...
Mary Lou Rohde
Jul 19, 2025
Mary Lou Rohde, 65, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her family.Born on June 4, 1960, to Troy and Hazel Weatherley (Robinson), Mary was a force—vibrant, bold, and unapologetically herself. She lit up every room with her bright personality and beautiful smile. She had a no-nonsense attitude and a heart that fiercely loved those closest...
Roger William Kobeska
Jul 18, 2025
Roger William Kobeska, age 70 of Vilonia Arkansas passed away July 18, 2025, Roger was born February 28,1955 in St. Paul Minnesota, to the late Ralph Kobeska and Cora Benjamin Kobeska, he served his country proudly in the United States Army. He retired from working in the Tech industry, he had many hobbies including Drawing, Photography, Riding Motorcycles, Knitting and...
Jimmie Earl Billings
Jul 16, 2025
Jimmie Earl Billings, a beloved member of the Rison community, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on March 19, 1960, in Malvern, Arkansas, Jimmie was a man whose life was marked by dedication, service, and unwavering love for his family and friends.
Jimmie was not only a proud United States Army Veteran but also a...
Judge Robert A. “Bob” Tolson, Jr.
Jul 16, 2025
Judge Robert A. "Bob" Tolson, Jr., age 81, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on January 7, 1944, in Monticello, Arkansas, he lived a life marked by dedication to justice, public service, and family. Judge Tolson was a current resident of Cleveland County and an active member of Star City First...
Jimmy Dean Elliott
Jul 14, 2025
Jimmy Dean "Dinky" Elliott of Searcy passed away on July 14, 2025. He was born June 7, 1960, in Searcy to Charlie Elliott and the late Sylvia Perkins Rouse. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Jack Rouse and his grandson Weston Foster. He enjoyed reading books, fishing, watching Sci-Fi movies, telling jokes, driving...
Sharlotte Louise Bradford
Jul 12, 2025
Sharlotte Louise Bradford, age 52, of Pine Bluff went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2025. She was born August 6, 1972 in Pine Bluff to Huey and Vinda Lou Bradford. She was a faithful member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. She enjoyed crafting, spending time with her family, cooking, baseball and spending time with...
Karen Joanne Atchley
Jul 11, 2025
Karen Joanne White Atchley, age 79, of Sheridan, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025, after a short battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born December 6, 1945, and was the fifth child of the late David Newton and Wilma Beatrice Carr White. Karen graduated from Sheridan High School, where she served as Secretary of the class...
Larry E. Johnson
Jul 9, 2025
Larry Edward Johnson was born on March 9, 1947, at Hickory Flat, Arkansas the son of Daniel Newton Johnson and Opal Beatrice (Ward) Johnson. He married Judy Ann Sharp Johnson on July 12, 1968. He volunteered and served his time in the Army during the Vietnam War years. He was a veteran, a builder, and the steady foundation of our...
Sandra Ann Young
Jul 8, 2025
Sandra Ann Young of Woodlawn, Arkansas, age 71, went to be with her Lord on July 8, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1953 in Warren, Arkansas to Eugene and Anleen Jacks Vinson. She is pre-deceased by her parents and a brother, Sam Vinson. She was a member of Prosperity United Methodist Church.
Sandra was a graduate of Woodlawn High...
Sandra Duncan Baney
Jul 4, 2025
Sandra Elaine Duncan Baney of Conway Arkansas passed away July 4,2025. Sandra was born January 15, 1958, in New Jersey to the late Harry Steinberg and Lynn Goldstein Steinberg, She was a homemaker until her children graduated, then a truck driver / retail merchandizer after the passing of her husband Kenneth. She enjoyed reading her bible, writing and watching movies and...
Louise Ratliff
Jul 4, 2025
Katherine Louise Ratliff, of Rison, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on July 4, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1944, Louise devoted her life both to her faith and to nurturing those around her. As a faithful member of the Assembly of God, her walk with Christ was evident in all she did, a shining example of...
Vicki Dumond
Jul 3, 2025
Vicki Diane Dumond passed away July 3, 2025, in Little Rock Arkansas. Vicki was born July 6, 1951, she was born in Cedar Rapids, Lowa to the late John Hodges and Regina Blake Hodges. Vicki was a retired English teacher she spent many years teaching at University of Arkansas in Little Rock and University of central Arkansas in Conway.
She is...
Bobbye Jean Brengard
Jul 1, 2025
Bobbye Brengard, age 92, passed away on July 1, 2025 at Presbyterian Village in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born to Theodore and Mildred Winbury on February 15, 1933 in Waldo, Arkansas. She is survived by her sons Norman D. “Butch” Pumphrey, Jr. (Anita), Gregory C. Pumphrey (Debbie), and David L. Pumphrey; her grandchildren Clint Pumphrey (Darcy), Scott Pumphrey, Rachel...
Michael Dan Peterson
Jul 1, 2025
Michael Dan Peterson, 44, of Lonoke, passed away June 26, 2025. Michael was born October 19, 1980, in Spokane, Washington to the late Robert Willard and Peggy Ost Scott. Michael was a veteran who served proudly in the United States Marine Corps, receiving a Rifle Expert Badge, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one star, and...
Teddie B. Langford
Jun 29, 2025
Teddie Boothe Langford, age 92, of New Edinburg, went to be with his Lord on June 29, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1932, to the late Eli and Lila Langford. Teddie's life was marked by dedication and service to his community and family. He loved his family.
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Teddie served diligently...
