Obituaries
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Lila Ann (Williamson) Walker
Sep 14, 2018
Lila Walker, 66, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord September 14, 2018 at Searcy Healthcare. She was born January 29, 1952 at Wichita, Kansas to the late Alfred and Loree Moon Williamson. Mrs. Walker was a strong willed woman, but very loving and caring to everyone she met. She enjoyed thrift store shopping as well as animals. ...
Bruce Allen Carr
Sep 13, 2018
Bruce Allen Carr gained his wings on September 13, 2018 at his home in Kensett, Arkansas at the age of 54. He was born May 17, 1964 in Wuerzburg, Germany to the late John Carr and Peggy Carr of Helena, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Teresa (Terri) Carr, and two biological daughters, Amanda...
Rick Matthews
Sep 13, 2018
Rick Matthews, 65, of Pangburn, died September 13, 2018 at Unity Health. He was born September 4, 1953 at Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late Ronald and Wilma Hubbard Matthews. He was a Pangburn native and a 1971 graduate of Pangburn High School. He dedicated over 30 years of his life to public service of the community, serving on...
Kenneth E Patterson
Sep 12, 2018
It is with great sadness the Patterson family announce the passing of their father, Kenneth E. Patterson, 85, of Machesney Park, Illinois formerly of Searcy, Arkansas, who passed away September 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 9, 1933 at Searcy to the late Thomas and Telie Martindill Patterson. Ken will be deeply missed by his children,...
James Samuel Morgan
Sep 12, 2018
James Samuel Morgan, age 52, of Conway passed away on September 12, 2018. He was born August 1, 1966 in Los Angeles, California.
Services are pending at this time.
Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-3231.
Neil Cockerham
Sep 10, 2018
Neil Cockerham, 79, of Letona just outside Searcy, passed away September 10, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born July 21, 1939 at Seymour, Indiana to the late Herbert and Anna Wetzel Cockerham. Mr. Cockerham was a veteran of the Marine Corps, having served three years. He was a true gentleman who loved his family first and...
Kenneth D. Rutherford, Sr.
Sep 8, 2018
Kenneth D. Rutherford, Sr. age 75 of Sheridan, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Benton Hospice Unit in Bryant, Ar. He was born August 9, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to the late George and Mary Finley Rutherford. He had been fighting lung cancer for a year. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Cecelia Jean Strickland
Sep 8, 2018
Cecelia Jean Cooley Strickland, 66, of Jacksonville, died on Saturday, September 8, 2018, with her family by her side. Cecelia was born on March 28, 1952, in Crossett, Arkansas to Cecil Cooley and Alma Jean (Langley) Pinkston. Cecelia married Victor B. Strickland Jr. October 10th, 1969. She was preceded in death by Victor March 14th, 2018. She formerly worked as...
Dianne (Marrow) Aud
Sep 7, 2018
Dianne Marrow Aud, age 64, of the Woodlawn Community went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 7, 2018. She was born October 29, 1953 in Memphis, TN. She was preceded in death by her father Melvin Marrow and sister Debbie Marrow. She was a faithful member of Center Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Dianne will always...
Debra Barnett
Sep 6, 2018
Debra Barnett, age 66 passed away on September 6, 2018 at her home in Mt. Vernon, Ark. Born November 4, 1951 in Marshall, Ark to Leonard and Sue (Wallis) Horton. She is preceded in death by her father Leonard Horton. Survivors include: her mother, Sue Horton of Marshall, Ark; husband Thomas of 49 years, daughter Shelly (Jay) Hooper, son John, granddaughter Rachel...
Audrey Lynn Bautista Lopez
Sep 5, 2018
Audrey Lynn Bautista Lopez, 27, of Bald Knob, passed away September 5, 2018 at UAMS. She was born September 1, 1991 at Searcy, Arkansas to Benny Covington and Sherry Rothmeyer Bridges. She was preceded in death by her uncle Buford Smith; and grandmothers, Rachel Poindexter and Ann Gaskin. She married Wilson Bautista Lopez August 10, 2013 at Searcy, Arkansas;...
Barbara Jean Garrison
Sep 4, 2018
Barbara Jean Garrison (Vermillion) passed away at her home in Vilonia on September 04, 2018 at the age of 78. Barbara was born on September 21, 1939 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Walter and Juanita (Daniels) Vermillion. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and being with family. She was a devoted Christian and most recently a member of 2nd Baptist Church in Conway. Previously,...
Carol Dean (Brown) Kimbrell
Sep 3, 2018
Carol Dean Brown Kimbrell, 84, of the Hardin Community near White Hall died Monday, September 3, 2018. She was born January 6, 1934 in the Rose Hill community of Rison, to the late Albert Sidney Brown and Vernia McGriff Brown. Mrs. Kimbrell retired from Central Maloney in Pine Bluff with thirty-four years of service. In July 2007,...
Roy Berry
Sep 1, 2018
Roy Albert Berry, age 90, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He was born January 31, 1928 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late W.S. and Missouri Berry. He lived a life of adventure, he served in the United States Navy and the United States Army, he was a crop duster, competitive airplane racer, and commercial...
Carolyn Alice Tackett
Sep 1, 2018
Carolyn Alice Tackett, of Vilonia, AR passed away peacefully at Salem Place Nursing Home and Rehab on September 01, 2018 at the age of 82. Alice was born on January 13, 1936 in Huntington, West Virginia to Everett L. and Ollie (Clark) Tackett. She was of the Baptist Faith and member at First Baptist Church in Vilonia, and Eastside Baptist...
Melody Ann (Turner) Rodgers
Aug 31, 2018
Melody Turner Rodgers, 59, of Pangburn, passed away August 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 1, 1959 at Rockford, Illinois. Melody was an LPN, and loved to garden and make jewelry. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Turner; step father, Arthur Espersen; and brother, Neil Turner. She married Britt Rodgers August 20, 2018;...
Trevor Glenn Sterling
Aug 29, 2018
Trevor Glenn Sterling, 40, of Providence, left us too soon on August 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1977 at Newport, Arkansas. Trevor was an amazing father, provider, son, brother, and loving husband. Trevor and all his quirky antics were loved by everyone he encountered. He made an impact on more people’s lives than any...
Dorothy Herring
Aug 29, 2018
Dorothy Herring, 83, of Rison, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. She was born on January 7, 1935 in Monticello, Arkansas, to the late Dallas Bud and Eve Smith Boykin. Mrs. Herring was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She will always be remembered for being a loving mother and caring...
Gary Nelson
Aug 28, 2018
Gary Nelson, 70, of Bald Knob, passed away August 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1947 at Kennett, Missouri to the late Hiram and Arlene Boswell Nelson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Nelson. He married Linda Roberson Nelson December 6, 1968 at Paragould, Arkansas; she survives. ...
Lisa Ann (Ausburn) Baggett
Aug 27, 2018
Lisa Ann Ausburn Baggett, 52, of Beebe, won the ultimate prize on August 27, 2018 waking to see the face of her Savior. She was born January 7, 1966 at Searcy to the late James M. and Maxine Taylor Ausburn. Lisa was a fun loving person with a fighting spirit. She was a Christian who loved her family dearly. ...