In our Care

Elijah Grady

Jul 22, 2018

Elijah “Lige” Grady Jr., 70, of Romance, passed away July 22, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1947 at Cotton Plant to the late Elijah Grady Sr. and Rosie Glaze Grady. Mr. Grady was an avid Razorback fan and loved music by Elvis.  He loved his family and cherished time with them; but most of all,...

Mildred Mae Reather

Jul 20, 2018

Mildred Mae Reather, of Satillo Community, went to be with Lord on July 20, 2018 at her home at the age of 89. Mildred was born on January 27, 1929 in Blue Mountain, Arkansas to Burnard and Laura Edith (Rogers) West. She enjoyed quilting. She held a special place in her heart for her children, grand-children, great-grand children, and great-great-grand...

Marcelo Maldonado

Jul 18, 2018

Marcelo  Maldonado, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2018 in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 56. Marcelo was born on April 6, 1962 in San Juan, Texas to Julian and Leonor (Lara) Maldonado.  Marcelo is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sylvia Maldonado of the home; one son, Marcelo Maldonado, Jr. of Conway; a...

Mary Ann (Spencer) Roberts

Jul 16, 2018

Mary Ann "Anna" Roberts, 81, of Rison passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018.  She was born July 23, 1936 in Russellville, Arkansas, to the late Reverend Mark Daniel and Sibyl Teal Spencer.  Mrs. Roberts lived for her family and friends.  She was a grandmother to all.  Being an Elvis fan, she always knew how to have...

Evelyn (George) Allen

Jul 14, 2018

Evelyn George Allen, 89, of Searcy, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away July 14, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born March 11, 1929 in New Orleans to the late Wilbert and Louise Gordon George. Mrs. Allen was of the Catholic faith and attended Catholic school as a child while living in New Orleans.  She loved...

Conrad Lamar Edgin

Jul 14, 2018

Conrad Lamar Edgin passed away, July 14, 2018, in Beebe, Arkansas at the age of 60. Conrad was born on August 24, 1957, in Leachville, Arkansas to Ralph and Elda (Edgin) Edgin. Conrad is survived by four brothers, Brent (Janet) Edgin of Sidney, AR; Von Edgin of Beebe, AR; Kevin (Tracey) Edgin of Batesville, AR; Fred Edgin of Texarkana, AR;...

Joe Ashcraft

Jul 13, 2018

Joe Ray Ashcraft, of Rison passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born August 11, 1943 in Mangum, Oklahoma to the late Elbert and Jimmie Marybell Ashcraft. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Steven Dwayne Sinks. Mr. Ashcraft was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and leatherworking. He will...

Steven Odell Stocks

Jul 13, 2018

Steven Odell Stocks, 58, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, on July 13th, 2018. He was born on February 1, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Clarence and Bertha (Stephens) Stocks. He graduated from Vilonia High School in 1978. He also attended Pulaski Vo-tech and was employed for many years at IBM as a...

Susan Black

Jul 12, 2018

Susan L. Black, 46, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, Jul 12, 2018.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.

Charles J. Fulmer

Jul 10, 2018

Charles J. Fulmer, of North Little Rock, passed away in Heritage Nursing Home and Rehab on July 10, 2018 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 82. Charles was born on February 28, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Herman and Ida Mae (Pounders) Fulmer. He was a hardworking, well known carpenter all of his life.  Charles is survived by...

Westley Alan Lane

Jul 9, 2018

Westley Alan Lane, of Conway, passed away on July 09, 2018 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 35. Westley was born on November 11, 1982 in Conway, Arkansas to Loyd Alan and Betty Lane (Glosser). Westley loved his family. He was a gifted artist. He enjoyed music and his books. He attended One Church in Conway. Westley will be...

Margaret Louise (Rigsby) Tate

Jul 7, 2018

Margaret Louise Tate, 91, of Searcy, died Saturday July 7, 2018 at Oakdale Nursing Home.  She was born April 13, 1927 in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Dillard and Eula Hill Rigsby. She was a factory worker and mother of three, who had a love for music, sewing, and crocheting, as well as her seven grandkids, seven great grandkids....

Norman Dean Pumphrey

Jul 6, 2018

Col. Norman Dean Pumphrey, USA Retired, passed away on July 6, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Sheridan, Arkansas, on February 19, 1932.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lela Dale “Kitty” Pumphrey; his sons Norman D. Pumphrey, Jr. (Anita), Gregory C. Pumphrey (Debbie), and David L. Pumphrey...

Curtis Lee Aud

Jul 5, 2018

Curtis Lee Aud, age 83, of Woodlawn died Thursday, July 5, 2018.  Mr. Aud was born on July 18, 1934 in Cleveland County, Arkansas, to the late Colonel Parmley and Arie Agnes Stover Aud.  For many years, he was owner-operator of Aud's Station.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Aud was preceded in death by his wife,...

Carlton "Skip" Dean Collins

Jul 4, 2018

Carlton "Skip" Dean Collins, age 54, of Kingsland died Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  Skip was born on December 25, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Margaret Davis Graham and the late Travis Lee Collins.  He was owner-operator of Collins Construction.  One of Skip's hobbies and passions was music, having spent many years playing in his band.  He...

Patti Ann St. John

Jul 2, 2018

Patti St. John, 58, of Judsonia, formerly of West Helena, passed away July 2, 2018 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia.  She was born February 19, 1960 at Marianna to the late Elvie and Lucy Carroll St. John. She is survived by two daughters, Nikki McAnelly (Michael) of Judsonia and Candace Roberson (Lonnie) of Higginson; grandchildren, Tyson Roberson, Rudy...

Audrey Mae (Joles) Howlett

Jul 2, 2018

Audrey Mae Joles Howlett, of Sheridan passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018. She was born February 1, 1928 to the late Dewey and Hettie Joles. She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley Howlett, Sr. and two sons, Wesley Howlett, Jr. and Charles Howlett.

She is survived by her daughter Nadine Green and her husband...

James Leroy Blanton

Jun 29, 2018

James LeRoy Blanton, 64, of Judsonia, died June 29, 2018.  He was born March 3, 1954 in Ohio to Raymond Bruce and Phyllis Lea Miller Blanton.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Mary Ann (Nelson) Watson

Jun 24, 2018

Mary Ann Nelson Watson, 71, of Pine Bluff passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018.  Mary Ann was born December 10, 1946 in Kelso, Arkansas, to Jesse and Dorothy Weaver Nelson. Her favorite hobbies were crocheting and embroidering. Mary Ann loved making blankets and scarves for her family members that meant the world to her.  She will...

Kelly Stewart

Jun 22, 2018

Kelly Wayne Stewart, age 78, of Rison, went to be with Jesus Christ on Friday, June 22, 2018. Kelly was born on December 15, 1939 to A.H. and Mellie Goggans Stewart of Herbine. He was raised in the Herbine community and after graduating from Rison High School in 1957, he served in the Arkansas National Guard. He worked in...