In our Care

Carol Joanne (Murphy) Hernandez

Nov 30, 2015

Carol Joanne Hernandez, 75, of Searcy passed away November 30, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born January 9, 1940 at Canton, Ohio to the late John Robert Murphy and Larantine Sees.

Cremation has been arranged and her family will plan a memorial and burial of ashes at a later date.

Robert Craig Potter

Nov 24, 2015

Craig Potter, age 81, of the "212" Community near Rison died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Mr. Potter was born January 24, 1934 in Medford, Massachusetts, a son of the late Richard E. Potter and Beatrice Avis Baker Potter. During his military career Gunnery Sergeant Potter proudly served his country in the...

Stormy Lynn Mauldin

Nov 24, 2015

Stormy Lynn Mauldin, age 20, of Malvern, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. He was born July 12, 1995 in Malvern, the son of Willie F. Mauldin, Sr. and Brenda J. Mauldin. Stormy enjoyed spending time with his fiancée, baby, and family, playing basketball, and hanging out with his little brother and with his friends. He is...

Alan Richard Risener

Nov 24, 2015

In loving memory of Alan Risener, 69, of Searcy.

Grant Carey, program director for KWCK 99-point-9 and the Crain Media Group in Searcy said it best on the Wednesday noon broadcast in honor of Alan:

“It is with heavy hearts and minds that we report that beloved colleague Alan Risener suddenly passed away last night...

Sherry Lynn Varney

Nov 24, 2015

Sherry Lynn Varney, 47, of Searcy, passed away November 24, 2015 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia.  She was born January 29, 1968 at Watervliet, Michigan.  A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.  Cremation arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett.

Donald Ray (Robbie) Robinson

Nov 22, 2015

Donald “Rob” Robinson, 61, of Searcy, passed away November 22, 2015 at his residence.  He was born August 11, 1954 at Bradford to the late Paul and Mabel Sturch Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a graduate of Bradford High School; a 22 year Veteran, serving six years in the Marine Corps, and sixteen years in the Air Force.  He was...

Helen Hufft Hopson

Nov 20, 2015

Helen Hufft Hopson, age 76, of Rison died Friday, November 20, 2015. Mrs. Hopson was born June 25, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Hufft. Helen grew up in New Orleans, later moving to Arkansas. She obtained her college education and teaching degree from Louisiana State University and the University of Arkansas...

John T. Reed

Nov 20, 2015

John Tommie Reed, 77, of the "Y" Community near Rison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, November 20, 2015. He was born June 6, 1938 in White Oaks Bluff just north of Rison, AR to Tommie and Ollie Reed. After graduating from Rison High School in 1957, he served our county in the United...

Lacey Marie Bell

Nov 17, 2015

Lacey Marie Bell, infant daughter of Josh and Brittany Bailey Bell was born into Heaven's Glory November 17, 2015. She joins in Heaven her maternal grandfather Thomas Bailey. Her memory will live on in the hearts and lives of her parents; two brothers Landon and Braydon Bell; paternal grandparents, Edward and Robin Bell, and Stan and Wendy Harris; maternal...

Jose Saul Medina Marquez

Nov 16, 2015

Jose Saul Medina Marquez, 32, of Kensett, joined his Lord and Savior November 16, 2015 following an accident at work.  He was born December 6, 1982 at Comayagua, Siguatepeque Honduras. He is survived by his wife Delmy Maricela Garcia Ibanez; step daughter, Loyda Tetzen Garcia; brother, Noel Medina Marquez; three sisters, Maria V. Marquez Sorto, Delmy Medina Marquez, and...

William Beirne

Nov 15, 2015

William Beirne, age 64, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Cremation arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. You may sign the guestbook at: www.buiefuneralhome.com.

Nancy Sue (Mcdonald) Piercy

Nov 15, 2015

Nancy Sue Piercy, 60, of Kensett, passed from this life November 15, 2015 following a valiant battle with cancer.  She was born February 26, 1955 at Searcy to Max and Sammie Laffoon McDonald of Kensett who survive. She attended Bald Knob Assembly of God and enjoyed spending time with family and loved ones.  She loved traveling with her daughter...

John Wayne Gray

Nov 14, 2015

John Wayne Gray, age 53, of Rison went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was born September 14, 1962 in Rison, a son of the late Thomas Gray Sr. and Bennie Lee Patton Gray. Mr. Gray worked in the poultry industry and love fishing and hunting. He loved his family, helping others in need...

Anna Jane Pate

Nov 14, 2015

Anna Jane Pate, 88, of Searcy, passed away November 14, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born March 2, 1927 at Searcy to the late Walter and Emma Saxon Scritchfield. She was a member of South Heights Church of God in Searcy; a loving mother, grandmother and friend; she also enjoyed trips to Branson as well as...

Kathy Jean Finney

Nov 12, 2015

Kathy Jean Finney, 63, of Sandtown, Arkansas passed away November 12, 2015 at Baptist Health in Little Rock.  She was born November 12, 1952. She was of the Christian Faith; enjoyed flower gardening, and collecting angels.  She was a loving mother and wife and cherished her grandchildren dearly. She was preceded in death by her father, Cledis Polston; step...

Philip Ronnie Wofford

Nov 8, 2015

Philip Ronnie Wofford 73, of Judsonia, passed away November 8, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born August 24, 1942 at Brinkley, Arkansas to the late Robert Philip and Ella Wynnonna Hill Wofford. He married Connie Sanders Wofford February 13, 1988 at Searcy, Arkansas; she survives.  He is also survived by one son, Mike Wofford; daughter, Christi...

James Anthony Brewer

Nov 8, 2015

James Brewer, 71, of Kensett departed this world November 8, 2015 at his residence.  He was born September 27, 1944 at Searcy. He was a member of Arnold Tabernacle CME Church in Kensett and retired from Walmart Distribution #6003 after 25 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Milo Brewer; and two brothers, Bobby Brewer and Robert...

Deborah R. Huddleston

Nov 7, 2015

Deborah R. Huddleston, age 50, of New Edinburg died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at her home. Miss Huddleston was born January 8, 1965 in Dallas, Texas, a daughter of the late John W. Huddleston and Barbara Rainey Huddleston. She was a retired registered nurse, whom was very dedicated to her chosen profession. Miss Huddleston will be missed in the...

Betty Jean Taylor

Nov 4, 2015

Betty Jean Taylor, age 76, of the Herbine community near Rison went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Davis Life Care Center in Pine Bluff. Mrs. Taylor was born May 25, 1939 in Herbine, a daughter of the late Leroy Ashcraft and Liddie Mae Phillips Ashcraft. She was a homemaker, loved collecting antiques and...

Norma "Nonie" Creed

Nov 4, 2015

Norma "Nonie" Creed, age 95, of Jonesboro, formerly of Rison went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She was born October 18, 1920 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of the late Jewel B. Dunn and Emma Lena Autry Pearson. Mrs. Creed was a homemaker and a member of Rison Garden Club. She was a faithful member...