In our Care

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 3, 2015

Antoinette "Toni" Gaines, age 52, of Rison, beloved daughter, mother and grandmother, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Mrs. Gaines was born April 26, 1963 in Denver, Colorado, to her parents Joseph and Marnell Plancarte. Toni was a graduate of National Park College in Hot Springs where she studied computer graphics. She found great joy in the happiness brought by...

Nov 1, 2015

Donald Lee Spradlin “Bronco”, 76, of Searcy entered this world November 29, 1938 at Mt. Vernon, Arkansas and went to be with his Heavenly Father November 1, 2015.  Donald was the son of the late Lescley and Josie Fulton Spradlin; He leaves to this world his loving wife of 56 years, Mildred Billingsley Spradlin; three children, Clarence Spradlin (Cindy),...

Oct 30, 2015

Dewey David Hobson, age 85, of Rison died Friday, October 30, 2015 in the Hospice unit of Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison, Arkansas. Mr. Hobson was born December 7, 1929 at Rison, he was preceded in death by his parents, John Dewey Hobson and Rachel Childress Hobson. He graduated from Rison High School in 1947 and enrolled...

Oct 27, 2015

Cora Lee Cotton, age 93, of Conway passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her home. She was born November 25, 1921 in Maumelle, the daughter of the late Lee S. Tolley and Sarah Cato Tolley. Mrs. Cotton was a long-time member of First Assembly of God in Sheridan and was a current member of First Assembly of God...

Oct 23, 2015

Karen Reed Durkee, age 55, of the Randall community near Rison, went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 23, 2015. Mrs. Durkee was born December 10, 1959 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of Rolean Laminack Reed and the late Billy Kenneth Reed. She enjoyed spending time with her family and there was a special place in her heart...

Oct 23, 2015

Booker Lee Hart was born April 24, 1934 to the late Reverend Edward and Luebertha Lunnie in Scott, Arkansas. She departed this life at 12:30 am on October 23, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was described by those who knew her as a loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend. As...

Oct 22, 2015

Billie Jean Raley, age 85, of Pine Bluff, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born September 24, 1930 in Star City, to the late William Henry Prysock and Annie Louise Limbert Prysock. She is preceded in death by husband, Hollis Raley; brothers, Edwin Prysock, Charles Prysock, Frank Prysock, and...

Oct 19, 2015

Ruby Irene Barnett, age 88, of Kingsland went to be with the Lord Monday, October 19, 2015 at Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills. Mrs. Barnett was born June 25, 1927 in Eudora, a daughter of the late Marvin P. Brown and Mary E. Wilson Brown. She was always loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren for her brilliant...

Oct 16, 2015

JoLynn Melder, age 63, of Pine Bluff went to be with the Lord Friday, October 16, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Melder was born January 30, 1952 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of the late Jacob Kenwood Rogers and Mary Maxine Reed Rogers. She enjoyed reading, working in her flower garden and bird watching. Mrs. Melder loved her family...