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Eric Lyle Taylor

Eric Lyle Taylor

Aug 22, 2024

Eric Lyle Taylor, 52 of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on August 22, 2024 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was born to Burlie Taylor and Emma Johnston Taylor on November 6, 1971 in Searcy, Arkansas. He always had a smile on his face, even on bad days.

He is preceded in death by his father, Burlie Taylor, two brothers,...

Timothy Paul Pettypool

Timothy Paul Pettypool

Aug 19, 2024

Timothy Paul Pettypool 39, of Searcy, Arkansas departed from this life on August 19, 2024, in Sherwood, Arkansas. He was born on May 24, 1985 to Ron Pettypool and Gail Clark Pettypool in Searcy, Arkansas. He attended Arkansas State University- Beebe and Searcy Campuses and received an Associate’s Degree in HVAC. He was an avid boater, fisherman, gamer, and...

John Lee Grantham

John Lee Grantham

Aug 15, 2024

John Lee Grantham, of Mayflower, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Marianna to the late Robert Young Grantham and Carrie Varner Grantham, he was the youngest of 9 children, he had five brothers and three sisters. He was a proud graduate of Marvell High School, John lived a life rich...

John Lee Grantham

John Lee Grantham

Aug 15, 2024

John Lee Grantham, of Mayflower, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Marianna to the late Robert Young Grantham and Carrie Varner Grantham, he was the youngest of 9 children, he had five brothers and three sisters. He was a proud graduate of Marvell High School, John lived a life rich in...

Jordan Wilson Phillips

Jordan Wilson Phillips

Aug 14, 2024

Jordan Wilson Phillips, age 28, of Benton AR. Passed away on August 14, 2024 in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 21, 1995 to his father Jimmy Wilson Phillips JR. and mother Ellen Phena Parker. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Joyce Phillips. He loved being outdoors and had many hobbies such as riding and working...

Sandra Kay (Long)  Morrison

Sandra Kay (Long) Morrison

Aug 14, 2024

Sandra Kay Morrison, age 73, of Rison passed away on August 14, 2024 in Little Rock, AR. She was born on August 8, 1951 to the late Robert Doyle Long and Beulah Langley. She loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, and her many friends. She was known for loving to cook for family and others in need....

Guy Martin Atkinson

Guy Martin Atkinson

Aug 14, 2024

Guy Martin Atkinson, age 81, of Naylor, went to be with his Lord on August 14, 2024. He was

born August 2, 1943, in Fisher, Arkansas to the late Goley Atkinson, Sr. and Beula Olive Lansford

Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson was a United States Army Veteran and worked for Nabholz Construction

as a carpenter for over 45 years. He had the ability to fix...

Vella Breznai

Vella Breznai

Aug 13, 2024

Vella Pearl Capps Breznai 83, from Searcy passed from this life to her eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Born June 15, 1941 in Little Red, Arkansas to the late Otis and Edna Capps. Vella loved living life, being with friends and family and her grand and great-children were her greatest joys in life.

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James Blansett

James Blansett

Aug 12, 2024

James Andrew (Jim) Blansett was born May 4,1932 and died August 12, 2024. He leaves behind a wife of 70 years, Jean (Wiley) Blansett, his sons Andy (Cheryl), Wiley(Lyn), Phillip(Karen), and daughter Sarah Blansett English, eight grandchildren and of 16 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by their infant son Timothy, his parents Ramon and Johnnie (Haulcroft) Blansett, one sister...

Aelena Hamil

Aelena Hamil

Aug 11, 2024

Aelena Hamil, age 82, of Searcy went to be with the Lord August 11, 2024. She was born February 7, 1942 in Kilgore, Texas to the late Leonard Davis and Lena Davis.

She is survived by her children, Pamela Hamil, Phyllis Garrett, Ruth Jennings, Mark Hamil and wife Susan, Judy Bentley and husband Kevin, and Paul Hamil,...

Larry Russell King

Larry Russell King

Aug 3, 2024

Larry Russell King, 77, of Rison, Arkansas, passed away on August 3, 2024, at the

home he shared with his loving wife in Rison.

Larry was born on October 22, 1946, to the late William Terrell King and Birdie Lee

(Green) King in Rison. He was known as Rusty to many people who...

Rhonda Jean Thompson

Rhonda Jean Thompson

Aug 2, 2024

Rhonda Jean Thompson, age 57, of Rison passed away on August 2, 2024 in Pine Bluff, AR. She was born on January 15, 1967 to Bill Mitchell Sr. and  Jean Selma. She was known for loving to spend time with her grandkids, camping and going to the lake with her significant other Clifton Cross, going to mud...

Donald Gene Herring

Donald Gene Herring

Aug 2, 2024

Our beloved father & Pawpaw Don who loved us greater than anything else in the world passed from this life on August 2, 2024. He was born to Charles William (Bill) Herring & Geneva Rucker on January 27, 1956, in Pine Bluff Arkansas. He was a graduate of Dollarway High School Class of 1974. Don went on...

Garry Dale Midkiff

Garry Dale Midkiff

Aug 1, 2024

Garry Dale Midkiff of Conway Arkansas, Age 69, passed away August 1, 2024. He was born January 24,1955, in Middletown Ohio to the late Billy Azel Midkiff and Barbara Jean Brunty Midkiff. Dale served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Dale was one in a million. He loved animals, nature, and music. Some of his favorite pastimes were...

Judith J Manley

Judith J Manley

Jul 31, 2024

Judith J. Manley, age 82 of Searcy, originally of Lepanto transitioned peacefully on the morning Wednesday July 31st.  Judy was born in November of 1941 to Ida (McWhirter) and James H. Johnston.  Judy was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family. Judy ran the Frozen Delite for many years, later she worked and retired from First Security...

Gena Denise Choate

Gena Denise Choate

Jul 29, 2024

Gena Denise Choate left this earthly home on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born March 19, 1955 to Glenda Fry Chapman and Robert (Bubbles) Choate, Jr. in Searcy, Arkansas. Denise had a love for life, family and those she considered family. She demonstrated her love by cooking or bringing meals, making...

Larry Wayne Dyson

Larry Wayne Dyson

Jul 27, 2024

Larry Wayne Dyson age 67 of Mt Vernon, Arkansas, passed away July, 27,2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Cruise of El Paso Arkansas and his brother Lonnie Cruise of El Paso Arkansas. Larry is survived by his mother Betty Walker, and stepfather Roy Walker of El Paso, Sister Lisa and Joe Turney of Cabot Arkansas, and...

Steven "Cuzz" Allen Robbins

Steven "Cuzz" Allen Robbins

Jul 24, 2024

Steven “Cuzz” Allen Robbins, age 63, of Rison passed away on July 24, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. He was born on May 15, 1961 in Bellows Falls, Vermont to the late Harold Royal and Alva Jyneece Robbins. He never met a stranger and had the best support group of many friends. He had many hobbies he enjoyed with his...

Christopher Michael Berry

Christopher Michael Berry

Jul 24, 2024

Christopher Michael Berry, age 53, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on July 24, 2024. Born on July 5, 1971, in Conway, Arkansas, to Nancy May and Kenny Berry, Chris was a lifelong resident of the area.

Chris spent much of his life working as a painter, a trade he shared with many in his family. Music and art were central to...

Christine Louise Massey

Christine Louise Massey

Jul 22, 2024

Christine Louise Massey, Age 65 of Conway Arkansas, passed away July 22, 2024. She was born in Charleston South Carolina to the late Samuel Torrance. Mrs. Massey was a member of the Hilltop Fire Department, she had many hobbies, collecting Bears, Bird feeders, gardening, puzzles, playing card games and loved cardinals. She was preceded in death by her father and...

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