Obituaries
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Herbert N. Swearengen
Feb 21, 2015
Herbert N. Swearengen III, 65, of Blytheville, died February 21, 2015 following several lingering illnesses. He was born January 5, 1950 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Herbert and Carolyn Ann Peterson Swearengen Jr.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Ronnie L. Rogers
Feb 20, 2015
Ronnie Lee "Rog" Rogers, age 49, of Rison died Friday, February 20, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Mr. Rogers was born on November 4, 1965 in Rison, a son of Eddie Rogers and the late Vivian Kaye Ratliff Rogers. He was a 1985 graduate of Rison High School and was of the Assembly of God...
Cecilio "Chico" Sanchez
Feb 19, 2015
Cecilio "Chico" Sanchez, age 63, of White Hall, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was born March 14, 1951 in Georgetown, Texas, the son of the late A.V. Sanchez and Angelita Conde Sanchez. Chico worked for Moseley's Industrial Wood Products as a plant manager for 31 years. Chico enjoyed hunting,...
Deloris (Reinert) Jabes
Feb 18, 2015
Deloris Jabes, 84, of Beebe, formerly of Searcy, Arkansas, passed from this life February 18, 2015 at Beebe Retirement Center. She was born November 21, 1930 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the late Leonard and Helen Klunk Reinert. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Jabes; and one son, James Jabes. Survivors include...
Jerry Paul Johnson
Feb 12, 2015
Jerry Paul Johnson, age 68, of Crossett, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 12, 2015. He was born December 24, 1946 in Malvern, a son of the late Paul Patrick Johnson and Buris Williams Auldridge. For many years, Mr. Johnson used his abilities to perform various tasks with the Easter Seals. Jigsaw puzzles, reading books, and...
Brenda Lee Sarringar
Feb 12, 2015
Brenda Lee Sarringar, 58, died February 12, 2015 at White County Medical Center in Searcy. She was born November 19, 1956 in Englewood, California. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Bill Sarringar; daughter, Michelle Renee Norris; sister, Tina Burrows; and step son, Anthony Phillip Sarringar.
Cremation Services have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral...
Jo Bob Woodell
Feb 10, 2015
Jo Bob Lindsey Woodell, age 80, of Rison, Arkansas died Tuesday, February 10, 2015. She was born on May 7, 1934 in Toledo, a daughter of the late Swanson Lindsey and Garner Lee Gardner Lindsey. Mrs. Woodell was a member of Rison Baptist Church, a graduate of Rison High School and a former member of the Rison Gardening Club....
Rosie Evelyn Rupe
Feb 9, 2015
Rosie Evelyn Rupe, age 92, of Hensley passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born January 19, 1923 in Umpire, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late James Clyde Beckwith and Luetta Richards Beckwith. Mrs. Rupe served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. She is a member of Lone Pine...
Minnie Rose Ellen Bennett
Feb 8, 2015
Minnie Rose Ellen Williams Bennett, age 92, of England, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015, at her home. She was born October 8, 1922, in Poyen, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Albert and Mattie Majors Williams. Mrs. Bennett was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed fishing and upholstering. Mrs. Bennett was a wonderful seamstress, great cook, fantastic...
Janice Faye Welch Hollingshead
Feb 7, 2015
Janice Faye Welch Hollingshead, 53, of Sheridan, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at her home. She was born August 1, 1961, in Malvern, Arkansas, to John and Faye Paty Welch. She graduated from Sheridan High School. Janice was married to David Hollingshead for 19 years, who was the love of her life. She...
Doris E Litwa
Feb 7, 2015
Doris Elwell Litwa, 93, of Little Rock, died February 7, 2015 at Briarwood Nursing Home. She was born May 13, 1921 in Gillett, Arkansas to the late Edgar and Bertha Branhum Elwell. Mrs. Litwa will be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humor. She had an entrepreneurial spirit; owning a dress store in Hot Springs, Doris’ Carriage...
Pamela A (Hart) Crutchfield
Feb 5, 2015
Pamela A. Crutchfield, 66, of Searcy, died February 5, 2015 at her residence. She was born November 22, 1948 in Des Arc, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Hart; sister, Paula Corbit; and grandson, Cory Johnson. She is survived by one daughter, Tamara Sherrod (Brian) of Vilonia; mother, Margie Williams Hart of Searcy; two sisters,...
Glen Dale Pledger
Feb 5, 2015
Former Searcy Mayor, Glen Dale Pledger age 78, passed from this life Thursday, February 5, 2015 at White County Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1936 in Searcy to the late George Arnold and Mildred Humble Pledger. Glen was a 1954 graduate of Searcy High School and was a successful commercial concrete contractor in Searcy for many years. ...
Helen Floy "Flo" Belle Marie Dixon
Feb 4, 2015
Helen Floy Belle Marie Dixon, age 86, known to everyone as "Flo", departed this life on February 4, 2015 in her home in Leola, Arkansas. She was born February 10, 1928 in Malvern, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonny and Ida Henson; sister, Evelyn Green; brother, James Henson; and husband, James V. Dixon. She is...
Leroy Wise
Feb 4, 2015
LeRoy Wise, 82, of Bald Knob, died February 4, 2015. He is survived by his little dogs, Sam and Scooter; and a host of good friends. Memorial Services are 6 p.m. Monday, February 9, at 23 Baptist Church in Bald Knob. Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett was entrusted with arrangements.
Dietrick Terrell Eason
Feb 4, 2015
Dietrick Terrell Eason, 44, of Kensett, died February 4, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 8, 1970 in Marianna, Arkansas to Curtis Baldwin and Ruby Eason. He is survived by his wife, Susan Ramsey Eason; daughters, Denedra Eason and Mattie Robertson (Brent); son, James Bradley Ramsey (Tina); stepson Bruce Bowman; and three brothers, Nicholas, Jonathan, and Percy....
Emogene Rhodes Crowder
Feb 1, 2015
On the morning of Feb 1, 2015, Emogene Rhodes Crowder passed away at the Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Emogene was 92 years old. Emogene was born on April 18, 1922 in Poyen, Arkansas. Her parents were George and Daisy Rhodes. Mrs. Crowder was a faithful Mom and worker. During World War II she worked in Jacksonville, Arkansas...
Iva White
Jan 31, 2015
Iva Kelley White, age 95, of Rison, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 31, 2015. Mrs. White was born May 18, 1919 in Malvern, Arkansas to the late Willis and Alice Hughen Kelley. She was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church of Pine Bluff. Mrs. White loved fishing, going to the horse races and was...
James Coy Mcrae, Sr
Jan 30, 2015
James McRae, Sr., age 79, of the "Y Community" near Rison, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. Mr. McRae was born October 9, 1935 in Rison, a son of the late Clarence A. McRae and Ollie Lea McGriff McRae. He was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service and served in the United States Air Force...
Kathleen Williams Harvey
Jan 27, 2015
Kathleen Williams Harvey, age 85, of Stuttgart, formerly of Pine Bluff, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2015. Mrs. Harvey was born June 24, 1929 in Herbine, a daughter of the late Albert Lee Williams and Beatrice Rawls Williams. She was a member of Oak Park Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Harvey enjoyed fishing, shopping...