In our Care

Charlie H Henderson

Jan 25, 2015

Burial of Mr. Charlie H. Henderson, 85, of Judsonia was Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Fredonia Cemetery in Bald Knob.  He passed from this life January 25, 2015 following a brief illness.  He was born October 11, 1929 in Tyronza, Arkansas.  Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett was entrusted with services.

Timothy Dale Myrick

Jan 24, 2015

Timothy Dale Myrick, 55, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord January 24, 2015.  He was born June 22, 1959 in Harrison, Arkansas. Mr. Myrick accepted the Lord as his Savior and was baptized at a young age, and more recently rededicated his life, reaffirming his home in Heaven.  He was a truck driver, with Peterbilts being his...

Jimmy "J.L." Leopard

Jan 23, 2015

Jimmy "J.L" Leopard age 82 of White Hall died Friday, January 23, 2015 at JRMC in Pine Bluff. Mr. Leopard was born in Rison, January 14, 1933 a son of the late Thomas Leopard and Myrtle "Dump" Edwards Leopard. Mr. Leopard was a retired employee of the Arkansas Highway Department, enjoyed being outdoors, and visiting with his friends and...

William Randall Rice

Jan 22, 2015

William R. Rice, 74, of Searcy, died January 22, 2015.  He was born January 3, 1941 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Clyde Cecil and Thelma Aryth Newman Rice.  He married Georgia (Allen) Rice July 30, 1960 at LaHarbar, California; she survives. Other survivors include three sons, Jeff, Hearld, and Wayne Rice; and one daughter, Brandy Rice Danner. No...

Justin Wayne Meadows

Jan 17, 2015

Justin Wayne Meadows of Searcy, AR died on January 17 at the age of 34.  Almost everyone who knew him remembers him for his big heart and giving spirit.  Even within the last three weeks of this life on earth, he made extra effort to help others who were struggling.

He was preceded in death...

Gladys Ruth Spakes

Jan 16, 2015

Gladys Ruth Spakes, age 94, of Rowell, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born October 20, 1920 in Cleveland County, a daughter of the late Henry Houston Holderfield and Mary Porter Hobson Holderfield. Mrs. Spakes was a retired employee from Ben Pearson and...

George Harold Stark

Jan 16, 2015

George Stark, 62, of Judsonia, died January 16, 2015 at White County Medical Center.  He was born September 2, 1952 in Minneapolis, Minn. To the late George and Josephine Blatnik Stark. No services are scheduled at this time.

Cremation Services are entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Condolences: www.SullivanFuneralCare.com

Barbara Kelley

Jan 14, 2015

Barbara Lowery Kelley, age 81, of the "212" Community, Rison, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born March 5, 1933, a daughter to the late George Lowery and Ethel Brown Lowery. Mrs. Kelley was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. For many years she was a shipping clerk at the Rison Garment Factory...

James Rodger Vent

Jan 14, 2015

James Rodger Vent, age 91, of Woodlawn, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Pink Bud Nursing Home in Greenwood, Arkansas. He was born December 17, 1923 in Cleveland County, a son of the late James E. Vent and Willie Rodgers Vent. Mr. Vent served in the Navy on the USS Barnes during World War...

Redgey Wayne Back

Jan 14, 2015

Redgey Wayne Back, 65, of Cabot, formerly of Wellington, Kentucky passed away January 14, 2015 at his residence.  Mr. Back was born December 25, 1949 in Wellinton, Kentucky to the late Estill and Nila Blair Back. Mr. Back was a career Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving proudly from 1973 until 1993.  He was also an avid...

James Semple

Jan 11, 2015

James Semple, 77, of Romance, died January 11, 2015 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia. He was born July 25, 1937 in Rochester, New York to the late Silvester Joseph and Venita Semple. Mr. Semple was a Marine Corp. Veteran and a retired Chef. The family plans for private services at a later date.

Cremation Services have...

Vera Maurice Jones

Jan 7, 2015

Vera Maurice Jones, age 84, of the Woodlawn community, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Mrs. Jones was born June 17, 1930 in Lone Prairie community located in Ashley County, a daughter to the late Thomas Edward Scott and Vera Avelyne Lee Scott. She was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she...

Laurie Ann Skodzenski

Jan 4, 2015

Laurie Ann Skodzenski, age 31, of Sheridan, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at her home. She was born March 3, 1983 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of Becky Lynn Skodenski Brooks. Laurie graduated from Dollarway High School and attended Centennial Fellowship Church in White Hall. She loved football, especially her Razorbacks and the Cowboys. Left to cherish her...

James Ray Thompson

Jan 1, 2015

James “Jim” Ray Thompson, 70, of Judsonia, passed away January 1, 2015 at White County Medical Center.  Mr. Thompson was a self-employed welder and mechanic as well as all around handy-man. On June 16, 1980 he married Joyce Olney Thompson at West Palm Beach, Florida, she survives. Other survivors include his mother, Mildred Johnson Huggins; three sons, Bennie A....

Birdie Reed

Dec 29, 2014

Elmer Birdie Reed, age 94, of Rison, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 29, 2014. She was born on April 27, 1920 in Rison, a daughter of the late William Jasper Reed and Edna Virginia Lain Reed. Mrs. Reed was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pine Bluff and was retired owner-operator of Birdie's Beauty Shop. In addition to...

Allen Dewayne Weaver

Dec 29, 2014

Allen Weaver, age 66, of Searcy, died Monday, December 29, 2014 at White County Medical Center. He was born August 31, 1948 in East St. Louis, Illinois. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation Services have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: 501-742-3621 Condolences: www.SullivanFuneralCare.com

Nadine Boldon Jones

Dec 28, 2014

Nadine Boldon Jones, age 84, of Rison, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was born on May 20, 1930 in Rison, a daughter of the late Burless Boldon and Zee Studdard Boldon. Mrs. Jones was a member of Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church. Nothing in the world meant more to her or that she loved more...

Jody Ray Mccool

Dec 28, 2014

Jody Ray McCool, 51, of Glenwood (formerly of Sheridan), died Sunday, December 28, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. Jody was born July 11, 1963, in Great Falls, Montana, a son of James Edward McCool and the late Mary Agnes Streeter McCool. He was reared and received his education in Sheridan. Throughout his life, Jody was employed...

Cheryl Jean Hubbard

Dec 27, 2014

Cheryl Jean Norton Hubbard, age 59, of Rison, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. She was born September 6, 1955 in Columbus, Georgia, a daughter of John R. Norton and the late Ann Elder Norton. Mrs. Hubbard was of the Methodist faith and a homemaker. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by a son,...

Juanice Reed

Dec 25, 2014

Betty Juanice Reed, age 86, of Pine Bluff passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014. She was born January 21, 1928 in Woodlawn, a daughter of the late Thomas Ray Case and Flora Huselton Case. Juanice was a faithful Baptist and member of First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. She was the organist, pianist, and founder of the Young People's...