In our Care

Shirley Sue (Mathis) Springer

Feb 26, 2015

Shirley Sue Mathis Springer, 71, of Searcy, formerly of Germantown, Tenn., went to be with her Lord February 26, 2015 at Searcy Healthcare.  She was born December 4, 1943 in Wardell, Missouri to the late Harry and Mable Mathis.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry N. Springer; brother, Bill Mathis;...

Anleen Vinson

Feb 25, 2015

Anleen Vinson, age 89, of Pansy community near Rison, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Pine Bluff. Mrs. Vinson was born November 16, 1925 in Rowell, a daughter of the late Jim Jacks and Radie Stark Jacks. She was a 1944 graduate of Woodlawn High School and retired from the Levi Strauss Corporation. Mrs....

Mary Leona Thompson

Feb 25, 2015

Mary Leona Childers Thompson, age 89, of New Edinburg went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Mrs. Thompson was born July 18, 1925 in Hermitage, a daughter of the late Eurie Childers and Ethel O. Senn Childers. She was very famous for her homemade peanut brittle; her kids always knew brittle would be sent for their...

Johnnie Keith Evans

Feb 23, 2015

Johnnie Keith Evans, 59, of Searcy, died February 23, 2015 at his residence following a brief illness.  He was born June 20, 1955 in Little Rock to the late Thurmon and Helen Tuttle Evans.

No services are to be rendered.

Christina Michelle Santiago

Feb 21, 2015

Christina Michelle Santiago, age 36, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. She was born October 13, 1978 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of Jesus Santiago Falcon and Iva Lee Bevill. Christina is a graduate of St. Martin High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She attended Kingdom Hall in Sheridan. Christina received many awards...

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.