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Charles "Ronnie" Ronald Hagins

Charles "Ronnie" Ronald Hagins

Jun 28, 2025

Ronnie Hagins of Kingsland, Arkansas, age 74, went to be with his Lord on June 28, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1950 in Mount Holly, Arkansas to Charles Hagins and Mildred Harrell Hagins. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Edinburg. Preceding him in death was his parents and a brother, Sammy Hagins.

He is survived...

Roger Huskey

Roger Huskey

Jun 27, 2025

Roger Huskey, age 78 of Searcy, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home, on June 28, 2025. He was born February 26 1947, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Andrew J. Huskey and Madge Osment Huskey. Mr. Huskey was a well known Cattle Rancher in this area raising some excellent cattle. He enjoyed going to the sale barns and spending time...

Joycie Lynn Warnix

Joycie Lynn Warnix

Jun 27, 2025

Joycie Lynn Warnix, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at her birthplace in Leola, Arkansas, at the age of 88. Born on September 29, 1936, Joycie was known for her kindness, warmth, and strong familial ties.

Joycie cherished her family above all else, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. She is survived by...

Violet Robbins

Violet Robbins

Jun 22, 2025

It is with a heavy heart, yet overflowing gratitude, that we reflect on the life of Violet Louise Robbins. Her passing leaves a void that can never truly be filled, but the richness of her life and the enduring legacy of love she leaves behind continue to shine brightly.

Violet’s faith wasn't merely a belief system; it was the very essence...

Brenda Aline Ramey

Brenda Aline Ramey

Jun 16, 2025

Brenda Aline (Allen) Ramey, of Conway Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home, June 16, 2025. Brenda was born May 1, 1950, in Little Rock Arkansas to the late Sherman Allen and Louise Mower Allen. Brenda was a loving mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. The time she spent with her family was always special leaving a lot of special memories for...

Johnny Larry Dyer

Johnny Larry Dyer

Jun 12, 2025

Johnny Larry Dyer, of Griffithville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas, at the age of 80. He was born on August 16, 1944, in Moscow, Tennessee, to the late Wilburn and Pearl Dyer (Miller).



Johnny lived a full and generous life, marked by hard work, strong values, and a deep love for...

Robert "Sonny" Davis

Robert "Sonny" Davis

Jun 12, 2025

Robert Walton “Sonny” Davis, Sr. age 91 went to be with the Lord on June 12th, 2025. He was born January 26, 1934 in Altheimer, Arkansas. He was a member of Hazel Street Church of Christ in Pine Bluff. Preceding him in death was his wife, Emily Waymack Davis, his father Robert Ellis Davis, his mother Earline Davis, his sister...

Vanita Louise Hendricks

Vanita Louise Hendricks

Jun 10, 2025

Vanita Louise Phillips Hendricks, age 79, of Woodlawn went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was born on September 3, 1945, in Rison to the late Clyde Phillips and Louise Wooley Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hendricks, her sister Cindy Beatty and her brother Ronnie...

Gladys Fay Powers

Gladys Fay Powers

Jun 2, 2025

Gladys Fay Powers, born on March 19, 1942, in Leola, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2025, in White Hall, Arkansas. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.

Gladys was a woman of many talents and interests. Her passion for cooking brought joy to her family and friends, and her skills in cleaning reflected...

William Keith Kimbrell

William Keith Kimbrell

May 30, 2025

William Keith Kimbrell, age 68, of Sheridan, passed away Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025 in Pine Bluff, AR. Keith was born August 26, 1956, in Warren, Arkansas, to the late Grady and Janice Kimbrell. Keith was a 1974 graduate of Watson Chapel High School. He attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello on a baseball scholarship. An outstanding baseball player,...

George Howard Warren, Sr.

George Howard Warren, Sr.

May 30, 2025



George Howard Warren, Sr. age 68, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born July 16, 1956, in Jackson, MS to the late Willy Ray Warren and Velma Jean Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Rita Warren and brother Billy Warren. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing...

Kenneth Dale Coffee

Kenneth Dale Coffee

May 23, 2025

Kenneth Dale Coffee, born February 17, 1944, in Clarksville, Arkansas at home. He passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas.

He was a member of Higginson Trinity PCG for many years- He was a member of the national guard- he retired from Walmart; he drove a truck most of his life- he enjoyed gardening. He was a great...

Ronnie Dale Word

Ronnie Dale Word

May 23, 2025

Ronnie Dale Word, age 68 of Rison AR, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was born November 12, 1956 in Rison, a son of Herman H. Word and Irene McRae Word. Ronnie was a graduate of Rison High School and a member of Rison Baptist Church. He was a long-time employee of Moore’s Hardware (later Gurnsey’s Hardware) in...

Helen Diane Hebert

Helen Diane Hebert

May 22, 2025

Diane Hebert, age 70 of Rison, AR, died Thursday, May 22, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1955 in Rison AR, a daughter of J. D. Lunsford and Helen Coats Lunsford. Mrs. Hebert attended Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church of Woodlawn. A mother and homemaker, she was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. 

She was preceded in death by her...

Sonja Fay Fogarty

Sonja Fay Fogarty

May 20, 2025

Sonja Fogarty, age 58 of Mountain View AR, died Tuesday, May 20th 2025. She was born August 2nd, 1967 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of Jerry Casey and Brenda Casey. Mrs. Fogarty attended Dollarway High School and was a mother and factory worker. She was the Assembly of God faith. Mrs. Fogarty was preceded in death by her daughter Rachell...

Max McDonald

Max McDonald

May 19, 2025

Mr. Max McDonald went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early in the morning on May 19, 2025. Max was born in Searcy, Arkansas on May 28, 1932, to the late E.L. and Myrtle Curtis McDonald. He was the last survivor of a family of 12 siblings.

Max was a member of the First Assembly of God in...

Alma Broadway

Alma Broadway

May 18, 2025

Alma Sue Broadway, went to be with her Lord on May 18, 2025. She was born May 3, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Jean Skellenger. She was very adventurous and enjoyed hiking, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors. She also enjoyed crafting, working on puzzles and spending time with her family. She was preceded...

Patrick Secor

Patrick Secor

May 18, 2025

Patrick Milton Secor, of Searcy passed away on May 18, 2025. He was born March 17, 1936, in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Lewis and Alice Secor. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran,

He is survived by his loving wife Kristine Secor. 

Arrangements by Cole Funeral Home of Kensett,

Christine Coble

Christine Coble

May 18, 2025

Christine (Totty) Coble, 88, of Searcy, passed from this life on May 18, 2025. She was born April 29, 1937, in Memphis, TN, the oldest child of D.A. and Ida Bell Totty. She was married 61 years to her husband Ronald Coble, who preceded her in death in 2018. She attended Southside High School in Memphis and Harding College. She...

Kenneth Brayford

Kenneth Brayford

May 14, 2025

Kenneth A. Brayford of Searcy, Arkansas joined the Church Triumphant on May 14, 2025. He died peacefully at the age of 86.

Ken was born on August 4, 1938, to Kenneth G. and Vivian O. Brayford of Collinsville, Illinois. He was predeceased by two older sisters, Jane A. Brayford Scott of Starkville, Mississippi and Julaine A. Brayford of Collinsville, Illinois. He...

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