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Jun 30, 2023

Joseph Taylor Robertson passed into glory on June 30, 2023. He was born to Jack and Tassie (Moore) Robertson of Blytheville, Arkansas. Jack was a sharecropper, so more children meant less work. Jack and Tassie decided at the sixteenth child they had enough! Joe loved his large family, sparring with his brothers and taunting his sisters. Joe decided early...

Jun 29, 2023

Joe Don Bradley, age 87, of Rison, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023.  He was born June 25, 1936 in Rison, AR to the late Clifton Leon and Dorothy Wells Bradley.  Joe never met a stranger, he loved talking and visiting with people, and made many friends.  He also enjoyed watching cowboy movies and television shows.  In addition to...

Jun 24, 2023

 

Jamey Lynn Sanders, 43, of Morrilton, Arkansas, bid farewell to this earthly realm on June 24, 2023. Born on December 19, 1979, in Searcy, Arkansas, Jamey brought a spark of mischief and warmth to the world.

 

Jamey was a true superhero, always swooping in to help those in need. He had a heart of gold and a knack...

Jun 24, 2023

Born in Ellsworth Kansas 4/20/1945 Preceded in death by her loving parents Rodger and Cecil Irene Lonberger Funk. Preceded in death also by half-brother Rodger Jr. and son Charles. Survived by son and caregiver, POA Franklin Franks II of Cabot Arkansas. Also survived by daughter Camille Irene Sockwell and her five children Erik Sockwell, Angelina Sockwell, Katherine ann Hedger...

Jun 23, 2023

David Allen Sherrill of Judsonia, Arkansas, affectionately known as “Pops” and “Uncle David,” was born on July 17, 1958, in Roseburg, Oregon. He passed peacefully from his earthly home on June 23, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the youthful age of 64. He was the son of Andy Lee Sherrill and Clara Mae Swafford. He was raised from...

Jun 22, 2023

Bruce Wayne Rice, age 79 of White Hall, passed away, Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was born on July 31, 1943 in Jefferson County to the late Velma and Charlie Joe Rice. He was a 1961 graduate of White Hall High School. After graduation, Bruce joined the United States Air Force, where he was an Airborne Radar Technician and...

Jun 21, 2023

Thomas Edward Depaepe, JR, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away at his home on June 21, 2023. He was born to the late Thomas and Sally Depaepe in Hardin, Kentucky on October 23, 1956. He spent his life woodworking, fishing, and spending time with family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Virginia Depaepe, and...

Jun 20, 2023

Kimberly Renae Childers, age 55, of Mabelvale, passed away June 20, 2023 in Little Rock. She was born April 4, 1968 in Little Rock, AR to the late Adam and Linda Vance Bagley.  Kimberly loved playing with her grandchildren and being outside. She worked and tended to her garden and enjoyed collecting garden ornaments.  She was a dog and...

Jun 19, 2023

Ann Willis Taylor of Searcy passed away on June 19, 2023. She was born to Remer Willis and Willie Mae Mazie Caraway in Vidalia, Georgia on December 7, 1942. Ann was an avid thrift shopper, including flea markets and yard sales.   She loved them so much she stopped at one on the way to the hospital while in labor!...

Jun 19, 2023

James Allen Hughey, age 67, of Sheridan went to be with his Lord on June 19, 2023. He was born September 15, 1955 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Maxine Kirby Hughey. Mr. Hughey was a United States Army veteran and retired from 3M after 30 years as a maintenance mechanic. In his spare time he enjoyed...

Jun 17, 2023

Helen Bullock Lunsford, age 87 of Star City, passed away June 17, 2023. She was born February 10, 1936 in Waterproof, Louisiana to the late Walter and Bulah Maxwell Bullock. Helen enjoyed playing and writing gospel music and singing with her grandson Dustin. She had very creative spirit, she made jewelry, purses, and many other crafts. Helen was also...

Jun 15, 2023

Joe Everett Shelby, of Judsonia went to be with his Lord on June 15, 2023. He was born October 12, 1939 in Searcy to the late Joseph B. Shelby and Mary Geneva Shelby. Mr. Shelby was a graduate of Judsonia High School and an Eagle Scout. In his spare time enjoyed watching sports and reading. He was a faithful...

Jun 5, 2023

Jane Gregory Sherer of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away June 5, 2023.  She was born April 24, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Alva Bryan Bond Jr. and Mary Ruby Gregory, she is preceded in death by her parents, her late husband Dickie Joe Sherer.

She is survived by her daughter Laura Elise Rodela, and a granddaughter Elise...

Jun 5, 2023

 

Marie Simon was born on May 27, 1924 near Plainview, AR and lived her young life on the family farm before leaving to live in Little Rock and work in Jacksonville, AR. She was the oldest of 9 brothers and sisters. Marie passed away June 5, 2023 after celebrating her 99th birthday a few days earlier.

She is preceded...

Jun 4, 2023

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Jun 3, 2023

Jacob Lynn Browning passed away on June 3, 2023. He was born May 4, 1998 in Searcy.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking and spending time in the outdoors. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his son and family, He will be deeply missed by many.

He is survived by his wife Madelyn Pate Browning, his son...

Jun 2, 2023

Cecil William “CW” Childers, Jr., age 74, of Higginson, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born November 26, 1948, in Kensett to the late Cecil William Childers, Sr. and Vinnie Vivian Shepherd Childers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bobby Childers, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Johnson, and Kay...

Jun 1, 2023

Raymond Shirey, age 73 of Star City, passed away June 1, 2023 in Little Rock.  He was born December 4, 1949 in Monticello, AR to the late Hollis and Maxine Myhand Shirey.  Raymond was a retired maintenance mechanic for the Pine Bluff Paper Mill.  He enjoyed being outdoors, cooking and grilling, fishing, hunting, and doing his woodworking.  Raymond was...

May 31, 2023

Mieko June Hamman, 87, of Woodlawn passed away on May 31, 2023. She was born in Sasebo, Japan on March 15, 1936 to the late Imajiro and Yukiyo Hamamoto.

She attended school and helped raise her siblings after her parents’ death. She came to the United States in 1962 after marrying her first husband and raised their...

May 30, 2023

Philip Eugene Showalter, 71 of Searcy, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2023. He was born to Russell and Billie Jean Showalter on February 18, 1952, in Harrison, Arkansas. Mr. Showalter retired from UTHSC and enjoyed working at the local library.

He is preceded in death by his father, Russell Showalter.

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