Obituaries
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Emily Sue (Waymack) Davis
Sep 14, 2023
Emily Sue Waymack Davis age 85, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born September 25, 1937 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was a member of Hazel Street Church of Christ.
Preceding her in death was her father Parvin Perry Waymack, Sr. and mother Shirley...
Shelda "Topsy" Taylor
Sep 13, 2023
Shelda “Topsy” Levern Taylor, age 81, of Rison, went to be with her Lord on September 13, 2023. She was born March 4, 1942 in Rison to the late Mark and Ilda King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband J. D. Taylor, her siblings Bill King (Birdie), Louise Riggins (Bub),...
Peggy Robbins Willis
Sep 11, 2023
Peggy Jane Robbins Willis, age 72, of Rison, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023. She was born August 13, 1951 in Rayville, Louisiana to the late Cassie Ray Robbins and Mary Nell Robbins. She was a faithful member of Rison Church of Christ. In her spare time she enjoyed drawing, painting, cooking and reading...
Carolyn Gail Courtney
Sep 11, 2023
Carolyn Gail Courtney, age 72 of Rison, passed away September 11, 2023. She was born August 16, 1951 in Pine Bluff to the late James R. and Frances Greenlee Lunsford. Carolyn was a joy to be around, she loved her flowers, family and friends, and was always making people smile and laugh. She will be truly missed. In addition...
Loretta Jewel Blackwell
Sep 10, 2023
Loretta Jewel Blackwell age 76, of Higginson passed away September 10, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1946 in Leachville, Arkansas to the late Hoyt Massey and Ella Weatherford Massey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Blackwell and brothers, Allen, James, and Ray Massey.
She is survived by her son, Freddie Blackwell and...
Glendle B Garrison
Sep 9, 2023
Glendle “Sonny” Garrison passed away peacefully at his home on September 9, 2023. He was born to Arthur Burton Garrison and Mertle Mcall on April 19, 1930 in Searcy, Arkansas. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and traveling.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Glendle Wayne Garrison, and two sisters, Maxine Garrison Wright...
Dolores Jean McCracken
Sep 8, 2023
Dolores Jean McCracken, age 94, of St. Louis, Mo. for 83 years and Conway, Ar for 11 years, passed away September 8, 2023. She was born in St. Louis, April 6, 1929, to the late Charles Jekel and Genevieve Bachmann Jekel. She was preceded in death by her husband David Larry McCracken and her brother, Charles Jekel.
She...
Jason Aaron Siler
Sep 6, 2023
Jason Aaron Siler, age 47, left this world on September 6, 2023 for his heavenly home. Jason was born April 13, 1976 to Ben and Janet Davis Siler. Jason was saved and baptized at the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist at Clay as a young child. He did concrete work all of his life.
Left to cherish his...
Lillie Maye Patterson
Sep 5, 2023
Lillie Maye Patterson, 81 of Pangburn, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on September 5, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1942 in Fair Oaks, Arkansas to Walter Askins and Loraine Scarbrough Askins. She loved spending time baking delicious goods for family and friends, finding hidden treasures at garage sells, embroidery, and cross stitching. She collected many...
Martha (Attwood) Turner
Sep 3, 2023
Martha John Attwood Turner of Hot Springs passed away September 3rd 2023. She was born on December 23rd, 1928, in Rison to the late James F. (Jim) and Irene Gray Attwood. She was raised by her aunt Emma Gray. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Turner, sister Jimmie Stell and brother Victor G....
Lloyd Leroy Jackson
Sep 2, 2023
Lloyd Leroy Jackson, age 80, of Russell went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was born July 24, 1943 in Stafford, AZ to the late Arthur and Margaret Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Regina Brady, his son Lloyd Lee Jackson, and his brothers, Herbert, Glen...
Edward Baker
Sep 2, 2023
Edward “Leon” Baker, age 88, of Buchanan, Michigan passed away on September 2, 2023. He was born October 29, 1934, in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Buster “Brown” Thomas Baker and Cora Larkins Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Carolyn Sue Heathscott-Baker and his spouse of...
Harold Douglas Stallings
Aug 27, 2023
Harold Douglas Stallings, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was born March 29, 1945 to James Bruce Stallings and Leona Deaver Stallings.
Arrangements by Vilonia Funeral Home (501) 796-2275.
Lauren (Young) Toney
Aug 27, 2023
Lauren Elizabeth Young Toney, 35 of Kensett, Arkansas, passed away at her home on August 27, 2023. She was born to Allen Young and Bonnie Larssen Noble on October 29, 1987 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
She spent her career taking care of others as a certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed baking sweet treats and taking care of...
Eric Estrada
Aug 26, 2023
Jonathan Eric Estrada, 59, of Vilonia, Arkansas, who was born February 8th, 1964 to Ralph G. and Ernestine Estrada, passed away Saturday, August 26th, 2023. An outdoorsman and handyman, Eric loved fishing, gardening, home improvement projects, and spending time with his wife and children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Sonja Smith, and one...
Doyne Mitchell Kelley
Aug 25, 2023
Doyne Mitchell Kelley, age 86, of Greenbrier went to be with his Lord on August 25, 2023. He was born August 17, 1937, in Liberty, Arkansas to the late Eulus Mitchell Kelley and Linne May Naylor Kelley. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Mason Kelley, his second wife Margaret Raney Kelley, and his daughter Barbara Kelley....
Ronald Jay Bradley
Aug 25, 2023
Ronald Jay Bradley, 88 of Searcy, Arkansas passed away at his home on August 25, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1935 to Irby and Mattie Culpepper Bradley in Fort Payne, Alabama. He was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Church of God.
From the time his feet hit the ground, they never stopped. He acquired knowledge...
Bruce Jay Orten
Aug 22, 2023
Bruce Jay Orten, age 61 passed away, August 21, 2023, at his home in Searcy, Arkansas. Bruce was born in Aurora, Illinois to Jack Orten and Dee “Roberson” Orten. He was a wonderful father and great musician. He loved playing music on his guitar.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Jack Orten...
Mary Garrett
Aug 21, 2023
Mary Louise Garrett, 86 of Griffithville passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born on March 23, 1937 in Searcy, Arkansas to Ray Tripp and Trula Walker. She spent her career working at Arkansas Electric Co-op. She spent her spare time taking care of anyone in need.
She is preceded in death...
