In our Care

Aug 28, 2025

Julia Lynn [Dawson] Lovell, age 64, of Prattsville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 28, 2025, following a courageous battle with non-alcohol induced cirrhosis of the liver.

Julia was born on June 22, 1961, in Long Beach, California, to Collier Lewis Dawson and Jimmy Rae [Buie] Dawson. In 1970, the family moved to Arkansas, where Julia spent her...

Aug 27, 2025

Floria Etta King Smith, 88, of Rison died Wednesday August 27, 2025.  Born April 26, 1937 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Dudley and Flora Downey King, Ms. Smith spent her life caring for others as a housekeeper.  Flora is gone to be with her son whom she so dearly loved, Baptiste Smith.  

Left to cherish her memory are her...

Aug 25, 2025

Jimmy Dale James, born on July 20, 1952, in Russell, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, in Little Rock at the VA. He was a devoted family man, a respected finance officer, and a proud veteran who dedicated 16 years of service to the United States Army, including time spent in Vietnam.

Jimmy pursued his education at the University...

Aug 24, 2025

Elmo Donald (Don) Crow of Searcy went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2025. He was born March 28, 1934, in McRae, Arkansas. Raised in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, Don was the son of Plaze P. (Jake) and Della Crow. After graduating Cotton Plant High School, Don proudly served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army.

Don was...

Aug 19, 2025

Aug 19, 2025

J.L. Woolley, 80, of Rison passed away Tuesday August 19, 2025. He was born October 28,1944 in Woodlawn, Arkansas to the late Olen and Helen McFarland Woolley. After graduating from Woodlawn High School in 1962, John joined the United States Army and became a paratrooper. After leaving the Army, he married Clara Ruth Hayden on April 1, 1967. John went...

Aug 19, 2025

James Monroe "Howard" Ausburn Jr., was born on November 24th, 1946, in Kensett, AR. He graduated from Searcy High School and lived most of his life in White County.

He joined the Army in 1966 and was stationed in Germany. He worked as an engine and power train repair man and was honorably discharged in 1968 as an E4.

James is survived...

Aug 16, 2025

Alpha Theodore Farabee Jr. of Bald Knob.

Passed away peacefully, on Saturday the 16th of August 2025, in Judsonia, Arkansas.

Alpha Theodore Farabee Jr. (Ted) was born February 21st, 1945, in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. He was the first born of Alpha Theodore Farabee Sr an electrician with FPL for over 40 years and Mattie Lucile Gray Farabee a homemaker. Big brother to...

Aug 15, 2025

Lula Mae Cathey of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Rison, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025 at age 91. She was born on October 24, 1933 in Glenwood, Arkansas.Lula Mae is survived by her twins Mark Cathey of Little Rock, and Kelley Cathey Smith and husband Tommy of England and her three granddaughters Anna Cathey Kennedy and husband...

Aug 13, 2025

James Larry “Pops” Jackson, 77, passed away on August 13, 2025, after courageously battling heart disease. He was born on October 3, 1947, in Searcy, Arkansas, to James Lloyd Jackson and Bobby Jean Bevills Jackson. The oldest of three children, he was raised in Rock Island, Illinois, and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1965.



Larry proudly served his country...

Aug 13, 2025

Jeanette Marie Richards of Conway formerly of St. Louis, MO passed away August 13, 2025.



Jan, as she was known to her family, was born April 4, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, MO to Mary Bernice Garner Richards and Paul Vincent Richards. She attended Washington and Lorimier Elementary Schools and was the only one of her five siblings to receive a spanking...

Aug 12, 2025

Charles Patrick Harper, 81, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away on August 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1943 to Sybil and Pat Harper. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Raymond Harper, Gracie Harper, Darlene Harper, Jo Harper, Kathy Fulmer, Paul Harper, Don Byrd, Margie Arnett, and Marlene...

Aug 6, 2025

John Henry Cope, 89, of Pine Bluff passed away August 6, 2025. Born November 9, 1935 to the late Henry H. and Lena A. Smith Cope in Calmer, Arkansas. John worked most of his life as a truck driver for Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel. In his free time, he enjoyed music, but working hard was his passion.

Left to cherish...

Aug 4, 2025

Ramon Gregory Villanueva, 48, of Little Rock passed away peacefully August 4, 2025, at his home. 

He was born October 1, 1976, in Exeter, California to Ramon Reyes Villanueva and Janice Sue Turner. He attended Mineral King Grade School, Green Acres Middle School, and Redwood High School. He later completed his GED at Little Rock Adult School. He then trained as...

Aug 4, 2025

Betty Ann Cole, known by all as Mama Dear, age 88 of Rowell passed away Monday August 4, 2025. She was born September 20, 1936 to the late Luther and Ophie Johnston Reed. On September 26, 1953 she married the love of her life, Buster Cole, and together they owned and operated Cole Farms. They enjoyed spending their days raising...

Aug 4, 2025

Melissa "Lisa" Ritter Nichoalds, 63, of Vilonia, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. She was surrounded by loved ones who cherished her deeply.

Lisa was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Though she did not have any children of her own she had the heart and soul of a mother. Her love radiated outward, especially toward her many...

Aug 3, 2025

Brenda Smith, a beloved community member and devoted family woman, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. Born on June 18, 1968, in Searcy, Arkansas, Brenda lived a life marked by dedication to both her work and her faith.

As a school janitor, Brenda was known for her unwavering commitment to ensuring that her workplace was clean and...

Aug 2, 2025

David “Mike” Michael Thomas, 69, of Searcy went to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. He was born on December 23rd, 1955, to his father Dee W. Thomas and his mother Dimple M. Thomas of White County.

Mike was a man of simple joys; he found peace in the woods and pride in his...

Aug 1, 2025

Thomas Allen Shepherd, 65, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Friday August 1, 2025 at Encore Heart Hospital. Born December 18, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Cecil T. Shepherd and Mary Lee Allen Shepherd, Thomas was a graduate of the University of Arkansas Monticello and Baptist School of Nursing. Thomas proved that it is never too late to change...

Aug 1, 2025

Nathan Fairl Holland





With deep sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, fiancé and friend, Nathan Fairl Holland left us tragically 8/1/25 at the age of 35. Though his life was cut short far too soon, it was full of strength, laughter, and love.



Nathan was truly one of a kind. He had worked hard...