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Edward (Ski) Joseph Gawronski

Edward (Ski) Joseph Gawronski

Jul 12, 2025

In Loving Memory

 Edward (Ski) Joseph Gawronski

 June 17, 1948 – July 12, 2025

Edward (Ski) Joseph Gawronski, a man of immense heart and unwavering dedication to those he loved, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ed lived a life marked by kindness, service, and a passion for life’s simple joys.

A proud United States Army...

Sharlotte Louise Bradford

Sharlotte Louise Bradford

Jul 12, 2025

Sharlotte Louise Bradford, age 52, of Pine Bluff went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2025. She was born August 6, 1972 in Pine Bluff to Huey and Vinda Lou Bradford. She was a faithful member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. She enjoyed crafting, spending time with her family, cooking, baseball and spending time with...

Karen Joanne Atchley

Karen Joanne Atchley

Jul 11, 2025

Karen Joanne White Atchley, age 79, of Sheridan, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025, after a short battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born December 6, 1945, and was the fifth child of the late David Newton and Wilma Beatrice Carr White. Karen graduated from Sheridan High School, where she served as Secretary of the class...

Larry E. Johnson

Larry E. Johnson

Jul 9, 2025

Larry Edward Johnson was born on March 9, 1947, at Hickory Flat, Arkansas the son of Daniel Newton Johnson and Opal Beatrice (Ward) Johnson. He married Judy Ann Sharp Johnson on July 12, 1968. He volunteered and served his time in the Army during the Vietnam War years. He was a veteran, a builder, and the steady foundation of our...

Sandra Ann Young

Sandra Ann Young

Jul 8, 2025

Sandra Ann Young of Woodlawn, Arkansas, age 71, went to be with her Lord on July 8, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1953 in Warren, Arkansas to Eugene and Anleen Jacks Vinson. She is pre-deceased by her parents and a brother, Sam Vinson. She was a member of Prosperity United Methodist Church.

Sandra was a graduate of Woodlawn High...

Sandra Duncan Baney

Sandra Duncan Baney

Jul 4, 2025

Sandra Elaine Duncan Baney of Conway Arkansas passed away July 4,2025. Sandra was born January 15, 1958, in New Jersey to the late Harry Steinberg and Lynn Goldstein Steinberg, She was a homemaker until her children graduated, then a truck driver / retail merchandizer after the passing of her husband Kenneth. She enjoyed reading her bible, writing and watching movies and...

Louise Ratliff

Louise Ratliff

Jul 4, 2025

Katherine Louise Ratliff, of Rison, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on July 4, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1944, Louise devoted her life both to her faith and to nurturing those around her. As a faithful member of the Assembly of God, her walk with Christ was evident in all she did, a shining example of...

Vicki Dumond

Vicki Dumond

Jul 3, 2025

Vicki Diane Dumond passed away July 3, 2025, in Little Rock Arkansas. Vicki was born July 6, 1951, she was born in Cedar Rapids, Lowa to the late John Hodges and Regina Blake Hodges. Vicki was a retired English teacher she spent many years teaching at University of Arkansas in Little Rock and University of central Arkansas in Conway.

She is...

Bobbye Jean Brengard

Bobbye Jean Brengard

Jul 1, 2025

Bobbye Brengard, age 92, passed away on July 1, 2025 at Presbyterian Village in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born to Theodore and Mildred Winbury on February 15, 1933 in Waldo, Arkansas. She is survived by her sons Norman D. “Butch” Pumphrey, Jr. (Anita), Gregory C. Pumphrey (Debbie), and David L. Pumphrey; her grandchildren Clint Pumphrey (Darcy), Scott Pumphrey, Rachel...

Michael Dan Peterson

Michael Dan Peterson

Jul 1, 2025

Michael Dan Peterson, 44, of Lonoke, passed away June 26, 2025. Michael was born October 19, 1980, in Spokane, Washington to the late Robert Willard and Peggy Ost Scott. Michael was a veteran who served proudly in the United States Marine Corps, receiving a Rifle Expert Badge, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with one star, and...

Teddie B. Langford

Teddie B. Langford

Jun 29, 2025



Teddie Boothe Langford, age 92, of New Edinburg, went to be with his Lord on June 29, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1932, to the late Eli and Lila Langford. Teddie's life was marked by dedication and service to his community and family. He loved his family.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Teddie served diligently...

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...

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