In our Care

Jan 14, 2023

Hardy Herrington, age 74, passed from this life on January 14, 2023.  Hardy was born June 12, 1948, as the ninth of thirteen children to the late James Bernice ‘Hoody’ and Ola Mae (Puckett) Herrington. Hardy graduated from Rison High School in 1966.  He received his Bachelor of Education degree at Arkansas A&M at Monticello in 1970. ...

Jan 8, 2023

Imogene Shelby Gibson, age 91 of Pansy, passed away January 8, 2023.  She was born August 4, 1931, in Herbine, AR to the late Herbert and Verda Puckett Shelby.  Imogene was a 1947 graduate of Woodlawn High School and after graduating college, taught school at Woodlawn for 45 years. She was known for instilling bible study and the Pledge...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Christine Martin Arnold, age 51, of Searcy went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was born October 9, 1971 in Searcy, Arkansas to Carolyn Sue Swindle Martin and the late Lindon Morris Martin. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Brittany Watson and one grandchild....

Jan 4, 2023

Shirley, then Ray Morrison passed from this world on Wednesday, January 4th at their home in Rison, a place they loved.

Shirley was born on March 15, 1934 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Elva & Van Sadler. She was preceded in death by her parents and older brother, J.L. Sadler II.

Ray was born in...

Jan 2, 2023

Wanda “Waney” Faye Brown, age 66, of White Hall went to be with her Lord on January 2, 2023. She was born May 29, 1956 in Pine Bluff to the late Edward John Brooks and Glenna Jean Schultz Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Edward Brown, her son,...

Jan 2, 2023

Retha Christine Massey was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on January 2, 2023 at the age of 70. Born October 9, 1952 at Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha Ingram. Retha married Ricky Massey on April 26, 1969 and together...

2023

Sarah Elizabeth Halley, 42 of Rison, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born in Bradley County on July 7, 1980 to Mark and Kathy Young Halley. Sarah was a 1998 graduate of Woodlawn High School and 2004 graduate of ULAR, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Public Relations. She was a...

Jan 1, 2023

Carolyn Jean Davis, 83, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on January 1, 2023. She was born on December 1, 1939, to the late Asa and Florence Holden Williams. She retired from North Fork School after diligently serving students for many years. During her retirement, she enjoyed doing puzzles, reading, and enjoying views of the mountain...

Dec 30, 2022

Dr. Tearl Joe (TJ) Tillery, of Conway, AR, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2022 at the age of 77.TJ was born on March 6, 1945 in San Angelo, Texas to Tearl and Anne Jo Tillery. After graduating from dental school, TJ entered the army and served as a dentist. After serving in the army, TJ continued his education to eventually become an orthodontist. He spent the majority of his years...

Dec 30, 2022

Billy Craig Taylor, age 64, passed away December 30, 2022.  He was born June 9, 1958 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Billy T. and Betty Ashcraft Taylor.  Billy enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, watching NASCAR, and cheering on his beloved Arkansas Razorbacks.  In his younger years, he was always up for a good game of football or...

Dec 30, 2022

Bobbie Sue Sturdivant Cockrell, age 85, of the Randall Community passed away on December 30, 2022. She was born April 24, 1937 in Kilbourne, Louisiana to the late Claude and Thelma Sturdivant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Cockrell, her sons, Scott Cockrell and Ricky Cockrell, and her...

Dec 27, 2022

Belva Joy Reed White, of Woodlawn, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born June 14, 1934 in Woodlawn, she was the daughter of the late Marvin G. Reed and Lettie Baker of Woodlawn. She was preceded in death by her husband James H. “Jim” White. They were married November 29, 1954 in...

Dec 25, 2022

Lula Mae Riley, 84, of El Paso, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 25, 2022. Lou was born on March 17, 1938, raised, and lived her entire life in El Paso. She was a homemaker and faithful member of the Mars Hill Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry...

Dec 25, 2022

Patsy Arlene Biddle, age 76 of Kensett, passed away December 25, 2022.  She was born April 30, 1946 in Harrison, AR to the late Raymond and Edith Ferrari Sands.  Patsy loved reading books, quilting and working around her house.  She was a loving and caring mother and friend.  She will be deeply missed.  In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 22, 2022

William Gary Stewart, age 62, went to be with his Lord on December 22, 2022 at his home. He was born March 18, 1960 in Warren, Arkansas to the late Joe B. Stewart and Juanice Vinson Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ricky Joe Stewart and John B. Stewart, Jr. and...

Dec 21, 2022

Lori Michelle Cummings of Carrollton, GA passed away December 21, 2022 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA at the age of 55. She was born in Fordyce, AR on August 29, 1967 to the late James T. Garlington and Mildred Sisson Garlington. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law JL Devine and great-nieces Karis Brown...

Dec 19, 2022

Robert “Bobby” L. Teague, age 71, of Searcy went to be with his Lord on December 19, 2022. He was born March 12, 1951 in Searcy to the late Raymond and Alma Teague. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gary and Dennis Teague. Mr. Teague was a faithful member of...

Dec 18, 2022

Marilyn Jean Cone, 68, of Searcy, Arkansas, departed this life on December 18, 2022, surrounded by her daughters. She was born on December 22, 1953, in Naples, Texas, to the late Bobby Connor and Barbara Wammock.

Marilyn spent her life as a devoted Christian, daughter, sister, mother, Nana, and friend. She was a member of Valley Baptist...

Dec 16, 2022

“Liz” Morris, 84, of Searcy, died Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born October 14, 1938, in Forrest City, the eighth of nine children born to Ocie and Maddie Johnson Key. She was dubbed “Bitty-Bo” by her baby sister, Margaret, who could not pronounce Elizabeth. She is still referred to as “Aunt Bitty-Bo” by Margaret’s twins, Josh and Laura...

Dec 15, 2022

Edward Earl Joyner of Prattsville, AR passed away December 15, 2022 at his home, at the age of 72.  He was born March 12, 1950 in Augusta, AR to the late Edward “Earl” and Lillie "Louise" Joyner.  Ed enjoyed riding horses, raising cattle, and watching his grandson, Austin, grow up. In his last few years playing and...