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Michael Holeman

Michael Holeman

Oct 26, 2022

Michael Edvin Holeman, age 73, of Searcy, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born December 3, 1948 in Searcy to the late Clark and Wilma Holeman. Mr. Holeman was a United States Air Force Veteran, and worked as an air traffic controller with the United States Air Force and FAA, a job he really...

Anna Mae Story

Anna Mae Story

Oct 24, 2022

Anna Story, 68 went to be with her Lord on October 24, 2022, at Unity Health Medical Center.  Ms. Story was born on September 1, 1954, in Sycamore, Illinois to L.G. and Dorothy Seanard.

She spent most of her days quilting and reading. Ms. Story was a member of First Assembly of God in Floyd, Arkansas.

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Jeffrey D. Sheets

Jeffrey D. Sheets

Oct 23, 2022

Jeffrey Duane Sheets, age 57 of Searcy, passed away on October 23, 2022 in Jonesboro, AR.  He was born November 28, 1964 in Greencastle, Indiana to Raymond and Brenda Carol Carter Sheets.

Jeffrey had a heart and passion for ministering to people which was evident in his work as a general contractor and carpenter, youth minister, small...

Herman D Taylor

Herman D Taylor

Oct 22, 2022

Herman Dranan Taylor, age 70 of Georgetown, passed away at his home on October 22, 2022.  He was born November 1, 1951 in Georgetown, AR to the late William (Bue) Taylor and Cleda Belle (Overstreet) Taylor.

Herman never met a stranger.  He loved spending time with friends and family, especially his grandkids, fishing and hunting, playing music,...

Robert Preston Taylor

Robert Preston Taylor

Oct 22, 2022

Robert Preston Taylor of Conway, passed away at his home surrounded by family on October 22, 2022 at the age of 52. He was born on November 13, 1969 in Los Angeles, California to Thomas Wayne and Barbara (McKinzie) Taylor. He worked as a Foreman at Covington Construction. He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, taking care of his dogs and most...

D.H. Kimbrell

D.H. Kimbrell

Oct 20, 2022

D.H. Kimbrell, age 86, of Rison went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born November 5, 1935 to the late Sylvester Newton Kimbrell and Virgie Payne Kimbrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Margie Kimbrell, his son, Stevie Kimbrell, his siblings, R.C....

Sandra B. Walker

Sandra B. Walker

Oct 20, 2022

Sandra Boquet Walker, age 74 of Benton, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022.  She was born September 9, 1948 in Houma, Louisiana to the late Rudolph and Virginia Snowden Boquet.  Sandra worked over 20 years for Arkansas Urology Clinic.  After she retired, she enjoyed baking, cooking, shopping, and traveling with her cousins, antiquing, and visiting with...

Bobby Vinson

Bobby Vinson

Oct 20, 2022

Bobby Vinson, age 78, of Rison, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born March 10, 1944, in Herbine to the late Idus and Lillian Vinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Opal Vinson; brothers Harold Vinson, Royce Vinson, Gene Vinson (Analine)...

Jimmy Miller

Jimmy Miller

Oct 19, 2022

James "Jimmy" Miller of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on October 19, 2022 at the age of 63. Jimmy was born on January 27, 1959 in Nevada, Missouri to Walter and Grace Miller. He was a veteran in the United States Marines. He was the proud owner of Miller Trucking. He was very active in the racing community, racing all over...

Lou Ellen Lemons

Lou Ellen Lemons

Oct 14, 2022

Lou Ellen Lemons of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away on October 14, 2022 in North Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 78.

She is survived by one brother, Bobby Dan Loftis of Colorado; special nieces, Melanie Melgaard of Wisconsin, Michelle Litaker of Ward, Arkansas; and Becky Chandler of Beebe as well as other nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Mr....

Donnie Leland Roberts

Donnie Leland Roberts

Oct 14, 2022

Donnie Leland Roberts, age 78, of Rison, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born April 22, 1944 in Rison, Arkansas. Mr. Roberts served in the United States Army National Guard and retired as head of the Department of Maintenance and Transportation at Rison High School. He was an avid...

Janice Ashcraft Kimbrell

Janice Ashcraft Kimbrell

Oct 12, 2022

Janice Ashcraft Kimbrell, age 87, formerly of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in Rison.   She was born May 22, 1935 in Herbine to the late Leroy and Liddie Mae Phillips Ashcraft.  One of six children, Janice received her early education in Herbine and graduated from Rison High School in 1953.  Janice and Grady Kimbrell were...

David D. Guffy, Sr.

David D. Guffy, Sr.

Oct 10, 2022

David D. Guffy, Sr, age 80, of Rison, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2022 at Arkansas Hospice within St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was born March 5, 1942, in Hailey, Idaho to James Guffy, Sr and Mazie Rodgers. David was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. He retired from Weyerhaeuser Corporation serving 40+...

Bonnie Potter

Bonnie Potter

Oct 8, 2022

Bonnie Jean Potter, age 88, of Grapevine went to be with her Lord on October 8, 2022. She was born February 14, 1934 in Boyd County, KY to the late James and Grace Nunley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and three sisters. She loved her Lord and enjoyed listening...

Larry Joe Williams, Sr.

Larry Joe Williams, Sr.

Oct 7, 2022

Larry Joe Williams, Sr, age 79, of Kingsland, died, Friday, October 7, 2022. He was born August 12, 1943, in Water Valley, MS, a son of the late Paul and Ola Mae Williams. Larry was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Mr. Williams was also preceded in death...

Karen Renee Light

Karen Renee Light

Oct 6, 2022

Karen Renee Light, age 58 of Judsonia, Arkansas, left her earthly home on October 6, 2022. She was born on August 20, 1964, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Farrell Henry and Patsy Thacker Cook.   Karen loved spending time with her family, reading, traveling, being at the ocean, and she was well known by many for her amazing homemade baked...

Kathy Romska

Kathy Romska

Oct 4, 2022

Kathy Irene MacDonald Romska, age 62, was born August 16, 1960. She gained her wings in death on October 4,2022, after a long battle with renal disease. Kathy was proceeded in death by her father, Richard F. MacDonald, her mother, Peggy Sue Daniels Owens and her beloved grandmother, Hilda Irene Daniels.

Kathy is survived by her loving children, daughter, Amanda...

Larry Lee Gwinn, Jr.

Larry Lee Gwinn, Jr.

Oct 4, 2022

Larry Lee “Scooter” Gwinn, Jr., age 51, of Woodlawn went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was born October 22, 1970 in Fordyce, Arkansas. Scooter retired from the National Guard as a Staff Sergeant with the 39th Infantry Regiment, after 23 years of service and two tours in Iraq. He was currently...

Pamela Jean Henry

Pamela Jean Henry

Sep 29, 2022

Pamela Jean Henry, age 67, of Searcy went to be with her Lord on September 29, 2022. She was born September 21, 1955 in Searcy to the late Walter and Patricia Gentry. Mrs. Henry retired from Wal-Mart Vision Center after working there for 28 years as an Optician. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially taking...

G.W. Smith

G.W. Smith

Sep 29, 2022

Gary Wayne “G.W.” Smith, age 76, of Searcy went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was born October 27, 1945 to the late Freddie J. Smith and Johnnie Ruth Smith. Mr. Smith enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He retired after many years in the agricultural chemical industry.

He...

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