In our Care

Mar 28, 2022

Mrs. Lilly Mae (Hopper) Ates went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2022, at the age of 78 years old. She was a resident of Beebe, AR., and was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. She was born on September 30, 1943, in Hughes, Ar, and was the 5th child born to Reverend James Washington Hopper Sr. and...

Mar 23, 2022

Mitchell Lee Voyles, 41, passed from this life March 23, 2022 in Alexandria, Louisiana.  He was born February 20, 1981 in Searcy, Arkansas to Don Carlos Voyles and Brenda Lee Voyles. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Don Carlos Voyles; two daughters, Crystal and Jazmine Layne Voyles; one nephew, Justin Voyles; and his ride...

Mar 23, 2022

Calvin Franklin Morris, 86, of Bald Knob, passed away March 23, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family and loved ones.  He was born June 13, 1935 in Bradford to the late Abie and Lovie Jones Morris.

He was preceded in death by a son, Eric Morris; and grandson, Mark Dunavin. He is survived by his loving...

Mar 23, 2022

Deborah Johnson, 67, of Searcy, passed away March 23, 2022, at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born November 14, 1954, in Centralia, Illinois to the late Floyd and Jessie Jean Hodges Elliott. Deborah was a 1972 graduate of Centralia Illinois High School. She was a longtime member of Downtown Church of Christ in Searcy. Her passions and hobbies...

Mar 22, 2022

James Hershel Palmer, age 74, of Enola, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022.He was born on May 3, 1947, in Enola, Arkansas to Paul and Betty Palmer. He was a Christian and a member of Crossroads Church of Christ. He was a veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, woodworking and...

Mar 21, 2022

Thomas Edward Moore, age 66, of Sheridan, went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022. He was born September 26, 1955 in Pine Bluff to the late Charles and Harrylene Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren Skylyn Burr, Andrew Parker, Tori Moore and one great-grandchild Kaisley Say. Mr....

Mar 20, 2022

Sammy Glynn Funderburg, 69, of Searcy, danced his way through Heaven’s gates on March 20, 2022.      Sammy, the youngest of 7 was born in El Dorado on March 28, 1952 to the late James and Mabel Johnson Funderburg.

He devoted his life to God’s ministries as a preacher of The Word. He never passed up an opportunity...

Mar 18, 2022

Doris Maxine Carrithers, 97, of Conway, Arkansas, died Friday, March 18, 2022.She was born on February 1, 1925, to Leslie and Faye Patrick in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Doris married Jack Carrithers on May 11, 1947, and had two children, Pat and Peggy. She and Jack raised their children in Joplin, Missouri and Springfield, Missouri. Doris retired from American National where...

Mar 17, 2022

Betty was the beloved daughter of William Roy and Nona Mae Kidd. She had two brothers, Leroy and James, both deceased. She was born near McCleland Arkansas to a hardworking and loving family. Her Dad was a man of many talents that was involved in farming and commercial fishing. Her Mother was a devout Christian and farm worker as...

Mar 16, 2022

David Scott Noggle, age 56, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 16th, 2022.He was born January 30, 1966, in Conway, Arkansas to Merrill Noggle and Georgia Stone.He was a Christian and a member of Gap Mission Church in Saltillo, where his faith was most important to him. He enjoyed working and spending time outside with his family and dog,...

Mar 13, 2022

Christopher Dale Perkins, 54, of Romance, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at home in the loving care of his family. He was born August 15,1967, in Fort Smith Arkansas to Clifford Rudy Perkins and Elizabeth Torrance Perkins. He was preceeded in death by his dad, Rudy Perkins and step-dad, Joe Fraley.Left to cherish his memories are his wife of...

Mar 12, 2022

Janice Ann Austin, Born October 12, 1957 in Killeen, Texas; went to be with her savior and Lord, on March 12, 2022 in Conway, Arkansas.She graduated Vilonia High School in1976 and Draughon’s Practical Business College in 1977. She worked for University of Central Arkansas in Conway AR from December 12, 1977, until she retired May 15, 2021, where she began...

Mar 10, 2022

Mary Elizabeth (Garrett) Whitaker, age 72, of Benton, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away on March 10th, 2022. She was born August 23rd, 1949, in Ferndale, Arkansas to Edgar and Alta Garrett. She was a Christian in the Baptist faith and a member of El Paso First Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, cooking, her animals and spending time with...

Mar 9, 2022

Carl Franklin Pruett, age 69, of Vilonia, Arkansas; went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022.He was born March 28th, 1952, in Conway, Arkansas to Austin and Mondene Pruett. He was a christian in the Baptist faith and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Carl was employed with Falcon Jet for twenty years as a Bench Mechanic...

Mar 7, 2022

Joshua Schmidt, 26, of Judsonia, passed away March 7, 2022.  He was born June 16, 1995, at Searcy, Arkansas. He was a 2014 graduate of White County Central; recently fathered his first son and was raising a bonus daughter as his own as well.   He was currently employed at Sunrise Motorsports and worked with his father at Jamie’s Cores,...

Mar 7, 2022

Arlene Winston, age 89, of Sheridan, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born July 7, 1932 in Star City, Arkansas to the late Bryan and Vera Owens Winston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Orbie...

Mar 6, 2022

Jan Austin Harlan, Jr, age 65, of Little Rock passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born August 18, 1956 in Sheridan, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School where he was in the National Honor Society and he later graduated from Henderson State University, he was also a member of Lost Creek...

Mar 4, 2022

Wanda “Cal” Florene Calvert Payne, age 90, of Woodlawn, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 4, 2022, after a long battle with dementia. She was born April 26, 1931, in Cleveland County to the late Leon and Evia Mae Calvert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert “Al” Payne,...

Mar 2, 2022

William "Bill" Elmer Anthony, age 82, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022.He was born February 25th, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee to Elmer and Parlee Anthony. Bill was a cross country truck driver. Bill loved bluegrass and enjoyed playing the mandolin, guitar, fiddle and Dobro. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patty Anthony of Vilonia;...

Feb 23, 2022

Clay Smitty Dedman, age 83, of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away February 23, 2022, at home after a long illness. Born in Rison, Arkansas, he was the son of Robert and Cornelia Worsham Dedman and moved with his family to Dallas, Texas, where he lived for several years before moving back to Rison. He...