Obituaries
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Billy Idus Vinson
Jan 24, 2026
Billy Idus Vinson, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on April 13, 1942, Billy lived a life filled with passion and dedication, particularly as a retired mechanic, a profession that reflected his lifelong love for working on cars and building racecars.
He cherished his time with his beloved...
Janie Lea Shaw
Jan 17, 2026
Janie Lea Shaw, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 69. She was born on October 13, 1956, and devoted her life to her family and her faith. Janie was preceded in death by her parents, Kelsie and Bobbie Brady, her brother Dickey Brady, and her grandson, Drake Shaw....
Adeline Jordan Butler
Jan 17, 2026
Adeline Jordan Butler passed away January 17, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Adeline was born January 1, 2026 to Charles Jordan and Lindsey Tilley Butler. Although her life was short on Earth, she touched so many lives and hearts.
Left to cherish her memory along with her parents are her sister Molly Butler; paternal grandparents Charles Kenneth and Danetta Butler; maternal...
Eddie Tims
Jan 16, 2026
Eddie Rudolph Tims, known to all who loved him as Rudy, passed away peacefully at his home in Searcy, Arkansas on January 16, 2026, at the age of 92.
Rudy was born in Weldon, Arkansas, and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 21 years, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. After his military service, he...
Bobby Gean Steward
Jan 15, 2026
Bobby Gean Steward, 76, of Beebe, AR, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Bobby was born on June 16, 1949, in Pangburn, AR to Charles Leon and Mary Alice (Ivy) Steward. Bobby was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. Bobby grew up in Searcy. He dedicated his life...
Charles Henry Simerley
Jan 14, 2026
Charles Henry Simerley of Calmar, age 78 went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2026. He was born May 27, 1947 in Jacksonville Arkansas. He was proceeded in death by his parents John and Hazel Simerley. Also his beloved son Joseph (Joey) Simerley and his daughter Tonya Marie Penn.
He is survived by his wife and “love of his...
Eugene Moore
Jan 14, 2026
Ferrel Eugene Moore, 88, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away at home January 14, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. Friends and family knew him as Gene or Pepaw. Born September 20, 1937 in Mayflower, Arkansas. He was the son of Frankie L. Moore, and Thelma Lucille (Metzger) Moore.
He was a Christian and a Journeyman plumber with Local Union 155 for forty years,...
Theresia Gale Neely
Jan 13, 2026
Theresia Gale Neely of Pine Bluff went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2026. She was born August 28, 1957 in Pine Bluff. She was preceded in death by her father RL Neely, and her mother Marjorie Stewart. She enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors and taking care of animals.
She is survived by her husband Michael Zornek, her children,...
Troy Lynn McDaniel
Jan 13, 2026
Troy "Buddy" Lynn McDaniel of Pine Bluff passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
He was born October 24, 1948 in Pine Bluff to the late Troy Joseph McDaniel and Hazel Bowlin Vincent. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Sue McDaniel. He served in the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam...
Delca English
Jan 8, 2026
Delca English, born on January 31, 1943, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on January 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering Christian faith.
In her leisure time, Delca found joy in bargain shopping, reading, and engaging in friendly competition while playing rummy and Words with Friends. These hobbies not only...
Ruby Faye Clark
Jan 2, 2026
Ruby Faye Clark, 81, of Sheridan passed away January 2, 2026 in Sheridan. Born November 17, 1944 in Harrisburg Arkansas to the late Charles and Alta Van Hozer Collins, Ruby worked as a housekeeper for many years.
Left to cherish her memory are her brother Johnny Collins; Dusty Clark, Wade Clark and 9 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...
Bonnie Jean Sunday
Jan 1, 2026
Bonnie Jean Sunday (Ford), age 77, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. She was born on February 25, 1948 in Brownwood Texas.
Bonnie devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a nurse, a role she embraced with compassion, patience, and genuine love for her patients. Her nurturing spirit extended far beyond her profession...
Sammy Kendall
Dec 27, 2025
Sammy Irvin Kendall, a loving husband, father, and papa, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas, at the age of 79. Born on March 13, 1946, in Gage, Oklahoma to his parents, George and Opal Kendall.
For 61 beautiful years, he shared a bond of love and companionship with his wife, Karen. Their journey together was marked by countless...
Owen Thomas Rushing
Dec 26, 2025
Owen Thomas Rushing, age 84, of Calmer, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at JRMC, having gone to be with his Lord and Savior.
Owen was born in Cleveland County on July 9, 1941, to William Thomas “Tom” Rushing and Lillian Elizabeth Owen Rushing.
He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Calmer and a 1960...
James Levi Baker
Dec 25, 2025
James Levi Baker was born on October 1, 1952, in Newport, Arkansas to Roy and Francis Baker. He passed away on December 25, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas.
James was a man of many passions and forever cherished the moments spent with family and friends. He attended college at Arkansas State University.
James found joy in the great outdoors, often enjoying camping and...
Ona Pauline Hoover
Dec 24, 2025
Ona Pauline Hoover of Northeast Missouri went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025, at Chambers Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 28, 1937, she was the Daughter of the late Omer E Phillips and Elizabeth Thomas. She was a Caring and Loving Mother that Loved her kids so much. She Raised 9 boys and 1 Girl ....
Barbara Kaye Thompson Romine
Dec 22, 2025
Barbara Kaye Thompson Romine, 83, of Rison went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 22, 2025, at the Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills of Rison.
She was born March 22, 1942, to Ed and Effie Thompson in Mena, Arkansas. They moved to Hope where she graduated from Hope High School in 1960. Her education was one year at South...
Mamie Bell Wortman
Dec 21, 2025
Mamie Bell Wortman, a cherished homemaker and beloved member of her community, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 8, 1939, she graced this world with her warmth and kindness, embodying the spirit of a faithful Christian throughout her life.
Mamie was a woman who never met a stranger; her ability to strike up...
Debbie Jane Valdez
Dec 16, 2025
Debbie Valdez, 68, of Sheridan passed away Tuesday December 16, 2025. Born September 10, 1953 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Curtis and Mae Jones Hopper, Debbie was a member of the Rison Assembly of God Church.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Matt Kimbrough; sisters Glenda Lopez and Tonya Hopper; daughter in law Gabrielle; three grandchildren Rylie, Layla,...
Benjamin Lewis Roach
Dec 15, 2025
Benjamin Lewis Roach, age 89, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on December 15, 2025, Mr. Roach was born April 2, 1936 in Conway, Arkansas to the late James H. Roach and Ollie M Lawson Roach.
He spent many years on the road as a truck driver. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, then his hobby became...
