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Bud "Big Daddy" Hicks
Sep 19, 2021
Bud “Big Daddy” Hicks went to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021, while surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, several years later with his past welding experience he got the nickname “The Deer Stand Man” and his brother James whom he loved...
Adrian W. Yeldell
Sep 19, 2021
Adrian Yeldell, age 65, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021.He was born, March 13th, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Adrian and Betty Yeldell. Adrian was a Truck Driver and in his spare time, he loved to fish.He is survived by his two children, Matthew Yeldell and Amy Yeldell, both of Little Rock; one brother, John...
Domingo Frausto-Ornelas
Sep 17, 2021
Domingo Frausto Ornelas, age 70 of Redfield, AR, passed away September 17, 2021. He was born August 4, 1951 in Mexico, to the late Ramon and Maria Ornelas Frausto. He worked for Harper Construction for 30 plus years. Once he retired, he enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting, fish fries with family, grilling, cooking authentic Mexican food...
Mitchell Jay Wood
Sep 17, 2021
Mitchell Jay Wood, 48, of Searcy, passed away September 17, 2021. He was born November 14, 1972 at Searcy. Mitchell was a veteran of the US Army and a hard working man who was dedicated to his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, all things motorized but he loved the title “Pops” most of all. He was preceded in death...
Zelda Ruth Brown
Sep 16, 2021
Zelda Ruth Starr Brown, 73, of Barney, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Conway Regional Hospital in Conway, AR with her family by her side. Zelda was born July 17, 1948, in Conway, Arkansas to the late James Oather and Vernell (Johnston) Starr. Zelda loved spending time with her family, painting, roller skating and...
Deborah Gail Stephens
Sep 16, 2021
Deborah Gail (Lindsey) Stephens, age 74, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, September 16th, 2021.She was born August 8th, 1947, in Little Rock, to Jack and Wanda Lindsey. She was a christian and member of of West 65th Street Church of Christ in Little Rock. She met her high school sweetheart, Bennie Stephens at Central...
David Lee Rea
Sep 13, 2021
David Lee Rea, of Leola passed away on September 13, 2021 at his home.
Cremation arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-3231.
Hunter Allan Thompson
Sep 11, 2021
Hunter Allan Thompson, age 18, of Woodlawn went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Hunter loved life! He loved his family with all his heart. He made time for them in his life by spending countless hours with them. He could walk into a room and brighten it with just a smile. Hanging...
Barbara Sue Welk
Sep 10, 2021
Barbara Sue (Stephens) Welk, age 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 10th, 2021.She was born February 12th, 1940, in Conway, to Johnnie and Bessie Stephens. She was a christian and a member of the 65th Street Church of Christ in Little Rock.Survivors include one brother, Bennie Stephens and wife, Deborah Gail of Little Rock; two nephews, Brett...
Mary Goff
Sep 9, 2021
Mary Lou Goff, age 78,left her earthly home on Thursday, September 9,2021and joined her beloved husband of 60 years,Wayne Goff, and her precious daughter, Rita Goff Smith in her forever heavenly home. Mary was born on September 16,1942 in Searcy, AR to the late Everett and Altha Carson.
Mary's love for her family made her the richest...
Emma Flores
Sep 6, 2021
Emma Flores, 20, of Rose Bud, passed away September 6, 2021. She was born June 8, 2001 at Temple, Texas. Emma graduated from Rogers Texas High School in 2020, soon after moving to Rose Bud where she was gainfully and joyfully employed by Grumpy’s Restaurant in Rose Bud. She was known as the life of the party who loved...
Martin Palmer
Sep 4, 2021
Martin Conner Palmer, 84, of Kensett, Arkansas passed away peacefully on September 4, surrounded by his family and loved ones. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Kensett First Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the church at 11:00 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Kensett...
Billy Gene Watson
Sep 3, 2021
Billy Gene (Bill) Watson went to be with Jesus on September 3, 2021. He left this earth on a beautiful day while enjoying his favorite hobby: fishing. It was no secret that Bill loved fishing and telling “fish tales” about his adventures. If it could be caught on a fishing pole he was up for the challenge, and he...
Eva Nadine Henderson
Sep 2, 2021
Eva Nadine Henderson, age 66, of Sheridan passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 after a long battle with various illnesses. She was born December 17, 1954 in Little Rock to the late John and Natalie Bynum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Steve Bynum. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, watching...
Sidney (Hedden) Weaver
Sep 2, 2021
Sidney Weaver, 79, of Searcy, passed away September 2, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born June 21, 1942 at Penrose, Arkansas to the late Floyd and Bertha Langley Hedden. Sidney, better known to many as Momma, Sister, Grandnanny, or Aunt Sid, loved her family and loved cooking which was perfect because the whole family loved eating! ...
Robert Bentley
Sep 1, 2021
Robert “Robby” Michael Bentley, age 59, of Prattsville passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He was born February 27, 1962 in Malvern. He was preceded in death by his father Lindsey Eli Bentley, III. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and being the best foreign auto mechanic around.
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Sheila Riddle
Sep 1, 2021
Sheila Faughn Riddle, age 64, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 1st, 2021.She was born May 21st, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ishmael and Evagene Orrin Faughn Goin. She was a christian and a member of Mars Hill Church of Christ in Vilonia. She graduated from the Vilonia High School class of 1975. She enjoyed fishing, deer hunting...
Jerald Franklin Norton
Aug 31, 2021
Jerald Franklin Norton, Jr., 66, of Bentonville passed away at home, August 31, 2021. He was born January 24, 1955 in Pine Bluff to the late Jerald Franklin Norton and Betty Campbell Norton. He graduated from Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff and from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Willie Ray Marshall
Aug 31, 2021
Willie Ray Marshall, 79, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord August 31, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born March 13, 1942 at Dardanelle to the late James and Ora Martin Marshall. Mr. Marshall was a hard-working family man who placed God first in his life. He was a member of Way of The Cross...
James Roy Ballard
Aug 30, 2021
James Roy Ballard, 51, of Judsonia, passed away August 30, 2021, from injuries sustained in an motorcycle accident. He was born November 6, 1969, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Roy graduated from Centralia Illinois High School, going on to serve in the US Navy. He later attended ASU Beebe where he received an associate degree. He loved riding his motorcycle...




