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Dec 27, 2020

Mykila Dawn Betts Donaldson, 50, of McRae passed from this life December 27, 2020 peacefully in her home.  She was born December 17, 1970 to Ronnie Betts and Wanyoka Betts Dixon at Searcy in the Porter Rogers Hospital.  She married her beloved husband, Keith Donaldson, March 23, 1995 at Rosebud; he survives.  Together they share 25 years of matrimony,...

Dec 27, 2020

Theda Mae Crossett began her journey on June 4, 1941 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was called home suddenly on December 27, 2020.

She was born to the proud parents, Ora May and Sammy Crossett. Her parents, as well as her two older sisters, Mary Katherine Crossett Hill and Velma Lee Crossett preceded her in death some...

Dec 26, 2020

Jackie Lynn McEntire, age 79, of Mount Vernon, passed away Saturday, December 26th, 2020.Cremation arrangements for Jackie Lynn McEntire are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home 1134 Main Street Vilonia, AR 72173. Sign his Book of Memories at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.

Dec 25, 2020

Shirley Rose Small, age 82, of Sheridan passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born December 16, 1938 in Reydell, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth Penney, her husband David Small, Sr., siblings, Margaret Overton, Lonnie Ponder, Shirley, Betty Russell, Doris Winkler, Johnnie Ponder, Annetta Smith and Edith Ponder.

Dec 18, 2020

On Friday, December 18, 2020, Emma Frances Wood, loving wife, and mother of three children, passed away in Searcy, Arkansas, having attained the age of 88.

Frances, Mom, Mimmie was born on May 29, 1932 in Nashville, Arkansas to J.M. and Marie Pope. Frances married Donald Ross Wood on March 5, 1950, and from this union they...

Dec 18, 2020

Jimmie Lee Messenger Jr., age 58, of Conway, passed away Friday, December 18th, 2020, in Springhill Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock.Jimmie was born in Rockford, Illinois to Jimmie Messenger, Sr. and Rita Messenger. He was a Christian in the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing basketball and football. His favorite baseball team was the Chicago Cubs. His...

Dec 17, 2020

Annette Edna Ross Greenland passed away December 17, 2020. In her life she knew many joysand many sorrows, and calculated that she had survived one fire, two major earthquakes, twohurricanes and three tornadoes.Annette was born April 4, 1935, in Davenport, Washington, to Frances Ann BeckmanRoss and Dexter Clarence Ross. The family moved to Glendale and then North Hollywood,California, before settling...

Dec 16, 2020

Kelly Blake Talburt, 51, of Searcy, passed away December 16, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born April 24, 1969 at Searcy, to Noble Estle and Sara Jane Cranfill Talburt. Kelly was a unique and special individual.  He, along with his two brothers, were affected by Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy which may affected Kelly physically, but he enjoyed...

Dec 15, 2020

Jackie Ray Shaver, 71, of Judsonia passed from this life and entered his eternal home December 15, 2020.  He was born May 6, 1949 at Judsonia to the late Henry Elton and Johannie Mae Watkins Shaver at Judsonia.  Jackie married the love of his life, Donna Stimbo, February 24, 1976 at the Rocky Point Baptist Church at Judsonia, where...

Dec 14, 2020

Golda Bill King, 100, of Judsonia passed from this life December 14, 2020.  She was born November 1, 1920 to the late William and Katherine Schanks Smith at Little Rock. She married her husband, Myrk King; he also preceded her in death.  Together they raised two wonderful children and enjoyed a large family of grandchildren and great grandchildren. As...

Dec 13, 2020

Margaret Naomi Parker, 100 years and 8 months, of Searcy passed from this life December 13, 2020.  She was born to Ellsworth and Mattie Krey Bagley April 25, 1920 at Stafford, Kansas.  She married Herman Maurice Parker November 17, 1941.  Together they shared 65 years of matrimony. PDale Parker; three sisters and two brothers.  She was the last of...

Dec 13, 2020

Bobby Dee Jr. "Hap" Kirkland, age 65, of El Paso, passed away Sunday, December 13th, 2020, in Little Rock, Arkansas.He was born November 10, 1955, in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Bobby and Sue Kirkland. He was a Christian and a member of Oak Church of Christ. He worked as a mechanic in the farming industry, and enjoyed hunting, trading horses and...

Dec 11, 2020

Julia Dianne Vann, age 56, of Leola passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was born October 12, 1964 in Malvern, AR to the late Joseph and Bernice Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Katie Vann, one sister, Brenda Wilson and one brother, Robert Wilson. She enjoyed spending...

Dec 10, 2020

Alford “Bryan” Ramsey, age 67, of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 10, 2020, in Conway, Arkansas. A native of Leland, MS, Bryan was the son of William (Bill) and Agatha (Gene) Ramsey and one of four children. At the age of 16, he and his family moved to Vilonia where he made his home. He...

Dec 9, 2020

Charles Pickren Jones, age 73, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, December 9th.Charles was born in Little Rock on September 3, 1947, to Victor and Wanda Jones. He was a Vietnam war veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a Christian and member of the Church of Christ. He worked as a machinist in the oil industry, and was...

Dec 8, 2020

Janice Woodfield Vaughan, 67, of Searcy passed away December 8, 2020 after grieving the recent loss of her beloved husband, C R Vaughan, Jr.  Janice was born December 1, 1953 to the late Alfred Oscar and Lugenia Brown Woodfield at Pine Bluff.  She married C R Vaughan, Jr. July 29, 1995 at Romance.  They spent 25 years together before...

Dec 8, 2020

William (Bill) Ticson Sr., age 80, of Vilonia, formerly of Pinole, California, passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock on December 8, 2020.Bill was born on February 23, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a Christian and a member of the Vilonia United Methodist Church, a veteran in United States Army, and worked until his retirement as a...

Dec 6, 2020

Joann Kimmel, age 68, of Grapevine went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born April 29, 1952 in Pine Bluff to the late Homer and Lorene Davis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Mike Kimmel. She was a member of Bethany No. 1 Missionary...

Dec 5, 2020

Bob House age 76, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born July 6, 1944 in White Plains, New York.  Bob was preceded in death by his father Leo House and his step-mother Ann House, his mother, Josephine Prass and his step-father Warren Prass and his brother John House. He was a United...

Dec 5, 2020

Columbus Lonnie Morris, age 83, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born June 26, 1937 in Grapevine to the late Elmer and Clara Morris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Faye Morris, his son, Phillip Morris, and two brothers, Russell Morris and Donnie Morris....