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Feb 4, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Prince, 56, of Bulls Gap, Tennessee, formerly of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away February 4, 2021 at Dierksen Hospice in Hot Springs.  He was born July 7, 1964 at Searcy to the late George and Betty Clark Prince Jr. He married Linda Arnold Prince June 18, 2015 at Searcy; she preceded him in death August 15, 2015;  along...

Feb 4, 2021

William Edward “Eddie” King, age 68, of Rison passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born November 17, 1952 in Rison to the late Hoyal and Eugenia King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James King and Bobby King. Mr. King retired from Tyson Foods, where he worked...

Feb 4, 2021

Jimmy Lee Crow of Griffithville, Arkansas was born on October 19, 1951 to Branty and Barbara Crow.  He left this world peacefully after a short battle with cancer on February 4, 2021 with his family by his side.

Jimmy was a great son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.  He was truly loved by his...

Feb 4, 2021

Wade Keith Williams, 52, of Beebe, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2021. He was born March 3, 1968 in Beebe, Arkansas to Jerry and Karon Williams. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ozie and Bessie Williams; and Aaron and Lorene Fowlkes; uncles, Tom Robinson, Gerald Fowlkes, Tommy Fowlkes and Freddie Fowkles; treasured aunts, Ozelle...

Feb 3, 2021

James “Red” Herrington, born February 8, 1939 passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the age of 81.  James worked as a truck driver as well as a tanker man and mate for Brent Towing/Kirby.  He loved working in his vegetable garden. James was preceded in death by his parents John and Mae Herrington, brother, Jim Herrington,...

Feb 3, 2021

TSgt. Vernon Warren Wilkerson, USAF (Ret.) age 85, of Sheridan, passed away on February 3, 2021. He was born June 14, 1935 in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late Aubrey Warren Wilkerson and Ruth Angeline Chandler Wilkerson. He served in the United States Air Force 5th Tactical Unit, retiring in 1974 after 22 years of service. He was...

Jan 30, 2021

Norma Ruth (Reaper) (Callahan) Sharp passed from this life to her eternal home January 20, 2021.  She was born as the fifth daughter to Willis and Pearl Reaper July 19, 1934 at Pangburn, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Hazel Kennedy, Modean Davis, Pauline Higgs, and Betty Dorsey, with Vera Gean Pruitt, Carolyn Gay, and...

Jan 30, 2021

Roger Dale Uptain, Sr., age 75, passed away Saturday, January 30th, 2021, at his home in Conway, Arkansas.Roger was born October 15, 1945, in Adamsville, Alabama to Louie and Grace Uptain. He was a christian in the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and camping. He worked at Oaklawn Racing for many years as a Maintenance worker.He leaves to cherish his...

Jan 27, 2021

Donnie Lee Bargar, 66, of Kensett passed away suddenly January 27, 2021.  He was born March 27, 1954 to Leroy and Bonnie Mosley Bargar at Searcy.  He was born just a few minutes after his twin sister. His father, Leroy Bargar, preceded him in death December 23, 2001 and rests at Kensett Cemetery. Donnie was a man who worked...

Jan 23, 2021

Benny Jack “Jackie” Knowles, age 76, of Dumas, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born March 10, 1944 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Cade Carter Knowles and Aletha Inez Hawkins Knowles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Tommy...

Jan 23, 2021

Chloe Ann Wilson, age 74 of Rison, passed away peacefully January 23, 2021.  She was born March 3, 1946 in Monticello, Arkansas to James Hobson and Chloe Chapman Hobson Munnerlynn.  Chloe enjoyed watching movies, cheering on her beloved Razorbacks and Green Bay Packers, and answering as many questions as she could on Jeopardy. She loved spending time with her...

Jan 22, 2021

Lacole Renee Thompson, 44, of Searcy went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2021. She was born November 11, 1976 at Newport to the late Emma Thompson. Along with her mother, Lacole was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Thompson. Lacole accepted the Lord at a young age and was united with the St Luke Baptist...

Jan 22, 2021

Kenneth Lee Tuberville, age 61, of Sheridan passed away on January 22, 2021. He was born June 10, 1959 in Sheridan to the late Hugh Wiseman Tuberville and Mamie Doris Zimmerman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father George Zimmerman, one brother, Danny Tuberville and his grandparents, Victor and Fannie Neil...

Jan 22, 2021

James Walter “J.W.” Gavin, age 89, of Herbine passed away on January 22, 2021. He was born December 16, 1931, in Herbine, Cleveland County, the son of the late E.G. “Buck” and Geneva Shelby Gavin. He attended Free Hill and Woodlawn Schools. He served in the United States Air Force, and was a...

Jan 21, 2021

Ronald Hill, 82, of Searcy entered his eternal home January 21, 2021.  He was born April 27, 1938 to the late Silas David and Miriam Wallace Hammersley Hill at Los Angeles, California.  He married the love of his life on April 29, 1978, Gwen Myers; she survives.  They shared a youthful love and playful days until his passing.  He...

Jan 21, 2021

Vera B. Ratliff was born on June 22, 1927 in Cleveland County, Arkansas to Buford and Gladys Broach. She attended school in Rison, AR. She was one of seven children in the family and the last surviving child. She married Russell Melvin Ratliff, Sr. in 1945, 13 days after they met upon his return from serving in...

Jan 21, 2021

Harold Duane Daves, age 67, of Quitman, passed away Thursday, January 21st, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.Duane was born January 14, 1954, in Heber Springs to Jim Daves and Willie Moore Daves. He worked as a supervisor in the manufacturing industry. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding his trike, spending time with his family,...

Jan 20, 2021

Wilbert Mendonca, 84, of Searcy passed away January 20, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Searcy.  He was born February 26, 1936 at Hilo, Hawaii to the late Frank and Angelina Viera Mendonca.  Wilbert was preceded in death by his wife, Trula Stracener Mendonca, May 10, 2018. In addition to his love of animals, Wilbert was an avid reader.  He...

Jan 20, 2021

Ruby Fay Cope, age 80, of Pine Bluff passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born June 10, 1940 in Pontotoc, MS to the late Leroy and Lottie Moss. In life she got joy out of helping people, and she will always be remembered for being loving and caring. In addition to her parents, she...

Jan 17, 2021

Marion Hiram McGee Jr, 66, of Bradford left his earthly home and entered eternal rest January 17, 2021.  He was born May 5, 1954 to the late Marion Hiram McGee and Meriom Scarbrough McGee at Ypsilanti, Michigan.  He married LaDonna McGee February 28, 2015. They shared almost six years of matrimony. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...