Obituaries
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John David Ryals III
Oct 18, 2024
On October 18, 2024, John David Ryals III passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. John "David" Ryals was born on January 2, 1970, in Tampa, Florida. He spent his formative years in the Brandon/Valrico area, attending Grace Christian School from elementary through high school.
After graduating, John became a successful owner-operator for FedEx. Following his relocation to Arkansas, he...
Bill Usery
Oct 18, 2024
Bill Usery, 75, of Higginson, passed away October 18, 2024 in his home surrounded by his wife
and children. He was the husband of Barbara Usery. They shared 50 great years of marriage
together.
He was born February 12, 1949 in Searcy, AR, to the late Elmo and Imogene Usery. He was
retired from Usery Brothers Mill and Pallet where he and his brothers...
Connie Wofford
Oct 17, 2024
Connie Ann Sanders Wofford, 74, of Judsonia, Arkansas died on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Connie was born in Fresno, California on December 12, 1949 to Richard Sanders and Helen Twyford. She was raised in Judsonia, Arkansas and attended Judsonia High School. Connie graduated in 1968.
After graduation she worked for Strother Abstract Title Company in Searcy, Arkansas. Connie worked there for...
Bobby Adkins
Oct 15, 2024
Bobby Eugene Adkins, 81 of Bald Knob, Arkansas, died October 15, 2024 at Unity Hospital in Searcy. By profession, he was a retired truck driver and mechanic and could make anything run. Bob loved the outdoors, and you could usually find him camping on a river where he would fish with his dogs.
Bob was preceded in death by his beloved...
Tona Elledge
Oct 12, 2024
Nellie Anthona (Tona) Elledge, 83, of Kensett, Arkansas entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Tona was born in Durham, North Carolina on April 19, 1941 to Travis Bonner and Edith Elliott Harrington. Raised in Birmingham, Alabama as an only child, her mother was a school teacher, and her father a decorated Army Master Sergeant fighting in World War...
Justin Lane Andrews
Oct 10, 2024
Justin Lane Andrews, age 21 of Vilonia, Arkansas. Justin passed away October 10, 2024, he was born in Conway, Arkansas on July 22, 2003, to Larry "Norm" Andrews Jr. and Cheryl Jeffre, Justin was a graduate of Vilonia High School and he was employed at Tokusen. His hobbies included working on automobiles, playing Video games, war movies, comedies, and listening...
Marvin Terry
Oct 9, 2024
Marvin Ed Terry, age 66, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2024. Marvin was born January 18, 1958 to Virgil Howard and Catherine Riggins Terry. Marvin is survived by his son, Scott Terry and wife Meredith of White Hall, two daughters, Jessica White and husband TJ of Benton, Ashley Lewis and husband Benjamin of Hot Springs, three...
Bailey Morgan Phillips
Oct 3, 2024
With heavy hearts, we gather to celebrate the vibrant life of Bailey Morgan Phillips, 30, who tragically left us on October 3, 2024, due to a vehicle accident. Born on February 4, 1994, Bailey was the cherished daughter of Jimmy Wilson Phillips Jr. and Ellen Phena Parker.
She is survived by her devoted mother, Phena, her father, Jimmy, her fiancée, Michael...
Juanita McGowan
Sep 27, 2024
Juanita McGowan of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on September 27, 2024. She was born on October 12, 1942 to Leslie McGowan and Claudia Hill in Heber Springs, Arkansas. She was a member of West Race Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Sharon Dacus and Carolyn Roland.
She was survived by her son, Wesley Reagan...
Martin Luther Phillips
Sep 25, 2024
Martin Luther Phillips, age 81 of Conway, Arkansas went to be with his Lord, September 25, 2024. During Mr. Phillips life, he operated heavy equipment as a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to Jimmy Swaggart preach. His greatest joy was being around family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Phillips Sr., and his wife,...
Angela Lynn Terry
Sep 23, 2024
Angie Lynn Terry, age 55, passed away on September 23, 2024 in Pine Bluff, AR. Born on March 10, 1969, Angie graduated from Woodlawn High School in Woodlawn, AR. Known for being a proud wife of 34 ½ years and loving mother, Angie dedicated her life to her family and friends. She is remembered for her compassionate spirit and the...
Ellen Louise Reed
Sep 21, 2024
Ellen Louise Reed, age 85, of Stuttgart and formerly of Rison, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. She was born on January 29, 1939, in Altheimer, Arkansas, to the late Howard and Eula Pipkin Smith.
Louise was a devoted homemaker who found joy in caring for her family, home, and friends. She cherished time spent with loved ones, attending church,...
Katheryn Lavaughn Smith- Langston
Sep 20, 2024
Katheryn L. Smith- Langston of Garner went to be with her Lord and savior on September 20, 2024 after a month long illness. Katheryn was born June 6, 1938 to Clyde and Honor Blount of Garner. She was the oldest of eight children.
Katheryn was a beloved companion and mother. She devoted her life to raising children and spoiling her grandchildren....
Judy Williams
Sep 20, 2024
Judy LaVern Williams, a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted family woman, passed away on September 20, 2024, at the age of 68, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born in Modesto, California, to Jack and Frances "Bernice" Morrison, Judy shared 44 wonderful years with her beloved husband, Harvey L. Williams. Judy enjoyed simple pleasures: shopping, watching TV, especially Big Brother, going to...
Michael Doane West
Sep 18, 2024
Michael Doane West, of Mabelvale, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born June 26, 1969 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Sherry McElroy. He was a faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale. He was also an avid Arkansas Razorback fan.
He is survived...
Bobby Heath
Sep 15, 2024
Bobby Heath, age 74, of Sheridan passed away on September 15, 2024. He was born February 23, 1950 in Pine Bluff to the late Charles and Judy Heath. Mr. Heath was a United States Army Veteran and worked for the Grant County Solid Waste Division.
He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis Heath, his sons, John Heath and his wife...
Miles David Ellis
Sep 15, 2024
Miles David Ellis, age 49, of Sheridan went to be with his Lord on September 15, 2024. He was born October 13, 1974 in Pine Bluff to David Miles Ellis and Susie Ellis. He was preceded in death by his father, David Miles Ellis. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing his guitar.
He is survived by his mother Susie Ellis, his...
Brenda E. Ward
Sep 12, 2024
Brenda Elaine Billings Ward, age 63, of Rison passed away on September 12, 2024. She was born September 21, 1961 in Malvern to the late Fate E. Billings and Rosa Mary Lockhart. She is preceded in death by her father Fate E. Billings and Mary Lockhart, her husband Mike Ward, brother Cody Billings, and sister-in-law Laura Brown. She loved crafting,...
Raven Star Johnson
Sep 8, 2024
Raven Star Johnson of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on September 8, 2024. She was born to Jesse Johnson and Kristy Lefford in Poteau, Oklahoma on September 3, 2003. Raven enjoyed star gazing, nature and being outdoors, and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by great grandparents, James and Josephine Bigham, James and Ethel Mclelyea and, Calvin and Martha...
Madge Regina Kimbrell Broxson
Sep 8, 2024
Madge Regina Broxson, affectionately known as Sis and GiGi, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Porter, Texas, at the age of 69. Born on August 25, 1955, in Warren, Arkansas, she was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and pet parent.
Regina grew up in a loving family, she was daddy’s girl and shared a special bond with her brother...
