Obituaries
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Sheila D. Weeks
May 25, 2020
Sheila D. Weeks, age 65, of Alexander, passed away May 25, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born October 12, 1954 to the late Burl Davis Sr. and Icelle James Davis. Sheila retired from the Arkansas Insurance Department. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered as a...
Simon Lamar Scarborough
May 25, 2020
Simon Lamar Scarborough, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on May 25, 2020, at the age of 27. He was born June 11, 1992 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to Joseph Scot and Tina Michelle Turner Scarborough. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home 1134 Main Street Vilonia, AR 72173. Sign the online guestbook at www.viloniafuneralhome.com
Brian Keith Mckee
May 25, 2020
Brian Keith McKee, of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2020, at the age of 48.Brain was born on November 15, 1971, in Cedar Lake, Indiana to Bill and Willa Dean (Weatherly) McKee. He was a Christian and member at Hilltop Baptist Church. He worked at SFI in Conway, he enjoyed being outdoors, bow hunting, fishing, and making all of his friends and family laugh. Everyone...
Randall Springer
May 24, 2020
Randall “Randy” Wade Springer, age 56, of Sheridan passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born February 11, 1964 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Gayle and Carolyn Springer. Randy worked for Winston Gas and Sheridan White Rock before becoming disabled. He had a big heart and loved his family. He also enjoyed collecting,...
Ernie Lou Milner
May 24, 2020
Ernie Lou Milner, age 73, of Malvern, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Hot Springs. She was born August 23, 1946 in Sheridan to the late Elmer and Florence Booth Dougan. Ernie enjoyed many things in her lifetime, when she was younger she loved to ride and show horses, and was a beautician in different cities and states....
Karen Renee Harbor
May 21, 2020
Karen Renee Bryant Harbor, 61, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Searcy, AR. She was born January 21, 1959, to the late Wayne and Barbara Bryant in Brinkley, Arkansas. Karen is survived by her husband of 36 years, David T. Harbor; Son, Joshua (Misty) Bowers of Vilonia, AR; Daughter,...
Jo Annie Hargrove
May 20, 2020
Jo Annie Hargrove, 93, of Heber Springs went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2020. She was born January 6, 1927 to the late Joseph and Annie Ricks Shovan at Quitman, Louisiana. Jo Annie married James William Hargrove Sr. on July 9, 1947 at Louisiana. She spent 39 wonderful years with “Bill” before his passing in November...
David Hubbard
May 20, 2020
David Hubbard, 41, of Higginson, passed away May 20, 2020 at Baptist Health in North Little Rock. He was born March 7, 1979 at Helena, Arkansas. He attended Barton High School at West Helena as well as ASU Beebe. He had been employed with Land O’Frost in Searcy for 17 years. In 2014, he began a career as a...
Kade Dean Reid
May 19, 2020
Kade Dean Reid was born into Heaven May 19, 2020 at Searcy. He was the son of Timothy and Destiny Nelson Reid of Greenbrier. Kade was preceded in death by his grandfather, Montie Nelson and his great grandmother, Willie Lawson. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother, Jacob Reid; sister Kallista Reid; and grandparents, Darlene and...
Herman William Brown
May 18, 2020
William Herman Brown, age 90, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born December 19, 1929 in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Jeff and Nancy Brown. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Randy Brown. Mr. Brown enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and riding four wheelers....
James Eric Jenkins
May 16, 2020
James Eric Jenkins passed away on May 16, 2020, at his home in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 34.James was born on December 2, 1985, in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Elmer and Brenda Ellen (Grissom) Jenkins. He graduated from Vilonia High School in 2004. For everyone that knew James, his life was never easy for him. When he was young, his life filled with multiple visits to several doctors. They got...
Julius Williams Jr.
May 14, 2020
Julius Williams Jr., 77, of Kensett died tragically from the hand of another on May 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 9, 1942 at Kensett to the late Julius Williams, Sr. and Janie Dunlap Williams. Mr. Williams obtained his education from the White County Training School and served proudly in the United States Air Force. He...
Peggy Ann (Meharg) Wolfe
May 13, 2020
Peggy Ann Wolfe, 70, of Judsonia, went to be with the Lord May 13, 2020. She was born September 17, 1949 at Tyronza to the late Thomas and Annie Scott Meharg. Peggy was lovingly raised by Roy and Callie Pankey, who also preceded her in death. Peggy was a member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church and loved her congregational...
Douglas "Pete" James
May 12, 2020
Douglas Leroy “Pete” James, 69, of Kensett, formally of Pangburn, passed away in his home May 12, 2020. He was born May 4, 1951 to the late Otis James and Gracie Whitacker James at Pangburn. Douglas married his wife, Wilma, October 21, 2003 at Pangburn giving them 16 years together in happiness. Along with his parents, Douglas was preceded...
Mary Frances Hurst
May 12, 2020
Mary Frances Hurst, aged 80, died Tuesday May 12, 2020 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was a retired employee of The Cleveland County Head Start Program.
She was born January 25, 1940 in Cleveland County, AR, to the late Grady Andrew and Flora Marie Gardner Reed. Mrs. Hurst...
Donnie Blake
May 11, 2020
Donald “Donnie” Blake, Jr., 48 of Judsonia, passed away May 11, 2020 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia. He was born January 20, 1972 at Searcy. Donnie was a loving – kind soul with a huge heart and always willing to help others. He loved the Lord and was a devoted father, son, and brother. He had several occupations,...
Janet Mcleod Raymick
May 11, 2020
Janet Lucretia McLeod Raymick, age 87, passed away on May 11, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was a Christian and Jesus was her refuge always. Janet traveled extensively in her lifetime.Her favorite quote was from Mark Twain. “Broad, wholesome, charitable views of man and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one’s own little corner of the...
Ola Mae (Mitchell) Cowan
May 9, 2020
Ola Mae Mitchell Cowan, 92, of Kensett passed away May 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born November 25, 1927 at Aberdeen, Mississippi to the late Alvin and Ossie Mae Howell Mitchell Sr. Mrs. Cowan was a member of Arnold Tabernacle CME Church in Kensett. She was a very active and dedicated member of the church where she...
Raymond Franklin Lacy
May 8, 2020
Raymond “Ray” Lacy, 77, of Kensett, passed away at his home on May 8, 2020. He was born August 8, 1942 at Texarkana to the late Franklin Reeves and Laura Ney Lacy. He went on to marry Ruth Anne Newton on January 31, 1964 at Miami, Florida. They enjoyed 53 adventurous years together until her passing in March 2016....
Barbara Jean Pitcock
May 8, 2020
Barbara Jean Pitcock, age 83, of Sheridan went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was born February 7, 1937 in Phillips, TX to the late Marcus Page Armstrong and Blanche Ann Estes Armstrong. She was a member of Sheridan Church of Christ and owner of Tom’s Box Co. Mrs. Pitcock enjoyed cooking,...
