In our Care

Feb 9, 2020

Gerald Deane Gray "Bunk" passed away on February 09, 2020, in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 70.Jerry was born on October 6, 1949, in Wabash, Indiana to his mother, Lula Mae Ward. He was a Vietnam veteran in the United States Army. He worked until his passing for Rolling Hills Country Club in Cabot. He married Shelby Loftis on December 31, 1988. They were married until her passing on November 16,...

Feb 8, 2020

A TIME TO BE BORN – The story of Floice Smith, affectionately known to many as “Floyd”, is a true American story of love, life and resilience.  He was born on November 16, 1939 to the union of late Chester Smith and Ocie Ola Smith Johnson in Rison, Arkansas.

A TIME TO BUILD...

Feb 7, 2020

Christopher Paul Vaughan, 58, of Beebe, passed away February 7, 2020 in Sherwood.  He was born January 13, 1962 at Malvern, Arkansas. Chris was a 1981 graduate of Beebe High School and a member of Union Valley Baptist Church in Beebe.  He worked for many years at grocery stores including Knights Grocery, Harvest Foods, and Country Mart.  Most recently,...

Feb 6, 2020

Maria Laverne Broughton-Johnson, 48 years old, was born to Willie B. Broughton on October 5, 1971 at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She came to Arkansas in 1987, where she attended Kingsland High School.  She was the mother of three beautiful children, Malachi (20) and E’Ryja (12) Marks, both of Rison and Mareeka Wainwright (10) of...

Feb 5, 2020

Mildred Alice Morgan, the matriarch of her family, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at age 98.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many people in the Pine Bluff and Rison areas.

She was a devoted wife to her husband of 72 years, John W. Morgan, a loving...

Feb 3, 2020

Clyde Davis “Bud” Marks, Jr., 71, of Kingsland, formally of Pine Bluff, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2020. He was born April 8, 1948, in Pine Bluff, son of Clyde Davis Marks, Sr. and Mary Lucy Mitchell Marks.  He was reared and received his early education in Pine Bluff, graduated from Pine Bluff...

Feb 1, 2020

Frances Barber Hammond, 97, of McRae passed away at her residence February 1, 2020.  She born December 29, 1922 at Searcy to the late Jesse and Winnie Haywood Barber. She was an active member of McRae Methodist Church. She was an avid volunteer for programs with home economics, Special Olympics and Senior Aerobics.  She enjoyed spending time with her...

Jan 30, 2020

Edward Cole, 77, of Pangburn, passed away January 30, 2020 at his residence.  He was born October 12, 1942 at Judsonia to the late James and Leona Wrinkles Cole. Mr. Cole was a member of 4 Mile Hill Church of Christ.  He loved to fish, play pool, and loved playing music.  He loved to spend time with his family...

Jan 28, 2020

Elton Eddie Johnson, 67, of Malvern passed away January 28, 2020.  He was born March 6, 1952 to the late Nellie and A C Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters, Melba Johnson, Maxine Bostic, Thelma Hair, and Ruby Horton; and one brother, Ron Johnson. He is survived by one brother, Don...

Jan 28, 2020

Amanda Ewing King, 41, of Judsonia, passed away January 28, 2020 at UAMS in Little Rock.  She was born August 24, 1978 at Searcy, Arkansas. Amanda graduated from Augusta High School in 1996.  She loved doing crafts and had too many hobbies to name, but she loved spending time with her children most of all.  She will be remembered...

Jan 26, 2020

Tylor Morgan Holmes, age 11, of Rison passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.  He was born on February 27, 2008 in Benton, Arkansas, to Hunter Lee Holmes and Danyelle Marie Lenard.  Tylor was enrolled in the 6th grade at Woodlawn School, where he played football.  He was a huge football and basketball fan. His favorite team was...

Jan 24, 2020

Preston Keltner, 49, of Searcy, passed away January 24, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born June 11, 1970 at Paducah, Kentucky. Preston loved fishing and camping with his family but most of all he enjoyed his grandbabies. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Joseph Keltner; maternal grandparents, James and Geraldine Watkins and his...

Jan 21, 2020

Patsy Puckett, 70, of Searcy, passed away January 21, 2020 at her residence.  She was born July 8, 1949 at Stanley, Kansas to the late John and Ruth Bethard Larrabee. Patsy graduated from Stanley Kansas High School and received her associate degree from Ozarka College in Melbourne, going on to enjoy a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She...

Jan 21, 2020

James Allen Harrell, Sr., age 84, of Pine Bluff died Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He was born on May 12, 1935 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Martin Luther and Emma Kate Taylor Harrell.  Mr. Harrell was a retired Captain of the Pine Bluff Police Department, with having served twenty-one years in law enforcement.  After retirement,...

Jan 20, 2020

Billy Gene (BG) Stewart, 89, of Pansy went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2020. He was born July 18, 1930 in Herbine. He was preceded in death by his parents Allie and Mellie Stewart, two brothers, James and Kelly Stewart and a sister Helen Neely.

Billy graduated from Rison...

Jan 20, 2020

Cyndi Young Dunaway, 56, of Bald Knob, passed away January 20, 2020 at her residence.  She was born October 13, 1963 at St. Louis, Missouri. Cyndi was a wonderful wife and loving mother and grandmother. She married Randy Dunaway February 14, 1999 at Searcy; he survives.  She is also survived by her parents, Jackie Young and Carolyn Parris Benton;...

Jan 17, 2020

Lonnie Russell “Rusty” Hill, Jr., 53, of McRae, passed away January 17, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock.  He was born March 16, 1966 at Little Rock to the late Lonnie Russell Hill, Sr. and Loretta Bolin Hill. He married Leana Lashlee Hill June 10, 1989 at McRae who survives.  He is also survived by one son,...

Jan 16, 2020

Robert McKee Diel, 80, of Searcy, Ark., died January 16, 2020 at Community Compassion Center in Searcy.  He was born June 15, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Charles and Nell Diel. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jim Diel. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Murphy Diel; sons, Stan Diel of...

Jan 15, 2020

E. Doyle Rainwater, 88, of Searcy, passed away January 15, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born July 14, 1931 in Choctaw, Arkansas.  He grew up in Van Buren County and graduated from Clinton High School in 1950.  After graduation he moved to Bald Knob, Arkansas where he met and married E. Aunean Galloway on August 1952....

Jan 15, 2020

Patsy Sue Wilson Williams, age 86, of Woodlawn passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  She was born on June 4, 1933 in Staves, Arkansas, to the late Carl and Hazel Lutrell Wilson.  Mrs. Williams lived in the Woodlawn community for over sixty-three years, where she and her husband made a home and raised their family.  She...