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Feb 17, 2020

Randy “Tull” Paul Lunsford, age 65 of Rison passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020.  He was born on March 13, 1954 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Leroy “Tommy” and Mary Frances “Teny” Kimbrell Lunsford.  Mr. Lunsford served in the United States Army and was owner/operator of Lunsford Farms, Inc. and also, hauled pulpwood.  Friends would describe...

Feb 16, 2020

Shirley Ann Ferguson McCallister Hill of Little Rock, departed for Home and her Heavenly body on Sunday, February 16, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Shirley was a member of Lawson Road Church of Christ.

She was born in Humphrey, Arkansas on August 4, 1936 to the late Jessie and Alma Louise (Garrison) Ferguson. In addition...

Feb 14, 2020

Merl Wortham, 90, of Searcy, passed away February 14, 2020 at Community Compassion Center in Searcy.  He was born March 23, 1929 at Joy to the late Orbe and Nettie Peters Wortham. Merl worked at Whitaker’s Furniture Store in Searcy building tables and later wholesaled cars for many years.  In his younger years, he enjoyed rodeo.  He loved watching...

Feb 13, 2020

Debbie Ann Garcia (Williams), of El Paso, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020 at the age of 62.Debbie was born on December 7, 1957 in Hickory, North Carolina. She was a christian in the Baptist faith and a member at Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. She worked many years in the home...

Feb 11, 2020

Patricia Lucille Blount, 73, of Garner, passed away February 11, 2020 at her residence.  She was born October 15, 1946 at McRae to the late J.O. and Lavel Shannon Alford. Mrs. Blount was a 1964 graduate of McRae High School and a member of Garner Missionary Baptist Church.  She enjoyed fishing, camping, 4-wheeler riding, collecting baseball cards, and hosting...

Feb 11, 2020

Fairy Lee Taylor, age 89 of Sheridan, passed away peacefully February 11, 2020 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehab. She was born September 2, 1930 in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late Hosea and Mabel Sally Ladd. She worked for a Credit Union in Idaho and Montgomery Ward Department Store.  Fairy enjoyed fishing, camping, square dancing, gardening, watching Golden Girls and...

Feb 10, 2020

Margaret Parker, 90, of Des Arc, went to be with the Lord February 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born February 24, 1929 at Marianna, Arkansas to the late Alvie and Mary Langford Schoonover. Mrs. Parker was a member of Judson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church at Des Arc.  She married at the young age of 15 and being...

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...