In our Care

Roy Dale Edwards

Oct 31, 2019

Roy Edwards, 73, of Joy, passed away October 31, 2019 at his residence.  He was born January 5, 1946 at Beebe to the late Dayton and Verda Franklin Edwards. Mr. Edwards was of the Church of Christ faith and retired from NLS Construction in Rose Bud.  He was also a farmer and enjoyed running and working on heavy equipment.  ...

Jessie Clinton Buck

Oct 31, 2019

Jessie Clinton Buck of Sheridan passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born January 24, 1927 in Alpine, Arkansas to the late Carrol Jahu Buck and Cornelius Bessie Thompkins Buck. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Clinton Buck and one daughter-in-law Lee Annette Glover Buck; Jessie’s wife.

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Horace B. Mosley

Oct 31, 2019

Horace B. Mosley, age 89 of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away October 31, 2019 in Benton.  He was born April 3, 1930 in Bearden, Arkansas to the late Obie B. Mosley and Alma Doherty Mosley. Horace was a member of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan, and was a retired sawmill worker, self-employed lawn mower repairman, and carpenter.

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Renaye Gail Umphres

Oct 24, 2019

Renaye Gail Umphres, 63 of Mabelvale, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Little Rock.  She was born August 25, 1956 in Texarkana, Texas to James and Betty Freeze. Renaye was a retired teacher from Watson Chapel School District, where she lovingly taught gifted and talented math.  She was active in the chess club and quiz bowl,...

Davey Lee Bowers

Oct 22, 2019

Davey Lee Bowers, 60, of Rison passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  He was born on September 21, 1959 in Clarksville, Tennessee, to the late William Barney and Mattie Lou Reed Bowers Jr.  Davey was a United States Coast Guard veteran.  He enjoyed fishing and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

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Gary W Jackson

Oct 21, 2019

Gary W. Jackson, 71, of Searcy, passed away October 21, 2019 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born September 23, 1948 at Harrisburg to the late Barney and Clara Rice Jackson. Gary graduated from Griffithville High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps.  He worked for Eaton Corporation for...

Tyler D Merritt

Oct 21, 2019

Tyler Dewitt Merritt, 34, of El Paso, passed away on October 21, 2019.   He was born August 1, 1985 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was a 2003 graduate of Searcy High School and employed by Venture Equipment of Searcy.

Tyler is survived by his wife Ashley Merritt and daughter Maggie Anne Merritt age 2;  father Steve Merritt (Heidi)...

Hugh Tuberville

Oct 21, 2019

Hugh Wiseman Tuberville, age 84 of Sheridan, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 in Fordyce, Ar.  He was born April 14, 1935 in Sparkman Ar. to the late Nollie and Margaret Rolland Tuberville.  Hugh loved reading his bible, preaching, and spending time with his family.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors.  In addition to his parents,...

Mamie Jo Coats

Oct 20, 2019

Mamie Jo Coats peacefully walked through death into Life on October 20, 2019.  Born on April 19, 1925 in Rison, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Jo and Mamie Jaggers.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Zachary Taylor (ZT) Coats; granddaughter, Nancy Amanda (Mandy) Coats; brothers, Buddy Jaggers, JW Jaggers, John Ray Jaggars;...

Ina Mae Harris

Oct 19, 2019

Ina Mae Harris, age 90, of Rison went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born November 10, 1928 in Star City to the late James Ed Clark and Lottie Bell Clark. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond J.W. Jones in 1964 and...

James E. Smith

Oct 18, 2019

James “Jim” E. Smith, age 81, of Woodlawn passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019. He was born January 24, 1938 in Woodlawn. He was raised in Woodlawn the son of the late Matthew and Arie Smith of Woodlawn. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1955 and was a lifelong resident of the Woodlawn Community. Mr. Smith was...

Betty Jo (Martin) Scott

Oct 16, 2019

Betty Jo Scott, 86, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord October 16, 2019 at her residence.  She was born July 16, 1933 at Albion to the late Benjamin and Rosa West Martin. Mrs. Scott was a loving dedicated wife and mother who was hard working, kind, loving, and ever so faithful.  She was one of the first...

James Hughes Garrison

Oct 13, 2019

James Hughes Garrison passed away on October 13, 2019 in Vilonia, Arkansas at the age of 77. James was born on October 18, 1941 in Searcy, Arkansas to James Elmo and Vada Bell (Hughes) Garrison. He worked for Windsor Republic Doors, was a Christian and a member of First Assembly of God in Vilonia. He was a Veteran in the...

Wanda Fern Valentine

Oct 12, 2019

Wanda Fern Valentine, of Rison went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born August 17, 1942 in Herbine, Arkansas to the late Elbert and Hazel Crutchfield. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, cooking and...

Jamie Leigh (Coley) Brownfield

Oct 12, 2019

Jamie Coley Brownfield, 39, of Searcy, passed away October 12, 2019 at UAMS in Little Rock.  She was born May 8, 1980 at Brinkley, Arkansas. Jamie was a loving – free spirited person.  She always sought the best of people and when she walked into a room, she filled it with sunshine.  When she wasn’t working as a cosmetologist...

Rosalie (Richardson) Smith

Oct 11, 2019

Rosalie Smith, 82, of Bradford, passed away October 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was born April 4, 1937 at Benton, Missouri to the late Luther and Katie Hopson Richardson. Mrs. Smith was baptized in the Missionary Baptist Church and loved to read, work puzzles, crochet, listen to country music and always looked forward to family gatherings. Mrs. Smith...

Louisa May Clause

Oct 9, 2019

Louisa Clause, 87, of Griffithville, passed away October 9, 2019 at her residence.  She was born August 22, 1932 at Worden, Arkansas to the late Pernie and Schreldia Taylor Cullum. Ms. Clause loved to read books, getting her hair done and playing games with her family.  She was a retired CNA and loved her family dearly. She enjoyed teaching...

Pete Fuller

Oct 9, 2019

Pete Fuller, age 76, of Pine Bluff passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison.

Charles Vernon Evans

Oct 8, 2019

Charles Vernon Evans ended his life’s journey on October 8, 2019. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 30, 1941 to Robert and Ethel Moore Evans.  Charles served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary “Granny” Evans, step-mother, Lizzie Pierce Evans Long, and his...

Lori Brown

Oct 7, 2019

Lori Brown, 47, of Bald Knob, passed away October 7, 2019 at her residence.  She was born October 8, 1971 at Brinkley, Arkansas. Lori was a member of the Church of Christ and went to Bradford High School.  She loved music and singing, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and taking trips with them....