Bonnie J. Cowan, 87, of Searcy, passed away at home on Jan. 19, 2019. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati, Iowa, Aug. 6, 1931. She was the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Myers) Dorsett. On Oct. 3, 1947 she married Gerold D. Cowan in Centerville, Iowa. They lived in Cincinnati, Iowa, until 1958 when they moved to Grinnell, Iowa, where the raised their five children. They owned and operated Cowan Trucking until 1970. In 1970 Bonnie and her husband moved to Dickinson, Texas, where they owned...

Robert LaVell Lewis passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday afternoon, January 16, 2019.  LaVell was born to Ordie Earl “Peck” Lewis and Gladys Alberta Matthews Lewis on August 10, 1939, near Griffithville, Arkansas, where he was raised.  He graduated from Griffithville High School in 1957 where he met the love of his life, Donna Sue Holloway. After graduation, LaVell worked several jobs and attended Draughon College to study radio engineering in the...

Jerry Stuckey Sr., 65, of Des Arc, passed away January 3, 2019 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born July 11, 1953 at McCrory to the late Lawrence and Juanita Gaddis Stuckey.      Jerry was a 1972 graduate of McCrory High School.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McCrory.  Jerry was a retired owner-operator truck driver and loved his grandchildren dearly.  He also loved being outside; barbecuing with family; mud racing and duck...

Justin Douglas Tidwell, age 45, died tragically, January 2, 2019, in Augusta, Arkansas. He was born May 20, 1973 at Wynne to the late James and Mary Lou Carter Tidwell.      Doug lived in Augusta, Arkansas most of his life. Doug inherited a great sense of humor from his Mom. He was a good cook and loved Mexican food. He loved animals, especially his dogs. Doug was resilient, self-sufficient and lived his life on his own terms. Those that knew him well, knew he was just a...

Barbara Peeks, 62, of Judsonia, passed away December 25, 2018 at her residence.  She was born March 2, 1956 at Little Rock to the late Lemuel and Mary Styver Smith.     Ms. Peeks was a wonderful mother and grandmother who always loved helping people and a true friend to all.  She also loved playing bingo when she wasn’t serving her Lord at Church.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Smith; and one...

Don Robinson, 84, of Cabot, was born May 9, 1934 to the late Robert Houston Robinson and Minnie May Davis In Yell County, Arkansas.  He left this earth on Christmas Eve 2018.  He married the love of his life Betty Brown Robinson November 23,1953; she preceded him in death February 24, 2018.  They had 5 children together who survive, Chris Robinson (Tammy), Ashlan Garrison, Charron Belote, Donna McDaniel, and Amanda Vanderhorst (Chris); 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren;...

John Edward Hall, 62, of Searcy, passed away December 24, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born October 13, 1956 at Searcy to the late Jack and Eloise Joyner Hall.      He was a Searcy High School graduate, and went on to attend UCA.  He spent majority of his career as a licensed electrician.      He married Joellen O’Guin Hall October 31, 1980 at Searcy; she preceded him in death March 12, 2010.      He is...

Jane Martin, 57, of Searcy, passed away December 18, 2018.  She was born November 23, 1961 at Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Mary Trueblood Burdette.      Jane was an incredibly loving person who was always quick with a hug and she kept her home and arms open to those in need.  Her smile could light up a room.  Becoming a grandmother was her greatest gift, and she always looked forward to calling her family on their birthdays to sing Happy...

Edna Barnes, 88, of Judsonia, passed away December 14, 2018 at her residence.  She was born December 31, 1929 at Lake City, Arkansas one of eleven children born to the late Luther and Clara Bell Blackwell Wheeler.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Barnes.      She is survived by two sons, Kerry Byrd (Laurie) of Judsonia, and Kealen Byrn of Bald Knob; two daughters, Kathy Byrd of Hot Springs,...

Robert “Bob” Leonard, Jr., 66, of Searcy, formerly of Moreno Valley, California, passed away December 2, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born September 11, 1952 at Fresno, California to the late Robert Sr. and Margaret Slaymaker Leonard.       Mr. Leonard graduated from Kubasaki High School.  He enlisted in the US Marine Corps, serving 24 years.  During his time of service, he was affectionately known as...