Doris Christopher, 93, of Cabot, passed away November 12, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born May 3, 1925 at Fairfield, Iowa to the late Lester and Edna McIntyre Zillman.      Doris could be described as a classy lady who enjoyed the finer things in life, including food and especially her taste in clothing.  She knew the less than finer parts of life as well, having grown up on a farm in Iowa during the depression.  Prior to her retirement, she...

Bertha Tucker, 72, of McRae, passed away November 11, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born August 7, 1946 at Des Arc to the late Herbert and Ruby Waggle Stephens.      Ms. Tucker loved being with family, grandkids, and her many friends she made through the years.  She enjoyed her time at Beverly Health Care where she was an Environmental Specialist and CNA for 29 years.  She enjoyed all the ballgames she attended for her children and grandchildren...

John Joseph Mertens, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 11, 2018, surrounded by family at The Crossing at Riverside, in Searcy, Arkansas.  John was born December 2, 1922 to Era and Walter Mertens in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, the oldest of 3 children.  He graduated from DeValls Bluff High School in 1940.      John worked in many professions during his life, but he talked most about the time he worked in the Civilian Conservation Camps during WWII and was...

Bessie Medlock, 55, of Grubbs, passed away November 9, 2018 at her residence.  She was born October 4, 1963 at Newport, Arkansas.      Her father, Charles Adams, preceded her in death.      She married Steve Medlock May 18, 2009 at Newport, Arkansas; he survives.  She is also survived by one son, Joshua James Adams (Amber) of Idaho; step daughters, Stephanie Hearn (William) of Jackson, Mississippi and Randi Hopkins of Tupelo, Mississippi;...

David Wayne Duran, 62, of Searcy, died November 7, 2018 at White County Medical Center.  He was born October 4, 1956 at Bee Branch to the late Bill and Patsy Rogers Duran.      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dwight Duran. He is survived by one son, Marcus Duran (Vanessa) of Kensett; three granddaughters, Olivia, Delaney, and Landry; one sister, Becky Haase of Conway; one brother, Donnie Duran of Little Rock; and one nephew,...

Timothy Allman, 70, of Biscoe, formerly of Judsonia, passed away November 4, 2018 at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle.  He was born March 22, 1948 at Richmond, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Anna Marie Hines Allman.      Mr. Allman served in the U.S. Army, completing five tours of Vietnam.  He went on to serve 37 years in Law Enforcement, retiring finally from the Kensett Police Department.      In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

James Arthur Grimm, 73, of Pangburn, died October 21, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born June 18, 1945.  Cremation arrangements are pending.

Nova Ruth Pasley, 55 of Searcy, was born July 27th 1963. She passed Wednesday Oct 17th at her home, surrounded by her family. Nova had a true heart of caring for others and that has always been apparent in everything she’s done, especially working in Respiratory Therapy at Central Arkansas Hospital for many years. She was welcomed into Heaven by her dad, Glen Brimer. Nova will be patiently waiting for her boyfriend of 7 years Robert Eickmeyer, her mother, Delora Brimer, brother Bryant...

Cecil E. Powell, 66, of Searcy, passed away October 3, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock.  He was born October 7, 1951 at Cotton Plant to the late Cecil and Opal Martin Powell.      Mr. Powell was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Army.  Cecil was self employed majority of his life including being a contractor owning Powell Construction, but he loved his time as an auctioneer with his company Powell Auction. He was also an avid fisherman,...

Thomas Kimbriel Sr., 67, of Judsonia, went to be with the Lord September 28, 2018 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born May 22, 1951 at Indianola, Mississippi to the late Robert and Eldeane Skelton Kimbriel.      Mr. Kimbriel was a loving father and husband who never met a stranger and loved to joke with people.  He was an ordained Baptist minister for over 24 years, most recently serving as a deacon for Gateway Baptist Church in...