William “Bill” Swain, 93, of Georgetown, passed from this life May 10, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born November 7, 1927 at Leachville, Arkansas to the late Samuel and Lea Olar West Swain.      Mr. Swain was a wonderful husband and father.  He served in the US Army, returning to Geogetown he united with Bethany Baptist Church where he attended for many years.  He also served on the Georgetown City council for several years.  He...

Davia Werner, 57, of McRae, passed away May 6, 2021 at her residence.  She was born October 5, 1963 at Pine Bluff, Arkansas.      She was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Case Pierce; and son, Nicklaus Tomlin.      She married Curtis Werner February 19, 1999 at North Little Rock; he survives.  She is also survived by a daughter, Michaela Tomlin; grandson, Arhur Touchet; sisters, Valerie Hohenberger, Lisa Renee Stanley, and Judy...

Rebecca Spaulding Vest, 73, of Searcy, passed away May 4, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born May 1, 1948 at Searcy.      Beckie, as she was affectionately known, loved God and the life she was given.  She loved and cherished her family dearly, which was shown through her word and deed.  She enjoyed the simple things in life, road trips with her husband, working in the yard, and admiring the beautiful flowers.      She was...

Louis Harris, Jr., 70, of Beebe, passed away May 2, 2021 at UAMS in Little Rock.  He was born April 5, 1951 at Little Rock to the late Louis Sr. and Willie Rae Harris.      Louis served in the US Navy and loved working on cars and drag racing.  He enjoyed nature and outdoors as well.  He had kept lots of animals as pets as well as hunting game.  He was also very particular about his yard and enjoyed finding any excuse to mow.     ...

Billy Max Henderson, Jr., “Maxie”, 72, of Searcy, formerly of Pleasant Plains, passed away April 22, 2021 at The Crossing at Riverside Nursing Home.  He was born November 5, 1948 at Searcy to the late Billy and Wilma King Henderson.      Mr. Henderson was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church and a graduate of White County Central High School.  He served proudly in the USAF for four years during Vietnam.  He loved to fish in earlier years,...

Zelma Mae Ferren Stevens, 79, of Judsonia, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22,2021  at Unity Health-White County Medical Center in Searcy. Zelma was born on June 7, 1941 to the late  Albert Franklin Ferren and Elsie Mae Ferren in White County, Arkansas. A Christian woman, who would give those in need the shirt off her back, Zelma enjoyed western movies,  catfish dinners with her family, Christmas all year round, and arranging flowers. She had a...

Bobby Gene Barnum, 69, of Kensett, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord April 16, 2021, after a lengthy illness of ALS, “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.”  Bob was born June 1, 1951 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to Dave Barnum and Erma Eoff Barnum.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Billy, and two sisters, Helen and Georgia. Bob was a long-time member of the Kensett Church of Christ.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason KCCH.  He was a member of the...

George “Fuzzy” Watson, 74, of Judsonia, passed away April 13, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born July 27, 1946 at Lepanto to the late George W. and Imogene Laire Watson.      George a hard working man, he traveled pipelining in his younger years but a talented lifelong carpenter.  In his downtime, he enjoyed all things outdoors, and loved hunting, fishing, and animals of all kinds.      In addition to his parents, he was...

Grady Turley, 84, of Dyer, formerly of Searcy, passed away April 7, 2021 at his residence.  He was born September 6, 1936 at Searcy to the late Grady Wilton and Lorraine Gipson Turley.      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ellon Turley; and a brother, Jimmie Turley.     He is survived by two daughters, Belinda Henry of Newport and Scharrie Landers (Jamie) of Dyer; son, Cary Turley of Searcy; six grandchildren; four...

Nancy Allen Fails, 52, of Judsonia, passed away April 6, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born August 6, 1968 at Searcy, Arkansas.      Nancy was a loving mother and grandmother.  She loved kids, especially her grandkids who were her joy in life.  She was a longtime cook at the Waffle House in Searcy.       Survivors include her father, Charles Allen (Wanda Sue Posey); husband, Chuck Fails; daughter, Stephanie Blackmore...