Tommy Wayne Johnston, age 80, of Montgomery, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Searcy, Arkansas. He was born January 18, 1940 at Montgomery, Alabama to Helen Johnston and J.T. Johnston.      Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Jackie Johnston; mother Helen Johnston and father J.T. Johnston.      Wayne is survived by his children Wayne Johnston Jr. (Jenny); Randy Johnston (Vickie); Kim Smith (Shanon); and Jack...

Joseph Stuart Aguilon DeLaCruz, 17, of Searcy, passed suddenly from a swimming accident July 6, 2020 at Heber Springs.  He was born December 22, 2002 at San Diego, California.      Joseph was a senior at Beebe High School and a member of St. James Catholic Church in Searcy.  He enjoyed music, playing drums and the guitar, and was an avid reader.  He also liked super cars and had plans to lift a GMC truck he just purchased.      He was...

Steven Wayne Coker, 59, of Bald Knob, previously from Judsonia, passed from this life July 3, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born to the late Kenneth and Mary Allene Teague Coker January 12, 1961 at Searcy.       Steven was a talented artist with an eye for detail.  He could paint creatively and could also draw house plans.  When his pen touched the paper, his ideas came to life. Steven loved to create things.  He worked with wood, making...

William Neil Robb passed away at his home in Des Arc July 5, 2020.  He was born October 17, 1951 to the late John David and Constance Geraldine Rock Robb at Flint, Michigan.  He graduated Mt. Morris High School in Michigan.  Later, he married Lina Carol Grant June 17, 1990 at Charleston, South Carolina.  They shared 30 wonderful years together before William lost his battle to cancer.      William will be known for his cowboy ways.  He loved his...

William “Brad” Hendrix, 55, of Rosebud lost his battle to cancer June 30, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born August 16, 1964 to William and Bonnie Reece Hendrix at Searcy.  Both parents survive.       Brad was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing.  He was also a motorcycle enthusiast.  He enjoyed tinkering with the motorcycles as well as riding on the open road.  Brad also liked to travel...

Mr. Samuel “Wayne” Roberts, 76, of Searcy lost his battle to cancer June 26, 2020.  He was born November 9, 1943 at Searcy to the late Chester Alva and Evelyn Sterling Roberts.  He married his beloved wife, Rosa Bolton Roberts, September 2, 1966.  Together they shared 53 years of matrimony.       Wayne received his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas.  He taught math and science in both junior and senior...

Virginia Faye DePaepe, 62, of Beebe, passed away June 25, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born July 16, 1957 at Detroit, Michigan.      Virginia was a selfless woman with a heart of gold.  She enjoyed cooking, playing cribbage, and spending time with her family.      She was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Spears, Jr.; brother, Raymond Golembiewski, Jr.; and mother, Faye Lepire Olsen.      She married...

Harold Churchwell, 82, of Griffithville went to be with the Lord June 25, 2020.  He was born to the late Carl and Willie Corbell Churchwell March 4, 1938 at Tyronza, Arkansas.  He married his beloved wife, Kathy Snelson Churchwell, November 22, 1975 at Griffithville; she survives.  Together they shared 44 years of matrimony.       Harold was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed his work to the fullest.  He was a member of the West Point Baptist Church...

Alvie Sullivan Statler, 81, of Port Lavaca, Texas, formerly of Kensett, Arkansas passed away June 19, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Seadrift, Texas.  She was born March 11, 1939 at Searcy, Arkansas to the late LeRoy and Effie Mason Sullivan.      Mrs. Statler accepted Christ at a young age and served the Lord all her life.  Alvie was a member of the Six-Mile Assembly of God Church and former pastor along side her late husband at the Kensett House of...

Charles Owen McDaniel, 91, of Searcy went to be with the Lord June 16, 2020.  He was born to the late Claud Owen and Maddie Victoria Hooper McDaniel March 19, 1929 at Judsonia.       Charles was a graduate of White County Central High School Class of 1947 and went on to further his education at Southern Illinois University.  Mr. McDaniel worked and retired from American Water Works at St. Louis, Illinois.  He married the love of his life, Robbie Lee...