Raymond Fisher, 71, of Judsonia, passed away October 12, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 22, 1950 at Jefferson City, Missouri to the late Paul and Vernettia Bryan Fisher.      Mr. Fisher was of the Baptist faith and a Army Veteran of Vietnam.  He was very mechanically inclined and loved being outdoors.   His family was his pride and joy, in which he cherished dearly.      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Naomi Lee McCampbell, 91, of Searcy, passed away October 10, 2021 at her residence.  She was born May 6, 1930 at Newark to the late Frank and Myrtle Clark Barber.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband, Sidney Duane McCampbell; two brothers, Frank Barber, Jr and Rayburn Barber.      She is survived by two daughters, Betty McCampbell of Romance and Gail Snyder (Ron) of Georgetown; grandchildren, Jason Grimes (Mary),...

Norma Chrystell Duncan Whitlow, 75, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord and Savior October 9, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born June 13, 1946 at Searcy to the late Finis and Iva Duncan.       In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Wendell Whitlow and two great grandchildren, Lacey Bell and Beckett West.       She is survived by her three daughters, Roxanne Jones of Joy, Wendy Harris...

Donna Lou Wright Baines, age 68, from Searcy, Arkansas died in her home surrounded by family and friends on October 7, 2021. She was born November 15, 1952 to Ray A. and Ann Wright in Searcy, Arkansas. She was raised in Paragould, Arkansas and attended Crowley’s Ridge Academy. The family moved back to Searcy in 1968 and she graduated from Harding Academy in 1970. She graduated with an elementary education degree from Harding College in 1974. Donna met the love of her life, John Baines,...

Sherman Eames, 68, of McRae, passed away October 7, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born October 23, 1952 at West Helena, Arkansas to the late Sherman and Francis Thrower Eames.      Mr. Eames graduated from Central High School in Helena and received an associate degree from Phillips County Community College.       In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gail Stovall.      He is survived...

William Clark Carey, Jr., 87, of Searcy, passed away October 3, 2021 at The Crossing at Riverside.  He was born September 1, 1934 at Springfield, Massachusetts to the late William Sr. and Antoinette Rogers Carey.      He married Anita Faye Carey April 9, 1975 at Leota, Kansas; she preceded him in death November 5, 1997.  He was also preceded in death by a  daughter, Jeannie Carey; granddaughter, Kayla Rose Glerup; grandson, Cameron Carey; a brother, Pete...

Charles Webster, 87, of Higginson, passed away October 2, 2021.  He was born May 19, 1934, at Tuckerman, Arkansas to the late Daniel and Ruth Lewis Webster.      Charles was a hard-working quiet natured man. Prior to his retirement, he worked for Matthews Bronze in Searcy.       He is survived by two brothers, Larry Webster of Beebe and Robert Webster of Judsonia as well as several nephews, nieces and friends.     ...

Jean Kay Black, 63, of West Point passed away on September 21, 2021, at Oakdale nursing facility. She lost her battle of 6 years to cancer. She was born April 6, 1958, in Searcy to Walter R Black and Rogean E.M. Black.  She attended school in Searcy, graduated in 1977. She moved to Little Rock to attend trade school and later Beautician school.  She later took a CNA certification and went into that field. Jean was a CNA for 40 years. Her last place of employment was Shenandoah...

Mitchell Jay Wood, 48, of Searcy, passed away September 17, 2021.  He was born November 14, 1972 at Searcy.      Mitchell was a veteran of the US Army and a hard working man who was dedicated to his family.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, all things motorized but he loved the title “Pops” most of all.          He was preceded in death by two step-fathers, Calvin Barger and Laverl Jones; grandparents, Sam and Ima...

Mary Lou Goff, age 78,left her earthly home on Thursday, September 9,2021and joined her beloved husband of 60 years,Wayne Goff, and her precious daughter, Rita Goff Smith in her forever heavenly home. Mary was born on September 16,1942 in Searcy, AR to the late Everett and Altha Carson.         Mary's love for her family made her the richest woman on this earth. Her life revolved around each one of them and in the simple pleasures of being "Nan Nan." She...