Phyllis M. Brannon, 85, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord February 26, 2021 at her residence.  She was born August 31, 1935 at Yonkers, New York to the late George and Emily VanTassle Wilson.      Mrs. Brannon married Howard Brannon February 14, 1994 at Searcy; he survives.  She is also survived by a son Kurtis Williams of Searcy; four step sons, Bryan Brannon (Sue) of Judsonia, Kenneth Brannon (Lola) of Hickory Plains, Eric Brannon of Searcy, and Michael...

Carolyn Higginbotham Boutell, 80, went to be with the Lord February 24, 2021 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia.  She was born March 10, 1940 at Moline, Kansas to the late Clinton and Margaret Stickel Higginbotham.      Ms. Boutell was a devoted lifelong Christian.  She loved and served others as a Certified Nursing Assistant as well as being involved with the Caring and Sharing Ministry at College Church of Christ where she was a longtime member as...

Barbara Yarrington Baker, 61, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord February 23, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy.  She was born October 17, 1959 at Tahoka, Texas to the late James Lee Yarrington and Patricia Ann Yarrington.      Mrs. Baker accepted Christ at a young age, and was a member of First Christian Church in Bald Knob.  She never met a stranger and was known for her great sense of humor.  She is admired and remembered for her giving nature,...

Brenda Kay Morgan, 67, of McRae, passed away February 19, 2021 at her residence.  She was born January 27, 1954 at Bakersfield, California.      Brenda was a sweet and generous woman.  She loved her grandchildren dearly.  She married Bruce Morgan August 22, 1996 at Sneedville, Tennessee.  She enjoyed hunting, fishing, as well as traveling with her husband until her health failed.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Robert...

Jewell Hadley Tapp, 74, of Kensett departed this life February 18, 2021.  She was born July 26, 1946 to the late Colonel Owens and Bessie Hardy at Augusta, Arkansas.      Being from the Augusta community, Jewell obtained her education from the Augusta School Systems.  She accepted Christ at an early age and remained an active member of St. John Baptist Church in West Point until her health failed.  There, she served as an usher, Sunday School...

Leo Thomas Wright, 65, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord February 17, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy following a brief illness.  He was born September 4, 1955 at Searcy to Leo and Margrette Collins Wright.      Mr. Wright was of the Baptist Faith, accepting Christ at the early age of 11 and following through with baptism.  He was a 1974 graduate of Searcy High School.  He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, working in the yard, and trips to Branson and Silver...

Lisa Ann Rambo passed from this life to Heaven on February 10, 2021 at her home in Searcy, Arkansas at the age of 47. She was born February 24, 1973 in Fresno, California; the daughter of Billy and Teresa Shewman and Junior Rambo.      Lisa was employed as a Welder’s Helper for Union 798. She was also a member of Foster’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Searcy, Arkansas.      Left to cherish her memory along with her parents, is her...

Helen Huie Wise Lambert, 92, of Searcy, passed away February 8, 2021 at Little Rock.  She was born October 14, 1928 at McCrory to the late Thomas George and Mable Tiner Huie.       Mrs. Lambert was of the Baptist faith and a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Searcy.  She worked for the City of McCrory as well as served as City Clerk.  Mrs. Helen was a former member of Central Arkansas Hospital’s Auxiliary, volunteering her service to...

Clara Louise Larsen at the age of 87, of Floyd, AR went to heaven to be with the angels February 5, 2021.  She was born June 14th, 1933 at Micanopy, Florida.  Louise was a loving dedicated mother, grandmother, and family member. She enjoyed fellowship with everyone that came into her life and treated everyone like family. Her warm nature was a light that  shined, covering everyone with warmth and love. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers,...

Donald Droddy, “Poppa Don”, born March 1, 1951 at Vidor, Texas, and passed away February 5, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock at the age of 69.      God received another blessed Angel with music wings.  He enjoyed and played music including the guitar and loved to sing.  He was also a motorcycle fan, owning a Honda and Harley he used to ride to work daily even in the ice and snow. If you knew Donald, you loved him and he will be loved and...