Cyndi Young Dunaway, 56, of Bald Knob, passed away January 20, 2020 at her residence.  She was born October 13, 1963 at St. Louis, Missouri.      Cyndi was a wonderful wife and loving mother and grandmother.      She married Randy Dunaway February 14, 1999 at Searcy; he survives.  She is also survived by her parents, Jackie Young and Carolyn Parris Benton; three sons, Chris Parris, David and Bubba Tucker; one daughter, Jennifer Mangold; and...

Lonnie Russell “Rusty” Hill, Jr., 53, of McRae, passed away January 17, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock.  He was born March 16, 1966 at Little Rock to the late Lonnie Russell Hill, Sr. and Loretta Bolin Hill.      He married Leana Lashlee Hill June 10, 1989 at McRae who survives.  He is also survived by one son, Matt Hill of San Antonio, Texas and a grandson, Gunner Hill; as well as numerous friends.     ...

Robert McKee Diel, 80, of Searcy, Ark., died January 16, 2020 at Community Compassion Center in Searcy.  He was born June 15, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Charles and Nell Diel.      He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jim Diel.      He is survived by his wife, Kathy Murphy Diel; sons, Stan Diel of Florence, South Carolina and Scott Diel of Tallin, Estonia; grandson, Uko Robert Diel; sister, Jane LeDoux of Cannon City,...

E. Doyle Rainwater, 88, of Searcy, passed away January 15, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born July 14, 1931 in Choctaw, Arkansas.  He grew up in Van Buren County and graduated from Clinton High School in 1950.  After graduation he moved to Bald Knob, Arkansas where he met and married E. Aunean Galloway on August 1952.      He was a member of The College Church of Christ in Searcy and also Pine View in Clay, Arkansas.  He was a mechanic until...

Clyde Robert Holloway, 89, of Searcy, passed away January 13, 2020 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born August 17, 1930 in Lajunita, Colorado to the late Walter and Anna Mae Tyson Holloway.      Mr. Holloway was drafted into the US Army and was employed with The Capitol Journal in Topeka, Kansas from 1968 to his retirement in 1992.      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Holloway; two...

Sylvia Sue Riggs Gates, 66, of Bradford, went to be with the Lord January 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born February 19, 1953 at Kanab, Utah to the late Edwin Riggs and Gracie Chappell Riggs Hawkins.      Sylvia was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a graduate of Kanab High School.  She was a colorful person and lived life to its fullest.  All the trials, tribulations, happiness, grief and side roads she experienced...

Tracy Mathis Vest, 52, of Kensett, passed away January 10, 2020 at her residence.  She was born October 9, 1967 in Searcy.      Tracy graduated from Searcy High School in 1986 and received her Associates Degree from ASU – Searcy.  She was a member of the Kensett Church of Christ.  She enjoyed crafting of all kinds including woodworking and painting as well as gardening.   The thing she enjoyed most of all was being a mother to her beloved...

Martha Chapman, 57, of Searcy passed away January 5, 2020 at UAMS in Little Rock.  She was born January 24, 1962 at Rockford, Illinois.      Some people only walk this earth for a short time.  Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.  Last week, Martha Chapman, rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings.       Martha cherished all family celebrations and family traditions.  She enjoyed teaching her...

Lucas Haydn Ashworth, 22, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord January 4, 2020 at his residence.  He was born August 28, 1997 at Searcy.      Lucas was a member of Victory Life Church in Bald Knob and attended Central High School.  He was a fun loving person with a big heart.  Everyone who met him fell in love with him and was drawn to him.  He enjoyed music and was a drummer and guitarist.       He was preceded in death by a...

Cynthia Fonken, 69, of Romance, passed away December 30, 2019 at her residence.  She was born December 25, 1950 at South Bend, Indiana to the late Arnold Clements and Sylvia Wiltbank.      She attended the Heber Springs Christian Church, loved riding horses, fishing, camping, and doing puzzles in her past time.  She was also active with the Boy Scouts as a Merit Badge Counselor and a lifetime member of the Missouri Foxtrotting Horse Breed Association and Top...