Octavia Mae Stevens, 8 day infant daughter of Savannah Tigue and Austin Stevens passed away May 22, 2018 in Little Rock.  She was born May 14, 2018 in Searcy.      She is survived by her parents; brother, Kayden Tigue; paternal grandparents, Victoria and Richard Stevens of Franklin, WI; Maternal Grandparents, Jimmy and Lorlie Hughey of Griffithville; paternal great grandparents, Richard and Edna Stevens of Mukwanago, WI; paternal greatgrandparents, Drury and...

Mildred Ruth Manis, 103 years and 7 months, passed away May 18, 2018 in Searcy, Arkansas.  She was born October 6, 1914 in England Arkansas.       She was a retired shoe factory worker, seamstress, and member of Church of Christ.       She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyd Lux and Charlotte Katherine Miller Venable; her husband of 52 years, Fred Manis;  siblings, John, Dan, Marji, Allen, Buck Marion, and...

Kenney Ray Sanders, 60, of Mt. Vernon, went to be with the Lord May 16, 2018 at his residence.  He was born May 31, 1957 at Beebe, Arkansas to the late Clois and Jwan Kelley Sanders.      Kenney Ray was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and the assistant chief of the Cove Creek Pearson Fire Dept. He was also an equipment operator for Jim McKay Backhoe Service for the last several years. He was a caring person who was always willing to lend a helping...

Waylon Heathscott Sr., 77, of Kensett, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Unity Health.  He was born August 30, 1940 at Georgetown to the late John and Wilma Self Heathscott.      He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Searcy and a graduate of West Point High School.  After serving 4 years in the US Navy, he attended Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) where he received his BA, going on to receive his MA at ASU – Jonesboro.  He...

Larry William “Chick” Brock was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 74.  He was born July 5, 1943 in Des Arc to the late John Henry and Mary Lois (Chandler) Brock.  Larry was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.       He married Deloris Eades on October 25, 1966 at Des Arc; she survives.  He is also survived by one daughter, Teresa (Carloss) Bell; one sister, Fredia (Lewis) Skarda; one brother, Johnny...

Charles Ray Van Winkle was born August 7, 1938 to the late David Franklin and Avis Bradshaw Van Winkle in Blum, Texas.  He passed from this life May 12, 2018 in Rose Bud, AR.  He was a member of the Church of Christ and was a preacher of the Gospel for over 60 years.  He was a retired coach, teacher, and school administrator in Arkansas, Texas, and Kansas; lastly retiring due to his health in 1994.      Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years,...

Trula Stracener Mendonca, 78, of Searcy, passed away May 10, 2018 at The Crossing at Riverside.  She was born January 26, 1940 in Searcy to the late P.G. and Clara West Stracener.      Trula was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy and loved animals and to sing.  She will be remembered for her sweet loving disposition.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Achel Cato and Don...

James T. Kettleman, 82, of Bradford, passed from this world and was wrapped in the arms of an Angel and taken to be with the Lord on May 10, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty.  While he had no children, he is survived by loving longtime friends, Alvita, Jessie, and Ronald (and families) as well as many other friends he made throughout his life.  He is loved and will always be in our hearts.       A private memorial will be...

Timothy Lee Jones, 59, took his final ride into the wind on May 5th, 2018 peacefully at his home in Searcy, Arkansas. Tim was born on the 6th of September in 1958 at Three Rivers Area Hospital to Andy Jones Jr. and Martha Kent (Robison).      On April 30, 1988 Tim married Theresa Tilli. They enjoyed thirty years of marriage; building a family and a bond that will never be forgotten. His outlook on life made him a hard worker and great provider for his family....

Frances Veach Donnell, 86, of Judsonia, went to be with the Lord May 2, 2018.  She was born October 23, 1931 at Pleasant Plains to the late John and Luna Landrum Veach.      Mrs. Donnell graduated from Judsonia High School and was an active member of the Judsonia Church of Christ.  She attended the Memphis Methodist Nursing Program to receive her RN license; going on to get her Master’s Degree at Webster’s University at the Little Rock Air...