C.R. Vaughan Jr., 77, of Searcy passed peacefully while in the comfort of his home November 24, 2020.  He was born July 14, 1943 at North Little Rock to the late Clarence Robert Vaughan Sr. and Margrete Simpson Vaughan.  He married the love of his life, Janice Woodfield Vaughan, July 29, 1995 at Romance; she survives.  Together they shared 25 wonderful years of matrimony.      The “Big Chief” oversaw the North Little Rock fire departments. ...

Jerry Ferren, Sr., 84, of Judsonia, passed away November 21, 2020 at his residence.  He was born June 19, 1936 at Searcy to the late Albert and Elsie Caruthers Ferren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Cope.      Mr. Ferren was of the Baptist faith and was a happy light spirited man who always loved to flirt and make others laugh.      He married Alba Hernandez Ferren July 3, 1980 at Honduras and later...

Jim Hardin, 77, of Judsonia passed away at St. Vincent Hospital November 20, 2020.  He was born March 27, 1943 at Higginson, Arkansas to the late Carl and Ella Hale Hardin.      Jim was a well-respected man who was known for his kindness and generosity.  He showed his love by teasing you.  He was the jokester of the family, keeping us all with smiles on our faces.  He loved to sing and play his guitar.  Jim was an avid John Wayne and Elvis Presley...

Otis Barnes, 78, of Garner, passed away November 18, 2020 at Unity Health in Searcy.  He was born October 21, 1942 at Magness, Arkansas to the late James Otto and Dovie Abbiegail Flippo Barnes.      Otis was always an active man who started out his service to his fellow man when he enlisted in the United States Navy.  After his honorable discharge from Naval service, he returned to Searcy where he attended Foothills Tool & Die.  It was this part of life...

Lori Jardine Joubert, 55 of Searcy, AR passed from this life November 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 7, 1965 at Stephenville, Newfoundland to the late Keith W. And Lois Pearce Jardine. Lori was a 1983 graduate of Searcy High and attended church at The River-Judsonia as well as Kensett First Baptist Church. She was a beautiful bright soul who was loved by all who knew her. Lori loved all things nature. The beach was one of her favorite places, which is where she married the...

Hazel L. Friend, 81, of Searcy, passed away November 16, 2020 at her residence.  She was born June 6, 1939 at Gould, Arkansas to the late Ernest and Maxine Chatham Roberts.      Mrs. Friend was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cross-word puzzles and watching her favorite tv shows.  She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, where they had traveled to 46 of the United States.      In addition to her parents, Mrs. Friend was preceded in death...

Bobbie Ann Webb McConnell, 46, of Searcy, Arkansas met her Savior face to face after a battle with metastatic breast cancer.  She was born November 12, 1974 to the late Dave E Webb and Peggy Ann Webb Yancey at Searcy.  She was a 1992 graduate of Searcy High School, a travel agent for World Travel for several years and a talented aspiring artist.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, E.D. Yancey.      Bobbie Ann was a member of...

Rebecca Ann (Niswander) Walls, 76, of Judsonia departed this life on November 15, 2020. “Becky” was born on April 22, 1944 at Searcy, Arkansas to the late Richard W and Lois L Niswander.      Along with her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Smith and brother Michael Niswander.      Becky was a dedicated mother, and she treasured her children embracing every moment with them. She especially loved her role as...

Glenda (Ballard) Keith, 56 of Searcy, moved to her Heavenly home November 14, 2020. She was a woman of faith who loved the Lord and his word with all her heart. Although she was a humble and gentle loving woman, Glenda was a powerful prayer warrior and only Heaven knows the impact her prayers had on her family and friends.      Glenda was born in Batesville, AR on March 9th, 1964 to the late Roger Ballard and Mary (Ballard) Froud. She was married for 36 years to the late...

Violet Retta Martin Price, 90, of Searcy passed away in her home November 13, 2020 surrounded by family.  She was born April 24, 1930 in Denmark, Arkansas to the late SR and Minnie Pruitt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Martin as well as husband Thurlow (Pappy) Price. She is also preceded in death by brothers Chester Pruitt, Charlie Pruitt, Arvil and Avon Pruitt.      Grandma Martin, as those around her knew her, enjoyed working with her...