Betty Jo Beals, 91, of Judsonia, passed away June 29, 2022 at The Crossing at Riverside in Searcy.  She was born April 19, 1931 at Newport to the late Oscar and Jesse Acre Hale.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Beals; a daughter, Linda Stacks; grandson, Bryan Haer; great grandson, Brayden Stacks; and three sisters, Odell Wilson, Virginia Fuller, and Mildred Ax.      She is survived by one son, Steve...

Charles Edward White (Charlie Jenkins), 72, of Pangburn, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Little Rock.      He was born May 11, 1950, to James Clarence White and Rosie Mae Howell White in Searcy.  As an infant, he was “adopted” (taken under wing) by his mother’s next husband, Frank Jenkins.      Charles served his country during the Vietnam Era and the Cold War as an U.S. Army...

Franklin Stephens, 73, of Higginson, passed away June 14, 2022 at his home.  He was born March 3, 1949 at Des Arc to the late Herbert and Ruby Waggle Stephens.      Mr. Stephens was a member of the Searcy First Pentecostal Church of God and was a veteran of the Army.  He was a hard-working man and was a brick layer in early years and retired as a truck driver.  He enjoyed sports and was an avid Razorback fan.      In addition to his...

Mark Anthony Smith, 65, of Bald Knob passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022.  Born on August 14, 1956, Mark was the son of the late Chester Smith, Jr. and Elva Jane Smith. Mark is survived by his love of 52 years, Beverly Horton Smith, his son, Presly Smith(Elizabeth), his daughter, Paige Yates(J.B.), grandchildren Kevyn Webber(Levi), David Yates, Lukas Cole, Kaiah Yates, Madeline Hayes(Jacob), Jacob Yates, James Yates, and Riley Templin, and great-grandchildren Elliott Hayes and Aquila...

Sue Liles, former White County Tax Collector, age 69, of Searcy passed away June 8, 2022 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy.  Private arrangements are pending with the family. 

Forest Douglas Blount, 77, of Garner, Arkansas went to be with the Lord June 1, 2022.  He was born July 26, 1944, at Searcy to the late Clyde and Honor Hughes Blount.       He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Patricia Alford Blount, parents, brother, Russell Blount, and sister, Patsy Williams.        Survivors include three children, Michelle (Greg) of Searcy, Stephen (Missy) of McRae, and Dana (Chris) of Garner;...

Ruby Hodges, 85, of Judsonia, passed away May 31, 2022 at Unity Health in Searcy, Arkansas.  She was born November 26, 1936 at Elizabeth, Arkansas to the late Earl and Olie Green Southard.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, David Shelby Hodges.      She is survived by four children, Mitchell Hodges of Mountain Home, Eric Hodges (Lisa) of Pangburn, Charlie Hodges and Angie Wallace of Illinois; as well as twenty...

Layton Junior Bostic, 75, of Searcy was taken to his heavenly home surrounded by his loved ones on May 30th, 2022. He was born to the late R. L. and Mildred Ausburn Bostic on May 31st, 1946 at Searcy, Arkansas. He was a lifetime resident of White County. Layton graduated from Kensett High school in 1964 and was a faithful member of Kensett First Baptist church for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Ellen May, his brother-in-law David Rolett, and...

Erma May Brookshire entered into life on May 2, 1966. She was born to Mary May Smith and Roy Brent Smith in French Camp, California. She married her true soulmate David late in life and they were blessed with four beautiful children, David II, Stephanie, Stephen and Michael. Although she was a valiant warrior, Erma lost her fight against ovarian cancer on May 23, 2022.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, sister, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and...

Eddie Askins, 76, of Higginson, passed away May 18th 2022 at his residence.  He was born May 18th 1946 at Fair Oaks, Arkansas to the late Edward and Helen Askins. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Kathy Lynn Askins, two sons Jeremy Lynn Askins, Leslie LaWayne Askins, granddaughter Pheryn Nykole, his parents Edward and Helen Askins, two brothers Darrell Askins and Victor Askins, and a sister Joyce Ann Fason. He is survived by a son Timmy Askins and two daughters Syndee Mosley...