Zuzy Mary (Kish) Shaw, 100, passed away September 13, 2020 at Beebe Retirement center.  She was born May 11, 1920 to the late Frank and Zuzy Butzco Kish at Stockton, New Jersey.  She was the youngest of eight children.       Zuzy married A.A. Shaw August 20, 1940 at Stockton; he precedes her in death.  Together A.A. and Zuzy shared 60 years of matrimony.  She worked as a waitress and he worked on a dairy farm in New Jersey until they left their...

Franklin D Vinson, 87, of McRae, joined his wife in their eternal home September 5, 2020.  He was born November 12, 1932 at London, Arkansas to the late Sidney and Ruth Whorton Vinson.       Mr. Vinson graduated from Central High School in Little Rock and furthered his education at what is now UALR. Frank served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked in mechanical maintenance for Kellwood at Little Rock and Land of Frost at Searcy.  Frank was a man...

Charlie Dewayne “Chuck” Minyard Sr. lost his battle to COPD September 1, 2020.  He was born August 14, 1958 at the “Old Rogers Hospital” August 14. 1958 to Glendle Dewayne and Sharon Hill Minyard.  He is now riding his Harley across the Heavenly Hills of Glory.      He was preceded in death by his mother, who patiently waited to be reunited with her son.      Chuck is survived by his father, Glendle; son, Charlie...

Timothy Harold Jones, 64, of McRae, went to be with the Lord August 30, 2020 at his residence.  He was born February 22, 1956 at Oakland, California to the late Harold and Florence Holeman Jones.      Tim was a member of the White County Sheriff’s Department Auxiliary and a member of First Baptist Church of McRae.      Tim graduated McRae High School in 1974 and furthered his education with ASU Beebe where he was a member of the Rodeo team...

Bonnie May Bastin, 76, of North Little Rock, passed away August 29, 2020.  She was born March 30, 1944 to the late James Alden and Myrtle Elizabeth Bonney Thibeau at Boothbay, ME.       Bonnie was a member of Kellogg Valley Baptist Church and worked for the State of Arkansas at the State Plant Board.       Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Bastin April 19, 2020.      She is...

William "Bill" Rice, 77, of Kensett was called to his Heavenly home August 25, 2020.  He was born February 5, 1943 at Griffithville to Richard and Opal Rutherford Rice.  If I had to say so myself, he was a man that truly lived his life to the fullest every day until he was called home.        Bill retired from Searcy Industrial Laundry where he was a route salesman.  He attended AA meetings effortlessly where he was a sponsor of many over the...

John Cloyd McEuen, 71, of McRae entered eternal rest August 25, 2020 at UAMS in Little Rock.  He was born July 28, 1949 at Searcy to the late Thomas Cloyd “Mac” and Hilda Marie Allen McEuen.  John married his love, Jaronda Alford, May 5, 1973 in McRae. He negotiated a trade with Jaronda’s dad for her hand in marriage: his new John Deere 4020 for his blessing.  He got to keep both. Together they shared 47 years of matrimony.       John...

Mrs. Katrina Leann Moore, 49, of McRae lost her battle to cancer August 20, 2020.  She was born November 24, 1970 at Little Rock to Donald Thomas and Beverly Ann Lester.  Katrina married the love of her life August 24, 2011, Jack Moore; he survives.  They were looking forward to celebrating another year of love and companionship.      Katrina was a member of First Baptist Church of McRae.  She loved God’s creation.  She was happiest being...

Orlando “Pete” Brewer, 50, of Kensett transitioned to a life of eternal rest August 18, 2020. He was born at Searcy on October 28, 1969 to Bobby Brewer, deceased, and Mary Whitney Brewer; she survives.       Orlando worked as a lead man at Johnson Supply in Houston, Texas for 10 years. He also served as a caregiver to his loving mother, Mary. With a tinker’s mind, and a servant’s heart, Orlando strived to better the lives of those around him...

Ricky Don Adkins, 56, of Searcy died unexpectedly in his home August 4, 2020.  He was born June 7, 1964 at Newport to Pasca Adkinsl and Dorthy Anderson Turpin.  Ricky married his best friend and the love of his life, Patricia Parks Adkins July 8, 1989; she survives.  Together they built a beautiful life and shared 31 years of matrimony.       Ricky was a hardworking man who enjoyed studying the Word of God.  He was a member of Way of the Cross...