Ricky Lynn Pyle 59 of Newport passed from this life September 23, 2021. He was born in Pleasant Plains AR June 10, 1962 to Richard Pyle and Betty (Hamby Pyle) Horton. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his companion Jessie Mae Smith and son Kenneth of Newport, son Joshua Pyle and wife Felicia and grandchildren Alex, Lily and Matthew of Southside. Brothers Jerry and Gary Pyle of Bradford, sisters Kathy Scoggin of Velvet Ridge and Carolyn Sherrill of Westpoint. Uncle Johnny and...

Walter Ray Raney, of Kensett, Arkansas, passed away September 15, 2021, at the age of 82. Walter was born in Weston, Missouri on 12/29/1938. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Goldie Raney, sisters Bonnie Skasick, Edna  Fisher and brother Ollie Raney. He is survived by his wife Marjorie, brother Gene(Marlene), sister Rose Kirk, children David, Edward(Maria), Jeffrey(Michelle), Cynthia(Chris). 15 Grandchildren and 27 Great grandchildren.

Amy Dawn “Moo Moo” Lindsey, of Beebe, AR, went to be with the Lord August 26, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy, AR. She was born on February 12, 1987 to the late Levella “Sue” Bellew Lindsey and Ralph “Bodie” Lindsey. Amy attended Riverview High School where she helped lead the Lady Raiders Basketball Team to many victories. To know Amy, was to love her. She never met a stranger and was always putting the needs of others before her own. She had a big...

Jeffrey Richard Freeman, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away on August 23, 2021, at the age of 41. Jeffrey was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on 9/11/1979 to John D. Freeman and Hady Quitz Williams and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1998.  Jeffrey was a free spirit, adventurer, poet, writer, artist, loved music, outdoors, spontaneous traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Jeffrey never met a stranger and was loved by many. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback and...

How to define a good man’s whole life in a few paragraphs. Impossible. Perhaps the following may just begin to scratch the surface: Tommy Thompson, 68, died unexpectedly on July 28, 2021 from complications of Covid. He was born Dec 1, 1952 in Newfoundland, Canada, while his father was stationed there, and raised in various places around the globe, as his father was career Air Force. Tommy enlisted in the Air Force himself, when he was old enough, and served faithfully during the end...

Richard L. Harman born on 4-24-1958 in Chickasha, Ok.   Death was on 6-23-2021 in Searcy, Arkansas.  He was 63 years old. He was survived by his son Brent Harman and wife Christal of Judsonia, Ar. Daughter Sonja Harman of Roseland, La. Brother Mike and Kelli Harman of Duncan, Ok Niece April Brannon of Oklahoma City, Ok Nephews Derrick Harman and Tanner Harman both of Duncan, Ok Grandchildren are: Bryce Harman of Marlow, Ok Braden Bailey of Comanche, Ok Breanna Daigrepont of...

Billy Ray Bates, 53, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021 at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy, AR.  He was diagnosed with cancer in October 2020, and he fought strongly up until the very end.  Billy was a loving husband, father, Pa, and friend to many!  As a dedicated plumber to Jodie Kelly and his family at Unity Health, he absolutely loved and appreciated his work family! Billy was preceded in death by his father Jim Bates, his mother Martha Bates, and...

Calvin Adams, 66, of Searcy, died April 20, 2021 at Unity Health in Searcy.  Arrangements are pending with SimplyCremationCare.com PH. 501-254-3232

Marcia Ann Snyder (Edger), 64, of Benton, died Monday, March 1, 2021. She was born August 18, 1956, in Jackson, Michigan, to Richard Woodworth Edger and the late Margaret Louise Edger (Dalton). She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Jonathan D. Snyder, and a son, Jonathan Snyder Jr.  Marcia was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Benton for 36 years, where she served as a past Moderator of the Deacons, as an Elder, and as the Clerk of Session. She had a strong...