Jasper Cothren

Jasper W. Cothren, 75, of Searcy, died July 10, 2012 at Advanced Care in Searcy. He was born January 11, 1937 in Paragould the son of the late Eugene and Vaudean Hester Cothren. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Bruick and Marcia Crisco and brothers, Michael Eugene Cothren and Jerry Dale Cothren. Mr. Cothren was an electrician with Matthews Corporation and was of Baptist belief. He is survived by his wife, Rheba Cothren, of the home; son, Leslie G. Cothren of Searcy; daughters: Cheryl Bridges of Quitman, Ark, Eugenia Lynn Cothren of Joplin, Missouri; sisters, Joan Pike of Conway, Sharon Ueckert of Texarkana, Ark.; grandchildren: Whitney Bridges, Hunter Bridges and Madison Bridges; and great-grandchild Wyatt Jaxon Ware. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Heath Colonial Chapel, Friday, July 13, 2012. Reverend James Huggins will officiate. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.