Rickey Lynn Bearden, 49, of Rector, died at his home Sunday, Sept. 16.

Born Sept. 7, 1958 to the late Charles Enos Bearden and Mary Lucille Bearden, he was a farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa (Cole) Bearden of the home; two sons, Michael Bearden of Marmaduke and Steven and Cassie Bearden of Rector; three brothers, Charles Bearden, Terry Bearden and Robbie Bearden, all of Rector; three sisters, Glenda Pruett of Rector, Margaret Costner of Paragould and Marsha Duty of Greenway; five grandchildren, Erica Nicole Bearden, Nick Hardin, Bailey Bearden, Braxton Bearden and Isaac Bearden; and his mother-in-law, Christine Cole.

Funeral services were held at noon, Tuesday Sept. 18, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Rector with Reverends Michael Polk and Jack Bearden officiating, internment was in Salem Cemetery with Irby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were Justin Parrish, Dennis Stahl, William Owens, David Simmons, Will Simmons and Steven Simmons. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Tracer, Joe Carter, Mike Weber and Don Pickler

Persons wishing to sign the online guest book may do so at www.irbyfuneralhome.com.