White County officials have announced funeral arrangements for White County Judge Lisa Brown, who died this week at the age of 59 following a battle with cancer.
Graveside services for Brown will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2026, at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.
White County offices will be closed Monday to allow county employees to attend the service and pay their respects to Brown, who spent years serving White County government before being elected county judge.
Brown was serving her first term as White County Judge and was running unopposed for a second term.
Her experience in White County government stretched back years before she became county judge. Brown previously served as an administrative assistant in the White County Judge’s Office under former county judges Bob Parish and Michael Lincoln. Parish served as county judge for 10 years, while Lincoln served for 18 years.
When Brown announced her candidacy for White County Judge in 2021, she said she had previously spent 12 years working in the White County Circuit Court before becoming an administrative assistant in the county judge’s office. She also had 5 years of banking experience.
Following her death, current and former public officials remembered Brown for her extensive knowledge of county government and her dedication to White County.
Former White County Judge and former Searcy Mayor David Morris remembered Brown both as a friend and public servant, including memories involving horse shows. Morris described her as one of the most qualified and best county judges in Arkansas.
Former White County Judge Michael Lincoln, who worked with Brown for 16 years, said he had known her since their days in Judsonia and relied heavily on her knowledge during his years in office.
Searcy Mayor Matt Faulkner remembered Brown as a wonderful person and said her death was a difficult loss for the many people who loved her.
State Representative Les Eaves also expressed heartbreak over Brown’s death and remembered her as a dedicated public servant.
Brown’s death creates a vacancy in the White County Judge’s Office. The White County Quorum Court will be responsible for declaring the vacancy and appointing someone to serve the remainder of the term. Under Arkansas law governing county vacancies, an individual appointed to fill the position cannot succeed themselves in the next election.
Brown leaves behind a lengthy record of service to White County, from her work in the circuit court and county judge’s office to ultimately serving as the county’s top elected official.
Her graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, August 17, at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.
White County offices will be closed Monday so employees can attend the service.
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