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Buck Bellomy

Buck Bellomy

Sep 23, 2026

Buck Bellomy of Grapevine, Arkansas, was born on June 17, 1979, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Michael Bellomy and Nancy McLemore Ipock. Buck worked as a fabricator, in construction, as a millwright, or just as a professional tinkerer. He enjoyed staying busy and took pride in work done with his hands. When he wasn't working, he loved to...

Jimmy Mack Taylor

Jimmy Mack Taylor

Sep 21, 2026

Jimmy Mack Taylor of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born November 26, 1938, at Grapevine, Arkansas. His parents were the late Lewis C. and Rilza Owens Taylor.

He was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church.

He was reared and educated at Grapevine, graduating from Grapevine High School in 1957. He attended Arkansas Tech University at Russellville and then joined the Army, serving with...

Paul D. Fitzgerald, DDS

Paul D. Fitzgerald, DDS

Sep 21, 2026

Paul David Fitzgerald, DDS, known to many as “Doc” or “Fitz,” of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the age of 90.

Paul was born on January 2, 1936, to E.R. Fitzgerald and Amanda Ruth Edwards Fitzgerald. His life was shaped by the people he loved, the work he found meaningful, and the community he proudly...

Gerald Winston

Gerald Winston

Sep 19, 2026

Gerald Lee Winston of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 19, 1944 in Pine Bluff, the son of the late William Orbie and Mary Lee Bird Winston. He was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville and “Had to” Hunting Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening which he loved giving away.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Sue Mathews Parsley

Sue Mathews Parsley

Sep 18, 2026

Sue Mathews Parsley of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born March 7, 1934, in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Robert G. and Pearl Veazey Mathews. A 1952 graduate of Sheridan High School, Sue maintained close friendships with many of her classmates and fellow SHS alumni throughout her life.

Sue didn’t “kinda” do anything. If she was involved, she poured her whole heart...

Helen Slaughter Harper

Helen Slaughter Harper

Sep 18, 2026

Helen Slaughter Harper of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 6, 1937 in Dumas, the daughter of the late Lewis and Ruby Combs Slaughter. She was a member of Brickview Baptist Church in Little Rock.

She enjoyed working in her yard, sewing and cooking.

Helen passed away at her home on September 18, 2026 at the age of 89.

In addition to her parents,...

J.C. Kitchel

J.C. Kitchel

Sep 16, 2026

J.C. Kitchel, age 91, of East End, AR, went to the Lord on Sept. 16, 2026. He was born in Warren, AR, on May 17th, 1933. He was a member of East End Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae Kitchel of 73 years, his son, Ronnie Kitchel (Marsha), and daughter Beverly Diane Kitchel, his granddaughter, “Punkin” Jade...

Carolyn Elizabeth Cummings

Carolyn Elizabeth Cummings

Sep 13, 2026

Carolyn Harris Cummings of Sheridan, AR passed away on September 14 at 92 years of age. She leaves behind a legacy of selfless love, hard work, and a lifetime dedicated to the care of others.

She grew up in rural south Arkansas, in a time where church, family, and neighbors were how people survived. She carried those deeply rooted values with...

Sue Chenault

Sue Chenault

Sep 12, 2026

Carolyn Sue Easley Chenault of Benton, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home September 12, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Sue was born March 5, 1943 in Grapevine, Arkansas to the late Clarence and Fannie Easley.

Upon graduation of Pine Bluff Beauty School, she, her sister and Linda Bradford worked together for many years at The Beauty Box in Sheridan. She...

Sue Crouse

Sue Crouse

Sep 12, 2026

Martha Sue Benning Crouse was born on June 15, 1934 in Prattsville, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe & Lena Benning, all 7 siblings, the love of her life and husband of 63 years, John L. Crouse and a twin grand daughter, Trisha Lynn Crouse.

She leaves behind her cherished children: Liza (Steven) Bray of Conway, Russell...

Tammy Renee Drake

Tammy Renee Drake

Sep 11, 2026

Tammy Renee Johnson Drake of East End, Arkansas, was born August 22, 1962, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Wayne Johnson and Penny Biggs Johnson. Tammy was a faithful member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church as well as the Little Rock Lions Club and Lakeside Country Club. Tammy has spent 30 years helping and caring for...

Krista Michelle Tuberville

Krista Michelle Tuberville

Sep 6, 2026

Krista Michelle Tuberville of Bryant, Arkansas was born March 14, 1973, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Krista enjoyed and was very talented with arts and crafts including sewing, fixing up things for her kids, working on house projects, and was a very organized and tidy person. She was a faithful follower of her lord and savior and was always very involved...

Timmy Williams

Timmy Williams

Sep 5, 2026

Timmy Williams of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born February 26, 1971 in Camden, Arkansas the son of the late Willie Lee and Catherine Clark Williams. He was a member of Greater First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock. He enjoyed video games and watching marvel movies.

Timmy died September 5, 2026 in Sheridan as a result of an automobile accident...

Ruby Yvonne Williamson

Ruby Yvonne Williamson

Sep 5, 2026

Ruby Yvonne Roark Williamson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 12, 1935 at Crocketts Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of the late J.B. and Ruby Davis Roark. She retired as an administrative assistant, and enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles and frequented the library. For many years, she was a very faithful and active member of First United Methodist Church in Sheridan....

Matt Bennett

Matt Bennett

Sep 3, 2026

James Matthew “Matt” Bennett of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born September 12, 1969, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of the late Jerry Bennett and Barbara Burks Finley.

The first thing he would want mentioned is that he was a proud and active member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan.

He had a long, dedicated career in law enforcement, totaling 34 years,...

Thomas Edward McKinney

Thomas Edward McKinney

Aug 31, 2026

Thomas Edward McKinney of Mabelvale, Arkansas was born November 21, 1981 in Little Rock, the son of Thomas Everette McKinney and Sharon Pate Hodges.

He was a graduate of the Sheridan High School Class of 2000 and was a security guard at St Francis House in Little Rock. He enjoyed video games, board games, and loved to make his family laugh.

Thomas...

Barbara Caldwell Orr

Barbara Caldwell Orr

Aug 30, 2026

Barbara Caldwell Orr of Leola, Arkansas, was born April 1, 1949, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Doyle Clifton and Betty Hovermale Caldwell. She was a longtime and faithful member of Leola Missionary Baptist Church and spent her life working as a homemaker and, for many years, as an office manager. Barbara was a devoted Christian who loved...

Michael L Bennett

Michael L Bennett

Aug 26, 2026

Michael Leigh Bennett, 61 of Sheridan Arkansas passed away on August 26, 2026 at his home while surrounded by the ones he loved.

Michael “Mike” was born on November 30, 1964, at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to William E Bennett, Jr. and Marjorie Stisher Bennett.

Mike attended Pickens Academy in Carrollton, Alabama, through his ninth-grade year. He carried those friendships...

Ralph Huneycutt, Jr.

Ralph Huneycutt, Jr.

Aug 18, 2026

J. Ralph Huneycutt, Jr. of Grapevine, Arkansas was born April 7, 1939 in Pine Bluff, the son of the late J. Ralph Huneycutt, Sr. and Mae McCarley Huneycutt. He was a member of Bethany #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Grapevine where he served as Deacon, Adult Sunday School teacher and President of the Men’s Association.

Mr. Huneycutt died at his home...

Tola Cole Williams

Tola Cole Williams

Aug 18, 2026

Tola Cole Williams of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born April 28, 1927, in Prattsville, Arkansas, the son of the late Hugh and Minnie Alaina Stucky Williams. Tola proudly served in the United States Army and worked for Entergy (formerly AP&L) for over 35 years where he worked at Jones Mill as a shift supervisor. Tola was a faithful member of Calvary...

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