Michael Lavern Vanlandingham of Sheridan, Arkansas was born on November 21, 1950, in Rustin, Louisiana, the son of Ruthelle Jones Vanlandingham and the late Noah Lavern Vanlandingham. He died at his home on August 12, 2006 at the age of 55 years. He was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church at Sheridan and a Boiler Operator for Trans-America, Inc.

Survivors are his wife: Lillian Clement Vanlandingham of the home
Son: Joseph Vanlandingham (wife- Diana) - Clarksville, Kentucky
Daughter - Paula Vanlandingham Ross (husband- Greg) of Sheridan
Mother and Step-father - Ruthelle and James Gage - Little Rock
2 brothers: Eddie Vanlandingham - Sheridan
Terry Vanlandingham - Little Rock
3 sisters: Becky Johnston - Little Rock
Donna Lee -Arkadelphia
Sandra Vanlandingham - Sherman, Texas

6 Grandchildren, Masyn, Jase and Celeste Vanlandingham
Adria, Moriah and Caedmon Ross

Graveside Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sheridan with Reverend John Mooney officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 PM at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan.