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Margaret Hamner Harrington
Jul 28, 2026
Margaret Olene Hamner Harrington of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 26, 1932 in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Olin and Gladys Epnett Hamner. She was a faithful member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan, and retired from Grant County Bank after working there from 1952-1994.
Her first love was Jesus, she knew it, and HE did too. Her...
David Lee Shaw
Jul 27, 2026
David Lee Shaw of East End passed away on July 27, 2026 at the age of 66. He was born to Verner and Maxine Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary Shaw, sisters Audrey Shaw and Ruth Ann Shaw. David’s passion was motocross. He owned Pine Bluff motocross track to help riders have a place to...
Bobbi Winstead Davis
Jul 23, 2026
Bobbi Winstead Davis, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at Amberwood Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born on December 22, 1939, to the late Otis and Lila Winstead, Bobbi grew up in Pine Bluff before embarking on a vibrant life that took her across the country and back home again. Bobbi spent many successful years in Las Vegas, where...
Faye Anderson Shambley
Jul 18, 2026
Faye Anderson Shambley of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born September 8, 1933 at Murfreesboro, Arkansas , the daughter of the late Marlin Anderson and Lydia Pearl Cox Anderson Jeffries. She lived a very active life to say the least, and was involved in various business ventures, and was of the Baptist faith. She loved lake life and fishing for many years....
Tom Avant
Jul 17, 2026
Lester Thomas "Tom" Avant of Hensley, Arkansas was born December 22, 1959, the son of the late Woodrow and Jeanette Williams Avant. Tom was a graduate of Sheridan High School class of 1978 and served proudly in the United States Army. Tom was also a faithful member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church and loved his church family participating any...
Samuel Mack Cook, Sr.
Jul 16, 2026
Samuel Mack Cook Sr., born January 6, 1945, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on July 16, 2026.
Mack lived a life defined by faith, service, and love for his family. From an early age, he understood the importance of duty and helping others. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1962...
Sharon Ann Peacock
Jul 15, 2026
Sharon Ann Hester Peacock of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 1, 1954 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of the late Henry G. and Ruby Jones Hester. She was a member of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church but had been attending East Union Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, sitting on her porch, and mowing her yard. She also loved being...
Brandunn Glynn Ritchie McLean
Jul 12, 2026
Brandunn Glynn Ritchie McLean of Carrollton, Texas was born November 26, 1980, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Brandunn was a graduate of Watson Chapel High School class of 1999, while in high school he worked as a checker for Brookshires then later in life he also worked as a manager for Pier One Imports and as a mobile mechanic for many...
Mary Ashcraft Bradshaw
Jul 10, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Ashcraft Bradshaw of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 10, 1937 in Grapevine, the daughter of the late Hermie V. and Jamie Mary Ross Ashcraft. She was a member and faithful servant of Pine Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Grapevine. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and fishing. She could always be found doing a word search puzzle or reading her...
Ernie Buchanan
Jul 10, 2026
Ernie Buchanan of Redfield, Arkansas died peacefully on July 10, 2026 in his home at the age of 72. Ernie was born July 13, 1953 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the son of the late Eris Earnest “Bo” Buchanan and Connie Juanita Harter Buchanan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Ann Wood Buchanan, and...
Virginia Reynolds Lites
Jul 10, 2026
Virginia Reynolds Lites, of the Ain Community, was born July 5, 1931, at Grapevine, the daughter of the late Cecil “Bo” Reynolds and Bernice Hamilton Reynolds. A graduate of Grapevine High School, she spent her life, raised her family, and went Home to heaven, all right there in that community.
Virginia had an unwavering love for her Lord and Savior...
Ella Faye West Watson James
Jul 9, 2026
Ella Faye West Watson James of Grapevine, Arkansas was born November 26, 1939, at Carthage, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Hughie Lee West and Carrie Albertie “Bertie” Hardcastle West. She was a member of Bethany #1 Missionary Baptist Church, and was very active in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for years. She worked various jobs all of her adult life,...
Betty Baxley Fagan
Jul 9, 2026
Betty Baxley Fagan of East End, Arkansas was born July 4, 1945 in Little Rock, the daughter of the late John and Louise Spann Baxley. She was a member of East End Baptist Church. She had retired from Malvern National Bank after many years of service as a bank teller and she enjoyed shopping and going out to eat with...
Angele Harp Lepkosky
Jul 7, 2026
Angele Harp Lepkosky of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 12, 1971 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of James G. Harp and the late Patricia Reppond Harp. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed crafting, cooking for her family and being “YaYa” to her family.
Angele died Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at CHI...
James Robert Kellems
Jul 6, 2026
James Robert Kellems of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 31, 1956, in Detroit Michigan, the son of the late Norman and Anna Jezdemer Kellems. James served proudly in the National Guard for 9 years and had worked many jobs in his lifetime but had most recently retired from Allen Gate and Panel where he worked as a pipe cutter. Although...
Charlene Elizabeth Moring
Jul 5, 2026
Charlene Elizabeth Moring 92 of White Hall went to be with the Lord on July 5,2026. Born April 5,1934 in Dermott, Ar raised in Herbine. She was the daughter of the late George Monroe and Rosie Bell Ashcraft. She received her education in Cleveland county. She worked for Ben Pearson, Illinois's Tool Works, and White Hall School District. She was...
Todd Franklin Edwards
Jun 29, 2026
Todd Franklin Edwards, age 61, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at his parents’ home in Prattsville, Arkansas.Born on February 6, 1965, in Malvern, Arkansas, Todd was the cherished son of Johnny Edwards and Lois Stuckey Edwards of Prattsville. Raised by hardworking and devoted parents, he learned the value of dedication and perseverance at an early age—qualities that remained...
Joyce Davis Hovey
Jun 29, 2026
Joyce Davis Hovey of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 25, 1943 in Tecumseh, MI, the daughter of the late William Kenneth and Juanita Cooper Davis. She was a retired bank teller and enjoyed crafting and doing puzzles.
Ms. Hovey died on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Saline Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors:...
Karla Sanchez
Jun 28, 2026
Karla Bagley Sanchez of Sheridan was born October 25, 1963 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Bagley. She enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the proud mother of two sons, whom she loved with all her heart, and the adoring Nana of six grandchildren, who brought her endless joy. Her...
Carroll Long
Jun 28, 2026
Carroll Leonard Long was born April 7, 1938, in the Two Bar Ranch Community near DeWitt, Arkansas, the son of Edward Collise Long and Mattie Purdy Long. He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. In his younger days he proudly served in the Arkansas National Guard. He spent the early part of his career as manager...
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