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Truitt "Smitty" Smith

Truitt "Smitty" Smith

Oct 4, 2010

Shelton Truitt "Smitty" Smith of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 26, 1924 in Hopkins County, Texas, the son of the late Claude Washington and Lora Irene New Smith. He was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church of Sheridan, a 32nd Degree Mason having served as Grand Master for many years, a self employed business owner, a Gideon, and was...

Emma Young Clark

Emma Young Clark

Oct 2, 2010

Emma Jean Young Clark of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 28, 1932 in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Bal William and Doyle Edna Stephens Young. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church at Sheridan, had retired from Kohler and in recent years, worked part time at Brew Heaven restaurant. Emma Jean died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Arkansas...

Gregory Alan Davis

Gregory Alan Davis

Oct 2, 2010

On October 2, 2010, the Lord called Gregory A. Davis home to heaven. Tragic and unexpected, his death occurred just four days after his 47th birthday. Born on September 28, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, he is the eldest son of Terry Lee Davis and Margie Brewer Paulk. Greg honorably served his country for six years in the United States...

Ruby Brown Doggett

Ruby Brown Doggett

Sep 27, 2010

Ruby Brown Doggett, of Prattsville, Arkansas was born January 20, 1940 at Rison, Arkansas the daughter of the late Eulus and Janie Armstrong Brown Veteto. She was a Christian and enjoyed quilting, working puzzles and reading. Ruby died Monday at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce at the age of 70. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Nancy J. Tyson

Nancy J. Tyson

Sep 25, 2010

Nancy J. Tyson of East End, Arkansas was born November 24, 1955 at Buckhanon, West Virginia, the daughter of Carus Campbell and the late Lorena Reeder Campbell. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sheridan, was a retired teacher with the Sheridan School District and was a Mary Kay consultant. Mrs. Tyson died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at...

Debby Hatten Thornburg

Debby Hatten Thornburg

Sep 23, 2010

Debby Lynn Hatten Thornburg of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 9, 1958 in Alexandria, Louisiana, the daughter of the late James Hatten and Ozella Castleberry Corley. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sheridan and was an Aide at the Sheridan Intermediate School. Her greatest love was her family. Debby died Thursday, September, 23, 2010 at HSC Medical...

Frankie W. Weaver

Frankie W. Weaver

Sep 22, 2010

Frankie W. Weaver of Prattsville, Arkansas was born April 29, 1941 in Clinton, Arkansas, son of the late Rufus and Opal Harness Weaver. He was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville and had retired from Reynolds Metals. Frankie died Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at his home at the age of 69. Survivors : Wife, JoAnn Webb Weaver...

Jarrad Reagan Killian

Jarrad Reagan Killian

Sep 19, 2010

Jarrad Reagan Killian, infant son of Phillip Killian and Kathy Ann Hammond of Cabot was born and died, Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Baptist Springhill. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Killian. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his brother and sister, Brandon and Brittany Killian, both of Kennett, Missouri; Paternal grandmother,...

Tammie Grice Kersey

Tammie Grice Kersey

Sep 12, 2010

Tammie Kay Grice Kersey of Prattsville, Arkansas was born July 9, 1967 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas the daughter of Jerry Grice and the late Katie Lou Davis Grice. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and was of Pentecostal faith. Tammie died Sunday, September 12, 2010 at UAMS at the age of 43. In addition to her mother, she was preceded...

Charles M. Armstrong, Jr.

Charles M. Armstrong, Jr.

Sep 9, 2010

Charles M. Armstrong, Jr. died Thursday, September 9, 2010 at his residence in Utica. He was 56. Born in Pine Bluff, he was a graduate of Sheridan High School. He was a truck driver and later a salesman for Southern Wholesale Grass Co. for 35 years, then went on to pursue his dream of being a team roper. Survivors include...

Thealisha Gosa Cotton

Thealisha Gosa Cotton

Sep 7, 2010

Thealisha Gosa Cotton of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 16,1966 in Helena, Arkansas the daughter of Lorinzie D. Gosa, Jr. And Deborah L. Edwards Gosa. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. Thealisha died at her home on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at the age of 44. She was preceded in death by a brother, Johnathan...

Peggy Diane Murdock

Peggy Diane Murdock

Sep 4, 2010

Peggy Diane Murdock of the Orion Community, near Redfield, was born January 6, 1953 in Little Rock, the daughter of Charlie and Esther Chaloner Murdock. She was a Baptist and was the caregiver for her parents. Peggy died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at her home at the age of 57. She was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Murdock...

Pamela Corley Ashworth

Pamela Corley Ashworth

Sep 2, 2010

Pamela Corley Ashworth of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 02, 1951, the daughter of the late Hubert Corley and Mildred Earlene Earle Lawrence. She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. She grew up singing with her late brother Shelton. She also enjoyed reading and working on the computer. She was a graduate of Henderson State...

Kim Elder Easterly

Kim Elder Easterly

Sep 1, 2010

Kim Elder Easterly, 53, of Sheridan left his earthly life on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 18, 1957 to Carrol D. Easterly and Lois Elder Easterly. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1975. He was a licensed boiler operator, most recently employed by...

Derrick Allen Jordan

Derrick Allen Jordan

Aug 29, 2010

Derrick Allen Jordan of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 5, 1989 at Little Rock, the son of Kenneth Joe and Abbie Gail Aaron Jordan. He was a maintenance worker at Wheeling Machine, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, mudriding, playing guitar and loved to duck hunt. He was a member of Crazy 8 Hunting Club. Derrick died Sunday, August 29, 2010 at...

Laverne Puckett Lucas

Laverne Puckett Lucas

Aug 24, 2010

Laverne Puckett Lucas of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 1, 1920 at Sheridan, the daughter of the late Joseph Harve and Jenny Stuckey Puckett. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sheridan, had worked at McCoy Tygart Pharmacy as well as a waitress in the family café. She enjoyed dancing, taking walks, but most of all, she loved...

Maebell Ballard Johnson

Maebell Ballard Johnson

Aug 23, 2010

Maebell Ballard Johnson of Prattsville, Arkansas was born October 2, 1919 at Plumerville, Arkansas the daughter of the late Franklin Marion and Margaret Colclasure Ballard. She was a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. Mrs. Johnson died at her home on Monday, August 23, 2010 at the age of 90. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Vernon Jones

Vernon Jones

Aug 19, 2010

Vernon Gilbert "Smiley" Jones of Bismarck, Arkansas was born July 20, 1930 in Sheridan, Arkansas the son of the late Charlie and Clevie Grubbs Jones. He was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Bismarck and had served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid fisherman and bird hunter. He was retired from...

Charlie Ann Pearson

Charlie Ann Pearson

Aug 6, 2010

Charlie Ann Pearson, infant daughter of Billy and Becky Pearson of Prattsville, died Friday at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. Other survivors include her sisters, Cassidy , Ellie, and Katy Beth; paternal grandfather, Bill Pearson; maternal grandparents, Don and Deronda Goodman, all of Prattsville; and several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother,...

L.A. Warnix

L.A. Warnix

Aug 5, 2010

L.A. Warnix of Sheridan, Arkansas, formerly of Shreveport, Louisiana, was born September 22, 1936 near Hampton, Arkansas, the son of the late William Fred and Nannie Robinson Warnix. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Shreveport, and before moving to Sheridan, he was active in their visitation program. He was a retired from the Army Corps of Engineers...

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