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Paul Newton Harper

Paul Newton Harper

Dec 20, 2009

Paul N. Harper, 86, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Little Rock. He was born, May 10, 1923, to the late Allen Lee and Ora Virginia Gregory Harper of Grant County. Other than his parents, Mr. Harper was pre-deceased by two brothers, Coy Harper of Sheridan and Clarence Harper of Hardin; four sisters, Gladys Lee Murphy (Delton)...

Doris Denson Shoptaw

Doris Denson Shoptaw

Dec 19, 2009

Doris Loraine Denson Shoptaw of Prattsville, Arkansas was born September 17, 1931 at Star City, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Jesse and Johnny Newberry Denson. She was a member of Social Hill Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired cosmetologist and beautician. Mrs. Shoptaw died Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton at the age of...

Betty Bateman Nance

Betty Bateman Nance

Dec 18, 2009

Betty Pearl Bateman Nance of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 12, 1925 at Etta, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Odell and Ruby Marie Payten Bateman. She was a member of North Main Baptist Church in Sheridan and was a retired LPN. Betty enjoyed fishing, crocheting, sewing, reading, and taking care of her family. Mrs. Nance died Friday, December 18,...

William E. Mooney

William E. Mooney

Dec 14, 2009

MSGT. Ret. William E. Mooney of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 10, 1936 in Dodson, Louisiana the son of the late Hooper and Arah Elizabeth Berry Mooney. He was a MSGT. (Retired) from the U. S. Air Force and had served in Viet Nam. He was a member of Sanders United Methodist Church; a 32nd Degree Mason; Eastern Star; a...

Mildred Allen Gartman

Mildred Allen Gartman

Dec 13, 2009

Mildred Allen Gartman of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 1, 1926 in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Moroe and Betty Easley Allen. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. The last 20 years of her life she enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband. Mrs. Gartman died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at St. Joseph's...

Ozella Castleberry Corley

Ozella Castleberry Corley

Dec 12, 2009

Ozella Castleberry Corley of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 20, 1937 at Bearden, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Odom and Bonnie Arnold Castleberry. Her greatest love in life was spending time with her family. She had a compassionate heart and enjoyed helping others. In years past, she had volunteered at the nursing home. Mrs. Corley died Saturday, December 12,...

Denise Irby Howe

Denise Irby Howe

Dec 7, 2009

Denise Jane Irby Howe of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 9, 1968 in Woodland, California the daughter of H. L. and Flora Jane Wakefield Irby. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. Denise died Monday, December 7, 2009 at her home at the age of 41. She was preceded in death by her son, K....

Zena Parker

Zena Parker

Dec 2, 2009

Zena Parker also known as Rhonda Winkle of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 5, 1958 in Malvern, Arkansas the daughter of Helen Faye Chaffin Winkle and the late Donald Dean Winkle. She was a Social Worker for Home Care Professionals. Zena died December 2, 2009 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton at the age of 51. Survivors: Special Friend, Serena...

W. J. Phillips

W. J. Phillips

Dec 1, 2009

W.J. "Sonny" Phillips of Grapevine, Arkansas was born April 22, 1935 in Sheridan, Arkansas the son of the late E.W. "Babe" and Madge "Cricket" Hester Phillips. He was a member of Ain Missionary Baptist Church at Grapevine and had retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department. Sonny died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at UAMS at the age of 74. In...

Marilyn Crutchfield Webb

Marilyn Crutchfield Webb

Nov 27, 2009

Marilyn Louise Crutchfield Webb of Prattsville, Arkansas was born December 24, 1946 at Little Rock, the daughter of the late J.B. Crutchfield, Sr. and Bernice Louise Whitfield Crutchfield. She was a member of Buie Baptist Church and was a retired CNA, having worked at Grant County Nursing Home. She also enjoyed attending the Grant County Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Webb...

Linda Sue Brooks

Linda Sue Brooks

Nov 23, 2009

Linda Sue Brooks of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 21, 1949 in Des Moines, Ohio the daughter of the late Edward John and Glenna Jean Schultz Brooks. She was a cook at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs. Ms. Brooks died November 23, 2009 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 60. In addition...

Evyleen Harrison Wilson

Evyleen Harrison Wilson

Nov 22, 2009

Evyleen Harrison Wilson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 20, 1925 in Leola, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John Allen "Al" and Bessie Harrison. She was a member of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and was a former member of Sweet Home-Home Demonstration Club, V.F.W., and Grant County Fair Board. She was a charter member of AARP,...

Randy Shoptaw

Randy Shoptaw

Nov 21, 2009

Randy Odell Shoptaw of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 10, 1952 at Little Rock, the son of the late Nathan and Odessa Moring Shoptaw. He attended Church of the Word. Prior to becoming disabled, he worked as an electrician. Mr. Shoptaw died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at St. Vincent North Medical Center at the age of 57. Survivors include his...

Mike Glass

Mike Glass

Nov 20, 2009

Michael Randolph "Mike" Glass of Redfield, Arkansas was born November 19, 1953 at Ferriday, Louisiana, the son of the late Thomas and Verdie Bordelon Glass. He was an instrument electrician with International Paper Company (Evergreen Packaging) and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Pine Bluff. He was also a member of the Quarter Century Club at International Paper...

Larry Worley

Larry Worley

Nov 15, 2009

Homer Larry Worley of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 22, 1941 at Little Rock, the son of the late Homer Lloyd Worley and Corine Charlotte Carey Worley Swain. Larry served with the Little Rock Fire Department for 41 years, where he retired as Captain. He was a Christian and was of the Baptist faith, had served in the United States...

Irene Rhoden Green

Irene Rhoden Green

Nov 14, 2009

Mary Irene Rhoden Green of Sheridan, Arkansas was born on February 23,1921 in Prague, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John Wylie and Myrtle Viola Davis Rhoden. She died on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at St. Vincent's Hospital at the age of 88 years. She was a member of Fist United Methodist Church in Sheridan, was a devoted wife, mother...

Freddie Joe Finley

Freddie Joe Finley

Nov 11, 2009

Freddie Joe Finley of Leola, Arkansas was born August 22, 1940 in Carthage, Arkansas, the son of the late Joseph W. and Ala Mae Stiles Finley. He died at his home on November 11, 2009 at the age of 69 years. He was a truck driver for J.B. Hunt Company and was a member of Leola Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors...

Betty Crawford Benning

Betty Crawford Benning

Nov 10, 2009

Betty Jean Crawford Benning of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 4, 1931 in Gurdon, Arkansas the daughter of the late Theodore and Mellie Rowland Crawford. She was a member of North Main Baptist Church at Sheridan and formerly had been a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church at Prattsville. Mrs. Benning died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Baptist Health Medical...

George Boyd Mcglothen, Jr.

George Boyd Mcglothen, Jr.

Nov 8, 2009

George Boyd McGlothen, Jr., of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 9, 1926 at Newport, Kentucky, the son of the late George Boyd McGlothen, Sr. and Ethel Wills McGlothen. He was Presbyterian and retired owner and founder of McGlothen Trucking Company. Mr. McGlothen enjoyed golf and traveling and especially loved spending time with his family. Mr. McGlothen died Sunday, November 8,...

Bob Yancey

Bob Yancey

Nov 5, 2009

Robert Lee "Bob" Yancey of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 19, 1948 in Quincy, California the son of Margaret Palmer Yancey and the late Grady Yancey. He was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan. He served in the United States Navy for 21 years as an Air Traffic Controller. He was a Viet Nam Veteran with duty...

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