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Glenda Henderson Keen
Jan 14, 2010
Glenda Fay Henderson Keen of Leola, Arkansas was born February 11, 1947 in Woodlawn, Arkansas, the daughter of L.C. Henderson and the late Mary Lou Hudson Henderson. She was a member of Leola Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a former Sunday School teacher and AWANA leader. Mrs. Keen died Thursday, January 14, 2010 at her home at the...
Marvia Nan Harris Springer
Jan 13, 2010
Marvia Nan Harris Springer, 83, of Searcy, Arkansas, formerly of Sheridan, was born on June 9, 1926, the daughter of the late Marvin and Lida Mitchell Harris. She died on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Searcy Health Care Center. She was an Insurance Administrator, having retired from Pine Bluff Arsenal after 32 years , a member of First Baptist Church...
Earlene Earle Lawrence
Jan 12, 2010
Mildred Earlene Earle Lawrence of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 21,1921 in Prattsville the daughter of the late George Wyatt and Audrey Lindsey Earle. She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was working in her flower garden. Mrs. Lawrence died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Saline Memorial Hospice...
Dana Taylor Thompson
Jan 4, 2010
Dana Thompson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 5, 1945 in Malvern, Arkansas the daughter of the late Gould and Partrenia Lewis Taylor. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and had retired from Sterling Faucet. Mrs. Thompson died Monday, January 4, 2010 at HSC Medical Center in Malvern at the age of 64. In addition...
Mattie E. Barnett
Dec 31, 2009
On Dec. 31st, Mattie E. Barnett, 93, of Little Rock, left this world to take her place in the house of Our Lord. Born in Prattsville, AR, she was the youngest daughter of John and Maude Morton. After the family moved to Little Rock, Mattie graduated from Central High before marrying her childhood sweetheart, Clifton Barnett, who was also born...
Ruby Combs Slaughter
Dec 29, 2009
Ruby Zelma Combs Slaughter of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 11, 1911 in Union, Mississippi the daughter of the late Fred Lynn and Pearl Wilson Combs. She was the oldest living member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and had worked in her earlier years at Ben Pearson. Mrs. Slaughter died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Sheridan Healthcare...
Betty Toskin
Dec 23, 2009
"Betty" Glenevieve Shiloah Dillow-Goodwin Pike Fertig Toskin of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 8, 1924 in Brewston Mills, West Virginia to the late Jesse Roy Dillow and Frances Virginia Dillow-Goodwin. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sheridan, and most recently, had been attending Immanuel Baptist Church in Sheridan with her daughter. She was formerly a caretaker...
Tommy Eugene Emberton
Dec 21, 2009
Tommy Eugene Emberton of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 28, 1955 in England, Arkansas the son of Thelma (Pat) Faulkner Emberton and the late Glen Emberton. He was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church and the Paralyzed Veterans Association. He was also a Veteran of the U. S. Army. Tommy walked into his heavenly home on Monday, December...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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