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Doris Reynolds Winston
Feb 1, 2008
Doris Reynolds Winston of Sheridan was born in Grapevine, Arkansas, on February 14, 1916, the daughter of the late Marvin Andrew and Arcenia Ianthia Davis Reynolds. She died in Little Rock, on February 1, 2008 at the age of 91. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bennie Winston; five brothers,...
Troy Henderson
Jan 30, 2008
Troy Henderson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born on April 4, 1932 in Calhoun County the son of the late William Herbert and Edna Hines Henderson. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sheridan and had retired form the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department after 35 years. He was also Secretary to the Forrest Landowners Association. Mr. Henderson...
Blanche Beck Mears Gregory
Jan 22, 2008
Blanche Beck Mears Gregory of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 24, 1917 in Ben Lomond, Arkansas the daughter of the late Rueben Lowery and Alta Mize Beck. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Sheridan and East End School for 15 years. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Malvern. Mrs. Gregory died...
William Carroll Cook
Jan 18, 2008
William Carroll Cook of Jonesboro, Arkansas formerly of Pine Bluff , was born December 13, 1937 at Pine Bluff, the son of the late William Howard and Melva Jewel Truhett Cook. He was a Baptist, enjoyed golfing and was a retired Skycap having worked for American Airlines for 30 years. His greatest love in life was his family. Mr. Cook...
Hazel Smith Bell
Jan 16, 2008
Hazel Leoleau Smith Bell of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 17, 1914 in Madisonville, Louisiana the daughter of the late James Benjamin and Rosalena Littlejohn Smith. She was a member of North Main Baptist Church in Sheridan and was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was an avid gardener having a passion for flowers, especially daylillies. Mrs. Bell died Wednesday,...
Frank Herrera
Jan 13, 2008
Frank Herrera of Grapevine, Arkansas was born May 31, 1945 in Beeville, Texas and departed this life January 13, 2008 at U.A.M.S. He was a Catholic and a service connected Army Disabled Veteran having been wounded in Korea. He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Herrera. He is survived by his wife, Sue Reaves Herrera, son, Jason Herrera...
Paulette Sheppard Evans
Jan 12, 2008
Paulette Sheppard Evans, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 7, 1942 at Sheridan, the daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Colegrove Sheppard. She died on Saturday, January 12, 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 65 years. She was a Tax Examiner for the State Revenue Department; a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church; a member of...
Bobby Lee Mcghee
Jan 11, 2008
Bobby Lee McGhee, of Sheridan was born on December 25, 1934 in Amity, Arkansas, the son of the late Samuel Lee and Hattie Spurlin McGhee. He died on January 11, 2008 in Little Rock at the age of 73 years. He attended Sheridan Pentecostal Church of God; was the former owner of the original City Ice and Grocery and worked...
Ruth Ann Wilson Donaldson
Jan 4, 2008
Ruth Ann Wilson Donaldson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 24, 1945 in the Shiloh Community, near Sheridan, the daughter of the late Havis and Clova Allen Wilson. She was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and was a medical assistant for Dr. Jack Irvin for many years. She loved to fish and spend time with her family, especially...
Jackie Croy Solloway
Jan 3, 2008
Jacalyn Croy Solloway of Sheridan, Arkansas was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 4, 1955 the daughter of the late Orbie Alvin and Elma Mae Whitaker Croy. She was a member of Forest Tower Baptist Church. Her hobbies included singing, tanning, and watching soap operas. She enjoyed family holidays, dining at Brew Heaven and watching her great niece and...
Walter Allen
Dec 24, 2007
William Walter Allen of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 2, 1923 in Sheridan, the son of the late William Thomas and Florence Evelyn Henslee Allen. He was a charter member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, a member of Sheridan Lodge #260, and a 32nd degree Mason. He served on the Board of Directors of Grant County Bank, Horizon Bank...
Grover A. Davenport
Dec 24, 2007
Grover A. Davenport of Sheridan, Arkansas died December 24, 2007 at the age of 101. He was born in Belfast, Arkansas on December 13, 1906 to the late William A. and Sarah F. Barnes Davenport. He was a lifelong resident of Grant County and a member and Deacon of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Davenport is survived by one...
Naomi Cox Burnett
Dec 23, 2007
Naomi Ruth Cox Burnett of Prattsville, Arkansas was born July 30, 1933 in Arab, Missouri, the daughter of the late Wilbur J. and Jessie Jamima Siefert Cox. She was a member of the Assemblies of God and a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Burnett died Sunday, December 23, 2007 at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab Center at the age of 74....
Lila Beck Johnson
Dec 23, 2007
Lila Faye Beck Johnson, 77, of Sheridan died December 23, 2007 at the Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born September 19, 1930 in Alleene, Arkansas to the late Alta Mize Beck and Reuben Lowery Beck. She was a Methodist and a retired school teacher having taught in Rossion, East End and Grapevine Schools. In addition to her parents,...
Carl Hedden
Dec 21, 2007
Carl Hedden of Grapevine went to be with his Lord on December 21, 2007 at his home at the age of 90. He was born November 4, 1917 in the family home at Grapevine, and was the son of the late John Smith and Sarah Jane Ramick Hedden. Mr. Hedden was reared and received his education in Grapevine. He was...
Herbert W. West
Dec 21, 2007
Herbert W. West of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born June 11, 1907 in Double Wells, Arkansas the son of the late Edward Martin and Rosa Agnes Caldwell West. He was City Circulation Manager of the Pine Bluff Commercial and a member of The Church at Rock Creek. Mr. West died at St. Vincents North Hospital in Sherwood at the...
Billy C. Lawson
Dec 20, 2007
Billy Carroll Lawson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 10, 1934 at Monticello, the son of Nettie Phillips Lawson and Harvey Carroll Lawson, Sr. He was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church at Sheridan, was retired from Sterling Faucett (Kohler) in Sheridan and enjoyed hunting and fishing. The greatest love in Billy's life was his family and he...
Paul Shellnut
Dec 19, 2007
Edwin Paul Shellnut, of Sheridan, was born on May 18, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of L.D. Shellnut and the late Bernice Smith Shellnut. He was a self-employed brick mason, a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church, the Brick Layer's Union, was an avid sportsman and hunter and a member of the Gospel Spirit Quartet. Mr. Shellnut died Wednesday, December...
Adline Standridge Hankins
Dec 19, 2007
Adline Standridge Hankins of Redfield, Arkansas was born in England, Arkansas on August 12, 1956 the daughter of Floy Mae Plunkett Standridge and the late Raymond Standridge. She was a member of River Road Baptist Church and loved to sew. She was loved by many family and friends and will be missed. Mrs. Hankins died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at...
Robert Stanley Smith
Dec 13, 2007
Robert Stanley Smith of Sheridan, Arkansas was born in Grapevine, Arkansas on April 19, 1930 the son of the late Bryant and Vera Fielding Smith. He was a retired Supervisor for Stone Container, a handyman at the Fina Station and member of Puckett Hunting Club. Mr. Smith died Thursday at his home at the age of 77. Survivors: Wife, Willie...
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