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David L. Tharpe
Aug 23, 2007
David L. Tharpe of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 8, 1929 in Pine Bluff, the son of the late William Joseph and Felcia Myers Tharpe. He was a member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Sheridan, was retired from Entergy and had served in the Navy as a Geologist Surveyor during the Korean Conflict. He was also a Republican....
Bess Ray Windle
Aug 23, 2007
Bess Ray Windle of Sheridan, Arkansas passed from this life to her Heavenly home Thursday, August 23, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ed Osborne and John Windle; her parents, John Joseph and Martha Ray; brothers, Heber, Orion, Eura, Arla, Colen, John, H.W.(Rabbit) Ray; sisters, Zola Ray, Dena Ray, Iva Moore, Mildred Porter and Marie Ray. Mrs....
Edward Mercer
Aug 13, 2007
Lewis Edward Mercer age 73 of Casa, Arkansas died Monday, August 13, 2007 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born May 29, 1934 at Birta, Arkansas to the late Perry M. Mercer and Annie E. Tanner Mercer. He was preceded in death by his wife Rebecca S. Brixey Mercer, two brothers and one sister. He is survived...
Edith Tompkins Mcwilliams
Aug 10, 2007
Edith Tompkins McWilliams of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 29, 1964 at Little Rock the daughter of Dulan A. and Doris June Webb Tompkins. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing. Mrs. McWilliams died Friday, August 10, 2007 at her home in Sheridan at the age of 43. She was preceded in death by...
Peggy Moore Lowery
Aug 7, 2007
Peggy Ann Moore Lowery of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 13, 1939 in Prattsville, the daughter of the late Fred and Zelma Duncan Moore. She was a member of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church at Sheridan, a member of the Class of 1957 Golden Girls and a volunteer for the Spirit of Sharing. She loved her family and to her...
Charles Lester Whitworth
Aug 4, 2007
Charles Lester Whitworth was born on June 20, 1932 in Hattieville, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Lester and Daisy (Carlon) Whitworth. He died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 4, 2007 in Sheridan, Arkansas at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sarah Cearley Whitworth of Sheridan; children, Charles Whitworth,...
Kyle Brice Ray
Aug 3, 2007
Kyle Brice Ray of Prattsville, Arkansas was born June 26, 2006 at Benton, the son of David Lynn Ray and Amy Nicole Bailey Ray. Kyle had a smile that was contagious and made everyone around him happy. His family attended "The Ark" Church in Hot Springs. Kyle died Friday, August 3, 2007 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock at...
Sharon Marie Forte Mills Mathews
Jul 28, 2007
Sharon Marie Forte Mills Mathews of Little Rock, Arkansas was born September 12, 1943 at Searcy, the daughter of the late Carthel Dean and Wanoka Louise Williams Forte. She was a member of Sandstone Church of Christ and most recently worked at Hobby Lobby. Sharon enjoyed bowling and dancing but her greatest joy came from being "Nanny" to her grandkids...
Glynnie F. Ladd
Jul 25, 2007
Glynnie Fay Ladd of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 6, 1934 in Sheridan, the son of the late Hosea and Bonnie Mabel Salley Ladd. He was of the Methodist faith and had retired from the Air Force having served in Vietnam. Mr. Ladd died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at his home at the age of 73. In addition to his...
James N. Lemons
Jul 24, 2007
James N. Lemons of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 14, 1920 in Leola, Arkansas the son of the late Gordon and Hattie Perser Lemons. He was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church of Sheridan; a Mason and Past Master of Gavel Lodge #260, and was a World War II Army Veteran having been attached to the 5th Air Force...
Thomas Edward Regan
Jul 7, 2007
Thomas Edward Regan of Sheridan, was born on July 22, 1951 at Livermore, California, the son of William F. and Mildred Lue Smith Regan. He died at his home in Sheridan on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the age of 55 years. He had lived in Sheridan since 1993 and was a grounds-keeper for the City of Sheridan at the...
Jessie Cleo Harper
Jul 1, 2007
Jessie Cleo Harper of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 15, 1933 at Sheridan, the son of the late Johnny Jackson and Sarah Emily Baker Harper. He was a member of Moore's Chapel United Methodist Church, formerly served in the United States Air Force and was retired from Kohler as a welder. Jessie loved to garden, to fish, and to cook....
Bro. H.W. "Rabbit" Ray
Jun 26, 2007
Bro. H.W. "Rabbit" Ray of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 22, 1919 in Prattsville, Arkansas the son of the late James Joseph and Martha "Mattie" Douglas Ray . He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, and a retired Missionary Baptist minister having pastored several area churches including Orion Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Sardis Missionary...
Jerry Edward Newton
Jun 22, 2007
Jerry Edward Newton of Leola, Arkansas was born November 30, 1933 at Leola, the son of the late Carl E. and Emma Myers Newton. He was a member of Leola Missionary Baptist Church where he belonged to the Men's Sunday School Class and the Men's BTC Class. Mr. Newton served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War,...
Leroy Bruce Parker
Jun 22, 2007
Leroy Bruce Parker, 27, of Eleva, Wisconsin died in an auto accident on Friday, June 22, 2007. Survivors, Sons, Chevy Lee Parker; Blaize Parker; Mother, Millie D. Parker of Prattsville; Father, Leroy Edward Parker of Sulphur, Louisiana; Sisters, Amy D. Fuell of Prattsville; Angel M. Thomasy of Sayre, Oklahoma; Nephews, Austin W. Joyner, Tristan L. Thomasy; Kaleb L. Fuell; Nieces,...
Beulah Roberts Blome'
Jun 18, 2007
Beulah Daisy Roberts Blome' of Benton, Arkansas was born January 18, 1917 in Huntsville, Arkansas. She was of the Catholic Faith, a homemaker and loved to quilt. Mrs. Blome' died Monday, June 18, 2007 at her home at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Blome' Survivors: Son, Nick Blome' of Benton; Sisters, Karlene...
Betty Jo Smith
Jun 15, 2007
Betty Jo Smith, of Prattsville, Arkansas was born on October 4, 1932, in Prattsville, the daughter of the late Leland Otis and Nora Lee Sauls Benning. She died at her home on June 15, 2007 at the age of 74 years. She was a housewife, a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, and was preceded in death...
Dick Neal
Jun 13, 2007
Dick Neal, 86, of Venice Beach, California passed away June 13, 2007. He was born June 11, 1921 to Helena and George W. Neal, one of triplets. His brothers, Tom and Harry preceded him in death. His sister, Mildred N. Dickey, survives him, along with many nieces and nephews. He will be buried at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock, graveside...
Beatrice Taylor Stratton
Jun 11, 2007
Beatrice Taylor Stratton of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 1, 1925 in Friendship, Arkansas the daughter of the late Clyde and Ethel Cash Taylor. She was a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church in Benton, had retired from the State Hospital in Benton as a Dietary Supervisor and was also a Certified Beautician. Mrs. Stratton died June 11, 2007 at...
Walter Vernon Berry
Jun 11, 2007
Walter Vernon Berry of Redfield, Arkansas was born September 26, 1916 in England, Arkansas the son of the late Stanford Florance and Dora Alice Henry Berry. He was a member of Redfield Missionary Baptist Church, the American Legion and a World War II Army Veteran. Mr. Berry died Monday, June 11, 2007 at Redfield at the age of 90. In...
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