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Frank Louis Skorcz

Frank Louis Skorcz

Dec 21, 2006

Frank Louis Skorcz, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born in Sheridan on November 30, 1933, the son of the late Michael Louis and Dorothy Ann Jones Skorcz. He died at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on December 21, 2006 at the age of 73 years. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Sheridan and the...

Anna Jezdemer Kellems Loftis

Anna Jezdemer Kellems Loftis

Dec 20, 2006

Anna Jezdemer Kellems Loftis of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 15, 1934 in Detroit Michigan. She was a member of the Sheridan Pentecostal Church of God and a self employed sitter. Mrs. Loftis died Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton at the age of 72. Survivors; Husband, Clarence Loftis of Sheridan; Sons, David Kellems and James...

David Herbert Wright

David Herbert Wright

Dec 16, 2006

David Herbert Wright of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 13, 1943 at Pine Bluff the son of late Arthur George and Eda Lane Chrisp Wright. He was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church at Pine Bluff, was retired from Union Pacific Railroad, was active in coaching at Seabrook Center at Pine Bluff and enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Wright died Saturday,...

Lola White Demoss

Lola White Demoss

Dec 13, 2006

Lola White DeMoss of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 20, 1926 in Muldrow, Oklahoma the daughter of the late Newt J. and Flora Wade White. She was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church and was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. DeMoss died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 80....

Havis Ray Plunkett

Havis Ray Plunkett

Dec 10, 2006

Havis Ray Plunkett of Grapevine, Arkansas was born April 12, 1923 in the Ain Community the son of the late John Alva and Gladys Belle Johnson Plunkett. He was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sheridan where he had served as Church Clerk and Deacon. He was Vice President of Center Grove Water Association. In the1980's he was...

Bernice Reynolds Davenport

Bernice Reynolds Davenport

Dec 5, 2006

Bernice Hamilton Reynolds Davenport of Sheridan, Arkansas was born in Sheridan, June 25, 1910 the daughter of the late Ralph Wylie and Cora Laster Hamilton. Mrs. Davenport had worked several years at Grapevine School as Supervisor of the cafeteria. She was a member of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and had been a Pine Bluff Commercial carrier for...

Betty Sue Harp

Betty Sue Harp

Dec 2, 2006

Betty Sue Shearer Harp of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 2, 1944 at Prattsville, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Leta Dougan Shearer. She was a member of North Main Missionary Baptist Church and had worked for Kohler in Sheridan for 26 years. Betty died Saturday, December 2, 2006 on her 62nd Birthday at Baptist Medical Center in Little...

Dub Wells

Dub Wells

Nov 27, 2006

David William "Dub" Wells of Sheridan was born on August 29, 1924 to George and Eunice Bishop Wells in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He died on November 27, 2006 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock at the age of 82. He is survived by wife Tommye Lamarr Bailey Wells of Sheridan and 2 sons David Wells and wife Beverly of Sheridan...

Donald Gene Mcjunkins

Donald Gene Mcjunkins

Nov 27, 2006

Donald Gene McJunkins of Brush Creek Community near Leola, was born February 16, 1937 at Ector, Texas, the son of the late J.D. and Rilza Ballard McJunkins. He was a member of Leola United Methodist Church, was formerly in the Arkansas National Guard, was a member of Old Man's Hunting Club and was a retired self-employed truck driver. Mr. McJunkins'...

Lyndell Hamilton Harper

Lyndell Hamilton Harper

Nov 23, 2006

Lyndell Hamilton Harper of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 5, 1914 at Sheridan, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Troy Gwin Hamilton. She attended First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan where she was a part of the Grace Sunday School Class. Mrs. Harper was also a retired bookkeeper for Simmons Bank in Pine Bluff. Mrs. Harper died Thursday,...

Rev. Basil Edwards

Rev. Basil Edwards

Nov 14, 2006

Rev. Basil Edwards of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 11, 1915 at, the son of the late Oscar J. and Hazel Harper Edwards. His mother died when he was just 3 years old and after his father remarried, he was also raised by his Step-mother, Elva Edwards. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church at Sheridan and...

Keith Isaac Brooks

Keith Isaac Brooks

Nov 14, 2006

Keith Isaac Brooks of Sheridan, Arkansas was born in San Diego, California, on July 10, 1979 the son of Charles and Catherine Benkelman Brooks. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Sheridan, a Boy Scout and a 1998 graduate of Sheridan High School where he was a member of the Sheridan High School Band. He attended...

Loreze Bratton Waddle

Loreze Bratton Waddle

Nov 9, 2006

Loreze Bratton Waddle of Sheridan, Arkansas was born in Sheridan on June 5, 1931 the daughter of the late Jewell F. And Mae Reynolds Bratton. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, an active member of the Grace Sunday School Class and had retired from Sheridan School District after being a librarian for 28 years. Mrs. Waddle...

Delma Mcclung Ashcraft

Delma Mcclung Ashcraft

Nov 8, 2006

Delma Marie McClung Dean Ashcraft of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 11, 1932 at Sheridan, the daughter of the late Lee Milton and Lena Ethel Henslee McClung. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church at Sheridan where she was active in Golden Agers. Delma had a huge heart and a smile just as big. She brought so...

Zachary Levi Herndon

Zachary Levi Herndon

Nov 7, 2006

Zachary Levi Herndon infant son of Joseph and Jennifer Pilgrim Herndon of Sheridan died Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center at the age of 6 days. In addition to his parents his is survived by a brother, Isaac Eli Herndon and sisters, Kristina Marie Herndon and Bethanie Grace Herndon all of the home. Others survivors include, Paternal Grandparents,...

Maxsie Heugh Taylor

Maxsie Heugh Taylor

Nov 7, 2006

Maxsie Heugh Taylor of Grapevine, Arkansas, the son of the late Mannie Elzy Taylor and Zelda Taylor, was born in Grapevine on August 13, 1930. He died at his home on November 7, 2006 at the age of 76 years. He was former director of Northeast Branch of the University of Arkansas Agricultural Experimental Station at Keiser, Arkansas and Southeast...

Lyndle Wyles

Lyndle Wyles

Oct 31, 2006

Lyndle Wyles of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 16, 1917 in Grapevine, Arkansas the son of the late William Allen and Anna Bratton Wyles. He was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church , had served in the Army during World War II and was retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal. Mr. Wyles died Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Doctors...

Bessie Lee Wilson

Bessie Lee Wilson

Oct 21, 2006

Bessie Lee Wilson, 78 of Sheridan, Arkansas went to walk with God and be at peace in Paradise, Saturday, October 21, 2006 having lived the last several years heroically fighting the effects of Parkinsons. Her life was one filled with the simple joys life and love of family and friends. She firmly followed the teachings of her Lord and Savior...

Charles E. Mooney

Charles E. Mooney

Oct 20, 2006

Charles Edward Mooney of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 17, 1942 at the Belfast Community, near Sheridan, the son of the late George Edward and Charlene Mittie Steele Mooney. He was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church, was a United States Navy Veteran and was formerly a truck driver. Charles had a love for music and especially playing...

Jewell Stephens Mays

Jewell Stephens Mays

Oct 16, 2006

Jewell Stephens Mays of Prattsville, Arkansas was born on October 24, 1916, the fifth child of Ethel Pumphrey Stephens and Albert Jackson Stephens. She died at home Monday, October 16, 2006 at the age of 89. She was a homemaker and a loving caregiver for her family. She enjoyed fishing and was an expert bridge player and champion golfer, winning...

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