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Chester Eugene Threlkeld

Chester Eugene Threlkeld

Aug 22, 2006

Chester Eugene Threlkeld of Sheridan, Arkansas went to be with his Lord in Heaven on August 22, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Harriett Threlkeld and a brother Travis Threlkeld. Eugene had been employed by Arkansas Oak in Sheridan for a number of...

Elizabeth Keith Duke

Elizabeth Keith Duke

Aug 20, 2006

Elizabeth Sue "Betty" Keith Duke of Prattsville, Arkansas was born May 20, 1932 at Little Rock, the daughter of the late Claude and Topsy Robinson Keith. She was a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church at Sheridan and worked various places over the years with her last job being a caregiver for the elderly. Her greatest joy in life was...

Hoyt Yarberry

Hoyt Yarberry

Aug 15, 2006

Hoyt Yarberry of the Ico Community passed away on August 15, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 25, 1950 in Hensley to the late Charlie Yarberry and Goldie Spann Yarberry Thomas. He was a master carpenter and cabinetmaker by trade. He was an avid racing fan, driving for CDH Racing Team owned by Dickie Haynes,...

Michael Lavern Vanlandingham

Michael Lavern Vanlandingham

Aug 12, 2006

Michael Lavern Vanlandingham of Sheridan, Arkansas was born on November 21, 1950, in Rustin, Louisiana, the son of Ruthelle Jones Vanlandingham and the late Noah Lavern Vanlandingham. He died at his home on August 12, 2006 at the age of 55 years. He was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church at Sheridan and a Boiler Operator for Trans-America,...

Eric Wesley Mckinney

Eric Wesley Mckinney

Aug 9, 2006

Eric Wesley McKinney, infant son of Eric Scott and Christina Marie Perkins McKinney of Sheridan was born and died August 9, 2006 at St. Vincent's Doctor's Hospital in Little Rock. In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by a sister, Emily McKinney of the home. Maternal Grandparents: Debra and Thomas Pearson of Keo, Wesley and Margaret Perkins of Ypsilanti,...

Misty Angel Trantham

Misty Angel Trantham

Aug 8, 2006

Misty Angel Trantham of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 1, 1990 at Pine Bluff, the daughter of Terry Glenn Trantham and Mary Sue Lay Trantham-Castillo. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints and had attended Watson Chapel Junior High School. Angel died August 8, 2006 at her home in Sheridan at the age of 15....

Alvin Hedrick

Alvin Hedrick

Aug 7, 2006

Roy Alvin Hedrick of East End was born September 23, 1948 at Searcy, Arkansas the son of Ira Leroy and Mary Hybernia Minyard Hedrick. He was a member of Forest Tower Baptist Church, owner of Hedrick Construction and loved fishing, hunting and car racing. Alvin was a beloved member of Big Tent Hunting Club and was a "Backhoe Rodeo" Champion....

Evelyn Parks Pumphrey

Evelyn Parks Pumphrey

Aug 6, 2006

Evelyn Parks Pumphrey of Little Rock, Arkansas was born on December 2, 1915, at Smackover, Arkansas, the daughter of the late W.O. And Annie Smith Parks. She died at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock on August 6, 2006 at the age of 90 years. She was a Jeweler for Pumphrey Jewelers in the Donaghey Building at Little Rock, a...

Joyce Snider Johnston

Joyce Snider Johnston

Aug 5, 2006

Joyce Marie Snider Johnston of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 19, 1933 in Henry County, Illinois. She enjoyed traveling but first and foremost in her life was her love and devotion to her family. Mrs. Johnston died, Saturday, August 5, 2006 at her home at the age of 72 surrounded by family and friends. She was preceded in death by...

Elois Lowery Freeman

Elois Lowery Freeman

Aug 4, 2006

Edith Elois Lowery Freeman, 83 of Sheridan, precious mother and grandmother passed away Friday, August 4, 2006 at Saline Hospital in Benton. She was born at Saw Mill Camp near Fordyce on September 19, 1922 to C .C. and Myrtle Massey Lowery. She was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, camping and crocheting. She...

Sharon Harrington Pugh

Sharon Harrington Pugh

Aug 3, 2006

Sharon Ann Harrington Pugh of the Landmark Community (near Little Rock) was born November 11, 1958 at Pine Bluff, the daughter of Hosea E. And Mickey Reed Harrington. She was a member of Ironton Baptist Church, was employed at U.A.M.S. Medical Center as a critical care nurse in the neonatal I.C.U. unit, was a member of the Arkansas Arabian Horse...

Myrtis Mooney Hollinger

Myrtis Mooney Hollinger

Jul 23, 2006

Myrtis Glyndel Mooney Hollinger of Prattsville, Arkansas was born January 26, 1911 at the Liberty Community in Grant County the daughter of the late Arlie E. and Elma Nancy Sheppard Mooney. She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church at Prattsville and was a homemaker. Mrs. Hollinger died Sunday, July 23, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center in Little...

Jeffrey Thomas Haley

Jeffrey Thomas Haley

Jul 21, 2006

Jeffrey Thomas "Strawberry" Haley of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 17, 1960 at Lakeland, Florida, the son of Floyd and Nancy Gregg Haley. He worked in construction at Saline Steel Erectors, enjoyed sports, especially football and basketball and was an avid hunter and fisherman belonging to HP&L Hunting Club. Most of all, Jeff was a very special "Dad" to his...

Donald Ray Southerland

Donald Ray Southerland

Jul 20, 2006

Donald Ray Southerland of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 18, 1972 at Clinton, the son of Doris Jean Carroll Southerland and the late George Cleveland Southerland. He was of the Baptist Faith, and enjoyed riding dirtbikes and horses. Donald died Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock at the age of 33. Survivors include: Mother,...

Sybil Williams Brown

Sybil Williams Brown

Jul 14, 2006

Sybil F. Williams Brown of Little Rock, formerly of Sheridan was born April 4, 1917 at Bearden, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James Rufus and Anna Hollingsworth Williams. She was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, was active in Bible Study and Sunday School and other caring ministries having a special involvement with the Church food pantry...

David Danny Duffer

David Danny Duffer

Jul 13, 2006

David Danny Duffer of Grapevine, Arkansas was born September 7, 1948 in Morgantown, West Virginia the son of the late Steve and Gallie Tackovich Duffer. He was a materials manager for Hood Packaging Company in Monticello, Arkansas; a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Sheridan, a member of Johnson's Hunting Club; an avid golfer and fisherman; and a veteran...

Effie Louise White

Effie Louise White

Jul 12, 2006

Effie Louise Dodson"Ma Pete" White of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 2, 1913 in Hazen, Arkansas the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Neil Dodson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Biscoe and a homemaker. Mrs. White died Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 93. In addition...

William Boyd Freeman

William Boyd Freeman

Jul 7, 2006

William Boyd Freeman, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born on August 1, 1946 at Sheridan, the son of Edith Elois Lowery Freeman and the late Hollis Freeman. He died on July 7, 2006 at the age of 59. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Horizon Timber Service; a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church at Prattsville; a Past Master and...

Joseph Howard Sweatt

Joseph Howard Sweatt

Jul 1, 2006

Joseph Howard Sweatt of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away July 1, 2006 at his home. Joe was born October 17, 1920 in Hot Springs to the late Howard and Dell Sweatt. Joe was a graduate of the Hot Springs High School Class of 1939, earned his B.A. degree from Henderson State University where he was a very active alumnus and...

Daisy Buell Hilliard

Daisy Buell Hilliard

Jun 27, 2006

Daisy Buell Hilliard of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 19, 1922 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Wilber Winston and Ruth Rose Reichel Buell. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Hilliard died June 27, 2006 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock at the age of 83. In addition to her...

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