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John H Culpepper, Jr.
Sep 24, 2024
John H. Culpepper, 95, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away on September 24, 2024. Â He was born August 23, 1929 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to J. Harry and Wilma Culpepper.
In 1949, John married Edna Cogbill and became parents of a daughter, Sandra. After their divorce, John married Bonnie Brigham and were parents of sons,...
David Harold Waters
Sep 17, 2024
David Harold Waters of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 18, 1971 at Pine Bluff, the son of the late Brenda Hamilton Waters Wilson and Odis Harold Waters. Â He was a proud Child of God and active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sheridan. Â Over the years, he's helped with the youth ministry, media ministry, and the IBC food...
Martha Lancaster
Sep 15, 2024
Martha Lee (Gwin) Lancaster, 78, of Sheridan, AR, died after a brief illness on September 15, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. While growing up in her small southern town, with her big dimples and quirky sense of humor, she made many friends, traveling on her bike, dropping in on residents, young and old,...
Rachel O'Mary Watson
Sep 11, 2024
Rachel O'Mary Watson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 16, 1933 in Hampton, the daughter of the late John Madison O'Mary and Dora Dodd O'Mary. She was an active member of First Landmark Baptist Church, where she served with the Food Committee and the F.R.O. G. Sunday School Class. She graduated Hampton High School in 1951 and was...
Teresa Reeves
Sep 10, 2024
Teresa Reeves of Sheridan, Arkansas died September 10, 2024, at her home with her family at the age of 80.
At her request, there will be no services, and she will be cremated.
Rodney "Dreamer" Lybrand
Sep 7, 2024
Rodney Dale "Dreamer" Lybrand of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 22, 1960 in Eureka, California, the son of the late Odell and Vera Dee Sketoe Lybrand. Â He was owner/operator of Lybrand's Trucking, known to many truckers by his CB handle "Dreamer", but trucking was just a small part of what he did. Â Noah was probably the only one...
Jackie Harter Ross
Sep 5, 2024
Jackie Lou Harter Wilson Ross of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 6, 1939 in Grant County, the daughter of the late Joe Cearley and Willene McElroy Harter. She was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. She loved shopping and helping others.
Ms Ross died September 5, 2024 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehab at...
Charles Eugene Smith
Sep 4, 2024
Charles Eugene Smith of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born December 21, 1943 in Grenada, Mississippi, the son of the late Grover and Ruby Hedden Smith. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School and had attended College of the Ozarks and UCA. He had proudly served in the United States Navy, being on the USS Pine Island...
Paul Luzader
Sep 1, 2024
Glen Paul Luzader of Leola, Arkansas was born March 7, 1951 at Leola, the son of the late Dewey and Anna Pearl Hall Luzader. Â Paul was a big man with a strong voice, but those that knew him, knew that he had a heart of gold. Â He was a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. Â He was also...
Linda Gayle Womack
Aug 31, 2024
Linda Gayle Womack, AKA Alulia Baca, of Hollister, MO was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on January 27, 1952, the daughter of the late David A. and Lottie Williams Womack. She was retired form Conway Human Center and an avid artist.
Ms. Womack died on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Point Lookout Nursing and...
Rita Curlie
Aug 30, 2024
Rita Joann Curlie of East End, Arkansas was born April 24, 1959, the daughter of the late Virginia Roberts Baldwin and Tom Bradbury. Â Rita's proudest accomplishment was her family. Â She cherished each of them and the feeling was definitely mutual. Â To her grands and great grands, she wasn't just a grandmother, she was a fun, full-of-life, Mimi, who...
Mary Kay Joslin
Aug 28, 2024
Mary Kathryn Joslin, 84, of Sheridan, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024. She was born May 31, 1940, in Los Angeles, California. She was a retired elementary educator working in the Conway School District for her entire teaching career. Mary Kay, as she was known by many, faithfully served as a pastor's wife through the...
Lance Allen Ware
Aug 28, 2024
Lance Allen Ware of Sheridan, AR was born March 4, 1970, in Little Rock, AR to Mary Love and the late Travis Ware
Lance passed away Wednesday August 28, 2024, at his home at the age of 54.
Lance was a graduate of Sheridan High School class of 1988 and...
Gary Earl Stratton
Aug 27, 2024
GARY "EARL" STRATTON WENT TO HIS HEAVENLY HOME ON AUGUST 27, 2024. Â SURROUNDED BY HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 71.
EARL WAS AN ADVID OUTDOORSMEN & WAS TOTALLY AT EASE SITTING IN A DEERSTAND OR COOKING WITH FAMILY ON ONE OF HIS FAMOUS BIG EARL MEALS WHICH COULD BE BBQ, BEANS OR CAT...
William "Bill" Donaldson
Aug 16, 2024
Born on March 28, 1938, in Little Rock, William Andrew Donaldson was a gentle giant. Though not known for frequent smiles, he was admired for his kind heart. Bill was willing to lend a helping hand to any and all. Not a prideful man but a content one, Bill was a family...
Ashley Ray
Aug 16, 2024
Lauren Ashley Ray of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born December 18, 1990 at Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of D.J. Ray and Michelle Lunsford. She was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sheridan.
Ashley went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Little Rock, the result of an automobile accident....
George Louis Gilbert
Aug 12, 2024
George Louis Gilbert of Prattsville, Arkansas was born October 2, 1932 in Blytheville, the son of the late Joe D. Gilbert and Essie Lucille Clark Gilbert. He was owner/operator of George's Diesel and had served in the US Army. He was a member of New Life Fellowship Church in Sheridan and enjoyed camping, playing dominoes and playing music....
Jarred Hays Patrick
Aug 9, 2024
Jarred Hays Patrick of Hensley, Arkansas was born May 1, 2000 at Little Rock, the son of Shannon Curlie Patrick and the late Kevin Stuart Patrick. Â Jarred enjoyed spending time outdoors. Â His favorite pastime was duck hunting. Â He also liked to fish and recently began golfing. Â Even though his hobbies were hunting and fishing, his favorite food was...
Richard "Dick" Housel
Aug 8, 2024
Richard "Dick" H. Housel peacefully passed away on August 8, 2024, at his home in Arkansas due to natural causes. He was 84 years old. He was predeceased by his mother Gertrude, father William F., sisters Edith and Ruth, and brother William "Billie" H. He is survived by his four children: Annette Housel-Ghering, Richard A. Housel, Michelle L....
Harold Gates
Aug 7, 2024
Born July 31 (or July 30 depending on who you ask), 1937, Harold Gates lived to serve, laugh, socialize, and tell others about Jesus. As the baby of his family, Harold loved being the center of attention, and he demanded that his shirts be pressed and his pants be starched. Growing up in the era of Elvis Presley...
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