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Donald L Williams

Donald L Williams

Jul 14, 2023

Donald L. Williams of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 26, 1935 in Beebe, the son of the late John Thomas Williams and Bertha Mae Pruitt Williams. Donald passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Saline Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 with his family by his side.

In addition to his parents,...

Bonnie Pitts Johnston

Bonnie Pitts Johnston

Jul 12, 2023

Bonnie Lou Pitts Johnston of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 19, 1936 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Walter Frank and Lula Edda Goff Pitts.

She was a member of Greenfield Assembly of God Church in Harrisburg, AR, but had been recently attending First Southern Baptist Church in Sheridan.

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Jimmy Thompson, Jr.

Jimmy Thompson, Jr.

Jul 12, 2023

Billy James "Jimmy" Thompson, Jr. of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 29, 1950 in El Dorado, the son of the late Billy James Thompson, Sr. and Betty Jo Biggers Thompson.

He was retired from Ammonia Pipeline and had served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. He is a member of...

Hannah Elizabeth Threlkeld-Barnes

Hannah Elizabeth Threlkeld-Barnes

Jul 11, 2023

Hannah Elizabeth Threlkeld Barnes of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 28, 1999 in Little Rock, the daughter of Jeremy Threlkeld and Amber Winkle Thomas. She attended Restoration Church and was a Certified Nursing Attendant with Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab. She enjoyed spending time and playing with her precious children and fishing.

Hannah died Tuesday,...

Mary Lee Smith Hall

Mary Lee Smith Hall

Jul 8, 2023

Mary Lee Smith Hall of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 24, 1946 near Sheridan, the daughter of the late Henry Arlee Smith and Mary Clotyne Garrison Smith. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and was retired from Kohler.  Mary Lee truly had a servant's heart.  She was a kind, genuine, loving person.  ...

Ld Umholtz

Ld Umholtz

Jul 6, 2023

L.D. Umholtz was born June 18, 1963 in Little Rock, AR, the oldest child of Gale and Jo (Turner) Umholtz. As a young boy, he spent many happy days with his paternal grandmother and grandfather, Mama and Papa Macy, at their home in Landmark. An oft-told story of L.D. as a toddler involves him being told by Mama...

John William Mitchell

John William Mitchell

Jul 6, 2023

John William Mitchell of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 14, 1958 in Pine Bluff, the son of the late Charlie Mitchell, Jr. and Frances Riggs Mitchell. He was a 1976 of Sheridan High School, attended University of Arkansas for 2 years and was a member of First Baptist Church where he had recently been baptized. He had worked for...

Colten Shane West

Colten Shane West

Jul 6, 2023

Colten Shane West of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 9, 1996 in Little Rock, the son of Michael Shane West and Terri Slocum McNamara. He enjoyed hunting, playing golf, UFC, F1 Racing and being an auto mechanic. He was a jokester and he loved to make people laugh.

Colten passed away at his home...

Daniel Cole Walters

Daniel Cole Walters

Jul 5, 2023

Daniel Cole Walters of Redfield, Arkansas was born November 30, 1952 in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late Bradford Cole and Katherine Walters. He passed away July 5, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by his family. Dan graduated from Sheridan High School in 1971. He married the love of his life, Anita Jeffcoat Walters on...

Arthur W. Miller

Arthur W. Miller

Jun 30, 2023

Arthur W. Miller of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 6, 1939 in East Peperal, MA, the son of the late Willard and Lottie Hanner Miller. He attended First Apostolic Church in Sheridan and was a retired auto mechanic. He enjoyed race cars, going to car shows and tinkering with cars.

Art died June 30,...

Johnny Lee Cobb

Johnny Lee Cobb

Jun 28, 2023

Johnny Lee Cobb of Mountain View, Arkansas formerly of Sheridan was born November 21, 1951 in Blackwell, Oklahoma, the son of the late Harold and Mary Sullins Cobb. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Sheridan. He enjoyed reading, traveling, studying his Bible, and spending time with his family,

Johnny...

Diane Palmer Watkins

Diane Palmer Watkins

Jun 25, 2023

Patricia Diane Palmer Watkins of the Ico Community, near Sheridan, was born October 2, 1961 at Magnolia, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Doyle and Jayne Lou Summitt Palmer.  Diane was a Christian and loved her Lord. For many years she played piano and organ for Church services.  She was also a gifted singer.  She really enjoyed reading...

Jim Clayton Sketoe

Jim Clayton Sketoe

Jun 24, 2023

Jim Clayton Sketoe of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 13, 1941 in Sheridan to the late John B. and Alice Kelley Sketoe. He died on June 24, 2023. He graduated from Sheridan High School and after adventures in California settled down and made Sheridan his home. He was owner of Jim Sketoe Truck Line, Inc. Jim's early passions...

Georgann Elizabeth Smith

Georgann Elizabeth Smith

Jun 24, 2023

Georgann Elizabeth Shorter Smith of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 27, 1951 in Ardmore, OK, the daughter of the late Lee Paul and Gladys Cook Shorter. She was a special education teacher and supervisor of special education for over 26 years and a member of First United Church of Sheridan.

She enjoyed gardening, reading,...

Lawrence Hedrick Lagman

Lawrence Hedrick Lagman

Jun 14, 2023

Lawrence Hedrick Lagman of Hensley, Arkansas was born August 5, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of the late Bill and Duluth Hedrick Lagman. He was a member of Primrose United Methodist Church in Little Rock, a retired chemist with the FDA and a United States Air Force Veteran.

Lawrence died on June 14,...

Mary Lou Keysacker Crane

Mary Lou Keysacker Crane

Jun 12, 2023

Mary Lou Keysacker Crane of East End, Arkansas was born July 28, 1948 at Wynne, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Hulen and Martha Holly Keysacker.  She was retired from the V.A. Hospital.  In her spare time enjoyed working crossword puzzles but her favorite pastime was researching genealogy, in order to learn as much as she could about...

Billy Bob Bryant

Billy Bob Bryant

Jun 11, 2023

Billy Bob Bryant, 52, of the East End community in Little Rock died Friday June 9, 2023. He was born in Little Rock on April 24, 1971 the son of Linda Kay Stotts Bryant and the late Billy Guy Bryant. He was a 1989 graduate of Sheridan High School, worked at B.R. McGinty and a member of the...

Jamie A. Lunsford

Jamie A. Lunsford

Jun 7, 2023

James Allen (Jamie) Lunsford, Jr. of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 5, 1975 in Pine Bluff, the son of the late James Allen Lunsford, Sr. and Sandra Ebbs Lunsford. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, and entertaining. He and his dad owned Lunsford Auto Body and Wrecker Service for many years. His greatest joy was spending time with...

Charles W. Lunsford

Charles W. Lunsford

Jun 6, 2023

Charles W. Lunsford of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 6, 1944 in Pine Bluff, the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Lunsford and Alta Louise Worthen Lunsford. He was a member and deacon of Meadowview Baptist Church, a former deacon of Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist Church and Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He believed that you should always...

Carroll Clayton Reed

Carroll Clayton Reed

Jun 2, 2023

Carroll Clayton Reed of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 22, 1946 in Chester, California the son of the late Oris Clayton and Geneva Crook Reed. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Sheridan, a retired firefighter Captain having 32 years of service, 32nd Degree Mason, and had also served in the United States Navy as...

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