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Wayne Lynn Buchanan
Feb 3, 2023
Wayne Lynn Buchanan of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 13, 1934, in Prescott, the son of the late Homer Dennis and Dora Eva Williams Buchanan. He was a member of the Hedden Chapel Assembly of God Church in Grapevine, had retired from International Paper Company and had served in the US Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most...
Dale Rhodes
Jan 30, 2023
Conny Dale Rhodes of Prattsville, Arkansas was born October 7, 1948 in Poyen, the son of the late John Clinton and Lois Marie Byrd Rhodes. He enjoyed tinkering with old cars, fishing and hunting. He served his country in the US Army.
Dale died at his home on January 30, 2023 at the age of 74.
...Randall Pearcy
Jan 28, 2023
Randall (Randy) Lynn Pearcy age 57 of Berea, Kentucky went to his heavenly home on January 28 , 2023 after many health struggles
Randy was born July 28 , 1965 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Bobby Pearcy and Ruby Barnhart. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Pearcy; infant brother; grandparents, Buddy and Hazel Thompson, Walter...Linda Susan Knaupe
Jan 25, 2023
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Linda Susan Knaupe of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away at the age of 85 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she was greatly loved and cared for by the Nursing and Administration Staff. The family cannot express enough gratitude for the love she was given during her time there.
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James Allen Lunsford, Sr.
Jan 23, 2023
James Allen Lunsford, Sr. (better known as Hunny, Papa, or Buddy) was born on March 15, 1950 to J.D. and Helen Lunsford. Papa was a one-of-a-kind grandpa, and that can probably be applied to every aspect of his life–one-of-a-kind. He could fix anything you asked him to…or anything you didn't ask him to. Whether it be a computer,...
J.C. Kervin
Jan 19, 2023
Jessie C. Kervin, "JC", Jr. of Prattsville, Arkansas was born November 14, 1934 in Prattsville the son of the late Jessie C. Kervin, Sr. and Ruby Benning Kervin. He was a professional land surveyor for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, flying, where he used the GI Bill for Commercial license, and served his country in the US Army...
Nathan Michael Petty
Jan 16, 2023
Nathan Michael Petty of Little Rock, Arkansas was born June 9, 1977 to Michael and Judy Baxley Petty. Nathan was a Director of Research Compliance at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.
Nathan left us on January 16, 2023.
Survivors are his two precious sons, Jackson Mitchell...
Ruth Freeman
Jan 15, 2023
Lavada Ruth Lyons Freeman of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 11, 1934 in Coy, the daughter of the late Jim Joseph and Ethel Coleman Lyons. She was a member of Sheridan Pentecostal Church of God where she served her Lord faithfully. She enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking, and working in her flower gardens. She also loved to rake...
Sharon Dolores Searcy
Jan 14, 2023
Sharon Dolores Thornsberry Searcy of Sheridan, Arkansas was born in Richmond, CA, the daughter of the late Roy Clifton Thornberry and Pauline Bratton Green. She enjoyed cooking, playing Bingo, casinos and her family and animals.
Ms. Searcy died January 14, 2023 at her home at the age of 78.
In...
Thelma Taylor Plunkett
Jan 10, 2023
Thelma Eugene Taylor Plunkett of Grapevine, Arkansas was born September 6, 1932 in Grapevine, the daughter of the late Ernest Allison and Burtice Ross Taylor. She was a member of Hedden Chapel Assembly of God Church in Grapevine where she served her Lord faithfully. She was the church secretary/treasurer for over 50 years. She enjoyed her dogs, sewing,...
Dennis Earl Mckenzie
Jan 7, 2023
Dennis Earl McKenzie of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 31, 1962 in Little Rock, the son of the late Leonard and Melvina Phillips McKenzie. He was a mechanic and he enjoyed collecting knives, shooting guns, hot rods, working on cars and going to the casinos. He loved getting to spend time with his children, grandchildren, family and friends....
Dawson Wade Whitmire
Jan 6, 2023
Dawson Wade Whitmire, 27 years old, of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed unexpectedly on January 6th, 2023. Born April 26, 1995, he graduated from Poyen High School and attended College of the Ouachitas. He worked as a bartender and heavy machine operator and became a successful business co-owner of Top Notch Tree Service in Sheridan, Arkansas. Dawson was predeceased by...
Randy Burks
Jan 6, 2023
Randy Burks, 61, of Sheridan, Arkansas, u nexpectedly passed away Friday, January 6 , 2023, as the result of a head-on collision.
Randy was born September 1 , 1961 to Roy and Nelda Burks in Salinas, California. He was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church and...
Mary Margaret Rice
Jan 5, 2023
Mary Margaret Jackson Rice of Little Rock, Arkansas was born April 6, 1940 in Malvern, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary Emma Hathaway Jackson. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Little Rock. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, doing word searches and going to the casino. She was an avid Razorback fan.
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Sally Wiggins Thomas
Jan 4, 2023
Sally Wiggins Thomas of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 9, 1963 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of the late Raymond and Sally Harp Wiggins. She was a member of True Hope Church in Sheridan and was a retired hair dresser. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, and her dog, Dallas. She was a beloved sister, mother and grandmother....
Anita Jeffcoat Walters
Dec 26, 2022
Anita Jeffcoat Walters, 67, of Redfield, Arkansas passed away December 26, 2022 surrounded by her family. Anita was born January 4, 1955 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of the late Claibourne and Reba Jeffcoat. She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1973,and married her husband Dan Walters on June 7, 1974.
She was a...
Randolph Reddin
Dec 25, 2022
Randolph Reddin of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 10, 1937 at Tinsman, Arkansas, the son of the late Doyle and Bertha Hand Reddin. He was a faithful member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church and formerly served in the Arkansas Army National Guard at a SSGT, 2/206 Armor Division. Randolph was truly a country gentleman. He was a...
Jonathan Randall Smith
Dec 23, 2022
Jonathan Randall Smith of Bettendorf, Iowa was born February 10, 1959, in Little Rock, the son of the late Jearl and Charlene Hollinger Smith. Jonathan attended Henderson State University and majored in Aviation. He was a commercial airline pilot beginning his career with LoneStar Express and then flew for Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines. He was also a...
Robert Terry Purtle
Dec 22, 2022
On Thursday, December 22, Robert Purtle, loving husband, father of 4, grandfather of 5 passed away at the age of 62. Robert was born on March 12, 1960 in Fort Smith, AR to Bob and Louise Purtle.
A graduate of Sheridan High in 1978, Robert went on to work in...
Vida Ramsey
Dec 18, 2022
Vida Joyce Anderson Ramsey of Benton, Arkansas was born August 10, 1941 in Luber, the daughter of the late Willis Vernard and Opal Irene Broyles Anderson. She was a member of Church of Christ, was a retired banker and enjoyed listening to music and gardening
Ms. Ramsey died December 18, 2022 at Alcoa Pines...
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