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William Coy Johnson

William Coy Johnson

Nov 17, 2021

William Coy Johnson "K5BCN"of Prattsville, Arkansas was born July 11, 1941 in Warren, Arkansas the son of the late William Shelly and Ruth Thompson Johnson.He was saved at an early age and attended Emmans Baptist Church.  He was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, and a HAM operator. He enjoyed flying model airplanes, using his...

Rosalie Alexander

Rosalie Alexander

Nov 16, 2021

Rosalie Gene Alexander of Sheridan, Ar was born November 4th 1926 in Carson City, Nevada. Rosalie went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday November 16 , 2021 at the age of 95. Before Rosalie meet and married the love of her life and moving to Arkansas in 1952 she worked at Baldwin/Railroad in Carson City, Nevada as...

J R Mote

J R Mote

Nov 12, 2021

James Ross ("J.R.") Mote was born on July 27, 1932, in Sheridan, Arkansas, to James Lee and Thelma Gwin Mote. He spent his early years in Sheridan, where he graduated high school in 1950. On January 30, 1953, J.R. married the love of his life, Mary Riggan. He then enlisted in the United States Army, where he served abroad...

Larenda Davis

Larenda Davis

Nov 12, 2021

Larenda Beckwith Davis of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 12, 1963 at San Bernardino, California, the daughter of the late Larry and Brenda Quinlivan Beckwith.   Larenda had a smile as big as her heart.  She genuinely loved people, and had a servant's heart.  Every day she counted it a joy  to work alongside her husband Jerry at Sheridan Excavating,...

Alex Cowles

Alex Cowles

Nov 10, 2021

Alexander "Alex" Cowles of Sheridan passed away 11/10/21 in Little Rock. Born 10-7-1995 in Camden, Arkansas to Shalisa Delk. His big sister, Katy, adored him. Eventually, his baby sister Taylor decided to like him. Alex was always very curious, into stuff and trying to learn something new. One thing that always held a big place in his heart...

Rickey F Whitaker, Sr.

Rickey F Whitaker, Sr.

Nov 9, 2021

Rickey F. Whitaker, Sr. was born on October 19, 1947 to Willis and Flora Belle Whitaker in Sheridan, Arkansas.  He was a life-long resident of Grant County and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1966.  Rickey proudly served twenty-two years in the Arkansas Army National Guard and drove a truck for Yellow Freight up until his retirement.  He was...

Sarah Vokey Cotton

Sarah Vokey Cotton

Nov 6, 2021

Sarah Mae Vokey Cotton, age 69, of Hot Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Nov. 6th 2021. She was born March 16th 1952, in Little Rock Ar to the late Earnest and Mary Vokey.

Sarah enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and going to Church. She had a giving heart and...

Mark Lewis Stubbs

Mark Lewis Stubbs

Nov 4, 2021

Mark Lewis Stubbs of Mabelvale, Arkansas was born January 25, 1958 in Sheridan, Arkansas the son of Linda Williams Stubbs and the late Marvin L. Stubbs, Sr. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and being outdoors. He was a pool technician.

Mark died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock at the age of...

Rebecca Carol Hardin Garrison

Rebecca Carol Hardin Garrison

Oct 31, 2021

Rebecca Carol Hardin Garrison of Pine Bluff, Arkansas was born December 28, 1977 in Malvern, Arkansas the daughter of Glenda Hardin Darnell and the late Edgar Lee Darnell.

She enjoyed playing on her phone, singing and photography.

Rebecca died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff at the age of...

Jacob Cameron Bryant

Jacob Cameron Bryant

Oct 30, 2021

Jacob Cameron Bryant of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 3,2001 in Benton, Arkansas the son of Kenneth Bryant, Jr. and Melissa Sebree Bryant. He enjoyed watching cartoons, going riding and getting out of the house.

Jacob died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock at the age of 20.

He was...

Shirley Fite Kervin

Shirley Fite Kervin

Oct 28, 2021

Shirley Elizabeth Fite Kervin of Prattsville, Arkansas was born May 20, 1943 in Malvern, Arkansas the daughter of the late Wesley and Pauline Walton Fite. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Prattsville and enjoyed making crafts, cooking for her family and cleaning.

Mrs. Kervin died at her home on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at...

L.D. Ward

L.D. Ward

Oct 27, 2021

LD Ward of Sheridan, Arkansas left this earth for his heavenly home on Wednesday October 27, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 84.

LD was an avid deer hunter, loved fishing, spending time with his family, fixing anything that broke and watching the Razorbacks. He loved talking about growing up and...

Sylvia Duginski Rhodes

Sylvia Duginski Rhodes

Oct 25, 2021

Sylvia Ann Duginski Rhodes of Leola, Arkansas was born October 2, 1954 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of the late Frances Wayne Duginski and Shirley Peavy Duginski. She was a member of The Pentecostal Church in Malvern and a retired CNA.  She enjoyed going to church, talking, shopping, and raising cats and dogs. She never met a stranger.

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John William Duginski

John William Duginski

Oct 25, 2021

John William Duginski , 63, of Leola was born February 24, 1958 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of the late Frances Wayne Duginski and Shirley Peavey Duginski. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church in Malvern and a Chef.

Mr. Duginski died of COVID on  Monday October 25, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock,...

Melba Bunch Laster

Melba Bunch Laster

Oct 23, 2021

Melba Imagene Bunch Laster of Landmark Community was born June 12, 1928 at Belfast, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Fred and Bessie Page Bunch.  She was a faithful member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years.  She retired from Timex Corporation after 30 years of service. She enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, and canning.  ...

Peggy Bunch

Peggy Bunch

Oct 22, 2021

Peggy Jane Pendleton Bunch was born May 15, 1952 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of the late Wayne and Laveta Pendleton, sister of the late Carol White. Peggy served at the Central Flying service for forty years. She was the President of the Women's Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #60, a member of National Business Aviation...

Mary Jane Cobb

Mary Jane Cobb

Oct 22, 2021

Mary Jane (Sullins) Cobb went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the age of 92 in Heber Springs, where she was a resident of Southridge Nursing Facility. She was born September 22, 1929 to Hazel Eddis (Speck) Sullins and Sherman Luther Sullins, both of Huntsville, Arkansas.

Mary was a devoted...

Greg Burris

Greg Burris

Oct 20, 2021

Gregory Thomas Burris of Low Gap Arkansas was born August 19, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of Mary Sue Burris of Harrison and the late Homer E. Burris.

Greg died Wednesday night at his daughters home in Texas at the age of 60.

He is survived by...

Anita Stone Hawkins

Anita Stone Hawkins

Oct 20, 2021

Anita Kay Stone Hawkins of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 11, 1962 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Elvin L. "Pete" Stone  and Maudean Hooten Stone. She was a graduate of the University of Phoenix, a material scheduler for Kohler for 40 years and a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church in Grapevine. She enjoyed crafting,...

Kelly Jo Walton

Kelly Jo Walton

Oct 18, 2021

Kelly Jo Walton of Benton, Arkansas was born April 23, 1979 at Little Rock, the daughter of Nancy French Walton Thornbrue and the late James Elvis Walton.  She attended New Life Fellowship Church, and most recently, Restoration Church.  She enjoyed fishing and camping.  Her kids were her world. Whether she was at home watching movies with her daughter,...

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