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Michael Zade Grindstaff, Jr.

Michael Zade Grindstaff, Jr.

Apr 16, 2021

Michael Zade Grindstaff, Jr. of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 4, 1952 at Rocky Mount, Virginia, the son of the late Michael Grindstaff, Sr. and Edna Martin Grindstaff. He previously served in the United States Army National Guard and was retired Construction Supervisor. He was a diehard New York Yankees fan, and also enjoyed NASCAR. His greatest joy was...

Robert Edison Boyd

Robert Edison Boyd

Apr 12, 2021

Robert E. Boyd of Sheridan, Arkansas ended his journey of life on April 12, 2021. He will start a new journey in heaven with the Lord.

Robert was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on September 10, 1943. He was 77 years old. His parents were the late Howard and Leta McDougald Boyd. He attended school at Watson...

Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith

Apr 11, 2021

Joyce Lee Benfield Smith, 86 years old, from Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 22, 1935 to Clarence and Cora Benfield in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was a member of the former Hope Pentecostal Church in Sheridan, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and loved her family with all she had. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, sitting on her front...

Morgan Gill

Morgan Gill

Apr 8, 2021

On April 9 th , 2021, James Morgan Gill, loving fiancé and father of two children, passed away from an unexpected stroke. Morgan was born in Little Rock, AR on May 7 th , 1993 to Tami Gill. He graduated high school from Sheridan and went on to Arkansas Tech to obtain his general education classes.

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Franz George Brunner

Franz George Brunner

Apr 8, 2021

Franz George Brunner of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 6, 1940 in Goldbach, Germany, the son of the late Leo and Emilie Brunner. He was a retired truck driver.

Mr. Brunner died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab Center at the age of 81.

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Dorothy Howser Yarbrough

Dorothy Howser Yarbrough

Apr 8, 2021

Dorothy Louise Howser Yarbrough of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 11, 1941 in Pacific Junction, Iowa, the daughter of the late Clayton and Edith Campbell Howser. She was a member of Orion Missionary Baptist Church in Redfield and a member of the Senior Citizens Center of Bryant, where she danced with her partner, William "Bill" Yates.

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Betty Rowe Wallingsford

Betty Rowe Wallingsford

Apr 6, 2021

Betty Rowe Wallingsford of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 31, 1939 at Point Cedar, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Robert Charles and Mary Elizabeth Hunt Rowe.  She was a member of First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock, and had recently been attending White Hall United Pentecostal Church. She played the organ in various churches for probably 40...

Sue Poe

Sue Poe

Apr 5, 2021

Sue Campbell Poe of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 11, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John & Sarah Northern Campbell. Sue, Granny to most, was an active member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church, where she played the piano weekly. Granny was a self-taught pianist, playing mostly by ear. She also had a love...

Jason Lee Smith

Jason Lee Smith

Apr 4, 2021

Jason Lee Smith of Prattsville, Arkansas was born December 11, 1974 at Pine Bluff, the son of Jackie Benning Smith and the late Gary Smith.  He was a member of Harmony Missionary  Baptist Church,  and enjoyed hunting and fishing.   Jason had a heart of gold and an infectious smile. He truly never met a stranger.  His greatest joy...

Martha Rae Keedy

Martha Rae Keedy

Apr 2, 2021

Martha Rae Hedden Keedy of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 13, 1940 at Grapevine, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Joe Ray and Marshie Jane Blackerby Hedden. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired Beautician. Martha Rae liked to be on the go as much as she could. Whether it was camping,...

Randy Curry

Randy Curry

Mar 30, 2021

Charles Randolph "Randy" Curry, 68, of Sheridan, AR passed away on March 29th, 2021. He was born to the late Chuck Curry and the late Janie Glynn on September 2nd, 1952 in Inglewood, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Rick Curry. Randy is survived by his daughters, Carly Curry Wilson (Jacob)...

Joe Mcelroy

Joe Mcelroy

Mar 29, 2021

Joe McElroy of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 17, 1952 at Sheridan, the son of the late Wilbur and Beatrice Maxine Hurst McElroy.  He was a loving husband to Dianne for 47 years. His greatest joy in life was being a dad to his 3 children and a Poppy to his 9 grandchildren.  He was a lifetime, faithful member...

Randy Lynn Emberton

Randy Lynn Emberton

Mar 27, 2021

Randy Lynn Emberton of Sheridan, Arkansas took his  journey home Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 67. Randy was the third child of the late Glen and Pat Emberton of Sheridan. He was born August 17, 1953 in England, Arkansas. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sheridan.

Randy was...

Elmer Moltz

Elmer Moltz

Mar 27, 2021

Robert Elmer Moltz of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 27, 1931 at the Cedar Branch Community, near Grapevine, the son of the late Raymond Edward and Evie Anna Heird Moltz. He attended Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, and was a former member and deacon at Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

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Audrey Eloise Rudkins

Audrey Eloise Rudkins

Mar 26, 2021

Audrey Eloise Rudkins of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 3, 1926 at Paron, Arkansas, the daughter of the late J.N. Hester and Helen Kirkpatrick. She was a dedicated member of New Life Church. And she enjoyed crocheting, baking and cooking, and playing the piano/organ at her church.

Mrs. Rudkins died Friday, March 26, 2021 at Sheridan Nursing...

Mable "Jo" Turner Umholtz

Mable "Jo" Turner Umholtz

Mar 26, 2021

Mable Jo (Turner) Umholtz of Sheridan died March 26. This Christian woman lived 80 years.

Born Feb. 9, 1941 to Cecil Edmund Turner and Violet Mae (Flemens) Turner in Newhope, Ark., Jo was the seventh of 11 children and is the current matriarch. She grew up in Clarendon and graduated from Clarendon High School, then attended the...

Marie Womble Bunch

Marie Womble Bunch

Mar 23, 2021

Mary Marie Womble Bunch of Sheridan, Arkansas was  born July 26, 1930 at Carthage, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Lewis Lee Womble and Willie Lee Hatcher Womble.  She was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family. She was a member, and former Sunday School teacher at Marlow Missionary Baptist Church, was a long-time election poll worker,...

Edgar Lee Darnell

Edgar Lee Darnell

Mar 18, 2021

Edgar Lee "Tator" Darnell of Leola, Arkansas was born July 22, 1962 at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of the late Marshall Lee Darnell and Alice Faye Hamilton Darnell. He was a truck driver for his entire working career. He was a member of Leola Methodist Church. Edgar enjoyed doing things to benefit young people. He was a 4-H...

Paul Orr

Paul Orr

Mar 10, 2021

Wilmar Paul Orr of Leola, Arkansas was born September 25, 1941 at Ivy, Arkansas (near Leola), the son of the late J.W. and Irma Stiles Orr. He served in the United States Army reserves as a young adult, and retired from Entergy. If it had to do with Leola, Arkansas, Paul had either helped organize it, or support it....

David Mayfield

David Mayfield

Mar 10, 2021

David Mayfield (Harrell Mayfield, Jr.), 67, of Jacksonville, Arkansas leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sarah Mayfield and his sister, Shirley Mayfield Choate of Sheridan. He is preceded in death by his parents Martha Fletcher Mayfield and Harrell Mayfield, Sr.

David led a life full of music and adventure. As a gifted musician...

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