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Patricia Nelson Berry
May 4, 2021
Patricia Ann Nelson Berry of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 20, 1953, the daughter of Bobby Nelson and the late Henrietta Atchley Nelson. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sheridan, and enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Berry died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at St. Vincent Medical Center in...
Rick Egerdahl
Apr 30, 2021
Frederick Ross Egerdahl of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 3, 1946 in Deadwood, South Dakota, the son of the late Axel and Clara Elsie Pilkington Egerdahl. He enjoyed gold prospecting, fishing and auto mechanics. He had also served in the US Army National Guard.
Mr. Egerdahl died at his home on Friday, April 30, 2021.
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Kipton Todd Reynolds
Apr 29, 2021
Kipton Todd Reynolds, infant son of Eric Reynolds and Ashley Stane, both of Sheridan, was born, and died, April 29, 2021 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his big brother, William Grant Allen; grandparents, Tim and Sharon Reynolds, George Stane, Lisa and Tommy...
Lucille Henderson
Apr 27, 2021
Mildred Lucille Henderson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 23, 1928 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Jacob Marvin and Dovie Viola Kelley Smith. She was an active member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville and was a Supervisor for Prattsville School cafeteria for over 19 years. She was a skilled squirrel and deer hunter, and...
Cynthia Hester Kaelin
Apr 26, 2021
Cynthia "Cindy" Lea Hester Kaelin, 62, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021 at home surrounded by her family after a 57 day fight with Glioblastoma Multiforme. She was born May 13, 1958 in Pine Bluff, AR, and was the daughter of the late William "Bud" Hester and Barbara Ladd Hamilton of Sheridan.
For the past...
Larry E Sharp
Apr 24, 2021
Larry E. Sharp, 77, of East End, Arkansas stepped into heaven April 24, 2021. He was the best Dad, Brother, Papaw and friend anyone could ask for.
He was born in Poteau, OK in 1944 to the late Arthur and Willene Sharp. He served in the AR Air National Guard from 1965 to 1974. Larry was the...
Jimmy Lawrence
Apr 22, 2021
Jimmy Lawrence of Sheridan Arkansas was born August 24, 1944 in Marianna, Arkansas. Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his sweetie. He was also a remarkable gunsmith and took a lot of pride in building and customizing guns.
Jimmy died Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Little Rock, at the age...
Ross Mote
Apr 18, 2021
Ross Alan Mote of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 14, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Ross (J.R.) and Mary Riggan Mote. He grew up in Sheridan and was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He became a sports enthusiast at a very young age. Playing football, basketball, baseball, and golf throughout the year became a...
Willie Mae Stover Smith
Apr 16, 2021
Willie Mae Stover Smith of Sheridan, Arkansas was born on October 30, 1933 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Harvey and Elsie Stover. Willie Mae worked at West Bend and retired from Shippers, then went on to work part-time at the school cafeteria and as a Wal-Mart greeter. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, fishing, spending time with her grandchildren...
Shirley Ashley James
Apr 16, 2021
Shirley Ashley James of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 26, 1934, the youngest of seven daughters of the late Drew Edward and Versie Jane Appling Ashley.
Shirley returned to Sheridan in 2019 after leaving Dublin, Georgia, where she lived for over 50 years to be close to the extended Ashley family following the death of her husband,...
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
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
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
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.
...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
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.
...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
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
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
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,...
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