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Rick Balwanz
Jun 9, 2019
Richard Lloyd Balwanz of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away on June 9, 2019, at the age of 71, with his daughters by his side. Rick was born on October 20, 1947 in Paragould, Arkansas to Jim and Jeanne Balwanz. He spent his early childhood in Pine Bluff before moving to Sheridan. He graduated from Sheridan High School and the University...
Arnis Glover
Jun 8, 2019
Thomas Arnis Glover, 84, died on June 8, 2019, at home in Hot Springs, Arkansas, surrounded by family.
Arnis was born in Woodlawn, Arkansas, on April 5, 1935, to parents Thomas Otis and Mary Lorene (Rena) O'Kelley Glover. He was a 1953 graduate of Woodlawn High School where he graduated fourth out of twenty-two and attended A&M...
Donald Joe Cooper
Jun 8, 2019
Donald Joe Cooper of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 11, 1934 in Deberry, Arkansas, the son of the late Clarence Edward and Elsie French Cooper. He was a member of Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church and Sheridan Masonic Lodge #260. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working in the garden.
Mr. Cooper died at his home on Saturday, June...
Arvel Glen Jackson
Jun 2, 2019
Arvel Glen Jackson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 2, 1940 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the son of the late Arvey and Georgia Morris Jackson. He was a member of Sheridan Church of Christ and owner of The Trophy Shoppe. He enjoyed going on cruises, working, and watching football. He was a devoted supporter of the Southern Christian Children's Home...
Dakota Sonny Crutchfield
Jun 2, 2019
Dakota Sonny Crutchfield of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 3, 1999 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Donnie Ray and the late Miranda Jo Burns Crutchfield. He was serving his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed several sports, but excelled in track and running. He had a great interest in learning, his favorite area of...
Jeanette Truhett Underwood
Jun 1, 2019
Jeanette Truhett Underwood of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 12, 1940 at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James and Annie Virginia Cook Truhett. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Watson Chapel, and was a caregiver. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, collecting what-nots, and participating in church functions. One of her favorite pastimes was...
Wayne Smith
May 30, 2019
Wayne "Snuffy" Smith, 76, of Hensley, Arkansas  was born January 9, 1943 and forever reborn the morning of May 30, 2019.  He retired from Entergy. Wayne didn't like not working. He loved "retiring" to Ace Hardware so much.
Wayne was a family man. He loved his kids, Kevin (Leslie) Smith, of Hensley, AR, Kim (Ron) Mullins, of...
Bonnie Hester Winningham
May 28, 2019
Bonnie Hester Winningham of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 31, 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Graden and Ruby Jones Hester. She was of the Baptist faith and was a caregiver for the elderly.
Ms. Winningham died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her home at the age of 77.
In addition...
Charlene Deer
May 26, 2019
Dorothy Charlene England Deer of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born July 10, 1933 at Morganton, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Charles Lee and Alice Crow Swofford. She was a member of Sheridan Church of Christ, and had previously worked for the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. She had a servant's heart, and offered a kind word and a smile to...
Raymond Freddie Davis
May 25, 2019
Raymond Freddie Davis of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 1, 1933 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the son of the late Freddie and Bessie Bryant Davis. He was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan where he sang in the choir and served as church Clerk.
Mr. Davis was a graduate of Sheridan High School, had worked...
David Kellems
May 22, 2019
David Kellems of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 14, 1953 in Detroit Michigan, the son of the late Norman Kellems and Anna Jezdemer Loftis. He enjoyed watching movies, and relaxing. He was a sweet, simple man who had a huge heart and would help anyone in need. He had also served in the Army National Guard.
David...
Irene Looney Blake
May 19, 2019
Irene Looney Blake, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 12, 1934, to the late Robert and Ruby Looney. Irene passed away on May 19, 2019, at the age of 84.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin, and brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Melinda...
Kaye Mcelroy
May 19, 2019
Kaye Palacio McElroy of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 31, 1953 at Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of the late Joseph and Francis Jean Jerome Palacio. She was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, but her greatest love was making memories with her family.
Mrs. McElroy died...
Sandra Simms Burr
May 15, 2019
Sandra Simms Burr of White Hall, Arkansas was born August 6, 1953 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Gerald Kenneth Simms and Odell Gladys Simms Hawkins. She was a member of New Harvest Church of God. She enjoyed fishing and bird watching, especially hummingbirds.
Mrs. Burr died at her home on Wednesday, May 15,...
Charles L. Croy
May 14, 2019
Charles Lee "Chuck" Croy, 79, of Redfield AR. passed away on May 14, 2019. Charles was born and reared in the Orion community in Grant County Arkansas on October 2, 1939 to the late George W. and Georgia F. Dean Croy. Charles received his education in Sheridan, Arkansas where he graduated from Sheridan High School in 1957.
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Chris Alan Fedric
May 14, 2019
Chris Alan Fedric of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 9, 1959 in Dumas, Texas, the son of the late Gordon B. and Adele Cunningham Fedric. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sheridan, and was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, and was a gifted craftsman who made beautiful cedar furniture. Chris cherished...
John L. Crouse
May 10, 2019
John L. Crouse of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 24, 1932 near Sheridan, Arkansas, the son of the late O.J. "Pud" and Hazel "Momma Happy" Gartman Crouse. He served in the US Army for 3 years during the Korean War. He was a retired insurance agent and loved to play golf, especially with his sons and grandsons.
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Joyce Davis Keen
May 8, 2019
Joyce Davis Keen of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 4, 1945 in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Jimmie and Lyndle Harris Davis. She was a member of Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Ms. Keen died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at UAMS at the age of 74....
Victor L. Hicks
May 5, 2019
Victor Lynn Hicks, 67, of Sardis, Arkansas, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2019. He was born February 2, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Tilma and Harvey Hicks. Vic was a 1970 graduate of McClellan High School, and attended Arkansas State University on a golf scholarship. Vic was employed in the...
Pat Zinn Taylor
May 5, 2019
Patsy Ruth Zinn Jones Taylor of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away May 5, 2019 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, AR. She was born August 4, 1931 in Sheridan, Arkansas to Carl O. and Mavis M. Zinn.
In her high school years Pat was a ballroom dancer and teacher of dance. After graduating from Pine Bluff High...
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