Obituaries

May 4, 2019

Evelyn Marie Brooks was born November 15, 1952 in Booneville, Arkansas to the late  Charles M. and Evelyn Stevens. Evelyn was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and collecting roosters.

Mrs. Brooks died Saturday May 4 th 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 66.

In...

May 4, 2019

James Alvis Lisenbey, Sr. of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born November 12, 1941 at Patmos, Arkansas, the son of the late Alvis and Frances Lewis Lisenbey.  He was a member of Junet Pentecostal Church, and retired as a supervisor from Hood Packaging in Pine Bluff, after 44 years of service.  James was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. ...

May 1, 2019

Dewell Leon Lovell, Sr. of Benton, Arkansas was born April 13, 1940 in Benton, Arkansas, the son of the late George Clinton Lovell, Sr., and Ina Johnson Lovell. He was a member of Buie Baptist Church in Prattsville and LL Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting, and crappie fishing.

Mr. Lovell died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Hospice...

May 1, 2019

William Louis "Bill" Clark of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away on May 1, 2019, at the age of 75, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Bill was born June 4, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ellis and Christine Tubbs Clark. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1961 and attended Ouachita Baptist University. He served in...

Apr 29, 2019

Georgia "Alma" Mitchell Shilling went to sing with the angels Monday, April 29, 2019 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sheridan at the age of 93. She was born on March 26, 1926 to the late George R. Mitchell and Pearla Alma Milks Mitchell.

She worked as a waitress and was Activity and Social Director for...

Apr 29, 2019

Rev. W.F. "Rick" Etheridge of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 2, 1929 in Parkdale, Arkansas, the son of the late Frederick Rushing Etheridge and Willie Lee Higginbotham Etheridge. He had served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Sheridan Masonic Lodge #280.

Bro. Rick died at The Waters of White Hall on Monday,...

Apr 27, 2019

Evelyn Donaldson McCool of Greers Ferry, Arkansas was born on September 2, 1945 and passed away on April 27, 2019. She was an incredibly kind, generous, and caring friend who made everyone feel welcome. She inspired everyone around her to be strong and independent but always kind and giving. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Apr 24, 2019

Frances Georgette Williamson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 12, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late George and Betty Jones Mosley. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and enjoyed reading and playing video games.

Ms. Williamson died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock at the age of 64....

Apr 23, 2019

Hurley Clinton, Jr., 74, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2019 at his home. He was born September 9, 1944 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of the late Hurley Clinton, Sr. and Juanita Taylor Clinton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Don and Marietta Hutchison.

He...

Apr 21, 2019

Eunice Lavone Ezell of Sheridan, was born May 24, 1929, in Star City, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Elsie and L.V. Chambliss Sr.

She retired from Illinois Tool Works and then pursued her passion for sewing. She was an excellent seamstress.

Eunice died Sunday April 21, 2019 at her home at the age of...

Apr 20, 2019

Asher Holden Beers AKA Samantha Lynn Beers of Hensley, Arkansas was born October 3, 1983 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of George W. and Cynthia Blake Beers. She died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 35.

She loved children, animals, and playing video games. She was...

Apr 20, 2019

Robert L. Payne of Prattsville, Arkansas was born December 27, 1942 in Lake Village, Arkansas, the son of the late Ellis and Myra Fowler Payne. He served in the United States Army, having fought in Vietnam.

He was a member of Ironton Baptist Church in Little Rock, but since moving to Prattsville, he attended Buie Baptist Church....

Apr 16, 2019

Donald Lee Smith of Greers Ferry, Arkansas was born September 21, 1944 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He passed away on April 16, 2019 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Janie Henson Smith, a brother, Thomas Smith and his first wife, Becky Freeman Smith.

He is survived by his...

Apr 14, 2019

Henry Conrad Harrington, better known as Conrad, was a lifetime resident of Grant County, Arkansas. He passed away on April 14th, 2019 at the age of 91, surrounded by family. He was an only son, born November 21st, 1927, to the late Russel B. Harrington and Inez Koon Harrington. He married his wife of 68 years, Bobbi Jeree Bellomy,...

Apr 10, 2019

Vera Rutherford Bradshaw, of Redfield, AR, was born April 9, 1926 in Grant County AR, the daughter of Ell and Ollie Taylor Rutherford.

Vera fought forest fires with her father, worked the assembly line building bombs at the Pine Bluff Arsenal during World War II, was a switch board operator for Redfield Telephone Co. and later clerked...

Apr 9, 2019

Auston Eugene Oden, Jr. of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 20, 1943 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of the late Auston E. Oden, Sr. and Marjorie Mae Staggs Welty. He was a member of Forest Tower Baptist Church.

Mr. Oden died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab at the age of 75.

Apr 7, 2019

H. L. Irby, Jr., of Hensley, Arkansas was born October 25, 1940 in Mississippi, the son of the late Herbert L. Irby, Sr., and Fannie Mae Harris Irby. He enjoyed restoring antique cars, working in his shop, watching westerns and eating.

Mr. Irby died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock at the age...

Apr 6, 2019

Colleen Kellems Volner of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 11, 1962 in West Palm Beach, Florida, the daughter of the late Norman Kellems and Anna Jezdemer Kellems Loftis. She loved to watch movies, be outdoors and swim. She was a caretaker with a huge heart, always caring for someone in need.

Colleen died Saturday, April 6, 2019...

Apr 5, 2019

Natalie Hodge Henry of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 23, 1928 at Waldron, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Louis Raymond and Mary Hodge. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed flowers, cooking, gardening, canning, hunting, and was an avid sports fan. The greatest role in her life was being a faithful wife, devoted mama, and very proud Granny.

Apr 3, 2019

Juanice Benning Pumphrey of Prattsville, Arkansas was born August 26, 1941,in Prattsville,  the daughter of the late Hubert "Red" Benning and Arine Mooney Benning. She was a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. She enjoyed gardening, and growing and tending to the St. Augustine in her yard. Her life revolved around cooking for others in their time...