Obituaries

Nov 26, 2018

Christopher Haynes, 47, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at UAMS after a lengthy illness. Chris loved music and played both the piano and trumpet. As a hobby, he loved making gorgeous flower arrangements.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Archie and Madge Crain of Hensley and Sophia Croy Bisbee of...

Nov 22, 2018

Lloyd Wayne Davidson, Sr. of Woodson, Arkansas, was born March 26, 1949 at Little Rock, the son of the late Junior and Mildred Goshien Davidson. He was a skilled craftsman, roofer, and painter. He was a member of M&S Hunting Club, and liked to spend time at deer camp and also enjoyed fishing. His greatest joy was being with...

Nov 22, 2018

Helen Virginia Powell Carey, of Grapevine, Arkansas (Grant County),  was born August 15, 1925, and passed from this world on November 22, 2018, at the age of 93 years. She was the daughter of Leslie Willis Powell and Annie Marie Hesterly Powell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 71 years, Rev. Clinton Carey, and...

Nov 21, 2018

Wayne Robert Sayers passed away at his home in Eagle Mountain, Utah on November 21, 2018 at the age of 76. Wayne was born on October 14, 1942 in Oshawa, Ontario Canada to Earl and Dorothy Sayers.  He was the oldest of five children. Wayne served an honorable mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Nui...

Nov 19, 2018

David Michael Heird of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 17, 1977 at Benton, Arkansas, the son of John David and Sherri Jackson Heird. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sheridan, and was employed by Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel. When not working, he enjoyed fishing and riding dirt bikes, but his greatest joy in life was...

Nov 19, 2018

Phyllis Ann Hopper Brooks of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born March 22, 1945 in Hensley, to the late Robert Lee Hopper and Ollie Lee Jackson.

Phyllis died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center at the age of 73. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved playing bingo. In addition to her parents, she...

Nov 13, 2018

Mollie Lou Guest Culpepper of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born February 19, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Fred and Annabelle Guest. She attended Heaven's Trail Cowboy Church in Sheridan. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School, Class of 1967. She served the Sheridan School District for 37 years as a substitute teacher, bus driver, reading and math...

Nov 12, 2018

Ronald Glenn Starks of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 16, 1952, in Malvern, Arkansas, the son of Ila Faye Crouse Starks and the late Robert Truman Starks.

Ron went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 12, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock at the age of 66.

He was...

Nov 1, 2018

Carl Lee Buchanan of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 29, 1941 in Denver, Colorado. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired truck driver.

Mr. Buchanan died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at CHI St. Vincent Medical Center in Hot Springs at the age of 77.

Survivors: step-children, Bill Jenkins, Renee Jenkins and Beth...

Oct 24, 2018

Chester Marshall, Sr., of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 24, 1924 in Carthage, Arkansas, the son of the late Horace Lee and Nancy Raney Marshall. He had served in the United States Army in China/Berma/India during World War II. He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and a retired truck driver.

Mr. Marshall...

Oct 24, 2018

Gene Batchelor of Poyen, Arkansas was born December 25, 1930 in Poyen, the son of the Herschel and Eunice Byrd Batchelor. Mr. Batchelor was a Christian and was affiliated with the Assembly of God faith. He worked in construction, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to bluegrass and gospel music.

Mr. Batchelor died Wednesday, October 24, 2018...

Oct 21, 2018

Robert Irvin of Kerrville, Texas was born on May 28, 1955 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of the late Dr. Jack Irvin and Marge Irvin. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a 1973 graduate of Sheridan High School. Robert's occupation since graduating from college has been in the telecommunication industry. He moved to Texas to start...

Oct 21, 2018

Anthony James "A.J." Lepkosky of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born May 22, 2018 at Little Rock, the son of Joseph James "J.J." Lepkosky and Alyssa Danielle Stephens Lepkosky. He was a precious little boy, who was loved by so many.

A.J. died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock at 5 months old.

Oct 19, 2018

Johnny Germaine Sr. 75, a resident of Redfield, AR died on Friday, October 19, 2018, in his home. Mr. Germaine was born on July 30, 1943, in Iowa He was the son of Shelby Eddleman. He married Linda K. Gronwald on May 16, 1968.

Johnny enjoyed a career as a nationwide truck driver that spanned over 20...

Oct 7, 2018

Boyd Lee Varnell, Jr. of Star City, Arkansas was born July 19, 1966 in Dumas, Arkansas, the son of Linda Faye Johnson Smith and the late Boyd Lee Varnell, Sr. He was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Star City. He enjoyed archery, making knives, and playing his guitar. He was an avid outdoorsman, having been an...

Oct 3, 2018

Loretta Davis Logan, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 14, 1939 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Freddie and Bessie Bryant Davis. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist but attended Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Sheridan Class of 1957 Golden Girls. Her hobbies were macramé, cooking, going to...

Sep 24, 2018

Jo Ann McNeill Starks, a lifelong resident of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Monday, September 24, at the age of 72. Jo Ann was born November 10, 1945, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

She was the daughter of the late James Peterson "Jimmie" McNeill, Zella Rushing McNeill and Jo Elma Wilson...

Sep 19, 2018

Kiska Hardin Atchley of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 16, 1946 in Sheridan, the daughter of John W. Hardin and the late Josie Flory Hardin. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. She enjoyed reading, cooking, fishing, cross-stitching and decorating for Christmas. She also loved going to Tar Camp and cooking big breakfasts for...

Sep 8, 2018

Anthony Wayne Ashcraft of Grapevine, Arkansas was born Nov. 4, 1954, in Pine Bluff. He was the second of five children born to Harold and Marilyn (Gwin) Ashcraft. Diagnosed with cancer on February 28 th , he spent the past 7 months in a courageous battle. Anthony passed away on Saturday, Sep. 8, in hospice care at JRMC in...

Aug 25, 2018

Faye Files Allen of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 9 th , 1927 in Fordyce, Arkansas, to the late Walter Lee and Lula Bell Davis Files. She was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for many years and worked as a Wal-Mart Associate for ten plus years. She enjoyed her time with the Women's Auxiliary and spending time...