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Christa Bruner

Christa Bruner

Nov 5, 2017

Christa Bridgette Muller Bruner of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 9, 1940 in Meinz, Germany. She passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 77. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, making dolls, traveling, going to the casino and taking care of animals. She also enjoyed watching horror and...

Harvey Martin Skorcz

Harvey Martin Skorcz

Nov 4, 2017

Harvey Martin Skorcz, 79, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by members of his family after a lengthy illness. Harvey was born June 2, 1938, to the late Mark Jerome Skorcz and Lexie Brewer Skorcz. Harvey was a retired general contractor. He was the Founder and...

Joann Guynes Mitcham

Joann Guynes Mitcham

Nov 1, 2017

JoAnn Guynes Mitcham of Redfield, Arkansas was born April 10, 1939 in St. Charles, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James "J.D." and Dorothy Adams Guynes. She was of the Methodist faith and had owned Terry's Too Restaurant for years. She enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, watching golf on TV and spending time with her family, whom she loved dearly. Mrs....

John N. Ventress

John N. Ventress

Oct 24, 2017

John Noble Ventress of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 10, 1955 in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Shirley Grubb McKee and the late Frank Holt Ventress. John died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home at the age of 62. John was a member of MidTown Church in Benton, had served in the United States Army and was a...

Sue Webb Mccool

Sue Webb Mccool

Oct 20, 2017

Myra Sue Webb McCool of Prattsville, Arkansas, was born October 31, 1940, at Husky, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Howell and Mamie Parker Webb. She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. Sue had formerly worked at the Employment Office of Hot Springs. She had a gift for gardening, and enjoyed growing beautiful flowers. She...

Steve Freeman

Steve Freeman

Oct 20, 2017

Neil Stephen Freeman 65, a lifelong resident of Sheridan, Arkansas took his first breath in heaven Friday, October 20, 2017. Steve fought a courageous fight but finally he won the ultimate victory. He was a graduate of Sheridan Schools and employed as a meat cutter at the local Mad Butcher where he was known for specialty cuts and appreciated for...

Mary Ellen Martin Butler

Mary Ellen Martin Butler

Oct 19, 2017

Mary Ellen Martin Butler of Mabelvale, Arkansas was born Christmas Day 1934, to the late Corbet and Elsie Martin in Rosie, Arkansas. She was a member of New Hope Nazarene Church in Landmark. She loved her church and spending time with her family. She was a breast cancer survivor. Mrs. Butler passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at her...

Natha Lee Shoptaw Stuckey

Natha Lee Shoptaw Stuckey

Oct 17, 2017

Natha Lee Shoptaw Stuckey of Prattsville, Arkansas was born February 26, 1926 in the Belfast Community of Grant County, the daughter of the late Walter Roy and Elby Bennings Shoptaw. She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. Natha Lee enjoyed quilting with her friends, crocheting, traveling, and spending time with her family. For many years...

Betty Frizzell Payer

Betty Frizzell Payer

Oct 15, 2017

Betty Jo Frizzell Payer of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 27, 1938 in Humphrey, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Edgar and Jessie Morris Frizzell. She was a member of Humphrey Baptist Church. Mrs. Payer died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, at the age of 79. She enjoyed shopping, going to the lake, cooking,...

Anthony "Tony" Dewayne Lybrand

Anthony "Tony" Dewayne Lybrand

Oct 12, 2017

Anthony D. "Tony" Lybrand of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 18, 1964 in Malvern, Arkansas, the son of Norma Jean Wells Petty and the late Howard Wayne Lybrand. He was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching old John Wayne movies and playing video games. Tony died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little...

Lester J. Bratton

Lester J. Bratton

Oct 9, 2017

Lester Jewell Bratton of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 22, 1927 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the son of the late Jewell F. and Mae Reynolds Bratton. He was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan, and was in the US Army, having served in the Korean War. Mr. Bratton died Monday, October 9, 2017 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary...

Joseph E. York, Jr.

Joseph E. York, Jr.

Oct 8, 2017

Joseph E. (Joey) York, Jr., of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 20, 1958 in Bellflower, California, the son of the late Joseph E. York, Sr. and Camy D. Lane York. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and playing with his grandbabies. Joseph died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his home at the age of 59. Survivors: wife of 18 years,...

Jason Joe York

Jason Joe York

Oct 6, 2017

Jason Joe York of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 19, 1970 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of Don York and the late Hazel Ritter York. He enjoyed watching TV, going to thrift shops and taking care of his family. Jason died Friday, October 6, 2017 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff at the age of 47. Survivors:...

Barbara Cooper Scott

Barbara Cooper Scott

Oct 2, 2017

Barbara Lea Cooper Scott of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 21, 1945 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, the daughter of Helen Irene Hesse Knoll and the late James David Cooper. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sheridan, and had retired after many years of service as an accountant at UAMS. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, cooking and...

Roy Lee Toney

Roy Lee Toney

Sep 25, 2017

Roy Lee Toney of Prattsville, Arkansas was born November 15, 1956 in Orange, Texas, the son of the late Raymond and Mary Petry Toney. He attended North Main Baptist Church in Sheridan, was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his family. Roy died Monday, September 25, 2017 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock at the age...

Kathy Snell Tadlock

Kathy Snell Tadlock

Sep 23, 2017

Kathleen Marie Snell Tadlock, 77, of Sheridan passed away on September 23, 2017. Kathy was the daughter of the late George Edward Snell and Marjorie Robertson Snell of Little Rock. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Charles Eugene Tadlock, her son, Charles Craig Tadlock (Phyllis) of Plano, Texas, her daughter, Cymber Tadlock Gieringer (Joey) of Pine...

Johnnie Taylor Bradley

Johnnie Taylor Bradley

Sep 21, 2017

Johnnie Mae Taylor Bradley, 85, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 7, 1932 in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Laughton and Irene Tuck Taylor. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sheridan and had retired from Sheridan School District. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Ms. Bradley died Thursday, September 21, 2017...

Frances Pumphrey Mack

Frances Pumphrey Mack

Sep 4, 2017

Frances Dell Pumphrey Mack of Little Rock, Arkansas was born June 24, 1932 in Prattsville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Nathan Lee and Ardell Burrow Pumphrey. She was a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. She enjoyed gardening, needlepoint and painting. Ms. Mack died at her home on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the age of 85....

Sarah Laverne Springer Davis

Sarah Laverne Springer Davis

Aug 24, 2017

Sarah LaVerne Springer Davis was born January 26, 1925 in Sheridan, Arkansas. Her parents were Vernon Oliver (V.O.) and Esma Lucille Hamilton Springer. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sheridan, and formerly a member of Clarksdale Baptist Church, Clarksdale, Miss. Mrs. Davis entered the Gates of Glory to meet her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 24,...

Patsy Boling Harris

Patsy Boling Harris

Aug 22, 2017

Patsy Boling Harris of Bauxite, Arkansas was born October 31, 1944 in Augusta, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James Ray and Virginia Mamie Gross Boling. She was a member of Cornerstone Church. She enjoyed computer games, Facebook, decorating and arts and crafts. Mrs. Harris died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton at the age of...

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