Obituaries

Jan 19, 2018

Alice Jean Knighton Young of Prattsville, Arkansas was born March 2, 1934, in Stamps, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Clarence Robert and Evie Andrews Knighton. She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, and a retired bank teller. She enjoyed sewing, word puzzles, crocheting, embroidery and spending time with her family. In addition to...

Jan 18, 2018

Mary Sallis Toler of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born March 25, 1928 in Salem, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Barney and Fay Cunningham Sallis. Even through declining health she continued to remain faithful in her walk with the Lord and rededicated her life to her Savior. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchild and loved spending time with...

Jan 18, 2018

Marsha Jo Eggburn, 55, of Sheridan, Arkansas was unexpectedly summoned to heaven on the morning of Thursday, January 18, 2018. Mrs. Eggburn taught Algebra and Geometry in the Sheridan School District for the past 31 years. She loved her church, family, friends, Razorback athletics, and St. Louis Cardinal Baseball. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Mitch...

Jan 7, 2018

James Lewis Atkins of Little Rock, Arkansas was born August 24, 1939 in Warren, Arkansas, the son of the late Carl Atkins and Clemmie Redden Atkins. He was owner of Landmark Building and Remodeling and enjoyed coon hunting, deer hunting and fishing.

Mr. Atkins died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home at the age of 78....

Jan 6, 2018

Jodie Spain of Mountain View, Arkansas was born April 30, 1946 at Marianna, Arkansas, the son of the late Joe and Daisy Spain. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Jodie passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville at the...

Dec 28, 2017

Obie Oliver Bryant of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 26, 1933, in England, Arkansas, the son of the late Obie G. and Mary Savannah Martin Bryant. Mr. Bryant died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant at the age of 84.

He had served in the US Army from 1950-1956, having fought in...

Dec 26, 2017

Larry Wayne Harris of Sheridan, Arkansas died peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his home on his 70 th birthday. He was born December 26, 1947 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the youngest of 13 children born to the late Ivy and Vida Tackett Harris.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Dec 24, 2017

Willene Phillips Anderson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 13, 1937 in the Ain Community of Grant County, Arkansas, the daughter of the late E.W. "Babe" Phillips and Madge "Cricket" Hester Phillips. She was an active member of First Southern Baptist Church in Sheridan and the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was best known in the...

Dec 19, 2017

Roger Dale Varnell of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 15, 1952 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of the late John Olin and Freeda Swint Varnell. He was an active member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. He was a graduate of White Hall High School and had served in the Arkansas National Guard. He enjoyed hunting,...

Dec 19, 2017

Chestene Croy Bruce of Redfield, Arkansas was born August 31, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Chester Andy and Dollie Howlett Croy. She was a member of Orion Missionary Baptist Church in Redfield. She enjoyed singing and spending time with her family.

Ms. Bruce died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Baptist Health Medical...

Dec 15, 2017

J. L. Stuckey, 96, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 15, at his home.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lorena Stuckey, his daughter and

son-in-law Janet and D. J. Wallace, of Sheridan, grandson and wife, Brian

and Alisha Wallace, great-grandchildren Shawn Wallace and Kalynn Wallace,

all of Van...

Dec 13, 2017

Simone St. John Black of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 17, 1939 in New Edinburg, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Harvey Chester St. John and Mary Adell Moseley St. John. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in White Hall. She was a graduate of New Edinburg High School and went on to UAM to obtain her...

Dec 12, 2017

Jean Darnell Jones, 78, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 12, 2017. She was born in Sheridan, Arkansas on December 20, 1938 to John Marshall and Roberta Lee Harper Darnell. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, JR Jones and brothers, Russell Darnell, John L. Darnell and Lee Darnell.

She retired after many years working...

Dec 10, 2017

James Henry "Pete" Duncan of the Orion Community, near Redfield, was born January 15, 1930 at Redfield, the son of the late James Thomas Duncan and Molly Esther Blacklaw Duncan. He served in the United States Army National Guard, where he retired as a Range Officer. Pete was a hard worker, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. He loved...

Dec 8, 2017

Charles D. "Chuck" Clark of Redfield, Arkansas was born July 9, 1936 in Dallas, Texas, the son of the late Robert Elvis Clark, Sr., and Bonnie Dee Stone Clark. He was a member of Redfield Missionary Baptist Church at Redfield, and the Masonic Lodge #700 in Redfield. He enjoyed spending time at home with his family, and piddlin' out...

Dec 5, 2017

Raymond J. Rice of Little Rock, Arkansas, was born November 5, 1934 in Banks, Arkansas, the son of the late Henry Beacher and Minnie Jane Bowlin Rice. He had served in the US Army. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering with motors and growing lemon bushes.

Mr. Rice died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Hospice Home Care at the...

Dec 3, 2017

Daniel C. Hale of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 6, 1935 and went to be with his Lord on December 3, 2017, at the age of 82. He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Clover Childers Hale, and 5 children: Danita (Al, deceased) McCollum, Jeff Hale, Janie Hale, Rusty Hale, and Janet Earls.

Dan was...

Nov 30, 2017

Mark Acie Watson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 23, 1962 in Rison, Arkansas, the son of Joseph Acie Watson and Mary Lou Colly Smith. He was a member of Bethany #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Grapevine, Arkansas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, running dogs, coon hunting and spending time with his family.

Mark died Thursday, November 30,...

Nov 30, 2017

Paul Wayne Allen of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 11, 1969 at Dumas, Arkansas.   He was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. His favorite pastime was all things FOOTBALL. He played for the Sheridan Yellowjackets when he was in school, and still rooted for them. He also was a Dallas Cowboys fan. However, the team...

Nov 28, 2017

Billy Pearson of Prattsville, Arkansas was born March 23, 1942 in Clarksville, Arkansas, the son of the late Grattis Pearson and Edith Graves Pearson Walker. He was a member of Buie Baptist Church in Prattsville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in the logging woods.

Mr. Pearson died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab...