Randy Steve Jackson
Jan 4, 2017
Randy Steve Jackson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 4, 1954 in Santa Paula, California, the son of the late Milburn Jackson and Tommie McClure Jackson. He attended Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and had served in the US Army. He enjoyed watching TV and tending to his cat "Roscoe". Randy died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the...
Freddie Lynn Crutchfield
Jan 3, 2017
Freddie Lynn Crutchfield of Redfield, Arkansas was born November 3, 1954 in Newport, Arkansas, the son of Della Norris Frausto and the late Fred Jamele Crutchfield. He attended Kearney Baptist Church in Redfield. Mr. Crutchfield died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff at the age of 62. In addition to his father, he was...
Arthur L. Parker
Dec 30, 2016
Arthur L. Parker of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 14, 1964 at Salinas, California, the son of the late Idell Parker and Geneva Mullins Parker Chambers. He was a member, and former Deacon at Pine Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Grapevine, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Arthur's greatest joy was spending time with his family. Mr. Parker died...
Calvin Lee Blake
Dec 30, 2016
Calvin Lee Blake was born March 11, 1932 to the late OB and Nola Blake. Calvin passed away December 30, 2016. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sheridan for 73 years and a retired Sales Manager from JL & Williams Lumber Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Basil...
Jimmy Herring
Dec 29, 2016
Ira Jim "Jimmy" Herring of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 22, 1952 in De Queen, Arkansas, the son of the late Clarence and Oza Stewart Herring. He was a member of Forest Tower Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being a logger. He loved the Lord and knew his bible well. Jimmy died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at St....
Ralph Wayne Grigsby
Dec 28, 2016
Ralph Wayne Grigsby of Grapevine, Arkansas was born August 20, 1962 at Kenner Army Hospital in Virginia, the son of Conrad Davis and Linda Carol Blackburn Davis. He had worked at Central Maloney in Pine Bluff and Siemens in Little Rock. Ralph was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church and he enjoyed customizing cars, trucks, and Jeeps. Mr. Grigsby...
Vera "Dee" Lybrand Givins
Dec 25, 2016
Vera "Dee" Sketoe Lybrand Givins of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 5, 1939 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Enoch and Othel Hale Sketoe. She was a member of Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church in Grapevine and a retired cake decorator. She enjoyed cross stitching, embroidering and loving on her grandchildren. Mrs. Givins died Sunday, December 25, 2016 at...
Peggy Lamont Lisenbey
Dec 23, 2016
Peggy Lamont Lisenbey of Bryant, Arkansas was born December 28, 1955 at Little Rock, the daughter of the late Frank and Myrtle Wilson Lamont. Peggy's family was her entire world and she loved them all dearly. Mrs. Lamont died Friday, December 23, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, at the age of 60. In addition to her parents,...
Michael Hugh Carraway
Dec 17, 2016
Michael Hugh Carraway of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 16, 1961 at Clarksdale, Mississippi, the son of the late Hugh W. and Joyce Taylor Carraway. He was a member of Poyen Assembly of God Church, and was the Assistant Director of Administrative Services for the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a skilled marksman. He was...
Maxine Hawkins Miller
Dec 14, 2016
Maxine Hawkins Miller of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 18, 1938 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Ruby and Minnie Rudkins Hawkins. She was a member of New Life Fellowship Church in Sheridan. She had worked at the Pine Bluff Arsenal for 46 years and 10 months, having been the longest civilian employee at the time of retirement....
Phyliss Stevens Anderton
Dec 11, 2016
Phyliss Lynn Stevens Anderton of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 23, 1957 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Charles Marion and Evelyn Tuberville Stevens. She was a very selfless person, having been a caregiver to many people. She was a CNA and she took pride in taking care of her patients. Her family was very important to her...
Paul Eugene Honea
Dec 5, 2016
Paul Eugene Honea of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 15, 1935 in Willisville, Arkansas, the son of the late Samuel Hiram and Carra Leo Butcher Honea. He attended First Baptist Church in Sheridan and had served in the US Army doing 2 tours in Korea. He was retired from Centerpoint Energy (Arkla) after 22 years of service and had also...
James Leonard Reaves
Dec 5, 2016
James Leonard Reaves of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 13, 1941 in Portland, Oregon, the son of the late Leonard and Gladys Bratton Reaves. He received a Master's Degree in Animal Sciences and Nutrition and spent his life as an educator. He taught in Poyen, Prattsville, and Sheridan Schools, and at one time, tested in the top 10 percentile of...
Marie Plunkett Fielding Benton
Dec 4, 2016
Marie Plunkett Fielding Benton of Grapevine, Arkansas was born April 2, 1917 in the Ain Community of Grant County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late James Preston and Myrtis Lites Plunkett. She was a longtime member of Hedden Chapel Assembly of God Church. Marie was active for as long as she possibly could be. When others, much younger...
Iva Haynes Wyles
Dec 3, 2016
Iva Dale Haynes Wyles of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 22, 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John Haynes and Sophia Bisbee. She was a member of Orion Missionary Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her children and grandchildren. Iva died Saturday, December 3, 12016 at UAMS in Little...
Robert James Connell, Sr.
Dec 1, 2016
Robert James Connell, Sr. of Poyen, Arkansas was born April 15, 1942 in Roseboro, Arkansas, the son of the late Walter Thomas and Mable Mae Blakely Connell. He died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Malvern at the age of 74. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Connell...
Rocco Gerald Forgione
Nov 28, 2016
Rocco Gerald Forgione of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 2, 1964 in Hollywood, Florida. He was the son of the late Anna Marie Imperati Forgione. He had served 26 years in the US Air Force and enjoyed retirement. Rocco died at his home on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the age of 52. Survivors: companion, Tasha Brule of Sheridan; daughter,...
Nita Sawyer Brown
Nov 28, 2016
Nita Sawyer Brown of Sheridan, Arkansas died Monday, November 28, 2016 at her home at the age of 92. She was born in New Hope, North Carolina on December 15, 1923, the daughter of the late Jesse A. and Nita S. Banks Sawyer. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Brown, their son, John Randall Brown and...
Becky Hathcock Ashley
Nov 28, 2016
Becky Catherine Hathcock Ashley of Prattsville, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 28, 2016. She was an active member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. She had worked for 17 years for AP&L (Entergy) and 29 years at the Prattsville Post Office. She was a Godly servant who enjoyed cooking for her...
Ester Wilkerson Hopf
Nov 24, 2016
Ester Wilkerson Hopf of Hensley, Arkansas was born December 22, 1920 at Hensley, the daughter of the late Thomas Henry and Elzie Elizabeth Tidwell Wilkerson. She was a homemaker and member of Marlow Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to read her Bible and also work crossword puzzles. Ms. Ester was a very special lady who leaves behind a rich legacy...
