Robert F. Tucker
Dec 29, 2015
Robert Tucker of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 8, 1941, the son of the late Elmer and Forrest Gray Tucker. He was a faithful member of Hardin Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed going to the Grant County Senior Citizens Center. Mr. Tucker died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff...
Edward Allen Vinyard
Dec 23, 2015
Edward Allen Vinyard of Little Rock, Arkansas was born August 22, 1953 in Little Rock, the son of Elvena Gauntt Caffee and the late Glen Ray Vinyard. Eddie died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 62. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors: sons, Jason Vinyard of Little...
Joe M. Ward
Dec 22, 2015
Joseph Melvin Ward of Prattsville, Arkansas was born January 25, 1937 in West Helena, Arkansas, the son of the late Gilbert Monroe and Helen James Ward. He was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. He enjoyed camping and fishing. Joe died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of...
Joyce "Joy" Wilkerson
Dec 19, 2015
Major USAF (Ret) Joy Wilkerson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 9, 1941 in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Aubrey Warren and Ruth Chandler Wilkerson. She was a proud Patriot, having served her country in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring with the rank of Major. Joy was a member of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church,...
Leroy William Perkins
Dec 19, 2015
LeRoy William Perkins of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 8, 1933 in Hughes, Arkansas. He was an active member and Deacon of First Baptist Church in Sheridan for over 46 years, had served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a retired hardware salesman for Orgill Brothers Hardware after 55 years of service, earning top salesman....
Barbara Stevens Nichols
Dec 17, 2015
On December 17, 2015 at 2:20 A.M. Barbara Stevens Nichols of Redfield, Arkansas closed her eyes on earth and awakened to hear the Lord say "Well done, thou good and faithful servant". Barbara was finally home. She was born on October 30, 1943 to the late JT and Myrtis Stevens. She was raised and educated in the Ico/Sheridan area. She...
Harriette Hoskyn Boyd
Dec 16, 2015
Harriette Irene Hoskyn Boyd, 74, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away December 16, 2015. She was born October 12, 1941 in Stuttgart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Jean Hoskyn, her husband, Sam Boyd, a brother, Bill Hoskyn and a sister Janice Ramsey. She is survived by her two daughters, Melissa Brooks Staley (Tim) of East End...
Vivian Wilson Shoptaw
Dec 8, 2015
Annie Vivian Wilson Shoptaw of Vilonia, Arkansas, formerly of Sheridan, was born July 2, 1914 at the Y Community in Cleveland County, Arkansas. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Conway, and for many years was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sheridan. She had formerly owned and operated Shoptaw Fabrics in North Little Rock. She enjoyed...
Raymond Henry Williams
Dec 2, 2015
Raymond Henry Williams of Leola, Arkansas was born December 28, 1929 in the Dogwood Community in Grant County, the son of the late Harold Floyd and Effie Florence Ard Williams. He was a member of Leola Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the yard, gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren....
Bill Vance
Dec 2, 2015
William Pryor "Bill" Vance of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 25, 1951 at Sheridan, the son of the late Elzy Pryor and Mary Dell Bostain Vance. Bill served in both the United States Army and Navy for 12 years. During that time he sailed around the world twice, having served aboard a nuclear submarine and the aircraft carrier, the USS...
Jacquelyn Drake Moore
Dec 2, 2015
Jacquelyn Drake Moore of Hot Springs, Arkansas was born December 7, 1934 in Leola, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Lee and Lestie Page Drake. She was a graduate of Sheridan High School and Draughon School of Business. She was of the Baptist faith, having been a charter member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. She enjoyed playing...
Jerry Wayne Rhodes
Nov 27, 2015
Jerry Wayne Rhodes of Bryant, Arkansas was born December 5, 1945 in Benton, Arkansas, the son of the late Myron Woodrow and Alma Louallen Rhodes. He was an active member and servant at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan where he had taught the young boys Sunday School Class for 11 years, served as AWANA leader for 16 years...
Jimmie A. Benning
Nov 26, 2015
Jimmie Alba Taylor Benning of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 5, 1938 in Texas, the daughter of the late James Taylor, Sr. and Mildred Haynie Taylor. Jimmie was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville for many years. She was gifted with an incredible singing voice, and music has always been her greatest passion. She was a retired...
Clifford G. Bubbus
Nov 24, 2015
Clifford Gus Bubbus of Hensley, Arkansas was born July 12, 1951 in Sacramento, California, the son of the late Jim and Margie Prine Bubbus. He attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in the Sardis Community. To say that Cliff loved guns was definitely an understatement. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, and was truly a gifted marksman....
Larry Wayne Kindy
Nov 20, 2015
Larry Wayne Kindy of East End was born January 7, 1962, in Little Rock, the son of Pat Edgar Kindy (Crowell) and the late Wayne Kindy. He worked with Progressive Construction and was a member of Bingham Road Baptist Church. Larry enjoyed being outdoors. He was a member of both East End and Crain Hunting Clubs, and when not working,...
Billy B. Mcgarity
Nov 19, 2015
Billy "Pete" Burton McGarity of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 2, 1932 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the son of the late Lawrence Wylie and Blanche Wilson McGarity. He was a member of Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church at Grapevine and had served in the United State Army having fought in the Korean War. He was the founder of the Blue Mountain Bluegrass...
Delco Lee Mcarthur
Nov 12, 2015
Delco Lee McArthur of Prattsville, Arkansas was born August 27, 2013 at Benton, the son of Lee and Jayme Stuckey McArthur. Delco was a child who was full of life and brought joy to everyone who knew and loved him. He was really enjoying learning his ABC's and 123's. He liked to watch Super Why, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and the...
Randy Woodall
Nov 10, 2015
Randall Dale Woodall, Sr., of Prattsville, Arkansas was born August 29, 1958 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of the late William James Woodall, Sr. and Bessie Lee Greer Woodall. Randy was a journeyman electrician, an HVAC technician, and a master "tinkerer". He was the family repairman and could fix anything. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family....
Patty Huneycutt
Nov 9, 2015
Patricia Ann "Patty" Stevens Huneycutt of Grapevine, Arkansas was born September 1, 1938 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas the daughter of the late Robert M. and Mary Natalie Davis Stevens. She was a faithful and devoted member of Bethany #1 Missionary Baptist Church at Grapevine. Among her many church activities, she served as founder and President of the Circle of Friends,...
Huey Hicks
Nov 8, 2015
John Huey Hicks of Prattsville, Arkansas was born September 13, 1938 and died November 8, 2015, at the age of 77. He was a Christian, grew up in East End, and was known for both his moral and physical strength. Huey served his country for many years as a Captain in the Arkansas Air National Guard. He received his pilot...
