James Searvogel
Jan 14, 2016
James Arthur Searvogel of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 24, 1940 in Pickett, Wisconsin, the son of the late Arthur Raymond and Margaret Elizabeth Ryan Searvogel. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Sheridan and was a retired heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed carpentry, playing golf and water aerobics. Mr. Searvogel died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at...
Frank Roberts
Jan 14, 2016
Frank Roberts of Prattsville, Arkansas was born February 18, 1919 in Grant County, Arkansas, the son of the late William Benjamin and Alice Edna Reynolds Roberts. He was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, where he served his Lord faithfully. He loved to read and study his Bible and share the gospel with others. Minutes before...
Margaret Ratcliffe Dreher
Jan 7, 2016
Margaret Fae Ratcliffe Dreher of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 31, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Charlene Tuel Ratcliffe and the late William Adam Ratcliffe, Jr. Mrs. Dreher died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family at the age of 72. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. Margaret enjoyed numerous outdoor activities...
Freddy Guy Sullivant
Jan 4, 2016
Freddy Guy Sullivant of Prattsville, Arkansas was born July 4, 1952 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of the late Cecil Lawrence and Rosalie Gregory Sullivant. Freddy graduated from Prattsville High School in 1970. His basketball team went to the State Championship and he was president of his senior class. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball and basketball. He loved dogs...
Randy Lee Irby
Jan 4, 2016
Randy Lee Irby of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 22, 1962 in Madera, California, the son of H.L. Irby and the late Flora Jane Wakefield Irby. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, playing the drums, judging and coaching boxing matches. Randy died at his home on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the age of 53. In addition to his mother,...
Mike Curtiss
Dec 31, 2015
Michael "Mike" Eugene Curtiss of Prattsville, Arkansas was born December 8, 1963 in San Diego, California, the son of Donald Ray Curtiss and Linda Eileen Lesher Curtiss. He was a retired manager for Cracker Barrel. He enjoyed working on muscle cars and was a G.M. fan. Mr. Curtiss died Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Saline County as a result of...
Patricia Main Roberts
Dec 30, 2015
Patricia "Pat" Gail Main Roberts of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 27, 1964 at Benton, Arkansas, the daughter of Betty Lois Morris Main and the late Marvin Gleen Main. She was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church and had worked for many years at Kohler. Pat was always ready to go camping and fishing, anytime she got a...
John Driskell Hardin
Dec 30, 2015
John Driskell Hardin of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 26, 1948 in Sheridan, Arkansas, the son of John Wesley Hardin and the late Josie Mae Flory Hardin. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sheridan. He served in the United States Marine Corp having fought in the Vietnam war in the DMZ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping...
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...
