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James "Jim" Montgomery Lee

James "Jim" Montgomery Lee

Apr 22, 2015

James "Jim" Montgomery Lee, 67, born April 6, 1948 was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on the morning of April 22, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center surrounded by love and family. Jim was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he learned his trade of mechanics and started understanding the love and importance of family. Even in...

Hershel Raymond Hancock

Hershel Raymond Hancock

Apr 17, 2015

Hershel Raymond Hancock of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 25, 1938 at Alpine, Arkansas (Clark County), the son of the late Winfred A. and Euple Jones Hancock. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1961-1963, with one of those years active duty at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Hershel was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and...

Vernon Durand Smith

Vernon Durand Smith

Apr 13, 2015

Vernon Durand Smith of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 6, 1937, in Spearsville, Louisiana, the son of the late John Lee and Delma Wall Smith. He had retired from International Paper Company, was of the Baptist faith and had served in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports, especially baseball, and traveling with his wife. Vernon died...

John Kent Cheney

John Kent Cheney

Apr 9, 2015

John Kent Cheney of Grapevine, Arkansas was born January 29, 1953 in Houston, Texas, the son of the late Johnny and Laverne Glasco Cheney. He was a member of Orion Missionary Baptist Church near Redfield. He was a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Little Rock for many years and had also served in the United States...

George "Sonny" E. Mason, Jr.

George "Sonny" E. Mason, Jr.

Apr 8, 2015

George Edmond "Sonny" Mason, Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas was born July 21, 1926 in Little Rock, the son of the late George E. Mason, Sr. and Ola Ashley Mason. He enjoyed gardening, sitting outside, mowing, and animals. He was a milkman for Coleman Dairy for many years. Mr. Mason died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab...

Loretta Roberts Main

Loretta Roberts Main

Mar 28, 2015

Gladys Loretta Roberts Main of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 29, 1962 in Jefferson, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Luther Elvis Roberts and Dorothy Ponnee Roberts. She was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church and was known around town as "the fried chicken lady" for the great chicken she made at Mad Butcher Deli, where she worked....

Barbra Jean Clem

Barbra Jean Clem

Mar 20, 2015

Barbra Jean Clem of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 22, 1971 in Tulare, California, the daughter of Ralph Gary Clem and the late Shirley Louise Hudsell Clem. She was a very happy and jolly person. She enjoyed playing games on the computer, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren who she loved dearly. Barbra died Friday, March 20, 2015 at...

Roy Monroe Duncan

Roy Monroe Duncan

Mar 15, 2015

Roy Monroe Duncan of Hensley, Arkansas was born May 13, 1939. He went into the arms of Jesus on March 15, 2015 at surrounded by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Gladys Duncan, infant son, David, infant daughter, Stefanie and great granddaughter, Izzy. Survivors are his wife, Ruby Duncan of Hensley; son,...

Dorris Mckinney Oliver

Dorris Mckinney Oliver

Mar 12, 2015

Dorris McKinney Oliver of Redfield, Arkansas was born September 22, 1924 in Woodson, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John and Goldie Howlette McKinney. She was a member of Pine Grove Church in Sweet Home, Arkansas. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her family dearly. Dorris loved the outdoors, and was an avid hunter...

John C. Sharp

John C. Sharp

Mar 5, 2015

John Carroll Sharp of Grapevine, Arkansas was born November 19, 1935 in Calmer, Arkansas. He was the son of the late John Neal and Hazel Swilling Sharp. He was a member of Bethany #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Grapevine, and had retired from the Air Force having served in the Vietnam War. Mr. Sharp died Thursday, March 5, 2015 at...

Floyd Earl Hackworth

Floyd Earl Hackworth

Mar 5, 2015

Floyd Earl Hackworth of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 11, 1949 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the son of the late Arthur and Martha Mary Spriggs Blackwood. He was of the Baptist faith. He spent most of his time at Southern Fruit Market in Sheridan, visiting with the customers and friends that came in. He also enjoyed fishing. Mr. Hackworth died...

Robert Griffith

Robert Griffith

Feb 28, 2015

Robert Earl Griffith, 70, of Paducah, Kentucky formerly of Sheridan, Arkansas died Saturday morning, February 28th 2015 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Robert was a retired Building Contractor, a member of the Masonic Lodge #260 in Sheridan, AR, and attended Reidland High School in his youth. Robert is survived by his wife, Anita Yates Griffith of Paducah; two brothers, Paul...

Willis Monroe Stevens, Jr. Md

Willis Monroe Stevens, Jr. Md

Feb 23, 2015

Willis Monroe Stevens, Jr. MD of Grapevine, Arkansas was born June 2, 1933 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of the late Willis Monroe Stevens, Sr. and Clara Maebelle Sturdivant Stevens. He was a very active member of First Presbyterian Church in EL Dorado for many years where he served faithfully as Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher and also served...

William O. "Bill" Camp, Jr.

William O. "Bill" Camp, Jr.

Feb 21, 2015

William O. Camp, Jr., or "Bill" as he was known to many, was born January 10, 1940 at Perry County, Arkansas, the son of W.O. Camp, Sr. and the late Velva Huggins Camp. He was a United States Navy Veteran and was retired from automobile sales. He was skilled in woodworking and made some beautiful pieces of furniture and he...

Clara Ilgner Mcdonald

Clara Ilgner Mcdonald

Feb 21, 2015

Clara McDonald, 96, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her daughter's home in San Antonio, Texas. She was born October 28, 1918 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Bruno Ilgner and Anna Tribble Ilgner. She was a lifelong member of St. Edward's Catholic Church. She was the manager of St. Edward's School Cafeteria for...

Joann Wilkerson Liles

Joann Wilkerson Liles

Feb 19, 2015

Joann Wilkerson Liles, age 67, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 7, 1947 to George and Ruth Langston Wilkerson. She went to be with Jesus on February 19, 2015. Joann graduated from Hermitage High School in 1965. She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Gravelridge, Arkansas and was retired from International Paper Mill in Pine Bluff, Arkansas....

Arvis Carter Canfield

Arvis Carter Canfield

Feb 14, 2015

Arvis Carter Canfield of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas was born September 11, 1943 in Beebe, Arkansas the daughter of the late Clovis Carter and Arda Carter Penix. Arvis died Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her home at the age of 71. Survivors: aunt, Gerry Carter of Sheridan and a host of cousins and friends. A private family service will be...

Andrew Calvin Worley

Andrew Calvin Worley

Feb 13, 2015

Andrew Calvin Worley of Sheridan, Arkansas, age 76, died at his home on February 13, 2015. He is the second son of the late Robert Jean Worley and the late Corine Green Worley. Calvin was born December 25, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas. He is survived by one brother, Robert L. "Bob" Worley of Grapevine, Arkansas, and a half sister,...

Mary Wagner Smith

Mary Wagner Smith

Feb 12, 2015

Mary Jane Wagner Smith of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 19, 1950 in Rochester, New York the daughter of the late Charles Richard and Ruth Lola Jones Wagner. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Mary died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospice in Little Rock at the age of 64. Survivors: sister, Anna Voss; niece, Kelly and husband...

Kenneth Ray Taylor

Kenneth Ray Taylor

Feb 12, 2015

Kenneth Ray Taylor of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 26, 1931 at Watson, Arkansas, the son of the late William Earl and Claudie Bell Veazey Taylor. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force, during which time, he served for over 2 years in Korea. He was an active member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church in...

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