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Lisa Talbert
Dec 11, 2014
Lisa Ione Talbert of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 17, 1964 in Fordyce, Arkansas, the daughter of Glen Edward Talbert and Dolly Clift Fusilier. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church near Carthage and was a 1982 Sheridan High School graduate. Lisa enjoyed playing softball and along with her team "Class Act" they played and won several national tournaments....
J.D. Dial
Dec 11, 2014
J.D. Dial of Pine Bluff, Arkansas died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Shiloh Nursing and Rehab Center in Springdale, Arkansas at the age of 87. He was a current member of First Baptist Church of Rogers. He was retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance where he worked as a Salesman in Malvern and a Sales Manager in Pine Bluff. He later...
Bill E. Odom
Dec 8, 2014
Billy Everett "Bill" Odom of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 22, 1951 in Judsonia, Arkansas, the son of the late William and Opal Keller Odom. He was retired from Centria and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with his family, especially the grandkids. Bill died Monday, December 8, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of...
Noel Marvin Loftis
Dec 1, 2014
Noel Marvin Loftis of Prattsville, Arkansas was born May 31, 1939 at Olton, Texas, the son of the late Everett A. and Myrttie Davis Loftis. He was retired from Reynolds Metals, had served in the National Guard, and also served as Mayor of Prattsville for 16 years. Noel loved living on his farm and raising cattle. Mr. Loftis died Monday,...
Marvin Key Kauffman
Nov 28, 2014
Marvin Kauffman of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at his home at the age of 100. He was born to Wesley W. and Minnie Frazer Kauffman on October 29, 1914 in Princeton, Arkansas. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn Hixson Kauffman, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two step-children, Phylise Hixson-Wilson and...
Alamay Beatrice Cantwell Pennington
Nov 25, 2014
Alamay Beatrice Cantwell Pennington of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 24, 1922 at Bearden, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Charles Howard and Annie Bertha Pate Cantwell. Her favorite pastime was shopping. She was proud to be the matriarch of her large family, and the rich legacy she leaves behind will be treasured by each of them. Mrs. Pennington died...
Jeffrey James Ritter
Nov 24, 2014
Jeff Ritter, 60 of Benton, AR, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. He was born in San Antonio Texas on January 21, 1954. His parents were James L.S. and Ruth W. Ritter. Jeff had many interests including music (especially the blues), reading, and outdoors activities of any sort. He was a canoeist, and enjoyed sailing with his good friends...
Ken Williams
Nov 21, 2014
Kenneth James "Ken" Williams of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 17, 1945 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of the late J.D. and Maxine Burroughs Williams. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and had served in the United States Naval Reserves. He enjoyed hunting, was a member of O.E. Hunting Club, and also liked to Golf. He and...
Lucille Etheridge
Nov 18, 2014
Margaret Lucille Knight Etheridge of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 23, 1930 in Ashley County, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Frank Stanton Knight and Addie Moore Knight. She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville and was a retired nurse. She was a loving, caring and devoted pastor's wife, mother and grandmother. For many years...
Jim Kelly
Nov 14, 2014
James Carlton "Jim" Kelly of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 20, 1943 in Sheridan, the son of the late Carl and Corrine Walker Kelly. He enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler, hunting, fishing, going to I-30 Speedway, and sitting at the roundtable drinking coffee with his many friends. He was of the Baptist faith. Jim had such love for his daughter and...
Mildred Gilbert Kalanick
Nov 13, 2014
Mildred Marie Gilbert Kalanick,75, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 16, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James Andrew and Allie Agnes Vokey Gilbert. She enjoyed shopping, fishing, camping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Kalanick died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock from injuries sustained in...
D.W. Anderton
Nov 12, 2014
Delbert Wayne "D.W." Anderton of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 5, 1950 in Sheridan, Arkansas the son of the late Louis and Josie Whiteaker Anderton. He was a 1968 graduate of Sheridan High School, and was a member of Capital City Freewill Baptist Church in Little Rock. He enjoyed watching football, fishing and playing video games with his grandchildren. Mr....
Richie Cotton
Nov 12, 2014
Richie Cotton of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 18, 1974 at Little Rock, the son of Jerry and Sandra Emberton Cotton. He was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Nascar. He was former Arkansas State Racing Champion in the Dwarf Car division. Richie's proudest accomplishments were his two boys, who he loved with all...
Raymond Douglas Mcgilton
Nov 6, 2014
Raymond Douglas McGilton of Jefferson, Arkansas was born May 24, 1942 in Hamburg, Arkansas, the son of the late Joe Raymond and Arlee Sinclair McGilton. He was a retired truck driver and he loved to hunt, fish and tinker. Mr. McGilton died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff at the age of 72. In...
Johnny W. Jordan
Nov 5, 2014
Johnny William Wade Jordan of Redfield, Arkansas was born October 3, 1935 near Little Rock, the son of the late Charles Richard and Edna Wade Jordan. He was a retired union iron worker and was a proud member of Ironworkers Local #321. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and tinkering on everything from lawn mowers to cars and trucks. Mr. Jordan...
Luther F. Carter
Nov 1, 2014
Luther Carter of Leola, Arkansas was born August 21, 1941 at Cherry Valley, Arkansas, the son of the late L.Z. and Laura Louise Michaels Carter. He was a member of Leola Faith Assembly of God Church, was retired from construction work and enjoyed playing dominoes. One of Luther's greatest loves was his little town of Leola. For many years, he...
Thurman Lee Drake
Oct 30, 2014
Thurman Lee Drake of Pine Bluff, Arkansas was born November 11, 1933 in Sheridan, Arkansas the son of the late Vaughn Eugene and Eunice Mayfield Drake. He was an active member of First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan, was a United States Army Veteran, and had retired from International Paper Company. Thurman was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, and...
Cecil Eugene York
Oct 28, 2014
Cecil Eugene York of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 29, 1943 in Lepanto, Arkansas, the son of the late Cecil Green York and Dorothy Lee Beasley York. He was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan and was a millwright. Cecil died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his home at the age of 71. He enjoyed motorcycle riding,...
Joy Alexander Mccain
Oct 28, 2014
Joy Lee Alexander McCain of Searcy, Arkansas was born July 18, 1936 in Truman, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Joe McDonald and Queenie Bell Foulks Alexander. She was a member of First Baptist Church at Truman. Mrs. McCain died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 78. In addition to...
Donald Ray Brewer
Oct 25, 2014
Donald Ray Brewer, 78, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born January 4, 1936 at Sheridan, the son of the late Alton and Gladys Walters Brewer. He was a retired instructor of Industrial Electricity at Mississippi Delta Jr. College. His greatest passion was playing Golf. He was formerly a member of Lake Village Country Club and Sheridan Country Club. Mr. Brewer died...
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