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Edward Arch James

Edward Arch James

Dec 23, 2013

Edward Arch "Ed" James was born in 1935 at Dierks (Howard County), Arkansas, the son of Arch L. and Lela W. James. He passed away Monday morning, December 23, 2013 at a Macon hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Thomas Raymond James, of Colorado Springs, and sister, Olene, who died as a child. Ed was...

Mary Lambert French

Mary Lambert French

Dec 20, 2013

Mary Alena Lambert French of Hensley, Arkansas was born February 24, 1937 in Reeder, Arkansas the daughter of the late Mervin Leon and Veda Beatrice Billingsley Lambert. She enjoyed swimming, camping, gardening, and spending time with her family. Mrs. French died Friday, December 20, 2013 at Baptist Heath Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 76. In addition...

Paula Francis Lisenbey

Paula Francis Lisenbey

Dec 18, 2013

Paula Michelle Francis Lisenbey of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 19, 1968 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles N. Francis, Jr. And Judy Ann Broach Francis. She was a member of Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Pine Bluff and a preschool teacher at Keep N' Teach Daycare. She enjoyed riding horses, going to Lake Ouachita, and spending time...

F.E. Beitz, Jr.

F.E. Beitz, Jr.

Dec 17, 2013

F.E. Beitz, Jr. Of Redfield, Arkansas was born September 20, 1922 in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of the late Fred Ernest Beitz, Sr. And Addie Gibbs Beitz. He was a member and Deacon of Redfield Missionary Baptist Church, was a charter member of the Interstate Towing Association, a member of American Legion, the Mid-South Car Club and T Model...

Julius Copeland

Julius Copeland

Dec 16, 2013

Julius Copeland of Malvern, Arkansas was born December 25, 1922 in Landis, Arkansas, the son of the late Thomas and Myrtle Ward Copeland. He was a Missionary Baptist minister for over 53 years. He pastored numerous churches all over Arkansas, and his greatest joy in life was sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with everyone he could. He was...

Lawrence English

Lawrence English

Dec 13, 2013

Lawrence English of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 28, 1928 in Altus, Arkansas, the son of the late Dave William and Mae Belle Adams English. He was an active member, and Deacon of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church. For over 40 years he was owner/operator of English Lumber and Sawmill and currently owned English Trailer Sales. Even though he retired...

Elbert Lynn Valentine

Elbert Lynn Valentine

Dec 10, 2013

Elbert Lynn Valentine of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 2, 1943 in Sheridan, Arkansas the son of Arlene Harrington Valentine and the late Orville Valentine. He was a member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and had served in the Arkansas National Guard. He enjoyed spending time with his family and he enjoyed antique motor vehicles, having been...

Thomas Russell Warrick

Thomas Russell Warrick

Dec 9, 2013

Thomas Russell Warrick of Redfield, Arkansas was born November 20, 1964 in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of the late Samuel Charles and Barbara Jean Bennett Warrick. He was a member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church and he was a pastor for many years. He loved God's ministry, especially Mexican Mission work. He enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, and spending...

Scott Weyer

Scott Weyer

Dec 8, 2013

Norman Scott Weyer of Sheridan, Arkansas was born October 17, 1960 in Bremerton, WA the son of Norman Allen Weyer and Shelba Jean Morgan. He was employed by Fleming Contracting of Sheridan. Scott died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the age of 53 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Andy Nelson

Andy Nelson

Dec 8, 2013

Daniel Andrew Nelson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 14, 1960 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of Daniel Lynch and Iva Ring Nelson. He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas and he loved to hunt. Andy died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at his home at the age of 53. Survivors: wife, Angela McCool Nelson of...

Wayne Wilson

Wayne Wilson

Dec 5, 2013

Marion D. "Wayne" Wilson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 30, 1939 at Poyen, Arkansas, the son of the late Elbert "Tobe" and Birdie C. Murdock Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a member and deacon at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan, and loved to read and study his Bible. He was retired from Lucent Technology, was a lifetime member of...

Delphia May Puckett

Delphia May Puckett

Dec 2, 2013

Delphia May Puckett of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 3, 1921 in Melrose, New Mexico, the daughter of the late Dennis and Lura Kirby May. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and was a clerk at Fisers for many years. She enjoyed fishing, traveling, and taking care of animals. Mrs. Puckett died Monday, December 2, 2013 at...

Jessie Tobias Gee

Jessie Tobias Gee

Nov 26, 2013

Jessie Mae Tobias Gee of the Bookman Community, near Grapevine, was born May 10, 1924 at Grapevine, the daughter of the late Tom and Eva Coogler Tobias. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church, had previously worked at the Pine Bluff Arsenal, was a cook at Essie's restaurant, was a midwife, a housekeeper, and took care of a countless...

Charlie Marion Murdock

Charlie Marion Murdock

Nov 23, 2013

Charlie Marion Murdock of the Orion Community, north of Sheridan, was born August 15, 1927 at Redfield, the son of the late Daniel Richard and Adaline Maybelle Henry Murdock. He was a member and Deacon Emeritus of Marlow Missionary Baptist Church, was a United States Army Veteran, and a retired electrician. Charlie was a Mason and member of Gavel Lodge...

Helen Moser Souheaver

Helen Moser Souheaver

Nov 21, 2013

Helen Annette Moser Souheaver of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 12, 1942 in Little Rock, the daughter of the late Edward Craig and Lilee Virginia Bridgeman Moser. She was a member of Living Stone Church in Hensley. She was a bank teller and school bus driver for years having an impact on the lives of many children. She enjoyed riding...

J.D. Holland

J.D. Holland

Nov 21, 2013

J.D. Holland of Leola, Arkansas was born October 14, 1915 in Cabot, Arkansas the son of the late Clarence and Mary Granberry Holland. He was a member of Leola Faith Assembly of God Church since 1946 having served as a deacon for years. He loved God and his family and had a strong work ethic and always tried to do...

Elizabeth Ann Eastman

Elizabeth Ann Eastman

Nov 19, 2013

Elizabeth Ann Schultz Eastman of Redfield, Arkansas was born December 16, 1936 in Slaton, Texas the daughter of the late Lawrence Leo and Catherine Marie Kempf Schultz. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion. She enjoyed fishing with her family, traveling, gardening, cooking and being a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Eastman died Tuesday, November 19, 2013...

Clay Warrick

Clay Warrick

Nov 17, 2013

Samuel Clayton "Clay" Warrick of East End, Arkansas was born January 5, 1986 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Russell and BJ Bumgardner Warrick. He was a member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church in East End and was a plumber. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being a "daddy" to his children. Clay died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at...

Velma Smith Green

Velma Smith Green

Nov 15, 2013

Velma Geneva Smith Green of Roswell, New Mexico was born April 29, 1920 in the Ain Community in Grant County, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Ella Smith. Mrs. Green died Friday, November 15, 2013 in Roswell, New Mexico at the age of 93. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Dee L. Green,...

G.A. Graves, Jr.

G.A. Graves, Jr.

Nov 12, 2013

G. A. Graves, Jr. of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 20, 1927 in Sheridan, Arkansas the son of the late George Arthur and Bessie Easterly Graves. He had served in the United States Air Force and later retired from the Arkansas Air National Guard. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Mabelvale and had previously been a...

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