Ernie Buchanan
Jul 10, 2026
July 10, 2026
We lost Ernie Buchanan this week as he passed quietly at home in his favorite chair and possibly was being tutored in that moment by the love of his life, Ann Wood Buchanan, who had died in 2012 with him by her side.
A quiet, humble man, Ernie lived his life honorably and principled in all things – at...
Virginia Reynolds Lites
Jul 10, 2026
Virginia Reynolds Lites, of the Ain Community, was born July 5, 1931, at Grapevine, the daughter of the late Cecil “Bo” Reynolds and Bernice Hamilton Reynolds. A graduate of Grapevine High School, she spent her life, raised her family, and went Home to heaven, all right there in that community.
Virginia had an unwavering love for her Lord and Savior...
Ella Faye West Watson James
Jul 9, 2026
Ella Faye West Watson James of Grapevine, Arkansas was born November 26, 1939, at Carthage, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Hughie Lee West and Carrie Albertie “Bertie” Hardcastle West. She was a member of Bethany #1 Missionary Baptist Church, and was very active in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for years. She worked various jobs all of her adult life,...
Betty Baxley Fagan
Jul 9, 2026
Betty Baxley Fagan of East End, Arkansas was born July 4, 1945 in Little Rock, the daughter of the late John and Louise Spann Baxley. She was a member of East End Baptist Church. She had retired from Malvern National Bank after many years of service as a bank teller and she enjoyed shopping and going out to eat with...
Angele Harp Lepkosky
Jul 7, 2026
Angele Harp Lepkosky of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 12, 1971 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of James G. Harp and the late Patricia Reppond Harp. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed crafting, cooking for her family and being “YaYa” to her family.
Angele died Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at CHI...
James Robert Kellems
Jul 6, 2026
James Robert Kellems of Sheridan, Arkansas was born December 31, 1956, in Detroit Michigan, the son of the late Norman and Anna Jezdemer Kellems. James served proudly in the National Guard for 9 years and had worked many jobs in his lifetime but had most recently retired from Allen Gate and Panel where he worked as a pipe cutter. Although...
Charlene Elizabeth Moring
Jul 5, 2026
Charlene Elizabeth Moring 92 of White Hall went to be with the Lord on July 5,2026. Born April 5,1934 in Dermott, Ar raised in Herbine. She was the daughter of the late George Monroe and Rosie Bell Ashcraft. She received her education in Cleveland county. She worked for Ben Pearson, Illinois's Tool Works, and White Hall School District. She was...
Todd Franklin Edwards
Jun 29, 2026
Todd Franklin Edwards, age 61, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at his parents’ home in Prattsville, Arkansas.Born on February 6, 1965, in Malvern, Arkansas, Todd was the cherished son of Johnny Edwards and Lois Stuckey Edwards of Prattsville. Raised by hardworking and devoted parents, he learned the value of dedication and perseverance at an early age—qualities that remained...
Joyce Davis Hovey
Jun 29, 2026
Joyce Davis Hovey of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 25, 1943 in Tecumseh, MI, the daughter of the late William Kenneth and Juanita Cooper Davis. She was a retired bank teller and enjoyed crafting and doing puzzles.
Ms. Hovey died on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Saline Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors:...
Karla Sanchez
Jun 28, 2026
Karla Bagley Sanchez of Sheridan was born October 25, 1963 in Pine Bluff, the daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Bagley. She enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the proud mother of two sons, whom she loved with all her heart, and the adoring Nana of six grandchildren, who brought her endless joy. Her...
Carroll Long
Jun 28, 2026
Carroll Leonard Long was born April 7, 1938, in the Two Bar Ranch Community near DeWitt, Arkansas, the son of Edward Collise Long and Mattie Purdy Long. He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. In his younger days he proudly served in the Arkansas National Guard. He spent the early part of his career as manager...
Rose Tatum
Jun 27, 2026
Rose Mary Earnest Tatum of Prattsville, Arkansas was born February 18, 1954, in Sheridan, Arkansas the daughter of the late Willis and Eunice Buie Earnest. Rose was a faithful member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, and was retired from Saline Memorial Hospital where she worked in the kitchen. Rose was a wonderful homemaker who loved to cook,...
Cora Faye Garcia
Jun 26, 2026
Cora Faye Garcia, age 79, passed away on June 26, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia.
Born in Shaw, Mississippi, Faye spent nearly 40 years in the Mississippi Delta, where she built lasting friendships and cherished family memories. In the late 1970s, she relocated to the St. Louis area and began a new chapter in her life. She...
Robert Fabel
Jun 26, 2026
Robert Marvin Fabel of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 8, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of the late Myrtle Viola Lea. He attended First Baptist Church in Sheridan, and a retired diesel mechanic. He enjoyed staying busy, bike riding even in his 80’s and fishing. He also loved fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Robert...
Charles Aaron Henson
Jun 25, 2026
Charles Aaron Henson Sr. of Little Rock, Arkansas, was born May 23, 1960, in Little Rock, the son of Ronald Lee Henson Sr. and Carolyn Nelson Henson. Charles was a man of many trades, he worked mainly in the millwork, construction, and maintenance fields, always known to be a hard worker and skilled craftsman. Charles could also fix just about...
Carolyn Joiner Marshall
Jun 23, 2026
Carolyn Joiner Marshall of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born May 9, 1936, in Unadilla, Georgia, the daughter of the late Claude and Cleon Dunaway Joiner. Carolyn was a homemaker and a faithful member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. She lived a life of love and dedication to her family and to her Lord.
Carolyn passed away peacefully June 23, 2026,...
Eleanor Clemons Butler
Jun 7, 2026
Eleanor Earl Clemons Butler, age 84, of Rison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at The Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison. Eleanor was born on August 24, 1941, in Thornton, Arkansas, at her family home, a place affectionately known as “Lil Bay.” She was the daughter of Earl Burris Clemons and Mary Jane Harper Clemons. After...
Sheri Renee Umholtz
Jun 4, 2026
Sheri Renee Umholtz of Sheridan died June 4, 2026. This Christian woman lived 59 years.
Born Jan. 5, 1967 in Little Rock to Gale and Jo Umholtz, Sheri grew up in Greeley, Colorado with brothers L.D. and Lawton and graduated from Greeley Central High School. She moved to Sheridan, attended Providence Baptist Church, and studied social work at the University of...
Melba Moltz Funderburg
Jun 3, 2026
Melba Joyce Moltz Funderburg of Grapevine, Arkansas was born March 24, 1952, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Elmer and Joyce Swilling Moltz. She was a member of Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist Church and later Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Although she worked several jobs here and there, she worked mostly as a dedicated homemaker whose life was...
