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...
Evelyn Taylor
May 31, 2026
Evelyn Taylor was born in Grapevine, Arkansas September 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Ernest A. and Bertice Ross Taylor. She graduated from Grapevine high school and was married to Harold Taylor for 65 years before his passing in February 2025. She was a good seamstress and home maker. She worked several jobs through the years but was employed...
Kathryn Jo Bell
May 21, 2026
Behind every good man is an even better woman. Kathryn followed her husband, Don, to meet their Savior on May 21, 2026, completing a lifelong journey of faith, devotion, and love.
Born in Sheridan, Arkansas, on July 24, 1943, Kathryn lived a life marked by notable faith and humility. She served the Lord faithfully through her church, her community, and every...
Phyllis Ann Stevens
May 17, 2026
Phyllis Ann Oglesby Stevens of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 14, 1944 in San Diego, CA the daughter of the late Bernard and Grace Oglesby. She was reared and married in Greenville, MS. She was employed as a Dental Assistant (12 years), Legal Secretary & Court Reporter (20 years), and Church Secretary (14 years) and she was a pianist and...
Tina Harris Winborne
May 14, 2026
Tina Cheree Harris Winborne was born October 18, 1972 at Benton, Arkansas, the daughter of Derrell and Debbie Curlee Harris. Due to health challenges, in recent years, she was a homemaker, but she previously worked at the Grant County Clerk’s office and the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. She was an amazing cook and had a huge soft spot for animals. First...
Ellen Kay Goolsby
May 7, 2026
Ellen Kay Mosley Goolsby, age 85, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away May 7, 2026 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. Kay was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, September 2, 1940, to parents, William Earl and Sarah Ellon Jordan Mosley.
Kay graduated from Sheridan High School in 1958 where she was a member of the...
Hershel Muriel Butler
May 5, 2026
Hershel Muriel Butler of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 16, 1937, in Morrilton, Arkansas the son of the late Johnlee Hershel and Hester Agnes Faulkner Butler. At a young age Muriel had to quit school to help support his family after his father’s sawmill accident. Learning to work and provide early would prove to help him in later years with...
Charlene Kay Wesley
May 4, 2026
Charlene Kay DeSpain Wesley of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 10, 1954 in Spokane, Washington the daughter of the late Jerry and Frances Melcher DeSpain. She was retired from Proctor and Gamble.
Charlene passed away at her home on May 4, 2026 at her home at the age of 71.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Angela Griffin Pate
May 4, 2026
Angela Michelle Griffin Pate of Sheridan, Arkansas was born September 20, 1976 in Bastrop, Louisiana, the daughter of Wesley Griffin, Sr. and Brenda Ward Griffin. She was the cafeteria manager at Sheridan High School for many years. She was a member of 365 Church in North Little Rock, and she enjoyed hunting, fishing, shopping, going to church and watching any...
