DEATHS
Leslie Melvin Loftis
Leslie Melvin Loftis went to his heavenly home on June 7, 2024, surrounded by his family at the young age of 93. He was born on July 18, 1930, in Olton, Texas, to the late Everett and Myrtie Loftis.
Kimberly Jessica Marie Carter
Kimberly Jessica Marie Carter of Sheridan, Ark., was born May 17, 2006, at Little Rock, Ark.
Charles Curtis Vaughn
Charles Curtis Vaughn, 77, of Huntsville, Ark., passed away on May 28, 2024, in Rogers, Ark. He was born on June 4, 1946, in Prattsville, Ark., to George (Bill) Vaughn and Emma Aline Vaughn.
Donald “Donnie” Wayne Ritchie
Donald “Donnie” Wayne Ritchie, of Searcy, Ark., was born on Sept. 6, 1958, in Bellflower, Calif., the son of Guy and Claudia Ritchie. He left this world for his heavenly home on June 4, 2024, at the age of 65.
Murel L. Norton
Murel L. Norton, 98, of Sheridan, Ark., was a beloved World War II veteran who had a dry sense of humor, loved his church and family and enjoyed telling stories about his adventures.
James Bryan “Phat” Roberts
James Bryan “Phat” Roberts of Sheridan, Ark., was born Oct. 23, 1984, in Pine Bluff, Ark., the son of James Elrod Roberts and the late Patricia Gail Main Roberts.
Charles Reed Rainwater
Charles Reed Rainwater of Sheridan, Ark., was born June 20, 1941, in Newark, Ark., the son of the late Raymond Ralph Rainwater and Bessie Heron Rainwater.
Kevin Ray Culpepper
Kevin Ray Culpepper, 63, of Joplin, Mo., went to be with his Lord on April 1, 2024. He was born April 22, 1960, in Warren, Ark., to Billy Ray Culpepper and Ginger Johnson Culpepper.
Mary Beth Aycock
Mary Elizabeth Aycock (Mary Beth), 23, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, after a long battle with leukemia. She was born on Sept. 28, 2000, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Ryan Aycock and Susan Turner.
Linda Faye Williams Stubbs
Linda Faye Williams Stubbs of Sheridan, Ark., was born April 16, 1941, in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Samuel and Pauline Ramick Williams McCall. She enjoyed sewing, reading and spending time with her family.
Richard Alan “Rick” Bradshaw
Richard Alan “Rick” Bradshaw of Sheridan, Ark., was born April 23, 1959, in Pine Bluff, Ark., the son of James and Mary Ashcraft Bradshaw.
Virgil "Wayne" Creed
Virgil "Wayne" Creed of Prattsville, Ark., was born on June 18, 1935, in Prattsville, the son of the late Lester Creed and Ruby Kelly Creed.
Jimmy Carthal Burgess
Jimmy Carthal Burgess was born Feb. 9, 1940, in Beebe, Ark., the son of the late Vergia Williams Burgess Arnold and the late Chester Rexie Burgess. He stepped into glory March 11, 2024, at his home in Sheridan surrounded by his family.
Martha Lorene Vanness Ramick
Martha Lorene Vanness Ramick, born Nov. 19, 1936, to Susan Elizabeth and Charles Eugene Vanness, passed away on March 11, 2024.
