DEATHS
Alan Eugene Goolsby
Alan Eugene Goolsby, 76, is now rejoicing with Jesus, having passed from this world on May 24, 2023, at 6:36 p.m. Alan died peacefully with his wife, daughter, and pastor at his side. After 11 days in hospice, he simply took one breath and then not the next.
Cassie Mae Jordan Hatch
Cassie Mae Jordan Hatch was born in Elaine, Ark., on Dec. 26, 1934, to the late Audie Johnston Jordan.
Delmar Gatzke
Delmar Gatzke, died May 28, 2023. Born Nov. 29, 1929, to the late Laura and Norbert Gatzke.
Roy Lee Rash
Roy Lee (R.L.) Rash of Sheridan, Ark., passed away at home and was greeted into Heaven on May, 25, 2023. After several years of being ill, he is at peace and in the presence of our Almighty God.
Becky Rogers Walton
Becky Rogers Walton of the Hunter Community, (De Soto Parish, La.) was born on Halloween, and this explains a lot if you really knew her, Oct. 31, 1947, in Logansport, La., to the late M.O. “Jack” Rogers and Gloria Brossette Rogers.
Nelda Diann Mitchell
Nelda Diann Mitchell of Sheridan, Ark., formerly of Philadelphia, Miss., was born July 6, 1949, near Sicily Island, La., the daughter of the late Thomas and Doris Schneider Mitchell.
James Alva Crouch
James Alva Crouch of Sheridan, Ark., was born Oct. 23, 1946, in Ashdown, Ark., the son of the late Hugh Alva and Chloe Mae Bartee Crouch.
Patsy Jean Gray Gartman
Patsy Jean Gray Gartman of Sheridan, Ark., was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Cabot, Ark., the daughter of the late Burney and Verna Williams Gray.
Jeffery Bruce Lybrand
Jeffery Bruce Lybrand, 67, of Grapevine, Ark., died May 13,, 2023, at UAMS hospital in Little Rock, Ark., where he was surrounded by his family.
Orville James Ashley
Orville James Ashley of Prattsville, Ark., fondly known as “Coach”, was born Oct. 31, 1932, in Prattsville, the son of the late Dudley Daniel and Clarid McCool Ashley.
Bradley Ray “Brad” Smith
Bradley Ray “Brad” Smith of Sheridan, Ark., was born Nov. 13, 1975, at Pine Bluff, Ark., the son of Sue Reaves Herrera and the late Beauford Ray "Biff" Smith.
Elwin Leonard Goolsby
Elwin Leonard Goolsby, 81, of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of Sheridan, Ark., passed away April 26, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on Nov. 4, 1941, to parents Wilton Leonard Goolsby and Juanita Elizabeth McCool Goolsby.
Annie John Garrison
Annie John Garrison Smith of Sheridan, Ark., was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Carthage, Ark., the daughter of the late John and Annie Fenison Garrison.
Charles “Chuck” Tripp
Charles “Chuck” Tripp, 62, died on April 9, 2023. Chuck resided in Russellville, Ark., where he was above all a lifelong learner and encourager for others to learn. Whether in the church, public schools, or in a healthcare setting, he was the consummate teacher.
