DEATHS

Glenda Peggy Davis Lisenbey

Glenda Peggy Davis Lisenbey of Sheridan, Ark., was born Jan. 8, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Ark., the daughter of the late Jesse and Edna Ford Davis.

Dorothy Marie Bone

Our Mom and Nanny, Dorothy Marie Bone was born Feb. 4, 1937. After putting up a superhuman fight, she went to be with Jesus on Oct. 26, 2022. We know that she is rejoicing to be reunited with her husband: Paul Daniel (P.D.) Bone; her parents: Walton and Hattie Guidry; …

Bonnie Jean Potter

Bonnie Jean Potter, 88, of Grapevine, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Oct. 8, 2022.

Ralph Nelson Holland

Ralph Nelson Holland, a long-time resident of White Hall/Pine Bluff, Ark., died peacefully on Sept. 25, 2022.

Jerrell Lewis Harper

Jerrell Lewis Harper of Sheridan, Ark., was born on June 11, 1951, in Sheridan. He was the son of the late Coy Harper and Christine Leona Brooks.

Mattie Bell Smith Hogue

Mattie Bell Smith Hogue Conner, 87, of Grapevine, Ark., passed away Aug. 19, 2021. Mrs. Conner was born Sept. 4, 1933, in Grant County, Ark., to the late Jacob Oscar Smith and Onie Lawrence Smith Heird. She was reared and received her education in Sulphur Springs and Watson Chapel.

Barney Dean Dial

Barney Dean Dial of Leola, Ark., was born Dec. 6, 1934, in Leola, Ark., the son of the late Williams Jennings Bryan Dial and Ruby Roberts Dial. He worked for 50 plus years as a machine operator for HG Toler’s Mill in Leola. He enjoyed deer hunting, gardening, raising chickens …

Carolyn Sue Doherty Wortham

Carolyn Sue Doherty Wortham of Pangburn, Ark., was born July 11, 1954, in Malvern, Ark., the daughter of the late Paul Doherty and Dora Sue Robison Doherty. She was a member of Letonia Missionary Baptist Church but also loved her second church home, Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. …

Ronald Keith Gortney

Ronald Keith Gortney of Sheridan, Ark., was born Sept. 12, 1950, in Little Rock, Ark., the son of the late L.C. Gortney and Betty Sue Duke. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church and of the American Legion and worked as the …

Jack Preston George

Jack Preston George, 81, of Sheridan, Ark., passed away on July 7, 2021. He was born Aug. 21, 1939, in Holly Grove, Ark., to Jack Pink George and Zulieme Poole George.

Jimmy Wilson Holmes

Jimmy Wilson Holmes, 64, of Sheridan, Ark., passed away on July 4, 2021, in Little Rock, Ark. Jimmy was a longtime caregiver to both of his parents who have preceded him in death, Flossy Marie Roberts and Edward Leo Holmes, both of Sheridan.

Linda Ann Black

Linda Ann Black, 59, of Sheridan, Ark., passed away on July 9, 2021. She was born on July 8, 1962, in Newark, N.J., to Robert and Roberta Black.

Roy Lesley “Squeaky” Lamb

Roy Lesley “Squeaky” Lamb of Sheridan, Ark., was born April 11, 1954, at Kennitt, Mo., the son of the late William Robert and Grace Welch Lamb. He was first and foremost a family man. He adored them and spent much of his time sharing laughter and making memories with them. …

Dulan Dewayne “Wayne” Tompkins

Dulan Dewayne “Wayne” Tompkins of Sheridan, Ark., was born Jan.17, 1967, at Little Rock, Ark., the son of Doris Webb Tompkins and the late Dulan A. Tompkins. He was a painter and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Larry D. Seals

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Larry D. Seals, 75, died in his home on July 8, 2021, after a long battle with Agent Orange-related cancers. Born March 18, 1946, to Willie V. Seals and Melba Bridwell Seals Soles, he was reared in Big Spring, Texas. He is survived by his wife of …