DEATHS
Randall (Randy) Lynn Pearcy
Randall (Randy) Lynn Pearcy, 57 of Berea, Ky., went to his heavenly home on Jan. 28, 2023, after many health struggles. Randy was born July 28, 1965, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Bobby Pearcy and Ruby Barnhart.
Linda Susan Knaupe
On Jan. 25, 2023, Linda Susan Knaupe of Sheridan, Ark., passed away at the age of 85 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she was greatly loved and cared for by the nursing and administration staff. The family cannot express enough gratitude for the love she was given during …
Louis Maurice Owens
Louis Maurice Owens, 77, of Sheridan, Ark., went to be with his Lord on Jan. 22, 2023. He was born Oct. 26, 1945, in Eaglette, Dallas County, Ark., to the late Odas and Lucille Beeson Owens.
Jessie C. Kervin, “JC”, Jr.
Jessie C. Kervin, “JC”, Jr. of Prattsville, Ark., was born Nov. 14, 1934, in Prattsville the son of the late Jessie C. Kervin, Sr. and Ruby Benning Kervin.
Janet Marie Edwards Gaddy
Janet Marie Edwards Gaddy, 61, of Kingsland, Ark., died Jan. 20, 2023. She was born Jan. 23, 1961, in Covina, Calif.
Eston James McIlwain
Eston James McIlwain went to be with his Lord on Jan. 28, 2023, at the age of 36. He was born June 7, 1986, at Hot Springs, Ark., to Ralph McIlwain of Sheridan and the late Glenda Pickle of Hot Springs.
Wanda “Waney” Faye Brown
Wanda “Waney” Faye Brown, 66, of White Hall, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Jan. 2, 2023. She was born May 29, 1956, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to the late Edward John Brooks and Glenna Jean Schultz Brooks.
Retha Christine Massey
Retha Christine Massey was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
James “Jim” Gwin
James “Jim” Gwin, 74, of North Little Rock passed away New Year’s Day.
Mary Margaret Jackson Rice
Mary Margaret Jackson Rice of Little Rock, Ark., was born April 6, 1940, in Malvern, Ark., the daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary Emma Hathaway Jackson.
Sally Wiggins Thomas
Sally Wiggins Thomas of Sheridan, Ark., was born July 9, 1963, in Pine Bluff, Ark., the daughter of the late Raymond and Sally Harp Wiggins.
Robert Purtle
On Dec. 22, 2022, Robert Purtle, loving husband, father of four, grandfather of five, passed away at the age of 62. Robert was born on March 12, 1960, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Bob and Louise Purtle.
Jonathan Randall Smith
Jonathan Randall Smith of Bettendorf, Iowa, was born Feb. 10, 1959, in Little Rock, Ark., the son of the late Jearl and Charlene Hollinger Smith.
Alice Faye Temple Turney
Alice Faye Temple Turney, 83, went to her heavenly home on Dec. 22, 2022, while at her home in Russellville, Ark. She was born on Sept. 2, 1939, in Shreveport, La., to the late T.J. Temple and Delores McKinney Temple.
