DEATHS
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.
William Arnold “Billy” Holloway
William Arnold “Billy” Holloway of Sheridan, Ark., was born Jan. 10, 1952, at Malvern, Ark., the son of the late Arnold and Dorothy Harrison Holloway.
Elsie Marie Brooks
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elsie Marie Brooks. Elsie, 91, passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2024, at her home in Sheridan, Ark., surrounded by family members and her “soul sister,” Christina Robinson. Elsie was born on Feb. 15, 1933, in Tampa, Fla., to Mr. and Mrs. …
Brenda Maxine Tipton Lucas
Brenda Maxine Tipton Lucas, 81, of Sheridan, Ark., passed away March 3, 2024. She was born April 6, 1942, in Little Rock, Ark., the daughter of the Rev. Howard and Maxine Tipton.
Richard Wayne “Rick” Vail
Richard Wayne “Rick” Vail of Sheridan, Ark., was born Aug. 30, 1962, at Little Rock, Ark., the son of James and Dorothy Dare Vail.
JoAnn George
JoAnn George, born on Nov. 10, 1939, in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas, peacefully passed away on Feb. 23, 2024. She was 84 years old.
Wayland Bernard Sligh
Wayland Bernard Sligh of Prattsville, Ark., was born May 12, 1946, in Prattsville, the son of the late Bernard and Helen Mitchell Sligh.
Zelma Rita Jacks Stuckey
Zelma Rita Jacks Stuckey of Bentonville, Ark., died Feb. 18, 2024, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. Rita was a long-time resident of Sheridan. She was born Sept. 16, 1929, in the New Home Community of Cleveland County, Ark., a daughter of the late Thomas (Tom) William and Mellie …
Henry Earl Whitmire
Henry Earl Whitmire of Sheridan, Ark., was born Nov. 18, 1933, in Sheridan, the son of the late Henry Frank and Thelma Mae Edwards Whitmire.
Floyd Thomas Haley
Floyd Thomas Haley of North Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Sheridan, Ark., was born and raised in Eudora, Ark., on Dec. 29, 1938, to the late Elmo Howard and Flora Shelton Haley.
Thomas Lee Gifford
Thomas Lee Gifford, 75, of Leola, Ark., passed away on Feb. 16, 2024. He was born on March 2, 1948, in Brush Creek, Ark., the son of Theodore and Jessie Linn Gifford.
Jimmy Dale McClain
Jimmy Dale McClain of Sardis, Ark., was born July 29, 1941, in Cotton Plant, the son of the late Bishop and Mary Frances Stuman Dixson.
Cole Haley 'Sonny' Davis Jr
Cole Haley 'Sonny' Davis Jr. was born in Little Dixie, Ark., at home on Nov. 23, 1942, to Cole Haley Davis Sr. and Mollie Jewell Joyner Davis. He was known as Sonny to his family and Cole to his friends.
Vicki Jean Young Heath
Vicki Jean Young Heath was a caring wife, mother, mammie, sister. and friend. She went to her heavenly home on January 25, 2024, at age 67. She was born to Victor and Jean (Knighton) Young on September 2, 1956, in Fort Campbell, KY.
