DEATHS

Lorece Thompson

Lorece Thompson, 78, of Warren, Ark., passed away on April 21, 2021, at JRMC in Pine Bluff. She was born Sept. 7, 1942, in Warren, Ark., to the late Samuel Adams "Judge" and Della Sutton Adams.

Cheree D. Carlton

Cheree D. Carlton, 55, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away April 19, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends. Cheree was born in Amarillo, Texas, on July 6, 1965, to Carl and Sue Carlton of Sheridan.

Ross Alan Mote

Ross Alan Mote of Sheridan, Ark., was born Dec. 14, 1960, in Little Rock, Ark., to James Ross (J.R.) and Mary Riggan Mote.

Cynthia "Cindy" Lea Hester Kaelin

Cynthia "Cindy" Lea Hester Kaelin, 62, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021, at home surrounded by her family after a 57-day fight with Glioblastoma Multiforme. She was born May 13, 1958, in Pine Bluff and was the daughter of the late William "Bud" Hester and Barbara Ladd Hamilton of …

Mildred Lucille Henderson

Mildred Lucille Henderson of Sheridan, Ark., was born April 23, 1928, in Sheridan, Ark., the daughter of the late Jacob Marvin and Dovie Viola Kelley Smith.

Jimmy Lawrence

Jimmy Lawrence of Sheridan, Ark., was born Aug. 24, 1944, in Marianna, Ark. Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his sweetie. He was also a remarkable gunsmith and took a lot of pride in building and customizing guns.

Adam Blaine Dean

Adam Blaine Dean of Charleston, S.C., was born Jan. 19, 1988, at Pine Bluff, Ark., the son of Timothy Myron Dean and Sandy Walker Dean Weese.

Lance Kirby Harp

Lance Kirby Harp was born to Charlotte and Richard Harp on Sept. 15, 1971, in Memphis, Tenn. Lance departed this earth at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Ark., and ushered into Heaven on Feb. 28, 2021.

Wilmar Paul Orr

Wilmar Paul Orr of Leola, Ark., was born Sept. 25, 1941, at Ivy, Ark., (near Leola), the son of the late J.W. and Irma Stiles Orr.

Wendy Diane McKinzie

On Feb. 21, 2021, Wendy Diane McKinzie, loving mother, devoted sister, caring daughter and forever friend went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 46. Wendy was born Sept 18, 1974, in Malvern, Ark. She graduated from Sheridan High school in 1992 and from there went …

Dr. Cutis Basil Clark

Dr. Curtis Basil Clark, 95, passed away on March 21, 2021, at Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Good Shepherd in Little Rock, surrounded by family. Curtis was born in Ico (Grant County), the son of John Newton and Ertle Mae Dorsey Clark.

Phyllis Jean Nutt

Phyllis Jean Nutt, 88, of Benton, Ark., went to be with her Lord on March 26, 2021. She was born Dec. 29, 1932, to the late Ilus E. Provence and Florence Smith Provence.

Betty "Sue" Bonner Quantz

Betty "Sue" Bonner Quantz, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2021, at Hospice Home Care Little Rock. She was born June 18, 1937, in Lafayette, Tenn., to the late Elmer Clarence Bonner and Ruby Gertrude Morgan Bonner.

Michael Zade Grindstaff, Jr.

Michael Zade Grindstaff, Jr. of Sheridan, Ark., was born Oct. 4, 1952, at Rocky Mount, Va., the son of the late Michael Grindstaff, Sr. and Edna Martin Grindstaff. He previously served in the United States Army National Guard and was retired Construction Supervisor

Joyce Lee Benfield Smith

Joyce Lee Benfield Smith, 86, from Sheridan, Ark., was born March 22, 1935, to Clarence and Cora Benfield in Pine Bluff, Ark.