DEATHS

Robert Edward "Bobby" Throneberry

Robert Edward “Bobby” Throneberry, 75, of Sheridan, Ark., passed away April 20, 2018. He was born in Dumas, Ark., on June 7, 1942, to the late Thomas Garland and Mabel Rash Throneberry.

John Steven Beckel

John Steven Beckel, 72, of Prattsville, Ark., went to be with his Lord on April 7, 2018. He was born March 10, 1946, in Maryville, Mo., to the late Art and Evelyn Beckel.

Maxine Lunsford Ward

Maxine Lunsford Ward of Sheridan, Ark., was born Nov. 18, 1941, in Rison, Ark., the daughter of the late Henry Black Lunsford and Mattie Lula Mae Winston Lunsford.

Gary Lee Schatz

Gary Lee Schatz of East End, Ark., went to meet his Lord on April 11, 2018, at the age of 64. He was born on Oct. 14, 1953, in Sullivan, Mo. Gary was a graduate of Sullivan High School, Linn Technical College, and the Missionary Baptist Institute and Seminary.

Joseph Franklin "Joe" Appling

Joseph Franklin “Joe” Appling of Sheridan, Ark., was born Dec. 26, 1939, at Pine Bluff, Ark., the son of the late Joseph Earl and Zola Clement Appling.

Clark A. Dodd

Clark A. Dodd of Hensley, Ark., was born Oct. 8, 1942, in Houston, Ark., the son of the late James Edward and Aubry Lucille Dudley Dodd.

Betty Millirons Tribble

Betty Millirons Tribble of Sheridan, Ark., was born April 27, 1937, in Redfield, Ark., the daughter of the late Zachariah Francis and Cora Louisiana Shoptaw Millirons.

Alice Jean Knighton Young

Alice Jean Knighton Young of Prattsville, Ark., was born March 2, 1934, in Stamps, Ark., the daughter of the late Clarence Robert and Evie Andrews Knighton.

Marsha Jo Eggburn

Marsha Jo Eggburn, 55, of Sheridan, Ark., was unexpectedly summoned to heaven on the morning of Jan. 18, 2018.

Charles O. "Chief Chuck" Johnson

Charles O. “Chief Chuck” Johnson, 77, of Prattsville, Ark., passed away Jan. 18, 2018. He was born Sept. 3, 1940, in Benton, Ark. Charles retired as a Navy Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of service and was a member of the American Legion Post #19.

Thomas Edward Ford

Thomas Edward Ford, 26, passed from this life on Jan. 16, 2018, in Dallas County. He was born on Dec. 27, 1991, in Odessa, Texas, the son of Hubert and Linda Ford.

Linnia "Mary" Holt

Linnia “Mary” Holt, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Jan 14, 2018, at her home. She was born July 30, 1934, in Sheridan, Ark., to the late Leonard and Mamie Lee Womble Hale.

Winfred Earl "Winkie" May

Winfred Earl "Winkie" May was born June 14, 1935, to Victor Dow and Bertha McCool May of Sheridan. He was the fourth of five boys. Winkie went to heaven on Jan. 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers: Victor, Jimmy Dale, and Freddie May.

Harvey C. Nelson

Harvey C. Nelson was born in Sheridan, Ark., on Jan. 3, 1935, to Jesse and Priscilla Nelson. He took his heavenly tractor ride home on April 7, 2018, at the age of 83, with his family at his side.

Clara Bethel Herring York

Clara Bethel Herring York of Beebe, Ark., formerly of Sheridan, Ark., was born Oct. 2, 1942, in Anaheim, Calif., the daughter of the late Clarence Herring and Moira Webster Herring.