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Feb 14, 2023

Carl Blank, age 67 of Sheridan, passed away February 14, 2023 in Little Rock, AR.  He was born July 22, 1955 in Fremont, Nebraska to the late Orin and Shirley Maxson Blank. He retired after 30 years from Union Pacific Railroad where he was a boilermaker.  Carl always kept himself busy, he enjoyed fishing, mowing, working around the house,...

Feb 14, 2023

Thomas "Jim" Shuemake of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2023 at the age of 88.

He was born on January 28, 1935 in Conway, Arkansas to Sam and Alma Jewell Shuemake. He was of the baptist faith and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon. He was a veteran in the United States Army serving in Germany. He worked until his...

Feb 12, 2023

Our dear mother, Rita Mae Cannaliato Meachum, 80, of Pangburn, A.R., sadly passed away on the beautiful morning of Sunday, February 12, 2023, after battling Leukemia.

Rita was born in New Orleans, L.A. on April 16, 1942, to the late Thomas Cannaliato and Mary Balestra Cannaliato Vallee.

On September...

Feb 11, 2023

Bernard Clyde Gregory, age 90, of Sheridan passed away on February 11, 2023. He was born January 22, 1933, in Beaver, Oklahoma to the late Arthur Charles Gregory, Sr. and Alda Mae Carr Gregory. Mr. Gregory was a United States Army veteran and retired from the Cotton Belt Railroad.  In addition to his parents, he...

Feb 11, 2023

Brother Jimmy Lee Rauls was born February 19, 1951 in Rison, Ar. He was the son of the late Jimmy Lee and Ella Ree Rauls, he departed this life on February 11, 2023 at home in Rison, Arkansas. Brother Jimmy touched many lives. He loved to help people, he was a hunter, fisherman and worked at the...

Feb 9, 2023

Roy L. Morgan, age 84, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born December 23, 1938, in Cleveland County, Arkansas to the late John W. Morgan and Mildred Patrick Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Morgan Doman and her husband Olen. Mr....

Feb 9, 2023

Joyce Elaine (Joy) Shorb died on February 9, 2023 after a protracted illness.  She was 86 years old.  Born in Schuyler County Illinois on January 5, 1937 to Clyde and Lois David, she grew up in Washington Illinois where she met the love of her life, Jack Shorb. They were married 67 years.  Over the years they had homes...

Feb 8, 2023

Helen Hobson Pennington, age 86, of Rison, passed away February 8, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 2, 1936 in Rison, AR to the late Calvin S. and Gladys Childress Hobson. She graduated from Rison High School, and attended Arkansas A&M College (now the University of Arkansas at Monticello). Helen retired from the Soil Conservation Service, where...

Feb 7, 2023

Candice Michelle Johns, age 43, of Judsonia passed away on February 7, 2023. She was born December 8, 1979 in Searcy to the late Tony and Glenda Copeland Gray. She was a caregiver and a member of Rocky Point Southern Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandson Ryland, hitting up Sonic for a Diet Dr....

Feb 7, 2023

Janis Middleton, age 65, of Judsonia passed away on February 7, 2023. She was born September 28, 1957 in De Queen, Arkansas to the late Sidney and Gertie Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

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Feb 6, 2023

Willis Clinton Baker, Sr. age 80, of White Hall passed away on February 6, 2023. He was born July 6, 1942 in Dumas, AR to the late Roy Hix Baker and Leta Lewis Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. Mr. Baker was the former owner of...

Feb 5, 2023

Diane (Cox) Sweeney, 62 of Rose Bud, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, February 5th, 2023, after a long illness.

She was born March 4th,1960 in Conway, Arkansas. She is the loving wife to her husband, Larry Sweeney of 42 years, and mother to Mary Inez Sweeney.

She had a strong christian faith. Her caretakers and doctors talked of how...

Feb 4, 2023

Abby "Leo" Rain Khoury, 25 of Little Rock, passed away after a long struggle with their health on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.

Leo is survived by their mother, Cristy Lee Hutto and step-father, Richard Scott Hutto of Little Rock; sister, Riley Mae Henderson and husband, Reece; sister, Emberly Fern Hutto; grandmother, Kay Evans; grandmother, Barbara...

Feb 4, 2023

John David Light, age 66, of Judsonia went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born June 27, 1956, in Panola County, MS to the late John Monroe and Mary Lee Betts Light. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Larry, Jerry, Paul, and Calvin Light....

Feb 3, 2023

Bobby Wayne Riddle, 73, of Hot Springs, formerly of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2023. 

Bobby was born on September 2, 1949, in Muldrow, Oklahoma to Athel and Irene Hughes Riddle. He was a christian in the Nazarene faith and a founding member of Crossroads Cowboy Church in El Paso. Bobby enjoyed farming, riding horses and working on cars. 

Left to...

Feb 2, 2023

George Boyd, 76 of Rison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 2, 2023, after a brief illness. George was born July 29, 1946, to Noel and Cora Boyd of Rison. George was a lifelong native of Rison. He graduated from Rison High School, and the day after graduating from high school, he joined...

Feb 1, 2023

Shelly Renee Dodgen of Conway, passed away on February 01, 2023 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 55.

She is survived by Children, Jonathan Phelps, Jeffery Pitts and Kaylin Phelps.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Vilonia Funeral Home, 1134 Main St., Vilonia, Arkansas 72173. Share condolences with the family at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.

Jan 31, 2023

Martha Sue Chambers, age 64, of Georgetown went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born November 22, 1958 to the late Lillie Glaze. She was a retired CNA and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years Bryan Chambers, her...

Jan 28, 2023

Thomas Lee Covington, 85 of Vilonia, passed away at his home on January 28, 2023.

He was born on August 20, 1937, to Jessie Lee and Lorene Covington. He was a christian and a member of the Church of Christ. He worked as a farmer most of his life in Arkansas, and oil field construction while living in Texas. 

Left to cherish his memories are three sons, Keith...

Jan 28, 2023

Eston James McIlwain went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 36. He was born June 7, 1986, at Hot Springs, Arkansas to Ralph McIlwain of Sheridan, and the late Glenda Pickle of Hot Springs. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda Brooks of Sheridan.  Eston graduated from...