Obituaries

Sep 16, 2026

Mildred J. Smith, age 101, of Little Rock, Arkansas formerly of Prescott, passed away on September 16, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Smith was born on August 5, 1925, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, Carl and Carrie McCain Morris. She had a love for flea markets and at one time was in the business.

She is preceded in death by her...

Sep 10, 2026

Alice Hurt passed away on Thursday September 10, 2026, at home in Spring Hill, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 2, 1941.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Edward Lee Hurt. Her parents Earl M Hudman and Odie Bell Malcom Hudman, one daughter, seven brothers, three sisters, and three grandchildren.

Alice is survived by three...

Sep 6, 2026

Martha Ann Grimes Burke passed away on Sunday September 6, 2026, at Heather Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 23, 1942, at Cora Donnell Hospital in Prescott Arkansas to the late Dorothy Cottingham Grimes and Lloyd Grimes. She grew up in a close-knit loving family with her parents, younger sister Donna and Grandad...

Sep 4, 2026

Joy Nell Dougan age 86 of Blevins, Arkansas passed away Friday September 4, 2026.

Joy was born in McCaskill, Arkansas May 1, 1940, to parents: George Lee Fielding and Ida Bell (Cantrell) Fielding.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, brother LeeRoy Fielding, two sisters Delores Wynn, Betty (Wiece) Terrell, her husband Penny F. Dougan, and son Victor L. Dougan. She...

Sep 3, 2026

Jennifer McKamie Pitcock gained her heavenly wings on September 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Jennifer was born on February 6, 1963, in Hope, Arkansas, to I.J. McKamie and Patsy McKamie Bright.

Jennifer was a God-fearing woman who loved the Lord and loved her family and friends fiercely. Her faith was at the center of her life, and she shared that...

Aug 30, 2026

Jeanine Koen Bonner, age 73, of Blevins, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas.

Mrs. Bonner was born on January 11, 1953, in Bryant, Arkansas to her parents, Hillman and Jean McBee Koen. She had a love for many things including swimming, working in her flower beds, and going to as many sporting events as possible. She...

Aug 29, 2026

Anthony Dylan Guarisco, 37, passed away on August 29, 2026, in Conway, Arkansas.

Anthony was born on May 27, 1989, in New Orleans, Louisiana, a place he always carried with him as part of his roots. He was also raised in Nashville, Arkansas, where he attended school and graduated high school.

Anthony was one of those people who could walk into a...

Aug 26, 2026

Bradley “Todd” Goode, 44, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly in August 2026.

Todd was one of those people whose presence was hard to miss and even harder to forget. He had an infectious laugh, contagious energy, and a way of bringing a smile to the faces of everyone around him. If you knew Todd, chances are you can still hear...

Aug 24, 2026

Sharon Burns, age 87, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Ms. Sharon was born on June 17, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Gamble. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was also a member of the Hope Church of Christ.

She is preceded in death...

Aug 18, 2026

Peggy Bobo, age 79, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Bobo was born on July 23, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to her parents William and Nancy Bagley Eaves.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Phil Clark and Mike Clark; two children, Nancy...

Aug 14, 2026

Cathy Sue McKamie, 59 of Hope, AR, passed away August 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on December 13, 1966, to Wayne and Maxine Cornelius. She was a member of Calvary Church in Norman and retired from WEOKIE Federal Credit Union.

She is preceded in death by her father Wayne Cornelius and one granddaughter...

Aug 11, 2026

Frances Harris, age 87, of Emmet, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Prescott, Arkansas.

Mrs. Frances was born on March 4, 1939, in Delight, Arkansas to her parents Clyde and Ina Lamb Henderson. She had a love for many things including camping, fishing, and sewing. But more than anything she loved spending time with...

Aug 10, 2026

Donald Smith, age 88, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Mr. Smith was born on November 18, 1937, in Hope, Arkansas to his parents Roy and Ruby Ray Smith. He was a self-employed business owner of Dairy Queen in Hope, Arkansas for 40 years.

Donald is preceded in death by his...

Aug 6, 2026

Bobby Jack Turner, age 77, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on August 6, 2026.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Aug 4, 2026

Nadine Faye Ridings age 73 of Hope, AR, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 4, 2026, at Texarkana, TX. Nadine was born on July 18, 1953, in Richmond, CA to Carliss and Maxine Russell.

Nadine is survived by her husband Glenn Ridings and their 3 sons; Darren (Jennifer), Steven (Ashley), and Dusten (Sarah). Grandchildren: Ashleigh, Timothy, Emma,...

Aug 4, 2026

Joe Phillip Watkins passed away on August 4, 2026 at age 91. He was born February 28, 1935 in Dallas to Adam Dearmore (A.D.) and Marjorie Iola (Smith) Watkins.  As a small child, his family moved to Hot Springs where he attended grade school and was a graduate of Lakeside High School.  He was a multi-sport athlete and excelled...

Jul 30, 2026

Karen Steed, age 62, of Prescott, Arkansas, met her "very, very, very best friend Jesus" on July 30, 2026. She was born on July 20 th ,1964 in Syracuse, New York to Elizabeth A. Burnham (Crossfield) and the late Marion "Woody" Hayden Woodring.

Due to her daddy's military background, Karen's family lived in many places. One of...

Jul 29, 2026

Edward Gene Woods, Sr. affectionately known as Ed, "Woodchuck," and "Weedges," passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 76 while camping with his beloved family at Swaha-doing what he loved most.

Ed was born on February 12, 1950, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Winona Mary Billingsly and Clarence Jake Woods, Sr. He was also...

Jul 29, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of Rebecca L. Danner Santiago, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Rebecca, known affectionately as Becky, peacefully left this world at her home July 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 74 years old.

Born on...

Jul 27, 2026

Julie Barber Cochran, 72, of Maineville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Julie was born on October 12, 1953, in Hope, Arkansas, to the late Thomas J. Barber and Lovena D. Barber. She graduated from Hope High School in 1971 before earning her bachelor's degree...