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Kryste Meschell Powell

Kryste Meschell Powell

May 16, 2025

Kryste Meschell Powell, beloved mother, Gammy, daughter, and friend, transitioned to her heavenly home on May 16, 2025. Born on September 6, 1972, to James and Shirley Creech, Kryste lived a life full of love, imagination, and heartfelt creativity.

She was a devoted mother to her two children, Karsyn and Kobey Powell, and...

Bobbie Rea Garrett Powell

Bobbie Rea Garrett Powell

May 16, 2025

Bobbie Rea Garrett Powell, age 86, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on January 10, 1939, to the late Eunice and R.E. Garrett, Bobbie Rea was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, teacher, and friend. She was preceded in death...

Cheryl Denise Whatley

Cheryl Denise Whatley

May 11, 2025

Cheryl Whatley, 61, of Hope, Ar. passed away May 11, 2025, in Hope.

Cheryl was born on August 30, 1963, in Pike County Arkansas to LC and Claris Stone Nolen. She worked 20+ years for Meyers Bakery in Hope and was a homemaker. She loved her neighbors, caring for each one, checking on them daily. She enjoyed...

Bobby Lambert

Bobby Lambert

May 10, 2025

Bobby Lambert, age 60 of Emmet, Arkansas, passed away Saturday May 10, 2025, at his home. Bobby was born on August 13, 1964, in Baton Rouge Louisiana to Robert Ellis and Mary Jane Davis Lambert. He was a self-employed welder, cattle rancher and member of New Liberty Missionary Baptist Church.

Bobby was a loving devoted husband, father...

Virda Marie Mccain

Virda Marie Mccain

May 6, 2025

Virda Marie Plyler McCain, age 103, of Bluff City, AR, passed away on May 6th, 2025, at Hillcrest Nursing home.

Virda McCain was born August 19th, 1921, in Bluff City, AR, the daughter of Tom and Ibra House Plyler.

Everyone who knew her found her to be a strong...

Loyce Jones

Loyce Jones

May 3, 2025

Ms. Loyce Jones, age 66, of Rosston, AR, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Rosston, AR. Born on February 16, 1959, to Walter Lee and Nora Nichols, Loyce dedicated her life to caring for others as a home health nurse before her retirement. She was a cherished member of the Union Baptist Church in Bodcaw....

Lucy Jane Hinson

Lucy Jane Hinson

May 2, 2025

Ms. Lucy Jane Hinson, aged 71, of Hope, AR, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, in Hope, AR. Born on May 29, 1953, in Ferriday, LA, to Max and Charlotte Jones, Lucy was known for her kindness and hardworking nature. Her children fondly remember her as loving, wise, and full of great advice. She was a...

John Ricky Revels

John Ricky Revels

May 2, 2025

John "Ricky" Revels passed into the arms of Jesus on May 2nd, 2025, surrounded by his wife, kids, and grandson. He was born in Hope, AR on May 27th, 1959, to John Martin & Betty Green Revels.

John (Rick) worked for the Red River Army Depot for the past 21 years. During his...

Benny H. Phillips

Benny H. Phillips

Apr 30, 2025

Benny H. Phillips, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Prescott, AR. Born on January 15, 1942, in Blevins, AR, to Jess and Bess Phillips, Benny lived a full life.

He retired from P&NW Railroad where he worked as a train engineer, a career he cherished. Benny was a man of...

Dora Alicia Philyaw

Dora Alicia Philyaw

Apr 28, 2025

Dora Alicia Philyaw, aged 78, of Hope, Arkansas, gained her wings on April 28, 2025. Born on December 10, 1946, in Beeville, Texas, to Jose K. and Braulia Garza, Dora lived a life full of service and dedication to her community.

She was a cherished member of Unity Baptist Church and sang in...

Paul Henson

Paul Henson

Apr 28, 2025

Mr. Paul Henson, aged 78, of Blevins, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born on December 14, 1946, in Blevins, AR, Paul was the beloved son of Frank and Hazel Henson.

Paul retired from owning and operating Blevins Wrecker Service. He was passionate about his hobbies, which...

John "Dude" William Treas Jr

John "Dude" William Treas Jr

Apr 25, 2025

John W. "Dude" Treas Jr., age 92, of Ashdown, Ar., passed away Friday April 25, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas.

John was born March 13, 1933, in Prescott, Ar. to John and Trudie Treas Sr.

He was a member of the Northern Hills Baptist Church, served in the Arkansas National...

Henry Zumwalt

Henry Zumwalt

Apr 23, 2025

Obituary

Henry Arthur Zumwalt, Age 88, of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away April 23, 2025 in Blevins, Arkansas.

Henry was born December 2, 1936, to Carl and Hilda Botsford Zumwalt in the Wallaceburg Township in Hempstead County. He is a graduate of Blevins High School .

His notable lifetime achievements...

Michael Clinton Marks

Michael Clinton Marks

Apr 21, 2025

Michael Clinton Marks ("Mike") passed away on April 21st, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on December 30, 1952, to the late Clinton and Elinor Marks.

He is survived by his siblings and their families: his brother Daniel Marks of Silver Springs Shores, Florida, his sister, Kay...

Jaqueline Hatfield

Jaqueline Hatfield

Apr 21, 2025

Obituary

Mrs. Jaqueline Hatfield, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Hope, Arkansas.

Jackie was born November 27, 1939, to Jack and Edith Arnette in Prescott, Arkansas. She retired from the ASCS office after 25 years of service. She loved to travel and spent many years raising two...

Maria Morrow

Maria Morrow

Apr 18, 2025

Mrs. Maria Morrow, aged 82, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Maria was born on August 28, 1942, in Mainz, Germany, to Maria and Herman Felix Viet.

Maria was a devoted member of the Lutheran faith. She was a flower garden enthusiast and an avid...

John Davis

John Davis

Apr 18, 2025

John Whitfield Davis, Age 91, formerly of Bryant, Arkansas passed away April 18, 2025 in Texarkana, Texas.

John was born November 4, 1933, to Sidney Parker and Forrest Elizabeth Carrington Davis. John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bryant. John was a devoted husband and uncle. John was a life...

Larry Hines

Larry Hines

Apr 18, 2025

Larry Hines, 73, of Hope, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025.

Full obit to follow.

Arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel/Oakcrest the Funeral Home of Hope.

Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Becky Walker

Becky Walker

Apr 18, 2025

Becky Ann Walker, 67, passed away at St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. Born on November 29, 1957, to Jim and JoAnn Burke, Becky lived a life rooted in love, faith, and dedication to her family and community.

A lifelong resident of Arkansas, Becky was the proud co-owner and partner of Burke and...

Denver Ward

Denver Ward

Apr 16, 2025

Denver Dewey Ward, of Hope Arkansas, was born on January 3, 1928 in Bodcaw, Arkansas. He went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 16, 2025. He married Doris Spencer on December 30, 1946. Their loving union lasted nearly 70 years until Doris' passing on May 30, 2016.

Denver was a...

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