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Linda Hastings

Linda Hastings

Feb 15, 2025

Linda Stark Hastings was born September 20, 1956 in Hope, Arkansas.  She passed away on February 15, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Linda grew up in Hope.  She pursued her dream of becoming a nurse, and devoted her life to taking care of others.  She worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, operating rooms, family practice,...

John Oliver Bright

John Oliver Bright

Feb 14, 2025

Mr. John Oliver Bright, aged 71, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in Texarkana. Born on November 6, 1953, in Hope, Arkansas, to William and Johnnie Juanita Hughes Bright, John spent his life dedicated to his family and his work in construction, from which he retired.

John is preceded in death by his beloved parents, his...

Bettye June Spears

Bettye June Spears

Feb 6, 2025

Bettye June Spears, born on July 5, 1931, in Strong, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at the age of 93 in Houston, Texas. She was the beloved daughter of Dee Johnson and Eva Lum Johnson. Bettye proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. She loved her family and dedicated...

Pamela Choate

Pamela Choate

Feb 5, 2025

Pamela Doris Young Choate born January 21, 1927, in Oxfordshire, England to Leonard William Young and Pamela Ings Young entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

At 18 years old, Pamela left her war-torn beloved England as a war bride to come to what she thought would be a better life in America. She...

Neladine "Nell" Freeman

Neladine "Nell" Freeman

Feb 5, 2025

Neladine Burns Freeman, age 87, of Hope, AR passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025. Nell was born in Lewisville, AR to Ed and Cleo Burns. She met the love of her life, Harold Freeman, in Houston, TX, and they married on September 6, 1958.

Nell Freeman was a dedicated wife and Christian mother from early in her...

Jessie Henderson

Jessie Henderson

Feb 3, 2025

Jessie Henderson, age 43 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on Monday February 3, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1981, to Danny Joe Swain Sr. and Sherry Harvey in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Left to cherish his memory are his father Danny Swain Sr., mother Sherry Harvey, brothers Billy Harvey Jr. and Danny...

Roderick Mitchell "Rod" Powell

Roderick Mitchell "Rod" Powell

Feb 2, 2025

Roderick Mitchell Powell, aged 91, passed away on February 2, 2025. He was born on November 23, 1933, to Clifford and Dolly Formby Powell in Patmos, Arkansas. Roderick was a devoted Razorback fan and served as a Deacon at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, where he also taught Sunday school and song director.

He was preceded in death...

Alonzo George Mitchell

Alonzo George Mitchell

Feb 1, 2025

Alonzo George Mitchell, age 70 of Prescott, AR, passed away on February 1, 2025, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. George was born on January 18, 1955, to Marion Louise Wren Mitchell and Donald Burton Mitchell. George was preceded in death by his grandparents Grace and Floyd Wren, George Young Mitchell and Lucy Jane Hall, and one son...

Shane Keith Sullivan

Shane Keith Sullivan

Jan 30, 2025

Shane Keith Sullivan, aged 54, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He was born on December 14, 1971 in Whitney, Texas. Shane graduated from Texas A & M with a degree in Engineering and worked as a Forensic Engineer for several years. He was an amazing athlete and loved to work on his trucks, hunting...

Thomas Edward Burke

Thomas Edward Burke

Jan 29, 2025

Thomas Edward Burke, 87 of Hope, Arkansas, went to his heavenly home on January 29, 2025. He was born on August 4, 1937, to Roy and Lilly Mae Burke.

He loved his Savior, Jesus Christ, his wife and family and his church, White Oak Gove MBC, Deann, AR where he was a member...

Jack Tomlin

Jack Tomlin

Jan 29, 2025

Jack Douglas Tomlin 68, of Dallas, TX, formerly of Bluff City, passed away unexpectedly January 29, 2025, at his home. Jack was born May 29, 1956, to James and Marguerite Hardwick Tomlin. He graduated from Prescott High School as Valedictorian, and from Southern Arkansas University with honors. Jack retired from AT&T after 21 years.

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William Hughes

William Hughes

Jan 25, 2025

Services are pending for William Hughes of Prescott with Brazzel Cornish Funeral Home of Prescott.

Betty Carlton

Betty Carlton

Jan 24, 2025

Mrs. Betty Louellen Carlton, age 82 of Bodcaw, AR passed away January 24th 2025. Betty was born March 18, 1942, in Bodcaw to Basil and Hazel Dorman. She is preceded in death by her parents and her son Wayne Carlton.

She was a loving and devoted wife of 60 years, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved...

Larry N Powell

Larry N Powell

Jan 24, 2025

Larry N. Powell age 77 of Hope, Arkansas died January 24th, 2025. He was born July 7th, 1947, to Orville and Bernice Faris Powell. He was retired from the state of Arkansas and United States Army. He was a disabled Vietnam War Veteran. He was a member of Whitfield Masonic Lodge and a Baptist.

Larry is preceded...

Jeanni Saunders Cox

Jeanni Saunders Cox

Jan 24, 2025

Mrs. Jeanni Saunders Cox, age 76 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday January 24, 2025, at her home. Jeanni was born on November 24, 1948, in Hope, Arkansas to Earl Ray and Mary Cathryn Rogers Saunders. She was a retired childcare provider and of Baptist faith. Jeanni was a loving devoted, wife, mother and especially devoted to her grandchildren....

Marilyn Smith

Marilyn Smith

Jan 24, 2025

Mrs. Marilyn Smith, age 83 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday January 24, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Marilyn was born in Millville, Minnesota, on May 28, 1941, to Emil and Helen Tyler Klein. She was a member of Anderson Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Smith, four daughters,...

Trennon Bobo

Trennon Bobo

Jan 24, 2025

Trennon Bobo, 79, of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. Trennon was born on September 4, 1945, in Spring Hill, Arkansas, to Cadiz and Ora Bobo. He was a retired carpenter.

Trennon is preceded in death by his parents, Cadiz and Ora Bobo, sister, Trudy Sooter, brother, Donnie Wayne Bobo, son,...

William "J.B." Ross Iii

William "J.B." Ross Iii

Jan 22, 2025

William J.B. Ross III, age 68, entered Heaven's gates, January 22, 2025, in Hope, Arkansas. William was born June 10, 1956, to Joyce and William Jennings Bryan Ross Jr. in Baumholder, Germany. J.B. worked as a truck driver for most of his life with his wife of 42 years, Robbie Ross, next to his side. They created a beautiful...

Evorie Stuart Loe

Evorie Stuart Loe

Jan 22, 2025

Evorie Stuart Loe, 85, of Prescott, passed away January 22, 2025. Evorie was born February 24, 1939, to Ramon Stuart and Verlie Estelle Hendrix.

Evorie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years, Dalton Loe Sr., son, Dalton Loe Jr. "Buddy",  brothers, Jim Stuart and Charles Stuart.

Evorie is survived by...

Kenneth Brown

Kenneth Brown

Jan 21, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Brown, age 77, of Prescott, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born on January 14, 1948, to Jennie Godwin, Kenneth was a man who cherished the simple joys of life. He had a passion for motorcycles, enjoyed collecting arrowheads, and loved hunting and fishing. An avid reader of the Bible, Kenneth found solace and wisdom in...

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