Obituaries

Aug 2, 2024

Cynthia Gail Bass, 64, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. She was born October 19th, 1959, to Robert and Dorothy Ford.

Cindy loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She had the most caring heart and was always making everyone laugh.

She was best known for...

Aug 2, 2024

David Allen McNiel, age 70, of Spring Hill, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 2, 2024. David was born to Travis Clide and Jewell Faye (Shoemake) McNiel on April 22, 1954. He was a dedicated member of Bethany Baptist Church in Spring Hill for as long as he was able to attend and remained...

Jul 31, 2024

Lance Marchand Aymond, 49, of Washington, AR, passed away July 31, 2024 at his home. He was born in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Lance was a loving father and husband. He loved to play baseball and basketball in school and was well known for his athletic ability. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially in the woods, he loved spending time...

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. James "Larry" Williams, 75, of Caney, AR passed away Tuesday, July 30th in his home. Larry was born on January 9th, 1949, in Prescott, AR to James and Marvell Williams.

Larry was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, metal detecting,looking for arrowheads, treasure hunting, and just being outside in general. He loved splitting his time between...

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. Randy Hastings, 68, passed away Monday, July 29th in Texarkana. Randy was born on May 18, 1956, in Prescott, AR, to James and Bonnie Hastings.

Randy retired from Texarkana Resource Center. He was a past member of Flower Acres Baptist Church and a current member of Buchanan Baptist Church. He is also a member of the...

Jul 28, 2024

Esther Laverne Rowe Little, 88, passed away Sunday, July 28. She was born April 7, 1936, in Hope, AR to Lacie Rowe and Erma Waite Rowe.

Esther worked as an LPN.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lacie and Erma Rowe, Husband Lee Dewitt Little Sr., brother Joe Rowe (Flarence), brother Phillip Rowe...

Jul 25, 2024

Shirley Ann Thornton, 86, of Rosston, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a short illness.  She was born at Spring Hill, Arkansas on February 10, 1938 to Jesse James Sinclair and Margaret Louise (Ross) Sinclair.

Shirley Thornton was the sweetest wife, Mama, Mamaw, Grandma, Aunt Shirley, Sister Shirley,...

Jul 25, 2024

Tony Jay Trotter, born July 25, 2024 @ Baptist Health in Arkadelphia, passed away at 32 weeks into the pregnancy. Tony was born @ 12:31 AM with a head full of dark wavy hair, beautiful angel-like face, and smallest, cutest little hands and feet. He weighed 2lbs 2 ounces.

Tony was deeply loved by his family. Parents:...

Jul 21, 2024

Mr. Garold Johnson, age 72 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Sunday July 21, 2024, at his home. Garold was born on November 12, 1951, in Waldron, Arkansas, to Willie and Virgie Morgan Johnson. He was of Baptist faith, retired roofer and chicken rancher. He retired from the United States Army Reserve after 26 years.

He was preceded...

Jul 19, 2024

Linda Joan Love (née Allison) passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, in Hope, Arkansas, at the age of 81. Born in Hope on August 28, 1942, Joan was a pillar of every community where she lived throughout her adventurous life.

Joan dedicated 36 years to educating young minds as a teacher, a career that reflected her...

Jul 13, 2024

Mr. Steven Campbell, age 68 of Perrytown, Arkansas, passed away Saturday July 13, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 12,1955 to Victor and Wanda Campbell in Hope, Arkansas. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Hope. Mr. Campbell is preceded in death by his father and one brother Jeff Campbell. He is survived by...

Jul 11, 2024

Ronald E "Ronnie" Miller of Hope, Arkansas, age 75, passed away in Texarkana, Texas on Thursday, July 11. He was born on April 16, 1949 to Haley and Mabel Ellis Miller in Nevada County. Ronnie retired from Southern "Meyers" Bakery after 42 years. He worked 8 years for Shields Janitorial Services as a salesman.

Ronnie was a...

Jul 9, 2024

Roy Howard Banister was born March 20, 1950 in Conway, Arkansas to Howard Banister and Pamela Choate. He was lovingly raised by his mother, Pamela and Dad, Paul Choate. He traded his earthly home for his Heavenly home on July 9. in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  He is now in the arms of Jesus. He was preceded in death by...

Jul 4, 2024

Victor Edward Stegall, 98, of Hope, AR, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born July 12, 1925, to Eddie and Mary Stegall on a farm near Gilmer, TX.

Victor, a WWII combat veteran, entered the Marine Corp at age 18, where he proudly served until his discharge in 1946. Afterwards,...

Jul 1, 2024

Randall Ray Odom, age 65 of Hope, AR left his earthly body to be present with The Lord on

Monday, July 1, 2024. Randy was born in McCall, Idaho to Bob and Twyla Odom on September

6, 1958. Randy was a member of Unity Baptist Church.

Randy was influenced by his father's carpentry...

Jun 28, 2024

Lindy S. Powell, 82, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, TX. He was born October 21, 1941 in Hope, Arkansas to the late Clifford and Dolly Powell. Lindy was a life long farmer and chicken grower. He enjoyed gardening, being with family, and cutting firewood. He was employed with...

Jun 28, 2024

Demetra K Martin, age 73 of Hope, passed away June 28 in Texarkana. She was born on June 16, 1951, to David James Odell and Dora Purtell Odell. She graduated from Spring Hill School and later went to a technical school. Demetra was a Phlebotomist at Wadley Hospital for 21 years, but her hobbies included fishing and glass blowing....

Jun 26, 2024

Mr. James Ray Johnson, age 76, passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2024, in Blevins, Arkansas. He was born on September 29, 1947, to James Raleigh and Opal Botts Johnson. He was married for 51 years, a member and deacon at Pleasant Springs Missionary Baptist Church, had a love for his family and friends, mowing yards, and watching his...

Jun 25, 2024

Mrs. Gertrude "Ruth" Felder, of Hope, Arkansas, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 27, 1935, to Adelbert and Ethel Woods.

Preceding her in death is her mother and father, husband Dave Felder, Daughter Cindy Felder and sister Mary June Woods Gard.

Left to cherish...

Jun 24, 2024

Ronald Dale Aaron, 68 of Spring Hill, AR went to his heavenly home June 24, 2024 in Texarkana, Texas.

He was born October 16,1955 to Dale and Betty Aaron. He was a truck driver,  welder and worked maintenance for many years. He always loved the great outdoors; hunting, fishing, and just being outdoors and truly had a...