Obituaries

Jun 21, 2024

Myrtle Ruth Sandifer-Woodley, affectionally known as "Sweet Putten" was born December 9, 1934, to the proud parents, Carter and Bessie Sandifer. Myrtle was preceded in death, by her husband Jesse M. Woodley, her parents, and 8 siblings. Myrtle accepted Christ at a very early age at Mount Cana Baptist Church, and her faith in God remained strong from her...

Jun 18, 2024

Jay Neal Rowe, 65, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Jay was born on December 4, 1958, in El Dorado, Arkansas to James Waller J.W.Rowe and Janis (Brian) Rowe. He married Rhonda Brock on June 1, 1991.

Jay was self-employed as a Master Electrician for much of...

Jun 17, 2024

Mrs. Bobby Jean Poindexter, of Bodcaw, Arkansas, age 91, passed away on Monday June 17, 2024, in Prescott, Arkansas. She was born on October 20, 1932, to James Madison and Bonnie Faye Skinner Hamm in Bodcaw.

She was a member of the Bodcaw Church, she had a lifetime passion of quilting, and cherished the Lord. She worked...

Jun 10, 2024

Mr. Joe Lester Booker, 75, of Washington, Arkansas passed away Monday, June 10th, 2024, at his home. Mr. Booker was born March 19th, 1949, to Joseph Booker and Wilma Rowe.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Linda Booker.

Mr. Booker is survived by Sister, LaNell Bell of Hope, nephew, Michael...

Jun 9, 2024

Jimmy Warren England, aged 87, passed away on June 9, 2024. He was proceeded in death by sisters Mary Ann Smith, Edna Laumann, and brothers Travis England, Joe England, and Cecil England. Jimmy was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jimmy was born on May 9, 1937...

Jun 9, 2024

Dottie F. Dillard, age 82, of Sutton, Arkansas left her earthly home for her heavenly home on June 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 25, 1942 to Jeromia Seidal & Dorothy Vera Coffee Jackson in Dierks, Arkansas.Mrs. Dillard was a faithful member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church. She was a hard worker herwhole life...

Jun 9, 2024

Scott W. Bittle was born June 13, 1962. He gained his angel wings on June 9, 2024.

Scott served 8 years in the United States Navy with an honorable discharge. He served the Hempstead County Sheriff's department for 14 years. During this time, he was called back to active duty to serve in Desert Storm Desert Shield....

Jun 8, 2024

Mr. Larry Eugene Reed 78 of Emmet, Arkansas went to his heavenly home Friday June 7th, 2024 surrounded by family. Mr. Reed  was born August 27, 1945 to Herbert and Margaret Reed and was a life long carpenter.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Reed is survived by his sister Dianne (Steve)...

Jun 4, 2024

William Wesley Smith Jr (Bill), 74, passed away on June 4, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 27, 1950, in Gurdon, Arkansas, to the late William Wesley Smith Sr. and Wanda Lee (Cox).   Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a wife of 18 years, Barbara Ann Parker Smith, and a son,...

May 30, 2024

Mrs. Brenda Gail Brunner, of Hope, age 76, passed away on Thurday May 30, 2024, in Prescott, Arkansas. She was born on August 29, 1947, to Dalton and Faye Smith in Hope. She is precedid in death by her mother and father, husband Terry Brunner, and son Johnny Harrison.

She is survived by her daughter Madalyn Dapo...

May 28, 2024

Gary Wayne Ward, 74, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on May 28, 2024. Born on March 6, 1950, in Dallas, Texas, Gary grew up in Mesquite, Texas, where he was captain of the Mesquite High School football team and was voted "Mr. Skeeter 1968" by his senior class.

Gary earned his bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin...

May 25, 2024

Billy Joe Duke, 80, passed away on May 25, 2024, peacefully at the family home in Hope, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 24, 1943, in Hope, Arkansas, to the late Harold and Joyce (Garrett) Duke. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers Jesse, Gerald, Bruce, Winston, and Johnny Duke; his sisters Peggy Burson...

May 24, 2024

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we bid farewell to our beloved Linda Renee (Nea) Neal, who peacefully departed this world on the morning of Friday, May 24th, 2024, after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer.

Renee graced this world on December 28th, 1964, born to Elvin Neal and Rachel Rushing in the nurturing embrace of...

May 23, 2024

Arvel Lee Tullis, age 99, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Hope, Arkansas. He was born on July 1, 1924, to Izora and Elmer Tullis. He worked as a machinist at Cox Brothers Foundry in Hope until his retirement in 1989. He was a Christian and a member of Unity Baptist Church.

He is preceded in...

May 5, 2024

Mr. Joe Robert Barham formally of Hope & Texarkana, AR passed away Sunday May 5, 2024 at the age of 98.

Mr. Barham served on the naval ship USS Siboney beginning at the age of 17. To this day he could remember his ship and his job. Mr. Barham spent three years in the Navy. Joe was...

Apr 29, 2024

On Monday, April 29TH, 2024, Mary Denise Spearman Block was united with her heavenly father. Born on March 5th, 1959, to Mary Dale Hopson Spearman and Luke Spearman. Mary was a 1977 Graduate of Prescott High School. Mary loved her family, her friends, and her church. At a young age she received Jesus Christ as her savior and was...

Apr 27, 2024

Rosemary Clark Brown, 95, born November 28, 1928, in Prescott, AR, passed to heaven on April 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She graduated from Springhill High School in 1946 and soon after married Jessie Brown on Feb 15, 1947. Rosemary dedicated most of her life to the honorable roles of daughter, wife, mother, and friend in the Springhill...

Apr 26, 2024

Larry Wayne Patterson (Goober), 64 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday April 26, 2024 at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 12, 1959 in Orange, Texas to Paul Patterson and Iris Rose. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Gary Patterson.

Larry is survived...

Apr 22, 2024

Roger D. McLelland, 77 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, in Little Rock at the VA hospital. He was born on November 17, 1946, in Gurdon, Arkansas to Tillman and Alyne McLelland.

He is preceded in death by his father Tillman, mother Alyne, and sister Martha McLelland Plumlee.

Roger is survived by...

Apr 18, 2024

Larry D Rosenbaum, age 77 of Fulton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Thursday April 18, 2024, at his home. Larry was born March 24, 1947, in Hope, Arkansas. He was a farmer for Rosenbaum Farms and drove for Livingston Trucking Company. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. When he wasn't working, he was...