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Frances Harris

Frances Harris

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...

Donald Smith

Donald Smith

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...

Bobby Jack Turner

Bobby Jack Turner

Aug 6, 2026

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

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Nadine Faye Ridings

Nadine Faye Ridings

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,...

Joe Phillip Watkins

Joe Phillip Watkins

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...

Karen Steed

Karen Steed

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...

Edward "Ed" Woods

Edward "Ed" Woods

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...

Rebecca "Becky" Santiago

Rebecca "Becky" Santiago

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...

Julie Cochran

Julie Cochran

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...

Pat Milam

Pat Milam

Jul 26, 2026

Pat Milam, 88, of Blanchard, LA, passed away peacefully on July 26,2026, surrounded by her family.

Pat was born on July 12,1938, in Nevada County, AR to Harl H and Martha E Bullock Manning. On August 25, 1954, she married Charles Milam of Prescott. They owned and operated Milam Construction until May 2013, when they moved to Blanchard, LA.

Pat lived a...

Peggy Beth Comer

Peggy Beth Comer

Jul 24, 2026

Peggy Beth Comer, age 70, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Friday July 24th, 2026 at her home.

Peggy was born on July 12, 1956 in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, Fred and Patricia Fuller as the third of four daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Fuller.

A graduate of Henderson State University, Peggy was...

Joan Stockton

Joan Stockton

Jul 23, 2026

Joan Stockton, age 91, of Hope, Arkansas formerly of Prescott, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Mrs. Stockton was born on November 18, 1934, in Prescott, Arkansas to her parents, Walker and Fannie Schooley Chambless. She was a member of the Prescott Church of Christ.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband...

David Crews

David Crews

Jul 22, 2026

David Crews, age 75, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

Mr. Crews was born on August 21, 1950, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas to his parents, Jesse and Ella Rousseau Crews. David ran the Tire and Wrecker Service in Prescott, as well as serving as a Nevada County Deputy. He...

William Rex Hildebrand

William Rex Hildebrand

Jul 20, 2026

William Rex Hildebrand, age 90, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Mr. Hildebrand was born in his family home on February 12, 1936, in Bluff City, Arkansas, to his parents, Clyde and Doris Gillespie Hildebrand. He was a lifelong farmer and loved gardening. His family was his greatest joy; he loved them more...

Bonnie Sinyard

Bonnie Sinyard

Jul 18, 2026

Bonnie Marie Shirley Sinyard, age 91, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Bonnie was born on July 23, 1934, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, Hobart and Lois Shirley. She was an active member of Bethany Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School Youth Class and later the Dixie Betts...

Alan Wayne Bohanon

Alan Wayne Bohanon

Jul 18, 2026

Alan Wayne Bohanon, age 64, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on May 30, 1962, to Iris Byers Bohanon and Wayne Bohanon.

Alan lived life on his own terms — a free spirit who moved through the world with confidence and character. For over 25 years,...

Peggy Thompson

Peggy Thompson

Jul 11, 2026

Peggy Thompson, age 87, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Prescott, Arkansas.

Mrs. Thompson was born on January 27, 1939, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, Leslie and Anna Bell Parton Terry. She had a passion for yard work, sewing, and art.

She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Norman Mckinnon

Norman Mckinnon

Jul 9, 2026

Norman McKinnon, age 73, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, after losing his battle to Cancer that he has been fighting like a warrior, since 2017.

Norman was a Farm Manager/Keeper at Willow Oak Acres in Prescott, Arkansas for approximately 14 years. He then became a Log Truck Driver, a Pipe Liner, and before...

Angela Couch

Angela Couch

Jul 9, 2026

Angela Couch, age 79, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

The family will have a private burial.

Rose Haynie Smithpeters

Rose Haynie Smithpeters

Jul 8, 2026

They say that life is not a sprint, it is a marathon. For Rose life was more akin to a steeple chase. Her greatest obstacle was the passing of her beloved husband Paul after only 17 and a half years. She was then faced with the challenge of being a single parent to a teen Steve, and two pre-teens,...

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