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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,...

June Porter

June Porter

Jul 5, 2026

June Lane Wynn Porter, age 83, of Tyler, Texas passed away peacefully and loved by family July 5, 2026. June was born July 29,1942 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Everett and Evelyn (Henry) Wynn.

She graduated from Prescott High School. She was married to Robert Porter for 32 years and assisted him in his vending and jukebox...

Melvin "Bill" Freeman

Melvin "Bill" Freeman

Jun 29, 2026

Melvin Darrell Freeman (Son, Bill) aged 88, died at Twin Rivers Nursing Home in Arkadelphia on Monday, June 29th, 2026.

He was born November 23, 1937 in Curtis to Hugh and Ruby Harkrider Freeman. He was the third of eight children. He was retired from the Navy, a Vietnam Veteran and  a longtime Lion's Club Member. He...

Lanelle Booker Bell

Lanelle Booker Bell

Jun 29, 2026

LaNelle Booker Bell, age 74, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Mrs. Bell was born on October 6, 1951, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, Joseph and Wilma Rowe Booker. She had a love for raising long horn cattle and spending time with her family and friends. LeNelle was also a member of...

Bobbye Calhoon

Bobbye Calhoon

Jun 28, 2026

Bobbye Nivens Calhoon died at home on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, as she wanted, holding her daughter's hand.

She was born at home in Hempstead County Arkansas on May 10, 1931 to Add & Minnie Nivens. She was the "middle" child of nine and the last one to complete the sibling circle in Heaven.

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Deborah Sue Knight

Deborah Sue Knight

Jun 24, 2026

Deborah Sue Knight was born on March 8, 1956, to Ruth Ballard and James Bible in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by both her parents; both her siblings, Jerry Ballard, James Bible Jr.; also, her Babygirl, Toyna Lynn Knight.

Deborah is survived by her husband of 49 years, Michael Knight; her children,...

Ronald Leon Nivens

Ronald Leon Nivens

Jun 22, 2026

Ronald "Leon" Nivens passed away on June 22, 2026, in Prescott, Arkansas, after a long illness. He was born on August 13, 1942, in the township of Wallaceburg as the sixth of fourteen children born to Ruff Nivens and Lillie Belle Loe Nivens.

He proudly served in the United States Army with the 1st Medium Tank Battalion,...

Tony Gibson

Tony Gibson

Jun 19, 2026

Tony Ken Gibson (Hoot) of Patmos, Arkansas passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at his home.

Tony was born October 19, 1955. His parents are Edna Gibson Glidewell and Thomas Ken Gibson.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Tommy James Gibson.

Tony is survived by his loving...

Billie Carol Haynie

Billie Carol Haynie

Jun 17, 2026

Billie Carol Haynie, forever 29 years young, passed away on June 17, 2026, at St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on March 27, in Prescott, Arkansas, Billie spent her life loving the people around her. She was a devoted wife to George Haynie and a proud mother to Matthew...

Nita Crews

Nita Crews

Jun 6, 2026

Nita McClure Waddell Crews was born in Sherman, Texas on September 3, 1946.

She was a graduate of Abilene Christian College. She worked for the Tennessee Department of Human Services in Chattanooga, also for the Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services. In her later years she took joy in providing housing for the community with her...

Gary Delbert Gregory

Gary Delbert Gregory

Jun 4, 2026

Gary Delbert Gregory, age 72, of Ashdown, Arkansas formerly of Hope passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Mr. Gregory was born on May 26, 1954, in Harvard, Illinois to his parents Delbert and Mary Kay Chisholm Gregory. He faithfully served in Law Enforcement for 35 years, serving in many capacities, even serving...

Betty Ann Carter

Betty Ann Carter

May 30, 2026

Betty Ann Carter (Shepard), age 79, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on May 30, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Carter was born on July 31, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri to her parents Helen Basinger and Albert Shepard. She was raised by her grandmother, Bertha Channon.

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

George Thomas "Tommy" Allison

George Thomas "Tommy" Allison

May 29, 2026

George Thomas "Tommy" Allison of Spring Hill, AR, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home. He was born to Marvin and Elsie Allison on Sept. 5, 1939

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Julie McNiel Allison, four daughters: Carol Ruple (Dee) of Spring Hill, AR, Kathy Brown (Todd) of...

Audria Hatfield Adair

Audria Hatfield Adair

May 28, 2026

Audria Hatfield Adair was born April 17th, 1944, to John William and Maria Arrington Hatfield and passed on from this earth into the presence of The Lord peacefully on May 28, 2026.

Audria lived a full and happy life of 82 years, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Audria was a friend and helper to...

Donna Cornelius Dixon

Donna Cornelius Dixon

May 26, 2026

Donna Cornelius Dixon, age 71, passed away Tuesday, May 26,2026. Donna was born on July 11, 1954, to the late Lewis and Irene Cornelius.

Donna was a devoted Christian woman who loved the Lord and faithfully served as an active member of Missionary Grove Baptist Church. She cherished her church family dearly and found great joy in...

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