Obituaries

Jan 21, 2024

Darius Timothy Ashbrook, known to his loved ones as Tim, Timmy or Pop, passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 69 in Kirby, Arkansas. He was born on August 1, 1954, in Prescott, Arkansas to Elsie Glen Buchanan Ashbrook and Doyle Anderson Ashbrook.

Tim had a great sense of humor and loved life. He...

Jan 17, 2024

Peggy Ann Synder Roedel, age 77, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2024 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born July 31, 1946 in Earle, Arkansas, to Charles O. and Robbie L. Turpin Synder. She attended Shady Grove Baptist Church and was a retired banker.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, daughter...

Jan 17, 2024

Elizabeth (Bess) Knox was born on September 1, 1919 to the late Lucilindy(Lucy) and George Nixon. Elizabeth. She graduated from McRae High School. After graduating school, she married Roy Knox in 1943 and resided in Prescott. Eventually, they moved to Texarkana Arkansas and started a family. They were blessed with 5 children: Peggy Knox and Rowenia Cheatham of Texarkana....

Jan 10, 2024

Mr. Joseph V. Willett age 90 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday January 10, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. Joseph was born on November 15, 1933, in Hempstead County near Emmet, Arkansas, to Joe L. and Mary Lee Rogers Willett. He was of Catholic faith and a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean war where he received the...

Jan 7, 2024

Wilma Faye Hartsfield Reece of Hope, 96, went to be with the Lord and meet her twin for the first time on January 7, 2024.

She was born a Valentine Baby, February 14, 1927 to the late John and Roxie Cole Hartsfield. Wilma was a twin, but her twin, a little girl named Wilbur May died at...

Jan 4, 2024

Joyce Bowden Beard, 82 of Hope, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024.  Joyce was born January 29, 1941, in Hope to the late Hazel and Lois (Durham) Bowden. Joyce was a long-time member of Southside Baptist church in Hope. She is preceded in death by husband Harold Beard, brother Allison Bowden, and stepdaughter Debra (Beard) Chandler.

Jan 2, 2024

JoAnn K Weaver departed this life on January 1, 2024. She went peacefully in her home. She was born in Biloxi Mississippi to Wiley Washington Davidson & Della Counce on October 17, 1951. She stayed some childhood years in Poplar Bluff Missouri, then Malden, Missouri until finally settling in Walnut Ridge and Hoxie area. Until she decided to move...

Jan 1, 2024

Our family unexpectedly lost our family's matriarch, Valeria "Ruby" Lewis on January 01, 2024. She was just 79 years old. Valeria was born and raised in the Philippines to Quintin & Viviana (Bibay) Clamosa-Biong. She was one of 6 siblings (Rita, Tansing, Isabel, Francing and Ending) . On December 14, 1967 Valeria married her beloved late husband and United...

Dec 31, 2023

Mr. Chad Allen Jernigan, age 46 passed away Sunday December 31, 2023, in Ashdown, Arkansas. Chad was born February 3rd, 1977, to Stanley Jernigan and Lori Johnson. Chad worked hard over the years and had a laugh that was infectious to all around him. He had a big heart, and loved to take care of the ones around him....

Dec 29, 2023

Mary Lee Norma Metoyer Honore, age 83, passed away in her home in Hope, AR December 29, 2023. She was survived by her brother, 5 children, and numerous grandchildren.

Services to celebrate her life will be held at St Anthony's Catholic Church at 911 5th St. Natchitoches, LA 71457 on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Service times are...

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Dora Mae Gillispie, age 91, of Hope, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Texarkana, TX. She was born on November 24, 1932, to Harvey and Sally Powell. She was a long time member at Harvest Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, mother, husband Charles Gillispie, two sisters Helen Smith and Marlene Amos....

Dec 27, 2023

Carl Wayne Smith, 69, of Hope, AR passed from this earth on December 27, 2023, at Wadley Hospital, Hope, AR following a brief illness.

Carl was born to James Willam Smith and Lavonia (Durham) Smith on July 18, 1954, in Tacoma, Washington. Carl was very athletic and loved sports of all kinds. He played and coached softball...

Dec 25, 2023

Mrs. Frankie Marcene Linzy, age 68, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Monday December 25, 2023 in Hope. She was born on January 17, 1955, to John and Jeanette Stevens. She was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, mother, and sister Jane Campbell.

She is survived by...

Dec 22, 2023

Mr. Clint Martin, age 62, of Hope, passed away on Friday December 22, 2023, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on February 22, 1961, to James and Martha Martin in Prescott, Arkansas. He loved to drive his diesel truck with his C.B. handle name "Eastwood". He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by...

Dec 16, 2023

Cindy Kay Huckabee Ortiz, Age 55, passed away on December 16th, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Cindy was born October 9th, 1968, to Alvin and Elsie Huckabee. She graduated from Hope High School and later attended the University of Arkansas and obtained a degree in Human Resources and a minor in Adult Education. Cindy was a hard worker for...

Dec 15, 2023

Mrs. Jackie Marie Jones, age 80, passed away on Friday December 15, 2023, in Hope, AR. She was born on October 5, 1943, to Jack and Lottie Howard in Paris, Texas. She retired from her career after forty-two years as a Registered Nurse and was known as "Gram Gram" to most who knew her. She is preceded in death...

Dec 14, 2023

Mrs. Edith Sue Gray, age 78, passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023, in Texarkana, Texas. Sue was born on June 19, 1945, in Hope, Arkansas to Bob and Inez Taliaferro. She graduated from Hope High School and later attended SAU in Magnolia, Arkansas where she obtained a degree in Education.  Sue taught for many years at the Springhill...

Dec 13, 2023

Shirley Mae (Hall) Ford, 87, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on December 13, 2023, in Clinton, TN. She was born on December 4, 1936, to Tom and Alma Kate Hall. Shirley was a beloved hairdresser for 40 years, using her skills to make others feel beautiful. She was known for her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. Shirley...

Dec 10, 2023

Mr. Clifton Wade Clark, age 63, of Rosston, passed away on Sunday December 10, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on December 1, 1960, in Prescott, Arkansas. He was a member of the Steel Workers Union #752 and of Union Baptist Church. Clifton was an avid Razorback fan and he loved to deer hunt, fish, golf, and...

Dec 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of David Michael McCorkle, 39, beloved father, son, brother, and friend. David departed this world on December 3, 2023, in Panama City, Florida surrounded by his family.

Born on June 10, 1984, David brought joy, humor, and occasional mischief into the lives of those...