Obituaries

Feb 19, 2024

Marilyn Wilson McMannus, 97, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 in Texarkana, Texas.  She was born July 20, 1926 to James and Margaret Wilson in Nelsonville, Ohio. Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  One of her greatest joys was being a great grandmother.  She was of Presbyterian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,...

Feb 19, 2024

Betty Jean Whiteside- Nix was born November 7, 1964, to Patricia Ann Paterson and Michael Eugune Whiteside. Betty passed away February 18, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. She proceeded in death by her parents, brothers, Shawn Whiteside and Jeffery Whiteside, sister, Mary Kay Douglas, niece, Jennifer Adams, and nephew, Mark Whiteside.

She is survived by her husband,...

Feb 19, 2024

Mrs. Donna Guilliams, age 85 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday February 19, 2024, in Hope.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

No services will be held.

Feb 14, 2024

Mr. Francisco Salazar, age 68, passed away on Wednesday February 14, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on October 5, 1955, to Esteban and Raynalda Salazar in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. In 1997 he was a founding member of Ministrio Fuente de Agua Viva, founder of the 94.7 F.M. radio station, Radio Vida, following that he then became...

Feb 11, 2024

Brenda J Johnson, age 63, passed away on Sunday February 11, 2024, in Prescott, Arkansas. She was born on January 15, 1961 to John Paul and Marvel Madison Johnson in Dallas, TX.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brazzel Cornish the Funeral Home of Prescott. Online condolences can be made at www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Feb 10, 2024

Wilma Ruth Trammell Dugger 87 passed from this life into her forever home on Saturday 10, 2024 at her home in Texarkana, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her late husband, Mike Dugger, and one brother, Mr. Bob Trammell.

She is survived by one sister, Norma Replogel, of Enid Oklahoma, two brothers, Alfred Trammell...

Feb 10, 2024

Alma Jean Massey Sullivan, age 78, passed away peacefully February 10, 2024. She was born July 20, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA. Her parents were Glen and Edna Bissell, who preceded her in death. She met and fell in love with Arden Massey when she was 20 years old.  After a two-week courtship, they were married on January 1,...

Feb 5, 2024

Myron (Mike) Dugger (88) of Texarkana, Arkansas, formerly of Hope, Arkansas, received his final set of wings on February 5, 2024. He was an avid pilot, holding a commercial license. He booked his final flight with His Lord and Savior, on a one way ticket to his reward of Eternal Life. The pilot in command being the Lord Jesus...

Feb 5, 2024

Mrs. Paula Jean Rodden, age 78, passed away on Monday February 5, 2024, in Hope, Arkansas. She was born on January 17, 1946 to Charles Harvey and Esther Ferguson Jeanes. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles Rodden, son Mike Rodden, daughter Kathy Rodden Bolls, sister Leveta Hodges, and two great grandchildren.

She is...

Feb 4, 2024

Amy Michelle (Martin) Ware, age 45, was born June 5, 1978, and left this life to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. Amy grew up in Hope, Arkansas and was active in the Hope Church of Christ youth group, the Hope Superband, and various clubs and organizations. After graduating from Hope High...

Feb 3, 2024

Mrs. Darleen Crapps, age 78 of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away Saturday February 3, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Feb 2, 2024

Burnett Jackson, affectionately known as "Unk", transitioned from this life into the next on February 2, 2024, at the age of 74. He was a military veteran known for his sense of humor and warm smile  Like a true soldier, he fought the good fight until the end.

He was born to the late Dan Jackson, Sr....

Feb 2, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Tammy Renee Walker, who passed away on February 2nd ,2024 at the age of 60. She was born January 1st, 1964 to Kestion Clark and Mary "Louise" Clark in Lewisville, AR. Tammy was a lover of animals and was frequently taking care of every dog, cat,...

Jan 26, 2024

Norma Jean Byassee Sullivan, 83, went to be with her Lord on January 26, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Jean was born on March 3, 1940 in Delight, AR to the late Harold and Beulah McLaughlin Byassee. She was married for 64 years to her beloved husband, Jim Sullivan of Hope, AR. She was a proud member of Unity...

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.