Obituaries

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...

Nov 25, 2023

Alta Joyce Huckabee Mross, age 85 of Hope, Arkansas, went to be with God on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She's born on October 1, 1938, to Virgil Huckabee and Ernie Betts Huckabee at Josephine Hospital in Hope, Arkansas. She graduated from Hope High School in 1956 and then attended Texarkana College. She moved to Little Rock where she met...

Nov 24, 2023

Mr. Chip Franklin, age 92 of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away Friday November 24, 2023, in Hope.

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

Nov 22, 2023

Mr. Jimmie Lee Davis, age 72 of Emmet, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday November 22, 2023, in Texarkana, Texas. Jimmie was born on September 16, 1951, in Ola, Arkansas, to Roe and Velma Hale Davis. He was a United States Army Airborne veteran during the Vietnam war. His favorite hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping and most of all Jimmie loved...

Nov 22, 2023

Mr. Ricky White, age 67 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday November 22, 2023, at his home. Ricky was born on December 14, 1955, to Charles Lynn and Vivan Della White in Magnolia, Arkansas. He was a retired auto mechanic. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sisters and wife Sharon Cornelius White.

Ricky had...

Nov 17, 2023

Mr. Kevin Smith, age 67 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Friday November 17, 2023, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born on July 20, 1956, to James and Viola Moon Smith. Kevin enjoyed gardening, had a love for the Razorbacks and the Vikings, and for his dogs. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and one son...

Nov 13, 2023

Mr. Lyle R. Fitzhugh, age 86, of Prescott, AR, passed away on Monday November 13, 2023, in Texarkana, TX. He was born on November 30, 1936, to Lyle and Esma Fitzhugh Sr. He was retired from 21 years as Gunnery Sgt of the Marine Corp and a longtime member of the Central Baptist Church. He is preceded by both...