Obituaries

Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Bobby Charles Ware, age 84, passed away on Monday October 9, 2023, in Texarkana, TX. Bobby was born on April 3, 1939 to Jessie and Lizzie Irvin Ware. He was a member of the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Bodcaw, AR and an avid outdoorsman. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lee Ware, son Gary...

Oct 9, 2023

Lesha Renae Cooper, a lifelong resident of Hope, departed this life Monday, October 9th, 2023. Born October 8, 1963 to Edward and Shirley Cooper also of Hope. Lesha was a longtime member of Unity Baptist Church and came to know her Lord and Savior at a young age. Since the passing of her parents, she resided at Hope Haven...

Oct 6, 2023

Mrs. Roslyn Thompson, of Washington, Arkansas, age 69, went home to be with the Lord after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Friday, October 6, 2023. Born on April 26, 1954, in Herkimer, New York, to Reverend Leigh and Patricia Stephenson. She is preceded in death by her father.

Roz married the love of her life...

Oct 5, 2023

Dora Katherine Godwin Koger, age 93, passed away, with family by her side, on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in Prescott, AR. "Kakie" was born to Leon and Millie Partin Godwin on April 25, 1930, in St. Cloud, Fl. Kakie was a beloved mother and grandmother and was called "Kakie" to all who knew and loved her. She never met...

Oct 3, 2023

Mr. Terry Lee Sullivan, age 63 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday October 3, 2023, at his home.

No family services are planned.

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

Sep 30, 2023

Ella "Charlotte" Hood of Emmet, Arkansas, age 93, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in Prescott, Arkansas. She was born on September 28, 1930 to Joseph Murry and Atrice "Allene" Hood.  Charlotte worked for the housing authority in Emmet for many years. She was an active member of the Emmet United Methodist Church. Over the years, she taught...

Sep 29, 2023

William J. "Bill" Byers, age 81, of the Cross Roads Community, left this life on Friday, September 29, 2023. Bill was born to J.J. and Oma Bowden Byers on December 21, 1941, at their home in Hope.Bill is preceded in death by his parents, J.J. and Oma Byers, brothers and sister in law Daly Byers and wife Dorothy, Ray...

Sep 25, 2023

Mrs. Mary Amoss, of Hope, Arkansas, age 79 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday September 25, 2023, in Magnolia, Arkansas. Born on February 4, 1944, to Olin and Wanda Jobe. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Kenny Jordan, brothers Ronnie and Mark Jobe.

She is survived by son Jamie Jordan of Ft. Worth, Tx,...

Sep 21, 2023

Daniel Gene "Danny" Lauterbach of Hope, Arkansas, age 72, passed away on Thursday September 21, 2023, in Texarkana, TX. Born on October 2, 1950, to Harry Edgar and Melba Jean Lauterbach. He retired from Safeway Grocery Company as Produce Manager and Southern Bakery as a Customer Service Manager, was a member of the Garrett Memorial Baptist Church where he...

Sep 18, 2023

VIRGINIA C. FULLER STEVENSON, A/K/A "MAM" TO ALL WHO KNEW HER, AGE 94, OF HOPE, ARKANSAS, PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2023, AT HER HOME SURROUNDED BY HER CHILDREN. VIRGINIA WAS BORN APRIL 24, 1929, IN DEWITT, ARKANSAS TO GEORGE L. FULLER AND MAIBELLE CULLIPHER. MAIBELLE PASSED AWAY FROM CHILD BIRTH AFTER A FEW DAYS. VIRGINIA'S FATHER RAISED HER BY...

Sep 18, 2023

David Lee Jones, age 50, of West Fork, AR, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born October 15, 1972, in Russellville, AR. David was a directional driller for Verdad Resources. He was passionate about his work, totally devoted to his family and friends, loved to travel the world and live life to its fullest. David had an...

Sep 16, 2023

Mr. Harold Ray "HR" Callicott, age 83 of Prescott,  Arkansas, passed away Saturday September 16, 2023, at his home. Mr. Callicott was born August 26, 1940 in Nevada County Arkansas to Roy and Opal Wicker Callicott. He was retired from the Arkansas Highway Dept and enjoyed collecting antique tractors, John Deere items, and arrow heads. He also enjoyed hunting...

Sep 15, 2023

Mrs. Mollie Bridges, age 76 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away September 15, 2023, 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 scheduled

Sep 14, 2023

On Thursday September 14th, 2023, Steven Keith Hilton went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Steve was born January 24th, 1955 to Eugene Harold and Janie Bernice (Taylor) Hilton. He was an avid fisherman always looking for that one big flathead in the Little Missouri. Steve enjoyed hauling logs and being in the woods. He retired after...

Sep 13, 2023

Mark Allen Collins, age 53, of Emmet, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023, in Texarkana. Born on November 8, 1969, to Billy and Patsy Collins. He was a maintenance operator at Wadley Regional Hospital. He is preceded in death by his mother Patsy Collins.

Surviving him is his father, Billy Collins, wife Retha Collins of...

Sep 11, 2023

Mrs. Saundra Hargis, age 73, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday September 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Saundra was born on July 15, 1950, to J.C. And Vonciel Terry Winemiller. She graduated with a BSE degree from Henderson State University and retired after teaching for more than 28 years. She taught in public schools in...

Sep 10, 2023

Janie Lynn Kelly Franklin, age 75, of Cale, Arkansas, died Sunday September 10, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born December 4, 1947, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to the late John and Edna Mae Callaway Kelly. Ms. Franklin was preceded in death by her husband, Glyndon Franklin.

Janie grew up in Rosston and graduated from Prescott High School...

Sep 10, 2023

Mr. Charles Leslie Edmun "Chuck" Key, age 67 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope from an aortic aneurysm.  He was born on April 11, 1956, to Charles Edward and Joan Key. Chuck was a member of New Hope Baptist Church of Hope.  He managed Key Oil Company for his...

Sep 5, 2023

Don Franklin Kauffman, 83, of Hope went to be with his Lord on September 5, 2023, at Hospice of Texarkana surrounded by family and friends. He was born November 19, 1939, in Dewitt, AR to John and Mary Kauffman. He retired from a career in sales of 45 years. He was a faithful member and deacon at Unity Baptist...

Sep 5, 2023

Mr. Herman Brown, longtime resident of Prescott, and Nevada County passed away Tuesday, Sept 5. He was born June 16, 1923, and recently celebrated his 100th birthday. He was the youngest son of William Brown and Bertha Holder Brown.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean (Bobbie) Shelton Brown. They were original partners in...