Obituaries

Aug 19, 2023

Beverly Joy Honeycutt went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 19, 2023, after a brief illness in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 19, 1946, to Willard E. and Elsie Poole Highfill. Her early schooling was in Marshall, Texas, then the suburbs of Sacramento, California, and later attended and graduated...

Aug 18, 2023

Johnny Gutierrez age 70 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday August 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Johnny was born on January 25, 1953, in Houston, Texas, to Pete and Cruz Perez -Gutierrez. He owned and operated Gutierrez Home Improvements, was a Baptist, enjoyed hunting, fishing, cattle farming, tending a garden and being with family and...

Aug 16, 2023

Nina Mae Rutledge Taylor, age 82, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2023, in Hope. She was born to George and Gladys Rutledge.

She was a member of the Hope Church of Christ and retired from Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Ruben H. Taylor Sr.,...

Aug 11, 2023

Rick Cox, age 55, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday August 11, 2023 in Hope. He was born August 8th 1968 to Dorothy "Jeannie" Cox and Wayne Cox of Hope, Arkansas .

Rick was loved by many. He was an employee of the City of Hope for over 20 years and took so much pride in his...

Aug 6, 2023

John (Johnny) W. Joy, age 80, of Hope, AR passed away on August 6, 2023 at his home in Hope, AR.

Johnny was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Hope. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Hope Public Schools.

Johnny is survived by his wife Melba of 22 years, one brother Bob Joy...

Aug 5, 2023

Mrs. Teresa Whatley, age 59 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday August 5, 2023, in Hope. She was born March 30, 1964, to Ron and Sue Endsley in Jonesboro, AR. She was a member of St. Johns Church in Hope.

She was a dedicated employee of Voxx/Klipsch for thirty-five years. As dedicated as she was to her...

Aug 3, 2023

Monty Lynn May, age 46, of Hope, AR and Grantsburg, IL passed away on August 3, 2023 in Hampton, AR.

Monty was a member of the Spring Hill Christian Church. He was a construction worker for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with his grandchildren, children, parents, friends, and family.

Monty...

Jul 30, 2023

Mr. Curtis Rogers, age 62 passed away Sunday July 30, 2023, in Bodcaw, Arkansas.

Visitation will be 5:00pm to 7;00pm on Friday August 4, 2023, at BRAZZEL/OAKCREST 1001 SOUTH Main St. Hope, Arkansas 71801

Funeral service will be 10:00am on Saturday August 5, 2023, at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest with Bro. Petie Ward officiating. Burial to follow in...

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. William Dupuis, age 77 of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away Saturday July 29, 2023 in Blevins. He was born to William and Lucille Dupuis Sr. on July 13,1946.

He is survived by his sons William P. Dupuis the third of Mt. Bellview, TX, Albert Dupuis of Blevins, AR, and daughter Tammy Dupuis of Houston, TX.

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Jul 28, 2023

Litta Lorraine Powell Turner was born to the late Verdo and Louise Powell, in Hope, AR on January 7th, 1949. She made the small town of Hope the center of her beautiful life through her childhood, becoming a Spring Hill graduate, and to being the home where she raised her amazing family. Growing up with four brothers and one...

Jul 27, 2023

On Thursday July 27th, we bid a heartfelt farewell to our beloved Mike, who touched the lives of many with his passion for hunting, fishing, and unwavering love for his family and friends. With heavy hearts, we share the news of his passing after a courageous battle with a weakening heart.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman, finding...

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. L. A. Sinyard, age 92 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. L. A. was born on August 9, 1930, to Lee Andrew and Florence Kingery Sinyard.

He was a member of the Spring Hill Christian Church, retired from Meyers Bakery Maintenance, and a Horse Farrier. He is preceded...

Jul 25, 2023

Joe Allen Burson, age 60, of Emmet, AR passed away on July 25, 2023.

Joe was born to Virginia & Ronald Burson on January 16, 1963 in Texarkana, TX and spent his childhood & early life growing up in Fulton, AR.

Joe received his diploma from Hope High School early due to his astoundingly high...

Jul 24, 2023

Mr. J.C. Dooley, age 86, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born on October 24, 1936 in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Earl and Morene Dooley.

J.C. spent most of his lifetime in the tire business and one of his favorite sayings was "If it ain't round, black and holds air, then...

Jul 23, 2023

Richard Cole Haycox of Lewisville, Arkansas, departed this life on July 23, 2023. He was born on February 16, 1961, in Lonoke, Arkansas to Claudie and Wilma Thomas Haycox.

Mr. Haycox worked as a general manager at the Hope Star and KITPA Radio for many years.

Richard is preceded in death by both his mother...

Jul 16, 2023

Gina Renee Kidd House, 57, of Dierks, AR passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Michaels Hospital of Texarkana.

Gina was born on April 9, 1966 to Terry and Sandy Turner Kidd in Hope Ar. She worked at Poland/Husqvarna in Nashville, AR for 17 years. She then went on to work at Gentiva...

Jul 13, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Smith of Spring Hill, Arkansas passed on July 13th, 2023. She was born on January 17th, 1938, to Ivan Peyton and Estell Davis.

Mrs. Smith was preceded by loving husband Travis Smith, brothers Jimmy and David Peyton, son Tommy Smith, and her son-in-law Richard Lamb.

She is survived by her caring daughter Sharon...

Jul 4, 2023

Roger was born "down below Prescott" on October20, 1935. When he was about 2 years old, they moved to Lake Village where his dad grew cotton. In 1942 after the war broke out, they moved to Dallas, Texas where his dad worked in the airplane factory building airplanes supporting the war effort.

They lived in Oak Cliff...

Jun 29, 2023

John Morrison McLelland of Prescott, Arkansas, departed this earthly life on June 29, 2023, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on May 15, 1937, in Prescott, Arkansas. John lived his 86 years with a love for the Lord, family, and friends.

He graduated from Prescott High School, attended Southern State University (now known...

Jun 28, 2023

Preston Klein Leonard departed this life on June 28, 2023.  He was born on June 10, 1996, to Gustave Pitre and Heather Leonard.  He loved life and his family, especially his son, mother, and little sister. He also loved fishing, baseball, and dogs of all kinds, especially strays. He knew his battles. His battles were real, and he fought...