Obituaries

May 22, 2026

Ms. Christie Littles, age 44, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Friday May 22, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Christie was born on November 17, 1981, in New Boston, Texas, to Johnny Walton and Paula Littles.

Survivors include daughter, Addison Finley, mother, Paula Aydelott, father, Johnny Walton, sister, Janna Aydelott, niece, Rilee Aydelott, nephew, Nolan Sturdivant, numerous aunts,...

May 22, 2026

Mr. Jerry Head, age 72, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 in Texarkana, Texas.

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home, The Funeral Home of Hope, Ben Brazzel, Director.

May 16, 2026

John Paul Dickerson was born on November 12th, 1937 to Paul Emanuel and Elizabeth Huffman Dickerson in Okolona, Arkansas and transitioned from this Earth into the presence of the Lord peacefully on May 16, 2026.

John Paul lived a long, happy life of eighty eight years; a beloved husband, father and grandfather, a friend to all who...

May 13, 2026

Curtis Lee Johnson of Prescott Arkansas passed away on May 13, 2026. He was born on November 15, 1930, to Doyle and Carrie Copeland Johnson. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Johnson, and his parents. Also preceeding him in death are his 5 sisters, Louise Knaack, Janette Graf, Janelle Berman, Lois Jean Johnson, Judy Johnson, one brother, Joe...

May 5, 2026

Barbara Jo Calhoon, age 84, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on May 5, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Calhoon was born on September 30, 1941, in Emmet, Arkansas to her parents Jim and Priscilla McSweeney Faulkner. She enjoyed being outdoors and working in her flower beds. She was also a member of the Hope Church of Christ....

May 1, 2026

Howard Lee Taylor, 93, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away May 1, 2026, at his home. He was born to Flossie and Fred Taylor on March 1, 1933, in Pike County, Arkansas. He grew up in Piney, Arkansas and attended grade school there graduating from Delight High School in 1950. After graduation he joined the Army and was stationed in...

Apr 29, 2026

James Kendall "Ken" Burke, age 67, of Hope, Arkansas passed away April 29, 2026.

Born on September 30, 1958, to the late Henry and Lynn Burke, James lived a life deeply rooted in the land he loved. For his entire life, he dedicated himself to farming, embodying the hard work, patience, and quite strength that defined everything...

Apr 28, 2026

Charles Huey Milam, 91, of Shreveport, LA passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Charlie was born on November 4, 1934, in Nevada County, Arkansas to Huey and Beulah Milam. Father and son began Milam and Son Construction and later became Milam Construction and Repairing Houses, Building, and...

Apr 26, 2026

Ronnie Wayne Ward, age 70, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on April 26, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

Mr. Ward was born on November 3, 1955, in Hope, Arkansas to his parents Wylie Edward and Mary Lou Smith Ward. He had a love for hunting and fishing; and was a carpenter by trade.

He...

Apr 23, 2026

Howard Wayne Fleming, age 77, of Waterloo, Arkansas passed away on April 23, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mr. Fleming was born on March 2, 1949, in Watertown, New York to his parents. He was a member of Bodcaw Baptist Church #2.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, and sisters.

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Apr 23, 2026

Ronald Lewis Arterbury passed away on 4-23-2026 at his home in Prescott, Arkansas. He was born 12-16-1957 in Houston, Texas to Marvin and Bonnie Sue Arterbury.

Ronald enjoyed the freedom of the open road. In life he pursued the journey, the changing destinations serving to satisfy an ever-wandering spirit. His infectious laughter and gentle soul shone a...

Apr 15, 2026

Mr. Walter "Walt" Doege, age 89, of Emmet, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home. Walt was born on June 13, 1936, in Grand Rapids Michigan. He was a maintenance technician at many different companies throughout his career. As a founding member of Rafter J Cowboy Church, he loved his church family and served the...

Apr 15, 2026

Charles Glenn Jester, age 66, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on April 15, 2026, in Texarkana.

Mr. Jester was born on June 9, 1959, in Lewisville, Arkansas to his parents Charles and Modena Parks Jester. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback Fan and he loved hunting.

Mr. Jester is preceded in death by his parents....

Apr 6, 2026

Patricia Ann Davis (Pat) passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 6, 2026, at her home in Fulton, Arkansas just 21 days following the death of her husband, James Bankard Davis.

Pat was born on June 23, 1930, in Brainerd, Minnesota. She spent most of her life in Roseville, California and moved to Fulton in November...

Apr 6, 2026

Frances Avery Ross of Little Rock, formerly of Prescott and Emmet, went to the be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1936 in Prescott, AR to Ernest and Jessie Avery.

Frances graduated from Blevins Public Schools and received her college degree from East Texas University at Texarkana....

Apr 5, 2026

Joan Eleanor Key, age 89, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on April 5, 2026, at a local nursing home surrounded by family.

Mrs. Key was born on April 6, 1936, in Blevins, Arkansas to her parents, Jeff and Bertie Robinson Norvell. She had a love for baking and decorating.

She is preceded in death by...

Apr 5, 2026

Susan Henley Powers, beloved Hope educator and coach, passed away in Texarkana surrounded by family, Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born in Hope to the late Perry Hamilton Henley, Sr., and Margaret Cathryn Schulte Henley on June 16, 1957. She married Tee Powers in March 2010 and they had 16 wonderful years together. Susan was a lifelong active...

Mar 29, 2026

Carrie Ann Hill, age 63, of Emmet, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas.

Mrs. Carrie was born on December 10, 1962, in Emmet, Arkansas to her parents Billy Joe and JoAnn Powell Arnett.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Josh Clayborn.

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Mar 22, 2026

Bryan Truman England, aged 80, passed away on March 22, 2026. He was welcomed into heaven by his wife of 47 years, Sheryl, sisters Mary Ann Smith, Edna Laumann, Sue England, Judy Ezell and brothers Travis, Joe Mitchell, Cecil, and Jimmy England. Bryan is survived by his son Brandyn (Brandi) England and their children Luke and Joanna of DeWitt,...

Mar 22, 2026

Rondale Powell, age 90, passed away on March 22, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1935, to Clifford and Dolly Formby Powell in Patmos, Arkansas. Rondale was a loving dad and papaw who will be remembered by his loving, witty, yet gentle soul. He was known for his kind heart and years of working the sawmill on his...