June Porter
Jul 5, 2026
June Lane Wynn Porter, age 83, of Tyler, Texas passed away peacefully and loved by family July 5, 2026. June was born July 29,1942 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Everett and Evelyn (Henry) Wynn.
She graduated from Prescott High School. She was married to Robert Porter for 32 years and assisted him in his vending and jukebox...
Melvin "Bill" Freeman
Jun 29, 2026
Melvin Darrell Freeman (Son, Bill) aged 88, died at Twin Rivers Nursing Home in Arkadelphia on Monday, June 29th, 2026.
He was born November 23, 1937 in Curtis to Hugh and Ruby Harkrider Freeman. He was the third of eight children. He was retired from the Navy, a Vietnam Veteran and  a longtime Lion's Club Member. He...
Lanelle Booker Bell
Jun 29, 2026
LaNelle Booker Bell, age 74, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Mrs. Bell was born on October 6, 1951, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, Joseph and Wilma Rowe Booker. She had a love for raising long horn cattle and spending time with her family and friends. LeNelle was also a member of...
Bobbye Calhoon
Jun 28, 2026
Bobbye Nivens Calhoon died at home on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, as she wanted, holding her daughter's hand.
She was born at home in Hempstead County Arkansas on May 10, 1931 to Add & Minnie Nivens. She was the "middle" child of nine and the last one to complete the sibling circle in Heaven.
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Deborah Sue Knight
Jun 24, 2026
Deborah Sue Knight was born on March 8, 1956, to Ruth Ballard and James Bible in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by both her parents; both her siblings, Jerry Ballard, James Bible Jr.; also, her Babygirl, Toyna Lynn Knight.
Deborah is survived by her husband of 49 years, Michael Knight; her children,...
Ronald Leon Nivens
Jun 22, 2026
Ronald "Leon" Nivens passed away on June 22, 2026, in Prescott, Arkansas, after a long illness. He was born on August 13, 1942, in the township of Wallaceburg as the sixth of fourteen children born to Ruff Nivens and Lillie Belle Loe Nivens.
He proudly served in the United States Army with the 1st Medium Tank Battalion,...
Tony Gibson
Jun 19, 2026
Tony Ken Gibson (Hoot) of Patmos, Arkansas passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at his home.
Tony was born October 19, 1955. His parents are Edna Gibson Glidewell and Thomas Ken Gibson.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Tommy James Gibson.
Tony is survived by his loving...
Billie Carol Haynie
Jun 17, 2026
Billie Carol Haynie, forever 29 years young, passed away on June 17, 2026, at St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on March 27, in Prescott, Arkansas, Billie spent her life loving the people around her. She was a devoted wife to George Haynie and a proud mother to Matthew...
Nita Crews
Jun 6, 2026
Nita McClure Waddell Crews was born in Sherman, Texas on September 3, 1946.
She was a graduate of Abilene Christian College. She worked for the Tennessee Department of Human Services in Chattanooga, also for the Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services. In her later years she took joy in providing housing for the community with her...
Gary Delbert Gregory
Jun 4, 2026
Gary Delbert Gregory, age 72, of Ashdown, Arkansas formerly of Hope passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mr. Gregory was born on May 26, 1954, in Harvard, Illinois to his parents Delbert and Mary Kay Chisholm Gregory. He faithfully served in Law Enforcement for 35 years, serving in many capacities, even serving...
Betty Ann Carter
May 30, 2026
Betty Ann Carter (Shepard), age 79, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on May 30, 2026, surrounded by family.
Mrs. Carter was born on July 31, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri to her parents Helen Basinger and Albert Shepard. She was raised by her grandmother, Bertha Channon.
She is preceded in death by her parents; grandmother;...
George Thomas "Tommy" Allison
May 29, 2026
George Thomas "Tommy" Allison of Spring Hill, AR, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his home. He was born to Marvin and Elsie Allison on Sept. 5, 1939
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Julie McNiel Allison, four daughters: Carol Ruple (Dee) of Spring Hill, AR, Kathy Brown (Todd) of...
Audria Hatfield Adair
May 28, 2026
Audria Hatfield Adair was born April 17th, 1944, to John William and Maria Arrington Hatfield and passed on from this earth into the presence of The Lord peacefully on May 28, 2026.
Audria lived a full and happy life of 82 years, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Audria was a friend and helper to...
Donna Cornelius Dixon
May 26, 2026
Donna Cornelius Dixon, age 71, passed away Tuesday, May 26,2026. Donna was born on July 11, 1954, to the late Lewis and Irene Cornelius.
Donna was a devoted Christian woman who loved the Lord and faithfully served as an active member of Missionary Grove Baptist Church. She cherished her church family dearly and found great joy in...
Christie Littles
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,...
Jerry Head
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.
John Paul Dickerson
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...
Curtis Lee Johnson
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...
Barbara Jo Calhoon
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....
Howard Lee Taylor
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...
