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David Ray Cole

David Ray Cole

Aug 16, 2022

Mr. David Cole, age 51 of Shover Springs passed away Tuesday August 16, 2022, at his home. David was born on November 15, 1970, to William and Betty Jo Beard Cole. He was a plumber. David loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Billy Cole. Survivors include:...

Bill Steelman Watson

Bill Steelman Watson

Aug 13, 2022

Bill Steelman Watson, Hope, AR, was welcomed into heaven and came face to face with his Lord Jesus Christ on August 13, 2022 at age 98. He was born February 12, 1924 on the Priddy Place at Locust Bayou, Arkansas to William Robert and Sarah Mittie Steelman Watson in the presence of six brothers Homer, Hubert, Buddy, Robert and...

Tonya Kenward

Tonya Kenward

Aug 7, 2022

Mrs. Tonya Kenward, age 52 of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday August 7, 2022

Tonya was born on February 26, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Jules and Judy Barber Meyer Jr. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife, mother and enjoyed cooking for her family.

Survivors include: husband of 20 years David Kenward,...

Thomas" T-Bo" Purtle

Thomas" T-Bo" Purtle

Aug 6, 2022

Mr. Thomas Lynn "T-Bo" Purtle, age 72 of Nevada County left his earthly home and entered his forever home Saturday August 6, 2022. T-Bo was born on February 19, 1950, in Hope, Arkansas, to Harlan and Allene Tye Purtle. He grew up in Nevada County working hard for C and T Construction building chicken houses, scaffolding and a fire...

Stephanie Gail Hughes Cuellar

Stephanie Gail Hughes Cuellar

Aug 4, 2022

Mrs. Stephanie Gail Hughes Cuellar, age 40 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday August 5, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 28, 1982,in Texarkana Texas to Jerry and Farrell Townsend Hughes. Stephanie went to Spring Hill High School graduated and followed in her mother's footsteps by furthering her education and getting her CNA license from UAMS...

Deborah "Debbie" Cox

Deborah "Debbie" Cox

Aug 3, 2022

Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Cox, age 66 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 in Texarkana, Texas. Debbie was born on February 24, 1956, to Bernice and Mary Avis Stroud McKamie. She was a homemaker and attended Tabernacle Baptist Church of Hope. She enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and outdoor activities. She is preceded by her parents....

Linda Gale Almond

Linda Gale Almond

Aug 1, 2022

Mrs. Linda Gale Almond, age 62 of Caney, Arkansas, passed away Monday August 1, 2022, at her home. Linda was born on January y 18, 1960, in Hope to Sam and Martha Wicker Parmer. She worked as a production lead for Brentwood industries and of Baptist Faith. Linda loved to spend time with the true love of her life...

Freida Langston

Freida Langston

Jul 31, 2022

Mrs. Freida Langston, age 69 of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday July 31, 2022 in Hope, Arkansas. Freida was born on January 29, 1954, in Hope, Arkansas to Dale and Betty Lou Pater Aaron. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband James Langston and brother Ricky Aaron.

Survivors include two brothers,...

Ora Belle Wiley

Ora Belle Wiley

Jul 25, 2022

Ora Belle Hale was born on November 4, 1921 in Boughton, Arkansas to George and Beulah Hale.  Ora was the third of seven children.  As a child, she attended school in a two-room building containing the 1st – 8th grades.  At a time when very few black children were allowed the opportunity for an education, the Lord saw it...

Howard Flesher

Howard Flesher

Jul 22, 2022

Mr. Hulbert Howard Flesher, age 90 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday July 22, 2022. He was born September 1, 1931, in De Ann Arkansas, to Hubert and Eve Beck Flesher. He worked at the Feed Mill at the age of sixteen and  joined the United Sates Airforce where he served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars receiving...

Mary Louise Barksdale

Mary Louise Barksdale

Jul 21, 2022

Mary Louise Barksdale, "Ms Lou", born August 22, 1927, died in Prescott on July 21, 2022, in Hillcrest. Her parents were Albert Pike "A.P." and Marie Johnson Barksdale. She is preceded in death by her parents, a son John Ledbetter, brothers Harold, Hubert and Jimmy as well her sister Helen. She is survived by her brother Ronnie Barksdale, sister-in-law...

Pat Huckabee

Pat Huckabee

Jul 17, 2022

Mrs. Pat Huckabee, age 80 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday July 17, 2022 at her home. Pat was born on March 12, 1942 in Lubbock, Texas to Alvin and Selma Riley Vinyard. She was retired as a office clerk from Hudson Poultry Processing Plant and a very Faithful and Active member of Central Church of Christ. She...

Alice Marie Dyer

Alice Marie Dyer

Jul 17, 2022

Mrs. Alice Marie Dyer, age 97 of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away Sunday July 17, 2022, in Hope. Marie was born on November 5, 1924,in Ozan Arkansas, to John and Amanda Wallace Stewart. She was retired from Husqvarna, and a member of Marlbrook Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Roy Dyer, three sons, Willie Dale,...

Edith Vermillion

Edith Vermillion

Jul 12, 2022

Edith Allee Vermillion, 89, of Hope, AR was called home to receive her wings at home on July 12, 2022 surrounded by her children.

Edith was born in Kingsville, MO on May 23, 1933 to William Sylvanas and Edith Viola Paul Allee.  She was very lovable person who was always ready to step up and help if...

George Dennis Green

George Dennis Green

Jul 9, 2022

George "Dennis" Green, age 66, of Fulton, Arkansas was born on September 19, 1955 to Mattie Akin & James Penny Green in Hope, AR and passed away on July 9, 2022 in Hope, AR. Dennis is proceeded in death by his parents, siblings Mike Green and Rita Green Galbreath, and great-granddaughter Scarlett Biddle. Dennis's memory is left to be...

Renee Clendenin Omondson

Renee Clendenin Omondson

Jul 2, 2022

Renee Leigh Clendenin Omundson, age 54, passed away in her home on Saturday July 2, 2022. Renee was born in Hope, AR to Thomas and Cora Clendenin on July 23 1967. If you knew Renee before her health conditions you knew she had the ability to impact everyone she came in contact with. Renee served her community for more than...

Wayne Godwin

Wayne Godwin

Jul 1, 2022

Mr. Wayne Godwin, age 80 of Caney, Arkansas, passed away Friday July 1, 2022, in Hope, Arkansas, Wayne was born April 15, 1942 in Caney to Elijah and Ressie Hunter Godwin. He was retired from Potlatch Corp in Prescott as a shipping supervisor and was a member of the First Nazarene Church in Prescott. He loved to hunt, fish...

Vernon Ewin

Vernon Ewin

Jun 30, 2022

Mr. Vernon Ewin, age 98 went to his heavenly home on June 30, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on June 19, 1924, in Seney Iowa, to Charles and Gladys Kennedy Ewin. Vernon was a retired salesman and later a factory worker. He was a United States Army veteran during WWII where he received many medals of valor...

Shelia Blalock

Shelia Blalock

Jun 30, 2022

Shelia Marie Blalock was born October 12th, 1956 to Mary Winona Stephens and Clarence Jake Woods Sr. in Saint Louis, Missouri. One of ten children, she was destined to have a large and loving family. She was a devoted daughter, sister and a proud and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Throughout her life she was the...

Gladys Smith

Gladys Smith

Jun 29, 2022

Mrs. Gladys Smith, age 85 of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday June 29, 2022, at her home. Gladys was born on January 12, 1937, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Euell and Elsie Sellers Gaither. She was a retired teachers aide and a member of Stamps First Baptist Church. Her hobbies included. Reading, Sewing, working puzzles, baking, cooking but most...

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