Obituaries

Sep 21, 2022

Linda Susan Formby Wright of Prescott, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 21st at the age of 58. She was born to William and Linda Formby in Prescott, Arkansas at the Cora Donnel Hospital on March 25, 1964. She was a well-respected educator who retired from the Texarkana Independent School District after thirty years. She and her husband,...

Sep 17, 2022

Mr. David Brown beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home Saturday September 17, 2022.  Dave leaves behind his wife Joyce Brown of 51 years, his daughters Molly Streeter Smith and Christine Fuller; grandchildren Hazel Streeter, Amberlee Smith, Ruby Streeter, Jaden Fuller, Chloe Fuller, great grandson Tyler, and son-in-law Christopher Smith.  Dave was affectionately known...

Sep 15, 2022

Mrs. Janette Bobo, age 78 of Guernsey, Arkansas, passed away Thursday September 15, 2022, at her home.

Janette was born December 9, 1943 in Hope, AR to Grady and Elvideen Madlock May.  She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.

Mrs. Bobo was preceded in death by her father and mother, Grady...

Sep 10, 2022

Mrs. Janie Franklin, age 75 of Rosston, Arkansas, passed away Sunday September 10, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Sep 7, 2022

Mrs. Iris June Reese, born June 1st, 1932 in Pike City, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord, and savior on September 7th, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Nellie McLain, and Hampton Brooks.  She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Monroe Brooks, Marion Brooks, Janie Chance, Patsy Bright, Ruth Ulrich, and Bessie Grant. ...

Sep 1, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn "NIP" Maddox, age 79 of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away Thursday September 1, 2022, at her home. Carolyn was born in Hope, Arkansas, on February 12, 1943, to William Joseph and Lillian Marie Ward Erwin. She was of Christian faith and a retired LPN. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Cheryl Allen, brother William Doyle...

Aug 30, 2022

Mrs. Susan Bailey, age 74, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Mabelvale, Arkansas.

Susan was born on May 24, 1948 to James Tony Cobb and Louella Cobb.  She is survived be her son, Phillip Raymond Bailey, a diesel mechanic in Little Rock, AR, and his family Misty Green, Alyssa Padgett, and...

Aug 29, 2022

Mr. James "Jimmy"  Lyle Teague, age 66 of DeAnn Community passed away Monday August 29, 2022 at his home. Jimmy was born January 1, 1956 in Riverside, CA to Grady Baxter and Jayne K. Lyle Teague.  He was a retired Correction Officer at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 22 years. He was a Taxidermist for 30 years,...

Aug 28, 2022

Miss Muriel Tackette, age 87 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Sunday August 28, 2022 in Prescott.  She was born May 16, 1935, to Thomas Lawrence and Lillian Grace Davis Tackette.

Muriel was a dedicated to her faith and member of the First Assembly of God Church.  She all loved birthdays, Christmas, Dr. Peppers and Pizza. Her home...

Aug 26, 2022

Johnny Wayne Bonds of Nacogdoches passed away August 26, 2022, at his home at the age of 68. He was born December 9, 1953, in Prescott, Arkansas to parents Roy Lee Bonds and Dott Orie (Nolen) Bonds. Johnny was a graduate of Blevins High School in Blevins, Arkansas. He worked as a breeder technician for Tyson Foods until his...

Aug 26, 2022

Mr. Jerald ("Jake") Tyson, age 78 of Hope, Arkansas, formerly of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away Friday August 26, 2022, in Hope. Jake was born May 24, 1944, in Texarkana, Arkansas to James Eual and Agnes Scott Tyson. He was retired from Red River Army Depot and was a Mason. Jake loved to spend his free time hunting, fishing and...

Aug 24, 2022

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On February 20, 1972, God sent a precious baby boy to Jim and Virginia Burton. Kiley Shawn Burton was born in Hope, Arkansas, to these loving parents and to his grandparents, Johnny and Velma Avery Lowdermilk, and Howard and Wanda Loyd Burton. What joy they shared to welcome this little one into their homes. Later in...

Aug 22, 2022

Mr. Jeremy Fortner, age 32 was called home on August 22, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas, from the time he was born Jeremy was loved, cherished by so many and his smile would light up a room and his laughter was contagious to just to be around him was a pure joy. His most cherished accomplishment was becoming a dad...

Aug 17, 2022

James Leroy Brooks, age 86, of Placid, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his residence in Placid.  James was born August 3, 1936 in Blevins, Arkansas to Ervin Leslie Brooks and Lorene (Folsom) Brooks.  He grew up in Blevins and graduated from Blevins High School in 1954.  After graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served...

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:...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....