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Mary Lou Pittman

Mary Lou Pittman

Feb 25, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lou Pittman, age 80 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mary Lou was born February 13, 1942, in Bodcaw to James Madison "Shine" and Bonnie Faye Skinner Hamm. She was of Christian faith and former co-owner of Prescott Hardware. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Wally Pittman,...

Bobby Van Caudle

Bobby Van Caudle

Feb 24, 2022

Bobby Van Caudle, age 88, of Bodcaw, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022 in his home. He was born December 27, 1933, to the late Austin Van and Irba Lee Boswell Caudle of Bodcaw, Arkansas.

Bobby grew up in the Bodcaw area and attended school where his father, Austin, was teaching....

Dorothy "Dot" Broussard

Dorothy "Dot" Broussard

Feb 18, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Broussard passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at the amazing age of 95 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born on April 29, 1926 in Rosston, AR, daughter of the late Joe David and Ena McKissack Smyth. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Reyburn Smith, husband Paul Broussard and her sons Michael Smith and...

Bro. Billy Burl Dulaney

Bro. Billy Burl Dulaney

Feb 12, 2022

Billy Burl Dulaney, age 87 of Hope, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord February 12, 2022. He was born on August 19, 1934, in Richland Parish, Louisiana to Isaac T. and Bertha Dulaney.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers Isaac T. (Sonny), Charles W. (Buddy), Forrest E. (Jim) and Sheldon L.;...

David Adkins

David Adkins

Feb 11, 2022

Mr. David C. Adkins, age 58 of Denton, Texas, formerly of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at his home. He was born July 24, 1963 to David and Marcella Adkins, Sr. in Flint, Michigan. David loved fishing, playing guitar and spending time with his family, who he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his...

John Schooley

John Schooley

Feb 7, 2022

Mr. John Homer Schooley Jr. age 76 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at his home. John was born April 21, 1945 in Prescott, Arkansas, to John Homer Sr. and Lillie Johnson Schooley. He was a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. John was a true friend to all...

Terry Spearman

Terry Spearman

Feb 3, 2022

On May 18, 1955, Mr. & Mrs. Luke Spearman were blessed with a baby boy. He grew up to be a fine and loving son.

He was a member of Mt. Ephesus Baptist Church. He attended McRae School, and later graduated from Prescott High School in 1973. Terry also attended Henderson State College and J.F.K College, Omaha,...

Freda Williams

Freda Williams

Feb 3, 2022

Mrs. Freda Williams, age 92 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Thursday February 3, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas. Freda was born on December 23, 1929, in Amity Arkansas, to Billy and Oma Robertson Trout. She was a homemaker and a member of Prescott Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband Lynn Williams and son Joe Winston...

Jimmy Lyle Hill, Sr

Jimmy Lyle Hill, Sr

Feb 2, 2022

Jimmy Lyle Hill, Sr., age 64 of Delight, Arkansas passed away on February 2, 2022, in Hope, Arkansas, among loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Barto Hill, Sr. and Lillian Henson, and brothers, Billy Hill, Jackie Hill, and Lonnie Hill. He is survived by siblings, Tina Morris, Faye Tallant, Caro Mullins, and Barto Hill, Jr.,...

Dorothy Mae Langston

Dorothy Mae Langston

Feb 1, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Langston, age 90 of Emmet, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Prescott, Arkansas. She was born June 17, 1931, to Murrel and Mamie Francisco Booker, in Laneburg, Arkansas, she was a homemaker and a long-time member of Forrest Hill Baptist Church. She was a devoted pastor's wife, mother, grandmother, while her husband Bro. Milton...

Mary Ann Matherly

Mary Ann Matherly

Jan 30, 2022

Mary Ann Matherly, age 68 of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Prescott, Arkansas. She was born July 21, 1953 to Junior and Effie Harris, in Prescott, Arkansas. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Bodcaw. She is preceded in death by her parents, Junior and Effie Harris, one brother, Kenneth Harris, and her...

Betty Rhodes

Betty Rhodes

Jan 26, 2022

Mrs. Betty Louise Rhodes, age 90 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born June 25, 1931 to William and Lilly Nae Smith Dickerson in the township of Boughton in Nevada County, Arkansas. She was a member of Assembly of God Church in Prescott. She is preceded in death by her...

Mary Ann Campbell Faught

Mary Ann Campbell Faught

Jan 26, 2022

Mary Ann Campbell Faught, age 88 of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Wednesday January 26, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas. She was born August 31, 1933 to Claude and Eula Ames Campbell, in Laneburg, Arkansas. She retired from Hope Star, as bookkeeper, and was a member of Liberty Eylau Baptist Church in Texarkana. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Lloyd E Tyra

Lloyd E Tyra

Jan 25, 2022

Mr. Lloyd E. Tyra, age 79 of Emmet, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2022 in Nashville, Arkansas. Mr. Lloyd was born November 21, 1942 to Archie and Irma Jean Baldwin Tyra, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Vietnam, and co-owner of L&T Flooring. He enjoyed spending time with family,...

Bro. Charles Thornton

Bro. Charles Thornton

Jan 22, 2022

Charles William Thornton, 84, of Rosston, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born in Hempstead County, Arkansas on July 25, 1937 to Orby James Thornton and Laverne Smith Thornton.

Charles Thornton was a Missionary Baptist minister who loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. He surrendered to...

Dr.Caroline Marshall

Dr.Caroline Marshall

Jan 22, 2022

On January 12, 1973, in Los Angeles County, California, Lorenzo and Carolyn Wiley-Marshall were blessed with a beautiful daughter whom they named Caroline Belle. This was the moment Lumeda became a "protective" big brother. She would soon be known to family and friends as "Sissy."

When Carolyn and the Wiley family moved back to Arkansas, they united...

Kayla Jo Smith

Kayla Jo Smith

Jan 20, 2022

Miss Kayla Jo Smith, age 21 of Hope, AR, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born on June 5, 2000, in Arkadelphia, AR, to parents William Joseph "Joey" Smith and Tammy Smith Thomas.

She was Baby Miss Nevada and a member of the Redwater Dazzlers. She graduated from Texas High School in May 2018. She...

Thomas Clendenin

Thomas Clendenin

Jan 20, 2022

It's hard to sum up the life of a man like Thomas. His dash was long and as you will soon see… Thomas lived, oh how he lived! Thomas Stuart Clendenin was born August 26, 1941 in Columbus, Arkansas. He was the only son of George and Mary Emma Stuart Clendenin. He had one precious sister, Ruth Marie, who...

Billy Joe Meador

Billy Joe Meador

Jan 13, 2022

Billy Joe Meador, age 88 of Bluff City, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born on October 29, 1933 to the late Elmer and Goldie Meador. Preceded in death by one son, Mark Meador and two sisters, Loritta Meador Johnson (Gene) and Bonita Meador Stinnett (Terry).

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Meador,...

Buddy Calhoon

Buddy Calhoon

Jan 11, 2022

Mr. Raymond "Buddy" Calhoon, age 93 of DeAnn, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Texarkana. He was born November 21, 1928 to Eurie and Elizabeth Cusick Calhoon, in Hope. He was an US Army veteran and was retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing and hunting fox and deer. He...

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