Obituaries

Jan 11, 2022

Brenda Olivia Garrett Powell was born to the late Clark and Dorris Garrett, in Texarkana, TX on March 12th, 1954. She spent her childhood there creating wonderful memories with her family and her infamous Great Aunt Georgie. She was a proud Texas Tiger and graduated from Texas High in 1972. Many years later, Brenda would attend Henderson State University...

Jan 8, 2022

Mr. Julian Jimenez, age 63, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

There will be no family services at this time.

Cremation services are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Jan 7, 2022

Mr. Dale Willis, age 91 0f Hope, Arkansas, went to be with his lord on January 7, 2022, in a local nursing home. Dale was born on January 20, 1930, in Dallas, Iowa, to Jess and Esta Tener Willis. He was a retired machinist, worked in the maintence department of Hope Wire products and Champion auto Parts. He was...

Jan 5, 2022

Mr. Jerry Bush, 82 of Hope departed this life on January 5, 2022, surrounded by family and lots of love. Mr. Bush was born on August 21, 1939 to Charles H and Tabetha E Bush of Hope. Jerry was retired from Hempstead County Sheriff's Department, Hempstead County Reserve Deputies, and Champion Parts. He loved his work, talking to everyone...

Jan 4, 2022

Mr. Mitchell "Mike" Warren, age 74 of Bryant, Arkansas formerly of Hope, passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022, at his home. Mike was born October 10, 1947 to Roy and Hilda Yates Warren. He attended Indian Springs Baptist Church Bryant, Arkansas and retired from state of Arkansas Housing Authority. He was a United States Army Veteran during the Vietnam...

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. Hobie Morton, age 60 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday January 2, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas. Hobie was born March 28, 1961, in Hope, Arkansas, to Dwayne and Dororthy McIntosh Morton. He was retired owner/operator 18 years of Morton tire and wrecker service. He was a loving devoted husband, father, grandfather and a true friend to all that...

Dec 30, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Tefteller, aga 60, of Caddo Valley, AR passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, in Little Rock, AR.  She was born in Hope, AR on March 15, 1961, to Juanita Gaither Tefteller and Earl Tefteller.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dale Hubbard.

Becky Graduated from Hope High in 1979 and she...

Dec 29, 2021

John Wayne Parks, 74, died December 29, 2021, at his home in Hope, AR. John was born on June 14, 1947, in Prescott, AR to Henry Parks and Emma Beard Parks. John was a proud veteran having served in the Marine Corps. After military service, John worked at Nest-Fresh and ARDOT, retiring from ARDOT after 31 years of service....

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Paul Wayne Dickerson, age 59, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 in Prescott, Arkansas. He was born January 7, 1962 to Kenneth and Barbara Dickerson in Gurdon, Arkansas. Throughout his life, Paul took great pride in his work as a diesel mechanic and log truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a true friend...

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Charles Edward "Chuck" Hicks, Jr, age 49, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at a local hospital. He was born October 1, 1972 to Charles and Martha Moore Hicks, in Osceola, Arkansas. He was a maintenance worker at Southern Bakeries, and a member of First Assembly of God in Prescott. Chuck enjoyed fishing and being with family and...

Dec 27, 2021

Mrs. Maxine King, age 82 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday December 27, 2021, in a local nursing home. She was born November 11, 1939 to Stanley and Lydia Mae Burns in Heber Springs, Arkansas. She had a kind, loving heart and will be missed by many. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Franklin W. King;...

Dec 23, 2021

Mr. Bobby Joe Barham, age 71 of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, surrounded by family at his home. He was born September 12, 1950 to Joe and Martha Ann Barham in Hope, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Barham.

Bobby is survived by his father, Joe Barham of Texarkana, AR;...

Dec 23, 2021

Lola was born to Tom and Dora Bell Shreves on August 29th 1943. She was a loving Mom, Grandma, Maw Maw, and Great-Grandma. She lived a life full of love. She loved to travel, cruise, and enjoy the open ocean.

She went home to be with the Lord December 23rd. She is preceded in death by her...

Dec 23, 2021

Carl D. Ray, Jr, age 80 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Hope, Arkansas. He was born January 29, 1941 to Carl D. Ray, Sr. and Mary Olive Kirby Ray in Little Rock, AR. He was a retired owner of C&L Ray Trucking and lease to BNB, Inc. for many years in Hope, AR. He...

Dec 22, 2021

Mark Edward Willis, born on Oct 7, 1963 passed from this life to be with his Lord on December 22, 2021 in Conway AR.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert H Willis and Bobbye Faye Burke Willis. Survived by Brother, H Don Willis and wife Linda, Conway, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, and friends.

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Dec 20, 2021

James Milton Overton "Rooster", age 60, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born July 9, 1961 to Luther Gerald Overton and Mary Fern Glass Overton, in Prescott, Arkansas. He was a member of Missionary Grove Baptist Church. He was also active in the Nevada County Rescue Unit, as Chief of...

Dec 19, 2021

Mrs. Suzanne Beavers, age 59 of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away Sunday December 19, 2021, at home.

Private family service will be held at a later date.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Dec 19, 2021

Devin Kaleb Crews, age 26 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born January 23, 1995 to Kevin and Kim Crews in Hope, Arkansas. Devin enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dick and Shirley Crews and maternal grandmother, Linda Barnett.

Devin...

Dec 19, 2021

Mrs. Carlene Redmond, age 74 of Emmet, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born August 27, 1947 to Carl and Margaret Nolen, in Forrest City, Arkansas. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Emmet. Mrs. Carlene enjoyed quilting, cooking, and canning. She had won several county fair ribbons with her delicious preserves. She is...

Dec 16, 2021

Mr. Gary Paul Smith, age 49 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was born October 15, 1972 to Chuck and Nancy Cheek Smith, in Chattanooga, TN. Gary worked at Tysons Foods in Hope and was of Christian faith. He was a good man and will be dearly missed.

Those left to cherish his...