Obituaries

Mar 21, 2026

Ashlie Tompkins was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Dorothy and Ricky McKamie. From a young age, Ashlie had a deep love for nature, animals, and helping others. As a child, she came to know Jesus and was saved, a faith that remained an important part of her life.

As she grew, Ashlie's passion for helping people became...

Mar 21, 2026

Dale William Booker, age 86, former Mayor of Emmet, Arkansas passed away from this life and to his eternal home on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Mr. Booker was born on February 4, 1940, in Emmet, Arkansas to his parents Murrel O. Booker Sr. and Mamie Francisco Booker. He was a retired highway construction superintendent, former manager of...

Mar 20, 2026

Annie Jo Stone Hamilton, lovingly known to all as "Jo" or "Granny Jo," was born on May 18, 1936, in McCaskill, Arkansas, and passed peacefully on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.

Jo lived a life rooted in love, hard work, and unwavering devotion to those around her. She was preceded in...

Mar 19, 2026

James (Jimmy) Laron Evans passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026. A viewing only will be held at Brazzel - Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope, Arkansas on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. He will be buried on Wednesday, March 25, in Grenade Cemetery. James was born in Oden, Arkansas to Paul T. and Gaye Leonard Evans....

Mar 18, 2026

Marion Graham, age 60, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Marion was born in Berstadt, Germany, the first of three children on April 10, 1965.

Marion knew from a young age that she wanted a career helping others. As soon as she was old enough, she began working in nursing homes. By age 16 she had decided to...

Mar 17, 2026

Ferrell E. Johnson passed away March 17, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Ferrell was born on August 18, 1938, to Issac and Geneva Johnson, in Cale, Arkansas. After graduating high school, he joined the US Navy and retired as a Senior Chief Aerographer's Mate. After 24 years, he then moved his family to Cale, AR. Ferrell is preceded in death...

Mar 16, 2026

James Bankard Davis, Jr (JB) passed away at his home in Fulton, Arkansas on March 16, 2026. He was 99 years old. He leaves his wife to cherish his memory, Patricia Greenlaw Davis, after 77 years of marriage.

JB was born on January 18, 1927, in Roseville, California. He spent most of his life in Roseville, California...

Mar 15, 2026

Mr. Rob Hullender, age 75 of Fulton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday March 15, 2026, at his home.

Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home.

A Masonic Graveside service will follow immediately after at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral home. Online condolences may be...

Mar 14, 2026

Judy Morene Alexander, age 72, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on March 14, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Mrs. Alexander was born on March 21, 1953, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to her parents William and Donna Coleman Wilson. She graduated from Springdale High School, and she graduated from the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville with a BS in Education. She taught...

Mar 13, 2026

Donny Gentry was born on August 22, 1953, in Bayview, Alabama. He was sent to his eternal home on March 13, 2026, at the age of 72.

He was the beloved son of the late Paul and Opal Gentry; and also, preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and James Gentry; his brother-in-law, William Ogburn; and mother-in-law,...

Mar 8, 2026

Jimmy Don Poindexter, age 62, of Texarkana, Texas formerly of Hope passed away on March 8, 2026.

Mr. Poindexter was born on June 3, 1963, in Hope, Arkansas to his parents, Harold and Jeanette Poindexter. He was a collector of Diecast Cars and Trucks, a cat lover, and loved road trips.

He is preceded in...

Mar 8, 2026

Sharon A. Lamb, age 66, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on March 8, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas.

Mrs. Lamb was born on March 30, 1959, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents Travis and Barbara Peyton Smith. She had a love for NASCAR, Arkansas Razorbacks, and the Chicago Cubs; She also owned and operated Jerry's One Stop and...

Mar 7, 2026

Sharon Catherine Otis, age 85, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on March 7, 2026.

Mrs. Otis was born on January 16, 1941, in Owensville, Arkansas to her parents, Dudge and Ludie Riter James. Her favorite past-time was studying genealogy, and she was an avid camper. Her and her husband, Bill, were camp hosts for 22 years at...

Mar 5, 2026

Ruth Nuss, age 87, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on March 5, 2026.

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home.

Mar 5, 2026

Thomas Wesley Adams "Tommy", age 70, of Bodcaw, Arkansas passed away on March 5th, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas.

Tommy was born in Prescott, Arkansas on January 18, 1956. He served as a United States Marine.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Sue Adams and JR. Adams of Bodcaw, Arkansas.

Tommy...

Mar 4, 2026

Bud Adamson, age 70, passed away on March 4, 2026. He spent the latter part of his life enjoying time with family and friends. Bud was born on June 1, 1955. He lived a life defined by hard work, dedication to his family, and a quiet strength that those who knew him respected and admired.

Bud was...

Mar 3, 2026

Linda F. Bradford "Sumner" was born January 6, 1949, in Refugio, Refugio County, Texas to Thomas Carl Sumner Jr. and Antonia "Toni" Cantu. She graduated from Hope High School in 1967.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Noah Bradford; her brother, Harvey Sumner; and her parents, Thomas and Toni Sumner.

Left to cherish...

Feb 28, 2026

Holland Jerry Dillard, age 89, of Bodcaw, Arkansas passed away on February 28, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

Mr. Dillard was born on April 28, 1936, in Bodcaw, Arkansas to his parents, Kermit and Marjorie Caudle Dillard.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memory is his...

Feb 27, 2026

William Otis Hamilton of Emmet AR passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family after short battle with cancer.  Born May 8th, 1941, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was a devout Christian, attending Calvary Baptist in Hope and Midway Methodist in Prescott in his final years.  Bill enjoyed singing and...

Feb 24, 2026

Crissy Elaine (Fincher) Shewmaker "Tood", age 41, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on February 24, 2026.

Crissy was born on June 6, 1984, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, Benton Fincher and Cathy (Castle) Fincher. She had a love for animals of all kinds, cooking & canning, trail riding, SxS riding, and so many other things.