Obituaries

Dec 1, 2021

Mr. George Powell, age 81 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home. He was born February 8, 1940 to Kull and Mattie Biddle Powell, in Guernsey, Arkansas. George was a retired millwright and attended Calvary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Sarah Ellen Powell, two sons Gary Powell and...

Nov 29, 2021

Mr. Hilton Warner (Dickie) Treas, 90, formerly of Prescott, AR, passed away November 29, 2021. He was born February 16, 1931, to John William and Trudie Alice Witherspoon Treas. Mr. Treas was a retired security officer for Burns Security, a member of Pisgah Masonic Lodge #250, and a 32nd degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Ann Avery passed away on November 25th, 2021, at the age of 82. She was born Mary Ann Rogers on December 19th, 1938; growing up in the small community of Shover Springs, just outside of Hope. Her parents were Ruby Rogers and Roy Rogers, both preceded her in death.

She worked for Southwestern Bell in Hope,...

Nov 24, 2021

Mr. John Bernard Ratcliff, age 85 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away at his home on November 24, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1936 to Gerald Presley and Gracie Mae Ratcliff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wanda Sue of 60 years, a granddaughter Tiffany Key Stanley, and a grandson, James Chad Cummings....

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Harry Gordon Harding, age 83 of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Harry was born on January 22, 1938, in Webb, Oklahoma, to Rufus and Iva Brooks Harding. He was a retired truck driver for Maverick Truck Lines and a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, horseshoes, spending time...

Nov 21, 2021

Ms. Amanda Jordan, age 48 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday November 21, 2021, in Hope.

Cremation services are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home

of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Clarence Edward Capps, age 83 of Rosston, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home. He was born March 27, 1938 to Haschel and Hazel Pack Capps, in DeWitt, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; one...

Nov 14, 2021

Mr. Ricky Smith, loving husband, daddy, and papaw, passed away at the age of 71 on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Texarkana TX.

He was born January 31, 1950 to Roy and Edna Ray Smith of Spring Hill, Arkansas. He was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Dangerfield, TX. He was a devoted...

Nov 13, 2021

Mr. Norman Ray Grant, age 51 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, in a local nursing home. He was born April 8, 1970 to Kenneth and Gail Ivers Grant, in Hope, Arkansas. Norman was a member of Southside Missionary Baptist Church in Hope. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his children. He is...

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. Glenn Avery, age 84 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his home. He was born February 21, 1937, to Elmer and Stella Jones Avery in Delight, Arkansas. He was a retiree of Potlatch and a member of Prescott Church of Christ. He was a firefighter with the Prescott Fire Department for 24 years, serving...

Nov 7, 2021

Nancy Jean O'Dell, age 64 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home.

She was born November 10, 1956 to David and Dora O'Dell in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was a retired cook from Terry Powell's Grocery. She loved to fish, go bowling, and to be around her family.

She is...

Nov 5, 2021

Peggy Jean Reece, age 63 of Hope, Arkansas, gained her angel wings Friday, November 5, 2021 at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana. Peggy was born in Hope, AR, November 1, 1958 to Howard H. and Wilma Fay Hartsfield Reece. She was a lifelong member of Shover Springs Baptist Church. Her life's passion was Appaloosa horses. She raised and showed them...

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Faye Starkey Reyenga, age 89, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, in Hope, Arkansas. Faye was born on March 27, 1932, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Carl and Addie Moore Carr. She was a   homemaker and a member of Unity Baptist Church. She was an active member of Good Timers Group at Unity Batist Church and...

Nov 3, 2021

Mr. David Beavers, age 66 of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Texarkana, Texas.

There will be no family services at this time.

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

Nov 2, 2021

Mr. Earnest Minton, age 90, of Peoria, Illinois (formerly of Rosston, AR) passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his Peoria home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ida Dewitt Minton.

No public visitation is to be held.

Graveside service will be Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at...

Oct 29, 2021

Mr. Thomas Gray, age 81, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, in a local nursing home. Thomas was born on January 12, 1940 in Bradley Arkansas, to Tom and Onedia Stovall Gray. He was of Christian faith and a retired sanitation worker for Meyers Bakery. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda Gray,...

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Joann Watson Land, age 66 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, in a local nursing home. Joann was born on August 27, 1955, in Alexandria Louisiana, to John and Hazel Faught Watson. She was a retired registered nurse and worked in the health care industry for 30 years, and was a member of Calvary Baptist...

Oct 25, 2021

After a recent Heart Attack and extended stay at Encore Heart Hospital in Bryant, AR, Doug Rogers, 70, passed away at his home in Benton, AR, on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Doug was born in Hope, Arkansas on October 16, 1951 to C.M. "Pod" and Annette Rogers.

Survivors include 2 sons: Drew Rogers of Bryant,...

Oct 25, 2021

Mr. James Henry Barnes Sr. age 84 of McNab, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at his home. He was born June 8, 1937 to John and Sybil Buster Barnes, in McNab. He was a hard-working family man, with a love for being outdoors. He had retired from Cooper Tire, after 30+ years, but his life's passion was...

Oct 24, 2021

Harold Lloyd Bennett, 62, of Hope, Arkansas, passed from this life to his eternal home on October 24, 2021 at home with his beloved wife by his side.

Harold was born on May 6, 1959 to Pete and Polly Bennett in Camden, Arkansas. He was retired from the United States Postal Service since 2015 and a member...