Obituaries

Jan 23, 2021

Daniel Fite Hays was born to Thomas Edward Hays, Jr. and Betty Jo Fite Hays on February 9, 1965 in Texarkana, TX. He died on January 23, 2021. He was a native of Hope, AR and graduated from Hope Public Schools. He attended the University of Arkansas and Henderson State University. His adult life was spent on his ranch...

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Bobby Martin, age 84 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. Mr. Martin was born March 18, 1936 in Springhill, Arkansas to Clyde Gibson and Lillie Mae Yocom Martin. He was a retired fireman from Hope Fire Department and Hope Water & Light employee. He served in the Army National Guard 1960-1977, and was a member...

Jan 22, 2021

Mrs. Christy Louise Powell, age 49 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at her home. Christy was born March 25, 1971 to James and Betty Webb Powell in Searcy, Arkansas. She was of Christian faith and worked as dispatcher for Old Castle Lawn and Garden. Christy was a sweet person; always smiling. She will be dearly...

Jan 15, 2021

Mr. James R. "Buddy" Wilson, age 88 of Columbus, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home. Buddy was born December 28, 1932 to Joe and Grace Levins Wilson in Hope, Arkansas. He was a loving, devoted husband, father and papaw, who dearly loved spending time with family. He was a member of the First United Methodist...

Jan 13, 2021

Mrs. Marcia Louise Rhodes, age 67 of Caney, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. She was born August 24, 1953 to Everett and Laverne Pruitt. Marcia had retired from Hillcrest Nursing Center as hairdresser and activities coordinator and was a member of Morris Baptist Church. She greatly loved spending time with family; whether it was...

Jan 11, 2021

Ellen Sue Loe Dougan, age 83 of White Hall, AR, formerly of Cale, AR (Nevada County) passed away at home on January 11, 2021. She was born on April 6, 1937 to the late W. B. "Billy" and Edith Carroll Loe. She was a retired food service worker from the Nevada County School District, and laundry service supervisor from...

Jan 7, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Freeman was born August 14th, 1933 in Lamber, Montana and died January 7th; peacefully in sleep at home in Hope, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lincoln Stanton and Emma Stanton, and since her death, a son Ross Fredericks.

She is survived by husband, Bill Freeman of Hope; two sons, Jack Fredericks...

Jan 6, 2021

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Pittman Bell Austin, age 72 of Camden, AR, formerly of Prescott, AR, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Camden, AR. Carolyn was born April 26, 1948 to Willie and Katie Pittman in Prescott, AR. She was of Christian faith and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Jan 6, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn R. Bright, age 84 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Texarkana, Texas. Evelyn was born April 17, 1936 to Grover and Allene Sullivan Carroll in Homer, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lewisville, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Bright; grandchild, Scotty Stewart; and...

Jan 1, 2021

Mrs. Marie "Annette" Bradley, age 77 of Pampa, Texas, passed away Friday January 1, 2021, in Rosston, Arkansas. She was born on April 26, 1943, in Pampa, Texas to William Harrison Dora Walker Potter. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, father of her children, David H. Sutton and second husband, Arl Dean Bradley,...

Dec 28, 2020

Mr. James "Dave" Felder, age 85 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas. Dave was born October 26, 1935 to Joe and Mary Mcleod Felder in Alto, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cindy Felder and brother, Kenneth Felder.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Woods Felder;...

Dec 27, 2020

Ms. Catherine Aeron Grigson, age 3, of Lewisville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born February 6, 2017 to Shawn and Hannah Holliday Grigson in Texarkana, Texas. Catherine was a sweetheart who brought a smile to everyone that met her. She was an absolute girly-girl: She loved unicorns, baby dolls, and anything pink or glittery. She...

Dec 27, 2020

Mary "Sue" Byers Willis, 84, formerly of Old Washington, Arkansas, passed away at her residence in Grapevine, Texas on December 27, 2020.  Born May 31st, 1936 in Hope, Arkansas to JJ & Oma Byers.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth Willis, parents, 2 brothers (Daly and Ray), 1 sister (Jeanette) and...

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. Patsy Jean Clemons Reece , age 83 of McCaskill, Arkansas passed away December 25, 2020, in Little Rock, AR.  Patsy was born in Hopeville, Arkansas to Barney and Lorene Hutchens Clemons. She was an active member of Bruce Memorial United Methodist Church, Blevins, AR., where she served as teacher and Church Treasurer for many years. Patsy...

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. Lucille "Sidney" Steed, age 92 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Friday December 25, 2020, in a local nursing home. Sidney was born on September 23, 1928, in Laneburg, Arkansas, to William Benjamin and Edith Blanch Loe. She worked for Southwest Printing and Shan House in Hope. She loved to quilt and especially taking care of people in their...

Dec 21, 2020

Mr. David F. Andrews, age 71 of Hope, AR passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Wadley Regional Medical in Hope.

No visitation will be held. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online...

Dec 21, 2020

Mrs. Lilac Lavender Boskila, age 41 of Destin, Florida, formerly of Hope, passed away December 21, 2020, in Destin. Lilac was born on February 28, 1979 in Texarkana, Texas to J. Leland and Connie Johnson Lavender. She is preceded in death by her Father, J. Leland Lavender II; Sister, Heather Lavender; and Grandparents, John and Ruby Johnson, and J....

Dec 9, 2020

Mr. Anthony D. Bourdess, age 79, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Christus St Michael Hospital, Texarkana, TX.  He was born on June 8, 1941 to Anthony L. and Elizabeth Bourdess.  He was a retired security guard and former employee of Potlatch in Prescott, AR.  He was a member and deacon of Union Baptist...

Dec 6, 2020

Bobbie Joy (Cason) Weaver-Herrera, began her life journey on October 17, 1958 in Pike County, AR, the daughter of Robert Franklin Cason and Joyce Maxine (Kirkham) Walker. She grew up with one brother, Robert. Bobbie was a very outgoing person; always ready to do whatever adventures came her way. Bobbie possessed a strong will and was a little crazy...

Dec 6, 2020

Jerry O'Neal "Boomer" Keith, age 70, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born May 7, 1950 in Chillicothe, Missouri to Orland and Marjorie McWilliams-Wright Keith. He was a retired truck driver of 50 years, and had received numerous awards for his years on the road. He was a long-time resident of Hope, Arkansas...