Obituaries

Sep 14, 2020

Mr. Ricky R. Roberts, age 65 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2020 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was born January 24, 1955 in Houston, Texas to Ruel and Katherine Kidd Roberts. He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers; Ruel E. Roberts, Billy E. Roberts, John T. Roberts, and Richard Roberts.

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Sep 12, 2020

Mr. Wylie Floyd Jones Jr. 86 of Hope, AR, passed away Saturday, September, 12, 2020, in Nashville, AR. He was born June 24, 1934 in Cleveland, AR to Wylie Floyd Sr. and Verna Gwen Jones. As a retired NestFresh company owner, Mr. Jones loved to hunt and fish. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Bettye Tyler...

Sep 12, 2020

William McKinley (Mack) Thompson, Jr., 92, of Bryant passed from this life on September 12. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Carol, and his daughter Meg.

William is survived by his loving wife Euletta Thompson, daughter Kathy Ramsey, daughter Pat Chambless (Gary), son Kin Thompson (Anita), Jeff Sohl (Joni), Steve Sohl (Kim), and Annetta...

Sep 10, 2020

Mrs. Sandra L. Taylor, age 73 of Fulton, AR passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 in Texarkana, TX. She was born April 27, 1947 in Galveston, TX to Rufus Dean and Estelle Valentine Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and her pet, Dollie Barker. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband;...

Sep 5, 2020

Mrs. Margaret Smith Barham age 91 of Cale, Arkansas, passed away Saturday September 5, 2020, in Hillcrest Nursing and Rehab at Prescott. Margaret was born on January 16, 1929, to Hobert and Madia Rhodes Smith. Margaret was an electrologist in Prescott for many years. She enjoyed meeting and visiting with everyone at Hillcrest while staying there. She is preceded...

Sep 5, 2020

Ms. Kayla Nicole Banks Lemley, age 34 of Hope, AR passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Hope, AR. She was born August 4, 1986 in Hope, AR to Stephen and Laura Jameson Lemley.

Survivors include her parents, Stephen and Laura Lemley, step-father, Larry Banks, two sons; Kylan Brown, Kaleb Newton, two sisters; Casey Sorrelles, husband Ryan,...

Sep 4, 2020

Mr. Gary L. Golden, age 70, passed away September 4th, 2020 at one of his favorite places to be, the river house in Mayflower, AR. He was born June 3rd, 1950 in Hope, Arkansas to Leroy and Lola Golden. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his father in law, George N. Cox and mother in law,...

Sep 1, 2020

Mr. James "Buddy" Powell, age 82, of Hope, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 01, 2020, in Hope, Arkansas. He was born March 17, 1938 to Joel Vollie and Mary Lee Cox Powell in Gurnsey, AR.  He lived his life dedicated to his family and his Savior. He was a roofing contractor and took...

Aug 31, 2020

Carolyn Cox Thornton born on August 27, 1931 in Texarkana, TX, died August 31, 2020 in her home of 45 years surrounded by her family, her books, cats and all else she held dear in her heart. Her family made many moves leading to her lifelong declaration that she attended six first grades and it was a wonder she...

Aug 30, 2020

Mr. John P. Harrison, age 54 of Hope, AR passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Texarkana, TX. He was born November 07, 1965 in Hope, AR to Leon Harrison Jr and Brenda Smith. Mr. John was the division manager for National HVAC. He was hardworking and loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with family, especially his grandchildren....

Aug 28, 2020

Dr. Glen Edward Tropp Born November 10, 1943 in Denison, Texas, found eternal rest August 28, 2020 in Benton, Arkansas.  He was Pastor of Unity Baptist Church of Hope, Arkansas since 2003.  Dr. Tropp pastored churches in the Houston, Texas area, as well as churches in Arkansas, having faithfully served in the Gospel Ministry for more than sixty years....

Aug 25, 2020

Mr. Wallace "Wally" Hulan, age 71 of Prescott, AR passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in Texarkana, TX. He was born June 16, 1949 in Prescott, AR to John Herbert and Dorothy Lucas Hulan. Mr. Hulan dedicated his yeas to Nevada County as a Nevada County Deputy. He loved to spend his free time hunting, fishing, and watching his...

Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Harold Sparks, age 66 of Homer, LA formally of Hope, AR passed away, Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Homer, LA. He was born January 11, 1954 in Martinez, CA to Terriel and Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Marshall Sparks. He is preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his mother, his wife, Brenda Sparks, two sons; Dennis...

Aug 22, 2020

Mrs. Mary Martin, age 93 of Springhill, AR passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Hope, AR. She was born November 15, 1926 in Washington, AR to Sherman and Ethel Maness Cox. She lived in Springhill, AR for nearly 70 years and worked in the Springhill School Cafeteria for many years. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church....

Aug 18, 2020

Mrs. Frances Dougan, age 82 of Magnolia, AR, formerly of Hope, AR passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Magnolia, AR. She was born August 12, 1938 in Washington, AR to Flavia and Lilla Parson Porterfield. During her working years, she kept busy in the retail business. Once retired, she spent her time working in her garden and spending...

Aug 17, 2020

Mrs. Violet Lucille Rider, age 91 of Patmos, AR passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 in Hope, AR. She was born November 8, 1928 in Humphrey, AR to Bernard and Edna Rowe Ball. During her working years, Mrs. Violet was a registered nurse. Mrs. Violet was a member of the order of the Eastern Star. She was a loving...

Aug 17, 2020

Mrs. Ella Virginia Vines Dillard, 88 of Rosston, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 17, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 29,1931 in Bodcaw, AR to James Thaddeus and Bessie Mitchell Vines. She had three half-brothers; Homer Vines, Howard Vines, Merrill Huckabee, three half-sisters; Madie Huckabee Britt, Lucille Vines...

Aug 16, 2020

Mr. Bobby Glen Rivers, age 74 of Stamps, AR, formerly of Hope, AR passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020, in Stamps, AR. He was born May 26, 1946 in Hope, AR to Joe Dale and Frieda Priddy Rivers. During his working years, he was maintenance man for the community college of Hope, UACCH. Mr. Bobby was preceded in death...

Aug 14, 2020

Mrs. Iris Nell Coffee Joiner, age 90 of Shreveport, LA, formerly of Hope, AR, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 in Grapevine, TX. Mrs. Iris was born on October 12, 1929 in Hope, AR to Carl and Trula Duke Coffee. Having nine siblings, she devoted her time to helping raise her younger siblings. She attended Hope High School, where...

Aug 10, 2020

Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Wicker, age 85 of Prescott, AR passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. She was born October 14, 1934 in Prescott, AR to Lawrence Columbus (LC) and Edith Collins Dickerson. Elizabeth loved the outdoors: hunting, fishing, and camping. She loved to read and keep up with the gossip through the Enquirer and the Globe. She completed the...