Obituaries

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...

Aug 10, 2020

Mrs. Doris Marie Morrow Burke, age 90 of Prescott, AR went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday August 10, 2020. She was born on August 8, 1930 in Prescott, AR to Rev. Robert Henry and Mary Etta Morrow. Mrs. Burke was a beautician and business owner of Kristi's Beauty Salon in Prescott for 25 years....

Aug 8, 2020

James T. Richey, also known as Jimmy to most, Weasel to some from his wild child years, and Pop to his favorites, left this mess of a world on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at the age of 69 after fighting chronic pain and illness in Texarkana, TX. Jimmy's birth certificate states he was born on October 28, 1950, but...

Aug 8, 2020

Mrs. Melba J. Whatley, 83 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday August 8, 2020, in Tyler, Texas. Melba was born on May 11, 1937, to Lafayette and Mary Collins Sinclair. She was retired from Heather Manor Nursing Home and Rehab. She is Preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry Whatley, daughters Marilyn Fincher, son-in-law Kenneth Fincher and Barbara...

Aug 1, 2020

Rev. John E Mangum, age 82, of Ruston, LA, formerly of Hope, AR, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Ruston, LA. He was born on August 21, 1937 in Hope, AR to Floyd and Agnes Hockett Mangum. He was a Baptist minister and served the Lord for over 50 years in area churches until his retirement. He served...

Jul 31, 2020

Mr. Jacob Honeycutt, age 36, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Friday July 31, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was born November 27, 1984 in Stamps, AR. to Jerry W. Honeycutt Sr. and Shelia J. Locke Honeycutt. Jacob is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Jerry Honeycutt Jr.

Survivors include; one daughter Gabriella Honeycutt,...

Jul 30, 2020

Mr. Jerry Don Presson, age 69 of Prescott, AR passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 in North Little Rock, AR. Mr. Jerry was born November 1, 1950 to Joe L. and Sammie Louise Wells Presson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sharon Oller Presson, and one daughter; Deborah Cox.

Survivors include...