Obituaries

Jul 25, 2020

Mrs. Nellie Mae Hillery, age 81 of Prescott, AR passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Hot Springs, AR. Mrs. Nellie was born April 11, 1939 in Washington, AR to Albert Alford and Sylvia Mahaley Sells Hawley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 55 years, Jimmy Hillery, two brothers; Mural Hawley, Grover Hawley,...

Jul 23, 2020

Mrs. Mary Louise Massanelli, age 96 of Hope, AR passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Texarkana, TX. Mrs. Massanelli was born on March 28, 1924 in Tupelo, MS to Joseph and Theresa Gulaiam Tomboli.

She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Hope, AR. She was a homemaker and also worked...

Jul 23, 2020

Mrs. Faye Allen, age 75 of Hope, AR passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Texarkana, TX. Mrs. Allen was born September 24, 1944 to James G. and Ruby Wells Noftsger. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Faye settled in Hope in 1983 and was retired as an accounting clerk for Tyson. She was a loving mother and friend who...

Jul 22, 2020

Mr. Robert L. Cummings Jr., age 98 of Prescott, AR passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in his home. Mr. Robert was born February 10, 1922 to Robert L and Eunice Mann Cummings.

He loved his job as an agriculture teacher in Gurdon, AR. When Mr. Robert wasn't with his students, he spent his time hunting, fishing...

Jul 22, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Russell, age 76 of Hope, AR passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Texarkana, TX. Mrs. Carolyn was born September 30, 1943 in Springhill, AR to Cecil and Ada Bell Byrom Sanders. She was a member of the Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope, AR where she gained a special place in her heart for her Sunday...

Jul 17, 2020

Mr. Daniel Wade Cox, age 75 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020, at Arkansas Hospice in Hot Springs, AR. Danny was born on May 13, 1945, to Pershing M. and Mary Hildebrand Cox of the Redland Community, east of Prescott. He attended Henderson State University and served several years in the Arkansas National Guard. Danny...

Jul 16, 2020

Mr. William Doyce Spears, age 92 of Prescott, AR, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Houston, TX. Doyce was born March 26, 1928 in Prescott, AR to Ernest Eugene and Willie Gertrude Loe Spears.

Doyce's father spent his career in the Navy, and the family moved around the world when he was a child, including stint...

Jul 13, 2020

Baby boy Treysen Charles Barton went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 13, 2020. Treysen leaves behind his parents Tyler Barton and Lindsey Barton, two brothers Teyton Barton, Tristin Barton, a host of Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents who loved him dearly.

No family visitation is planned.

Private graveside to be held by...

Jul 13, 2020

Mrs. Iva Belle Anderson, age 96, was born in Princeton, IN on January 24, 1924 and passed away in Hot Springs, AR on July 13, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Talmi and Lottie White Rinehart, two sisters; Clara Auten, Mary Auten, and five brothers; Rex Rinehart, Clyde Rinehart, Sam Rinehart, Ben Rinehart and...

Jul 12, 2020

Mrs. Bernice Green of Bodcaw, AR left this world and went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 12, 2020. Mrs. Bernice was born October 19, 1940 to Eldridge and Evelyn Baker Dickerson.

Her first love was Jesus and then her family. She loved sitting on her back porch watching all the wildlife.

She...

Jul 4, 2020

Mr. John K DeWoody age 75, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Saturday July 4, 2020, surrounded by his children. John was born on May 24, 1945, at the Cora Donnell Hospital in Prescott to Ashley E. and Imogene Morgan DeWoody. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, George L. DeWoody. John was employed by Union...

Jun 29, 2020

Mr. Delbert G. Ducharme, age 93 of Prescott, AR passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ducharme was born May 13, 1927 in Custer, S.D. to Leonard and Alice LaRoche Ducharme. He was a Navy Seal for 30 years, serving in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, after retiring as Chief Boatswain's Mate, he became an...

Jun 29, 2020

Mr. Robert Missey, age 37 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Monday June 29, 2020, at his home. Mr. Robert was born November 2, 1982 in St. Louis, MO to Austin and Sharon Reiner Missey of Duncan, OK. He served as Sheriff's Deputy to Nevada County.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Prescott, Nevada County...

Jun 29, 2020

Mrs. Berniece Drake, age 101, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 in a local nursing home in Hope, AR. Mrs. Berniece was born February 6, 1919 in Yarnaby, OK to Owen Isham and Naomi Elizabeth Leatherwood Carpenter. She was the youngest child to her parents and grew up in Dallas, TX. She was an active member of Hope First...

Jun 27, 2020

Mrs. Louise Shaw, age 86 of Texarkana, Arkansas, formerly of Hope passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Texarkana, Texas. Mrs. Louise was born on November 28, 1933, to Louis and Hazel Simpson McCool. She was an administrative assistant for Dr. Branch's office and a member of Hope Nazarene Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband...

Jun 23, 2020

Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Hayes, age 69 of Rosston, AR, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Mattie was born on April 14, 1951 in Erwin, NC to William R. and Ruth McCormack Hall. She was a loving mother, wife, and woman whom spent her life as a talented homemaker. She is preceded in death by...

Jun 20, 2020

Dorothy Fay Cook Wilson, lovingly called "Dot" answered God's call to home on June 20, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Born on April 5, 1944 in Prescott, Arkansas and preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Lela Morris Cook. She is survived by her spouse, Jerry Lee Wilson of 57 years of marriage and they have one son,...

Jun 18, 2020

Mr. Robert Wayne Coffee Sr., age 66 of Royal, AR, formally of Hope, passed away Thursday June 18, 2020 in Hot Springs, AR. Robert was born May 15, 1954 to James Albert and Islie Fouchee Coffee Sr. He was a retired truck driver.

Preceded in death by his parents, one son; Robert Wayne Coffee Jr., one daughter;...

Jun 11, 2020

Mr. John R. Johnson Sr., age 98 of Hope, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home. Mr. John was born on February 6,1922 in Graysonia, AR to Jewell and Minnie Wilder Johnson. He was a member of the Hope Church of Christ and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a hard-working, self-employed plumber whom...

Jun 9, 2020

Thomas M. Buchholzer, age 84, formerly of Hope, Arkansas, departed his earthly body and went to be with our Lord on Tues, June 9, 2020 at 10:45 pm. Tom enjoyed a very full, energetic life until recently, due to a battle with congestive heart failure.  Even then, he hit his challenges head on, and continued to live a happy,...