Obituaries

Dec 12, 2019

Mrs. Geneva Dorman, age 89 of Hope, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord at her home on Thursday, December 12, 2019.  Geneva was born in Hope, Arkansas on September 15, 1930 to John Thomas Beavers and Velma Plumley Beavers.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, of 67 years, G.W. Dorman, and infant son Ronald...

Dec 10, 2019

Helen Jane Marlar age 81 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Heather manor Nursing Home in Hope. She was born May 16, 1938 in McNeil, Arkansas. She was also a retired Registered Nurse.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The...

Dec 9, 2019

Mary L. Meeks May 03, 1948 – December 09, 2019 Revelation 21: 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. On May 3, 1948 in Hope, Arkansas, Grady and Rosie Walton...

Dec 8, 2019

George Emerson Yingst I, 78, of Blevins, Arkansas passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. He was born in Piqua, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1941, to the late Leonard and Frances Yingst. He married Pam Reck June 4, 1961 and was a graduate of Covington High School in 1961 as well. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He...

Dec 6, 2019

Mr. Gary Lynn Garrett age 58 of Grey, Louisiana, formerly of Rosston, Arkansas, passed away Friday. December 6, 2019. Gary was born June 29. 1961 in Ashdown, Arkansas to Lester Clinton and Willie Allene Shelton Garrett. He served in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 23...

Dec 6, 2019

Ms. Mary Theresa Ferguson age 86 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 12, 1933 in Brancaster, England to Robert Alan and Abigail Amelia Hill Lake. She was a homemaker and was well-known for her beautiful flower gardens. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to all. She...

Nov 28, 2019

Linda Lee Weaver-Lamb, 58, gained her Heavenly Wings Thursday morning, November 28, 2019.  Linda was surrounded by her family at her home as she drew her last breath.  Linda was a very vivacious, caring, loving person to all.  She had a smile that was extremely contagious.  She was of the Assembly of God faith and she loved the Lord...

Nov 28, 2019

Helen Evaline Powell Smith was born on November 25, 1934 to Harvey Lee and Sallie Vestie Standridge Powell. Helen married Elmer Smith on December 28, 1953. She passed to her reward on November 28, 2019. Helen was a member of the First Baptist Church and loved her church and the many children who went through her Sunday School class....

Nov 25, 2019

Herbert H Willis, Born Sept 16,1929 in De Ann, Arkansas, passed from this life to be with his Lord on November 25,2019 in Little Rock, Ar. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He was a dedicated member and served as a deacon at Park Place Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.  Retired from WH Curtain after 40...

Nov 24, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jean Wright, age 86 of Hope, Arkansas, went to be with our lord surrounded by family, Sunday, November 24, 2019, in Texarkana, Texas. Betty was born September 18, 1933 in Imboden, Arkansas to Cecil M. Bittle Sr. and Grace Verser Bittle. Betty grew up with her parents in different locations with her father being an ag teacher...

Nov 16, 2019

Mr. Byron "Side Trac" Godwin, age 63 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday November 16, 2019, at his home. Byron was born on September 24, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas to Charles William and Marguerite Mhoon Godwin, who have preceded him in death. Byron was a member of the Texarkana Chapter of the Fukowee Motorcycle Club.

Survivors...

Nov 12, 2019

Mr. Johnny Dean Sams, age 54 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Johnny was born January 5, 1965 in Prescott, Arkansas to John W. and Bertha Ree Nugent Sams. He was a mechanic and of Christian Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Robin Dowden Sams, a brother,...

Nov 10, 2019

Mr. Matthew Steven York, age 19 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Williston, North Dakota. Matthew was born February 29, 2000 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Chad Matthew and Loretta Lynn Roach York. Mathew was loved by many. He was a mama's boy, a great person with a really big heart, and he always put...

Nov 9, 2019

Anthony Ryder Springer, infant son of Ashley Woods Langston and Anthony Rae Springer was taken to his heavenly home on Saturday November 9, 2019. Ryder was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on July 17, 2019. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Roy and Myra Springer.

Other survivors include; a sister Miley Langston, two brothers; Adam...

Nov 6, 2019

Mr. Richard Thomas "Joe Ready" May age 61 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his home. Richard was born March 15, 1958 in Hope to John Thomas and Shirley Jean Vines May. He was a self-employed truck driver and drove for May's Butane Gas Co for over 20 years. His favorite hobbies included riding motorcycles,...

Nov 4, 2019

Mr. Thomas Gaines, age 86 of McCaskill, Arkansas passed away, Monday, November 4, 2019.

A Private graveside funeral service was held for Mr. Gaines on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

Arrangements are by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director.  Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Nov 2, 2019

Gloria Jean Tollett Crowson Rhodes Ellis, age 80, of Emmet AR, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 2, 2019 at Wadley Medical in Hope, AR. She was born July 26, 1939 in Nashville, AR to Verdo and Jimmie (Horn) Tollett. Mrs. Ellis is the former owner of Prescott Flowers in Prescott, AR and a homemaker...

Oct 28, 2019

Jeffery Allen Cook was born August 18, 1955 in Camden, Arkansas to Vada Lane and Dorn Cook. He was predeceased by his father Dorn Cook. He passed away on October 28, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Jeff grew up in Stephens before attending Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and obtaining a degree in Business. His career had...

Oct 26, 2019

Mrs. Patty Carver Malone, age 64 passed away, Saturday, October 26, 2019 in a local hospital.  Patty was born in Foreman, Arkansas on June 25, 1955 to Odie and Katie Babcock Carver. She was retired from the Red River Army Depot as a mechanic; currently along with her husband owned the Cowboy Loft and a member of the Rafter...

Oct 25, 2019

Mrs. Kathy J. "Kat" Clark age 67 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Friday, October 25, 2019 at Howard Memorial Hospital. Kat was born September 23, 1952 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Harold and Sybil Calloway Barksdale. She was a retired assistant to resident Engineer for the Arkansas Highway Department and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Kat collected antique...