Obituaries

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...

Oct 24, 2019

Mr. Jackie Ray Barker age 65, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October, 24, 2019. Jack was born on March 10, 1954 to Bobby Barker and Ola Mae Barker Mayfield in Magnolia, AR. He came to know the man he called dad, Mr. Leroy Mayfield, at the age of five....

Oct 23, 2019

Mrs. Corine Smith age 87 of Fulton, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Corine was born December 5, 1931 in Patmos, Arkansas to Will and Dovie Wheat Anthony. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Church in Fulton. She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Marie, Idell, and Velma.

Survivors include;...

Oct 22, 2019

Mr. Matt Mouser, age 46 of Emmet, Arkansas passed away Tuesday October 22, 2019, at Wadley Regional in Hope. Matt was born December 11, 1972 in Hope, Arkansas to James L. "Sonny" and Wanda Bonner Mouser. He was a welder and of Baptist faith. Matt loved to hunt and fish, and loved racing and riding motorcycles. He is preceded...

Oct 18, 2019

Mr. Larry York, age 70, of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away Friday October 18, 2019, at his residence. Larry was born on June 15, 1949, in Nashville, Arkansas, to James and Billie June Crutchfield York. He was working for the City of Hope as Public Works Director and a member of Rafter J Cowboy Church. He is preceded in...

Oct 15, 2019

On October 15th at 2:15pm Helen Cathryn "Cat" Jester went to be with her Lord. She was a homemaker and wife. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends and in her spare time watching cooking shows for new recipes for them to try. She enjoyed every moment spent with her family, as she would sing "Precious Memories". She loved...

Oct 11, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Kay Hood, age 68 of Hope/Crossroad Community passed away, Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 11, 1951 in Hope, Arkansas to Newton and Pearl Mitchell Rosenbaum. Shirley was of the Christian Faith and retired from banking. She is predeceased by her parents.

Shirley loved spending...