Obituaries

Dec 4, 2018

Mr. Dale George Wylie, age 77, gained his heavenly wings at his home in Hope, Arkansas on December 4, 2018. He was born on May 12, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to Arch and Ruth Hershberger Wylie. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Dale was a veteran of Vietnam, flying helicopters in 1963-1966 for...

Dec 3, 2018

Mr. George M. Cooper Sr., age 64 of Emmet, Arkansas passed away, Monday, December 3, 2018 at Wadley Regional in Hope, Arkansas. He was born February 6, 1954 in Emmet, Arkansas to William Rufus and Marion Helen Cox Cooper. He was a mechanic and of Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his father, his step-father Delmar Nelson,...

Nov 30, 2018

Mr. William "Bill" Ebb Gilbert Jr., age 88 of Crossroads, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at a local nursing home. He was born October 9, 1930 in Columbus, Arkansas to William Ebb "Buddy" and Tommie Clendenin Gilbert Sr. Mr. Gilbert served in the army and fought in the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver, an...

Nov 25, 2018

Mr. Randy Joe Cox, age 54 of Lewisville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home in Lewisville. Randy was born in Lewisville, Arkansas on August 24, 1964 to John L. and Syble Peterson Cox. He was employed with the Arkansas Forestry Commission as a heavy equipment operator and was a member of the Rafter "J" Cowboy...

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. Randell Clyde Tullis, age 66 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away, Monday, November 19, 2018 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on September 9, 1952 in Hope, Arkansas to William Clyde and Juanita Hoover Tullis. He was of Baptist faith, was a retired supervisor at Pilgrims pride, and also worked for Borden Milk and Baird's Bread. He enjoyed hunting...

Nov 18, 2018

Mrs. Betty Frances Easterling Ashmore, age 85 of Atlanta, Texas formerly of Hope, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her home.  Betty was born in Hope, Arkansas on November 15, 1933 to William Homer and Ola Mae Smith Easterling. She was a housewife, and a former employee of Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. She was a member of Calvary...

Nov 9, 2018

Mr. Robert Lee Ward, Jr, age 67 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at his home.  Robert was born in Texarkana, Texas on September 13, 1951 to Robert Lee Ward, Sr. and Audrey E. Cobb Ward.  He was a member of The Place of Meeting in Hope, a retired roofer with Powell's Roofing with 30 years...

Nov 8, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Ann Hollis Lewis, age 64 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born in Hope, Arkansas on July 20, 1954 to Owen and Pearl Newberry Hollis. Mrs. Lewis attended First Baptist Church of Hope where she served as the financial secretary. She also worked at Myers Bakery. She is preceded in...

Nov 6, 2018

Mrs. Cathaleen "Cathy" Rowe Honea, 85 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her home.  She was born in Daisy, Arkansas on January 31, 1933 to Corwin and Luella Tedder Crow.  She was a retired desk clerk for Best Western Inn and a member of Unity Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother...

Nov 6, 2018

Edith Hunter, aged 86, of Prescott died November 6, 2018 at Hillcrest Care and Rehab. She was a former employee of Allcare Pharmacy and a member of Prescott First Assembly of God Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Rubin Earl "Bud" Hunter, and son Ronald Earl "Ronnie" Hunter. Survivors include her...

Nov 5, 2018

Carlton McKinnon, 94, of Arkadelphia, went to be with his Lord on November 5, 2018. He was born on July 25, 1924 in Smackover, Arkansas to Little Owen and Effie Merritt McKinnon. A dedicated member of Shiloh Baptist Church, he served as a deacon and Sunday School superintendent there. He was a World War II Veteran of the 8th Air...

Nov 5, 2018

Mr. Robert "Bob" Kosh, age 79 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at a hospital in Texarkana. He Was born in South Amboy, New Jersey on January 31, 1939 to Thomas and Lillian Bazick Kosh. He was a supervisor for Myers Bakery for over 25 years. After he retired, he was a dispatcher with the Hope Police...

Nov 4, 2018

Naomi Roberta Nivens Slatton was born May 12, 1923 and went home to the Lord on November 4, 2018. She was the second of nine children born to Ad and Minnie Nivens in Hempstead County. She was known for being a kind, generous, vivacious, hardworking, and fiercely independent woman. She was funny and had a stubborn streak that earned her...

Nov 3, 2018

H. Stephen Williamson, 68, of Hope, Arkansas, formerly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away suddenly on November 3, 2018 at his home. Preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Williamson, father, Hershel Williamson, and first wife, Pat Williamson, Steve is survived by his best friend and wife Rebecca Williamson (Smith); his two adored...

Nov 1, 2018

Mrs. Sue White Sisson, age 80 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 in a local nursing home. She was born in Laneburg, Arkansas on November 27, 1937 to Thomas and Trudy Tompkins White. She was a retired cafeteria worker for Hope Public Schools for over 30 years. She was of Baptist faith and a very loving wife,...

Oct 24, 2018

Mr. Joe Allen Shewbirt, age 48 of Bodcaw, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday October 24, 2018 at his home. He was born in Dallas, Texas on June 27, 1970 to Billy and Karen Dorman Shewbirt. He was of Christian faith and an employee of Bruner Ivory. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include wife Paula, a son...

Oct 18, 2018

Mrs. Alice Palmer Patton, resident of Bob Hope Village in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, former resident of Hope/Hempstead County Arkansas received her heavenly wings October 18, 2018 after a rapid decline In health. Alice was born December 11, 1934 in Sodus, New York to Clayton and Elno Palmer of Old Washington, Arkansas, formerly of Sodus, New York. Alice was a...

Oct 18, 2018

Mr. James William "Sunny" or "Purple" Moten Sr., age 84 of Cross Roads, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his residence. He was born in McNabb, Arkansas on August 17, 1934 to Ernest and Ruth Clayton Moten. Mr. Moten served in the Army where he fought in the Korean Conflict. He was a diesel mechanic for Cargill...

Oct 16, 2018

Mrs. Helen Couch Mason, age 93 of Columbus, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Nashville, Arkansas.

Private Family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Home, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Oct 15, 2018

Mr. Joe White, age 65 of Columbus, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at his home. He was born in Hope, Arkansas on January 3, 1953 to Charles Buddy and Toni Beatrice Skinner White. He was a member of Columbus Baptist Church and was a retired employee of a local tree service. He is preceded in...