Obituaries

Nov 29, 2025

Betty Jean Stovall, age 79, passed away on November 29, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas.

She was born on July 20, 1946, in Bodcaw, Arkansas. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church.

Mrs. Stovall is preceded in death by her mother, Etta Sanders; and two grandsons, Jeffrey Harding and Josh Edwards.

Left to...

Nov 22, 2025

A much-loved husband, father, and grandfather, Jimmy Howard Burton, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Texarkana on November 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. For two months, he had fought pancreatic cancer with courage and dignity. He was born on December 16, 1947, in Amity, Arkansas, to Howard and Wanda Loyd Burton.  He graduated from...

Nov 14, 2025

Edna (Eddie) Haynes Gibson Glidewell, born on August 24, 1937, gained her heavenly wings on November 14, 2025. She passed away peacefully at McKee Assisted Living and Golden care in Texarkana, TX.

Eddie was known for her love of singing and is now singing in the heavenly choir. She moved to Gallatin, Tennessee...

Nov 14, 2025

Pastor Andy Clay Harris, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 14, 2025 in Bossier City, LA after a valiant fight with Transverse Myelitis. Pastor Harris was born September 1, 1961, in Prescott, AR, and spent his childhood in Bossier City, LA, where he graduated from Bossier High School. He earned a B.S. degree...

Nov 13, 2025

Carolyn Susan Baker Williams, age 75, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on November 13, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by family. Mrs. Williams was born on July 31, 1950, in Galveston, Texas to Bruce and Clementine Smith Baker.

Carolyn led many medical record departments throughout her 40+ year career. She held ART and...

Nov 12, 2025

Betty Jo Wolfe Avery passed away on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 at the age of 95.

Born on July 18, 1930 to Henry and Euna Wolfe in Banks, Arkansas, Betty was the 8th of 10 children. She was a graduate of Banks High School, where she excelled, graduating as the class Valedictorian, as...

Nov 12, 2025

Phillip Marlar "Groover" , 64, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Born August 1, 1961 to Donald and Maddlean Marlar. Philip is proceeded in death by his parents, sister Diane Marlar, Grandmother Mildred "Big Momma" Glass, Grandfather Lige "Pa" Glass and uncle Coy Glass.

Philip leaves behind one brother,...

Nov 12, 2025

Joe Burke, age 97, of Prescott, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1928, in Old Austin, Arkansas to the late Walter and Dora Burke.

Mr. Burke grew up working on the family farm and attended school in Austin and...

Nov 9, 2025

Janice Carol Howard age 67 of Hope Arkansas passed away peacefully on Nov 9, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Care Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Janice was born in Prescott Arkansas to J.C. & Ruth Howard and spent her early years in Prescott. She is preceded in death by her parents and an older sister Frances Howard...

Nov 9, 2025

Virginia Louise Lambert Harris, age 97, passed away in Prescott, Arkansas on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 5, 1928, to Bellarista (Arra) Williams Lambert and Paul Wesley Lambert.

She is survived by two sisters; Elizabeth Ann Elmore and Anna Jo Bryson....

Nov 6, 2025

Elizabeth M. Murphy passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born on February 7th, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Neil S. Murray and Hazel Murray.

Elizabeth was a professional woman who dedicated 25 years to the Michigan Public School System as an educator. She also pursued...

Nov 2, 2025

Walter W. Hawley, 81, of Ashdown, formerly of Atlanta, TX, gained his heavenly wings on November 2, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Chidester, Arkansas, to the late Walter J. Hawley and Edith M. Hawley Morris.

Bill was a devoted servant of the Lord and a faithful deacon at Millwood...

Nov 1, 2025

Tommy Jay Solomon, born on August 23, 1958, in Borger, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Texarkana, TX. He was the only child of TL and Ollie Darlene Solomon.

Jay graduated from West Columbia High School in 1976 and dedicated 30 years of his career to Phillips, which took him to...

Oct 31, 2025

Tommy Gibson of Hope, AR, passed away on October 31, 2025, due to medical complications. His illness was swift, and he passed in his sleep.

Tommy graduated from Springhill High School and went on to attend Henderson State University, graduating with a B.A. He was a lifetime member of Psi Chi Chapter, the...

Oct 26, 2025

Marcella (Marcie) Kay Burke, aged 78, of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on October 26, 2025. Born on July 23, 1947, in Monaville, West Virginia, to Sidney and Margaret Burke, Marcie was a beloved member of her community. She was a dedicated nurse, a profession she cherished deeply, as it allowed her to help...

Oct 26, 2025

Archie Franklin Ammons, known to all as "Red," passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Arkadelphia. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and dedicated businessman whose enduring presence will be deeply missed by his family and community.

Red was born on December 22, 1926, in Willisville, Arkansas, to...

Oct 24, 2025

Margaret June Phillips, age 95, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Hospice of Texarkana, Texas.

June was born February 26, 1930, in Washington, Arkansas, to Sherman and Ethel Manus Cox. She was married to Harry Phillips in April of 1946, and together they shared many happy years.

Oct 19, 2025

Cathy Sue Ridling, age 77, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on October 19, 2025, surrounded by family.

Mrs. Ridling was born on August 20,1948 in Prescott, Arkansas to her parents, Connie and Pauline Baker Blevins. She was a beloved mother, nana, and Mama Cathy. She was also a member of Missionary Baptist Church; and loved sewing and...

Oct 16, 2025

Patsy Ann Thrash, age 76, of Venus, Texas, passed away on Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at her residence in Venus. She was born on November 18, 1948, in Nashville, Arkansas, the only child of the late Vernon and Faye Hodges of Hope, Arkansas.

Mrs. Thrash was preceded in death by her beloved...

Oct 12, 2025

Clayborn Elliott, 77 of Willisville, AR passed away on October 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 15, 1948, in Oak Grove, LA to Troy and Idell Elliott. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Nancy Elliott; son Randall Elliott; grandson Tristen Elliott; sisters...