Obituaries

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...

Oct 12, 2025

Charles Daniel "Danny" Jones, age 65, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on October 12, 2025.

Mr. Jones was born on January 6, 1960, in Hope, Arkansas to his parents Charles and Doris Robinson Jones. He was a general laborer at Tyson Foods Hatchery as well as employed at the Guernsey Baptist Church as their pianist.

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Oct 10, 2025

James "Matt" Madison Schroader IV, 64, of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, surrounded by his family. Born on September 14, 1961, in Santa Ana, California, he was the beloved son of Jim and Velvie (DeArman) Schroader of Patmos, Arkansas.

James is survived by his wife and love of his...

Oct 10, 2025

Virgil "Wayne" Devenney, age 83, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on October 10, 2025.

Mr. Devenney was born on October 7, 1942, in Hope, Arkansas to his parents, Buck and Daisy Devenney. He was a retired electrician.

He is survived by numerous family members and friends.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m....

Oct 9, 2025

Huey Lee Kidd, born November 3, 1941, to Garland and Opal Kidd in Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

Huey is preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Opal Kidd; his sister, Bonnie Leonard; his brothers, Kenny and Varner Kidd; nephews, Bruno and Lance...

Oct 5, 2025

Shanna Lucretia Glass, age 52, of Laneburg, Arkansas passed away October 5, 2025 in Hope, Arkansas. Shanna was born December 8, 1972 in Prescott, Arkansas to Sharon Spell and Tommy Pipkin.

She is proceeded in death by her father, Tommy Pipkin, grandfather, John Pipkin, grandmother, Bernice Pipkin,  grandmother, Gertie Essie Spell, grandfather William...

Sep 27, 2025

Jerry Lynn Fulton 89 of Emmet, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 27th, at St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana, TX.

Jerry was born February 7th, 1936 in Delight, Arkansas to the late Dorothy Marie and Marion Anderson Fulton. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife Glenda Sue Fulton (Spangler), five...