Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

Deborah Rosenbaum, "Debbie", passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Emmet. Born on November 15, 1956, to Minnie Allene Tye Purtle and Harlon C. Purtle, Debbie was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Lura Mae Mitchell, Ollie Faye Rogers, James...

Aug 24, 2025

Carolyn J. Wood Hicks passed away August 24, 2025 at her home in the Caney community, after a brief illness.She was born on January 7, 1941, in Prescott, AR. to J.T. Wood and Margie Johnson Wood. She was a lifelong member of Morris Missionary Baptist Church of Caney, AR. She retired after 28 years of working for...

Aug 22, 2025

Norma Culley, aged 72, of Washington, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, in Nashville, Arkansas. Born on October 10, 1952, in Hope, Arkansas, she was the beloved daughter of Norman and Dora Powell.

Norma will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Michael Culley; her son, Robert Culley and his wife Jenny;...

Aug 21, 2025

Jeri "Marie" Cleaver Smith, of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully August 21, 2025 in Texarkana, Texas.

She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Gilbert William and Alice Marie Cleaver Lowdermilk.

Marie spent many years in San Jose, Ca.  and San Antonio, Tx before returning to Arkansas. She found...

Aug 17, 2025

Karmel Lee "Snuffy" Kuhn, 70, of Hope, passed away August 17, 2025, at Christus St. Michael Hospital under the care of Gentiva Hospice.

Karmel was born July 12, 1955, in Afton, Oklahoma to Roland and Lois Kuhn. He lived in many places throughout Oklahoma, but he called Hope home. He graduated from Durant...

Aug 16, 2025

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents,  Charlie Jackson and Galvester Butler; four sisters, Mary Moten, Martha Butler, Maxine Taylor, and Carolyn Royston; one granddaughter, Tafari Barris.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 32 years, Lisa Butler; one son, Dwight Slay; three daughters, Chavona Williams, Grantnisha Williams, Latierra Curry; one brother, Robert Williamson...

Aug 16, 2025

Mrs. Glenda C. Martindale Hughes, 78, of Prescott, passed away, Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Services will be at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brazzel Cornish the Funeral Home of Prescott.

Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

Aug 15, 2025

Thomas "Tommy" Alvin Caswell, 65, of Camden entered the gates of Heaven, August 15, 2025, at The Greenhouse Cottages of Wentworth, Magnolia. Born on October 24, 1959, in Magnolia, AR. He was a loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Tommy did everything in his power for his family. Tommy will be remembered for his witty...

Aug 9, 2025

Dennis William Hill, born July 19, 1959, passed away in Texarkana, Texas on Saturday August 9th, 2025 at Christus St Michael Hospital.

Dennis was the manager of Mom's Diner in Delight, Arkansas for many years.

Dennis is proceeded in death by his parents, Joy and Carl Hill of Delight,...

Aug 5, 2025

Cynthia Gayle "Cindy" Lance, 65, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully August 5, 2025, at home.

Cindy was born on January 28, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Dr. William C. "Bill" and Mildred Elizabeth "Betty" Loe. The family followed Dr. Loe to Baton Rouge, Louisiana while he earned his doctorate degree before...

Jul 25, 2025

Mr. John Foster, age 68 of Sutton, Arkansas, passed away Friday July 25, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. John was born September 16, 1956, to Barney and Idell (combs) Foster, in Butte, Montana.

John was a man of few words. I love you was grunts, yep's, and huh's. He showed his love in his...

Jul 21, 2025

Jonathan Garcia, aged 25, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born on June 28, 2000, to Doroteo and Yolanda Garcia.

Jonathan attended Hope Public Schools and was a proud graduate of the Class of 2018. Known for his cheerful spirit and kind heart, Jonathan was deeply loved...

Jul 21, 2025

With profound sorrow and abiding hope in God's eternal promise, we announce the passing of Mr. Javier Rivera, who returned to his Heavenly Father on July 21, 2025. Born August 7, 1964, in the serene village of San José de El Ciruelar, Guerrero, Mexico, Javier's life was a beautiful testament to devotion, humility, and strength. His heart...

Jul 19, 2025

Jonathan Thomas Huff, 90, of Hope, AR, passed away July 19, 2025. He was born to Melvin and Eva Ola Huff on September 24,1934 in Mabelvale, Arkansas.

He was the owner and operator of Huff Construction Company for 52 years. It was often said he could thread a needle with a backhoe due...

Jul 17, 2025

Mercedes Gonzalez Nassar passed away peacefully at her home in Houston, Texas, Thursday, July 17, 2025. Born in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico, Mercedes immigrated with her family to the United States at the age of 12, courageously forging a new life with her Mother, sister, and brother. She proudly became a U.S. citizen in 1967, after marrying...

Jul 16, 2025

Jack Martin Revels, 73, of Columbus, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Texarkana. He was born August 3, 1951, in Hope, Arkansas, to John Martin Revels Jr. and Betty Louise Green Revels.

Jack worked for many years as a maintenance worker and welder before retiring. He had a passion for...

Jul 15, 2025

T.L. Solomon, aged 87, of Emmet, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. Born on August 1, 1937, in Elk City, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of Thomas Lester Solomon and Mattie Lou (Boyette) Solomon. On April 19, 1956, T.L. married Ollie Darlene Gentzel, and together they raised their son, Tommy Jay Solomon.

Jul 11, 2025

Laura Hawthorne Mulder, age 68, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Texarkana.

Laura was born on May 7, 1957, in Hope to the late Leroy Hawthorne and Etta Belle Powell Hawthorne. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring sister.

She was preceded...

Jul 10, 2025

Henry Glen Wade, age 90, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1935, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to the late Eulis and Mary Viola Wade.

In 1955, Glen married the love of his life, Ann Quarles. In 1959, after interning at...

Jul 8, 2025

Mrs. Jodie (Harris) Adams, aged 56, passed away at her home in Hope, Arkansas on July 8, 2025.

Jodie was born in Tillamook, Oregon on May 24, 1969. She has lived all over the place since then, but one thing has never changed; Jodie's zest for life. Her smile instantly lit up rooms,...