Obituaries

Sep 27, 2025

Katherine Lee Barnes, 55, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on September 27, 2025.

Mrs. Barnes was born on November 1, 1969 in Texarkana, Arkansas to her parents, Howard and Faye Moten. She loved reading and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and nephew, Shane Murphy.

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Sep 26, 2025

Glendell Horton, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025. Born on May 17, 1939, to the late Robert Perry Horton and Amanda Parker, Glendell was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family above all else.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Zoila Horton, his parents,...

Sep 26, 2025

Brenda Carol Rothwell 83 of Hope AR passed away on Friday September 26, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, family, and special friend.

She was born on November 21st, 1941, to Kenny and Jenny Sue McKee (Moore) in Hope Arkansas.  Brenda graduated from Stephen F Austin High School in Houston TX...

Sep 18, 2025

Lyn Dean Morman, age 96, from Prescott, AR, passed away on September 18, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1929 in Norphlet, AR to William and Carrie Beebe. She was a retired postal worker with 32 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Max Morman; one son, Gary Lynn; two sisters,...

Sep 17, 2025

Jean Glanton, aged 92, of Hope, AR, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Born on April 7, 1933, in Emmet, AR, she was the beloved daughter of Clyde and Artie Steed Williams.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her son Dale Glanton, four sisters, and one brother.

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Sep 15, 2025

Vicente Leon Santamaria, 50, of Hope, passed away, Monday, September 15, 2025, in Texarkana, TX.

Vicente era un hombre muy trabajador que siempre priorizaba a su familia. No solo era ese amigo con el que siempre se puede contar, sino un gran hijo, esposo, hermano y, sobre todo, un padre increíble para tres...

Sep 14, 2025

Gonzalo Medina Arroyo Known to many as Adrian

Gonzalo Medina Arroyo, lovingly known as Adrian, passed away on September 14, 2025, in Hope, Arkansas, at the age of 36.

Adrian was born in Rio Grande, Zacatecas, and lived a life defined by kindness, strength, and selflessness. He had a...

Sep 13, 2025

Kenneth Pittman, 65, of Rosston, Arkansas passed away on September 13, 2025 surrounded by family.

Mr. Pittman was born on September 5, 1960 in Riverside, California to his parents, Fletcher and Willie Mae Clayborne Pittman. He was a log cutter for many years til he was forced to quit due to health problems....

Sep 10, 2025

Martha Ligon Culp was born on May 17, 1937 to William Freeman and Ernestine Thompson Ligon in Arkadelphia AR. She passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on September 10, 2025, in Little Rock AR. Martha grew up in Delight, AR loving life. At age 17 her family moved to Prescott, AR where she spent her...

Sep 10, 2025

Randy Teague, 82, of Hope, Arkansas passed away September 10, 2025, surrounded by family.

Mr. Teague was born on November 13, 1942, in Nashville, Arkansas to his parents, Marion Neil and Christine Hogan Teague. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and farming.

He is preceded in death by...

Sep 9, 2025

Homer (Chip) Dwight Green Sr., 85, of Caney, Arkansas passed away on September 9, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas.

Mr. Green was born on July 6, 1940, in Caney, Arkansas to his parents, L.B. and Tena Helsel Green.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife Janice...

Sep 7, 2025

Dwight Allen Shipp, aged 71, of Rosston, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born on April 8, 1954, in Prescott, AR, Dwight was the beloved son of Marvis Shipp and Mary Griffin Shipp. He was a dedicated entrepreneur, owning his own trucking company, and was known for his passion for buying and...

Sep 6, 2025

Carolyn Lamb, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 6, at Reunion Plaza Nursing Home in Tyler, Texas, under the compassionate care of Kindful Hospice and Home-aid Caregivers.

Born October 30, 1938, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Sam and Mable (Cole) Gammill, Carolyn was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She spent much...

Sep 4, 2025

Roy Thomas Williams, aged 93, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on September 4, 2025. Born on July 30, 1932, in Prattsville, Grant County, Arkansas, Roy was the beloved son of John Oliver Williams and Serepta Matilda (Reynolds) Williams.

Roy proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S....

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...