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Gary Garrett
Mr. Gary Lynn Garrett age 58 of Grey, Louisiana, formerly of Rosston, Arkansas, passed away Friday. December 6, 2019. Gary was born July 29. 1961 in Ashdown, Arkansas to Lester Clinton and Willie Allene Shelton Garrett. He served in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 23 years, LaRhondia Crumley Garrett, a brother, Clinton Garret, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. No family visitation. Graveside will be 10:00am, Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Rosston, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements are with BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of…
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Charlton Hicks
Mr. Charlton Hicks, 57, of Hope passed on Friday, December 7 in Hope. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc. Mr. Thomas Morrison, 48, of Hope passed on Monday, December 9 in Hope. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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George Yingst
Mr. George Yingst, age 78 of Blevins, Arkansas passed away Sunday December 8, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas. Funeral services are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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John L. Noble
Mr. John L. Noble, 84, of Texarkana, AR passed on Thursday, December 5 in Texarkana. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Sharon Johnston
Sharon Johnston of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away December 5, 2019 in Texarkana. Arrangements will be announced later today.
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Mary Kathryn Phelps
Mary Wills Phelps, 87, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 in Hope. She was born October 18, 1932 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas to Edgar and Ola Violet McRoy Willis. Mary retired from Midland, TX ISD in food service and was a longtime member of New Life Church of Hope. Mary is preceded in death by her mother and father, one son, Lloyd Phelps; one daughter, Linda Phelps; three sisters, Eddean Moses, Edna Reyenga, Marion Lafoon; one son-in-law, Andy Odell; and three brothers-in-law. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Edwin “Eddie” & Sherry Phelps of McNeil,…
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Linda Lee Weaver-Lamb
Linda Lee Weaver-Lamb, 58, gained her Heavenly Wings Thursday morning, November 28, 2019. Linda was surrounded by her family at her home as she drew her last breath. Linda was a very vivacious, caring, loving person to all. She had a smile that was extremely contagious. She was of the Assembly of God faith and she loved the Lord dearly. Linda was the daughter of the late, Lester Carl Weaver, Sr. and, the 1st born child to her mother, Marie Weaver-Jones and step-dad, Jim Jones. Linda is preceded in death by her father, Lester Carl Weaver, Sr., her grandson, “Booter” Hurt,…
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Helen Evaline Powell Smith
Helen Evaline Powell Smith was born on November 25, 1934 to Harvey Lee and Sallie Vestie Standridge Powell. Helen married Elmer Smith on December 28, 1953. She passed to her reward on November 28, 2019. Helen was a member of the First Baptist Church and loved her church and the many children who went through her Sunday School class. Helen was a member of the Shover Springs EHC. She enjoyed sewing; teaching others to sew, especially the children’s program; as well as judging at the county fair. Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She was survived by her daughters; Teena Smith and…
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Herbert H. Willis
Herbert H Willis, Born Sept 16,1929 in De Ann, Arkansas, passed from this life to be with his Lord on November 25,2019 in Little Rock, Ar. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He was a dedicated member and served as a deacon at Park Place Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Retired from WH Curtain after 40 years. He loved his Lord, family and provided sacrificial care to both his wife and son during their illnesses. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bobbye Faye Burke Willis, his parents, James Ray Willis and Iber Martindale Willis. Sisters:…
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Betty Wright
Mrs. Betty Jean Wright, age 86 of Hope, Arkansas, went to be with our lord surrounded by family, Sunday, November 24, 2019, in Texarkana, Texas. Betty was born September 18, 1933 in Imboden, Arkansas to Cecil M. Bittle Sr. and Grace Verser Bittle. Betty grew up with her parents in different locations with her father being an ag teacher and the former director of UofA Experiment Station of Hope. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a founder of Wright’s Greenhouses in the Rocky Mound Community. Betty was a long-time member and organist of forty…
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Brenda Joyce Johnson-Rowell
Ypsilanti, MI formerly of Prescott, AR Brenda Joyce Johnson-Rowell, affectionately called “BJ” by those who knew her best, transitioned to Glory at the age of 66 on November 13, 2019 in Texarkana, Arkansas following a courageous battle with the incurable disease, Polymyositis. It was a joyous day on July 8, 1953 when Clevester June Rose Randle and Wade Vanhook Jr. welcomed twin sisters Brenda & Linda into the world. It was at an early age, Brenda accepted Christ and joined Ward Chapel AME Church in Prescott, Arkansas, where she was a devoted member until the age of 18 when she…
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Annette Franks Bateman
Annette Franks Bateman, 82, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at home surrounded by family. She was born October 11, 1937 in Delight, Arkansas to William and Mae Dell Lamb Franks. Annette worked for Meyer’s Bakeries for over 30 year. She was of the Christian Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Don Bateman; her son, Alan Brown; grandson, Kenny Brown; two sisters, Arlene Eastwood and Gearldean Harris; two brothers, Winnie Franks and J.B. Franks. Annette is survived by granddaughter, Melissa Lenaway and husband Jonathan of Texarkana, AR; grandson, Ricky Brown of Fort Worth, TX; daughter-in-law, Melanie Brown of Hope, AR; three granddaughters, three grandsons, Jason, David and Lance Jennings; one great granddaughter, Nicole Brown; three great granddaughters, two great grandsons, one great-great grandson,…
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Jimmie Don Butler
Jimmie Don Butler, 74, of Bodcaw, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 in Bodcaw. He was born February 19, 1945 in Bodcaw to Bryan Joe and Dail Sutton Butler. Jimmie Don retired as produce manager from Harvest Food in Hope. He was a deacon for 34 years and current member of Unity Baptist Church. Jimmie Don was an avid hunter, loving father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Billy Joe Butler. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn McKee Butler of Bodcaw; three daughters, Stacy Harding, Stephanie Lyons & Billy, Sharon Chandler & Mike; eleven grandchildren, Jacob Harding, Jenifer Smith, Jesse Harding, Zane Harding, Heather Hinton, Chris…
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Mamie Sue Thomas Greene
Mamie Sue Thomas Greene, 87, of Prescott, Arkansas transitioned from this life to the next at 7:54pm Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in Texarkana, TX. She was born July 28, 1932 in Camilla, Georgia to S.T. Brown and Iola Thomas. She is preceded in death by her mother, father and her husband Alvin Greene. Those left to cherish her memory are her only child, Benjamin Greene and wife Cheryl of Prescott, AR; two grandchildren, Lavetta and Ebony; five great grandchildren, Siedah, Emahn, Symerra, Amir and Zion; and a host of siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins, and in-laws. Memorial service will be held 1:00pm November 23, 2019 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home…
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Byron Godwin
Mr. Byron Godwin, age 62 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday November 16, 2019, at his home. Funeral services are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Aaron Wesley Taylor
Aaron Wesley Taylor was born March 15, 1953 in Hope, Arkansas. He was the 5th of 5 children born to mother, Aretha Carr Cooper and father, Tom Taylor.He was a graduate of Hope High School in 1973. He joined the United States Marine Corp and served two tours of duty after which, he was honorably discharged.He was associated with the Church of Christ at an early age. He became a member of the Masonic Lodge and later attended (UCLA), The University of California in the City of Los Angeles. He was preceded in death in death by his father, Tom…
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Matthew Steven York
Mr. Matthew Steven York, age 19 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Williston, North Dakota. Matthew was born February 29, 2000 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Chad Matthew and Loretta Lynn Roach York. Mathew was loved by many. He was a mama’s boy, a great person with a really big heart, and he always put others above himself. He had a smile that would melt your heart. He was very contagious; once anyone met him, they would want to be his friend for life. He was always happy, made the best out of every situation, and he loved…
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Johnny Dean Sams
Mr. Johnny Dean Sams, age 54 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Johnny was born January 5, 1965 in Prescott, Arkansas to John W. and Bertha Ree Nugent Sams. He was a mechanic and of Christian Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Robin Dowden Sams, a brother, Carl Sams (Alita), four sisters, Betty Brantley, Elaine Cross, Carolyn Harper (Larry Harper), Ida Goins, his beloved “son” and favorite companion, Rocky, and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, November 14, 2019at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Funeral Home 1001 South…
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Donna Sue Carvajal
Donna Sue “Memaw” Carvajal, 69, of Blevins, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 09, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born February 26, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Richmond and Alice Gilbert Boyce. Donna was a member of Old Liberty Church. She loved music and making people laugh. She never met a stranger. She is preceded in death by her mother and father. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ramon Carvajal of Blevins, AR; one son, Chuck James and wife Latisha of Hope, AR; one daughter, Dawn LeBaron and husband Brian of Longview, TX; one brother, Ricky Boyce and Marie of Little…
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Bobbie Jones
Ms. Bobbie Jones of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Tuesday November 12, 2019 in Prescott. Her arrangements are pending. SIGN OUR ONLINE GUESTBOOK AT www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com
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