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Fred T. “Teddy” Caldwell
Fred T. “Teddy” Caldwell, Jr. age 87 of Magnolia, AR formerly of Columbus, AR passed away Monday, January 24, 2022, in Magnolia. Teddy was born November 6, 1934, in Columbus to Fred T. and Beatrice DeLaney Caldwell, Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving two tours in Okinawa. Proceeded in death by mother and father; 2 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law Georgia and Fred Smith, Geraldine and Kurt Walker. Teddy is survived by 2 nephews, Brian Smith of McNeil, AR and Craig Smith of Hickory Springs, NC; a niece, Pam Hartsfield of Conway, AR; and many cousins, great nephews, and…
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Kayla Jo Smith
Miss Kayla Jo Smith, age 21 of Hope, AR, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born on June 5, 2000, in Arkadelphia, AR, to parents William Joseph “Joey” Smith and Tammy Smith Thomas. She was Baby Miss Nevada and a member of the Redwater Dazzlers. She graduated from Texas High School in May 2018. She was baptized on November 15, 2020, in Winnsboro, LA. Kayla was full of life, sweet, caring, and beautiful, which made her our firecracker. She loved to dance, cheer, mud ride, fish, and hang out with family and friends. She is preceded in death…
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Julia Elizabeth Bostick
Julia Elizabeth Bostick, 42, of Prescott, AR passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, in Hope. Julia was born December 16, 1979, in Prescott to Terrell and Sondra Kay Mathis Bostick. She formerly worked in the daycare industry and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of Prescott. Julia was preceded in death by her father, Terrell Bostick. Survivors include her son, Jessie Dewayne Childs of Prescott; mother Kay Bostick of Prescott; Grandmother Ms. Julia Bostick; two brothers Terrell Bostick of Benton and Jason Bostick (Bonnie) of Prescott; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and special acknowledgement to Aunt Carol…
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Thomas Clendenin
It’s hard to sum up the life of a man like Thomas. His dash was long and as you will soon see… Thomas lived, oh how he lived! Thomas Stuart Clendenin was born August 26, 1941 in Columbus, Arkansas. He was the only son of George and Mary Emma Stuart Clendenin. He had one precious sister, Ruth Marie, who we are certain greeted him with arms wide open as he reached Heaven. He was a graduate of Saratoga High School and from there he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served with the 97th Strategic Air…
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Charles Thornton
Bro. Charles Thornton, age 84 of Rosston, Arkansas, passed away Saturday January 22, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas. 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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Kayla Jo Smith
Ms. Kayla Jo Smith, age 21 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Thursday January 20, 2022. 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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Thomas Clendenin
Mr. Thomas Clendenin, age 80 of Columbus, Arkansas, passed away Thursday January 20 2022, 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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Robert McClure Jr.
Robert McClure Jr. was born in Hope, Arkansas on Saturday July 21, 1951, to the late Mrs. Florence Cooper-McClure and Robert McClure Sr. In his earlier years, Robert Jr. attended Hope schools and was a graduate of Yerger High School Class of 1968. Robert married Sylvia Stewart and to that union one child, Tonya McClure-Haynes was born. Robert enjoyed driving trucks. Throughout his journey in Hope, AR, Robert was employed at Egg City of Arkansas, Inc. He also drove trucks for SMI Joist Company and cargo for over 30 years. Later on, Robert married Jackie McClure and through that union…
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Brenda Powell
Brenda Olivia Garrett Powell was born to the late Clark and Dorris Garrett, in Texarkana, TX on March 12th, 1954. She spent her childhood there creating wonderful memories with her family and her infamous Great Aunt Georgie. She was a proud Texas Tiger and graduated from Texas High in 1972. Many years later, Brenda would attend Henderson State University where she graduated in 1992 with a degree in education, which would become her wholehearted passion for 24 years. Brenda was blessed beyond measure with a large family that loved her to “infinity and beyond,” as her grandsons loved to say.…
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Brenda Powell
Mrs. Brenda Powell, age 67 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away January 11, 2022, in H0t Springs, Arkansas. Visitation will be 5:oopm to 7:00pm at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest 1001 South Main Hope, Arkansas 71801 Funeral services are 11:00am Saturday January 15, 2022, at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest. Burial to follow at Central Cemetery, Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Robert McClure
Robert McClure age 70 of Hope, AR passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, TX. Service information to follow.Honored Service Provider – McFadden & Hitchye Funeral Enterprises www.mandhfuneral.com
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Deshun Willis Jr.
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021 a handsome baby boy named Deshun Wesley Willis Jr. was born in Little Rock, Arkansas at UAMS Medical Center to Deshun Sr. and Quantevia Rhodes. Deshun Jr. came out to be a chunky baby who was a little fighter and destined to be a football player.Deshun Jr. was affectionally called “Peanut” and “Big Man,” and he had a beautiful smile that would brighten up anybody’s day. He gained his angel wings on Wednesday January 5, 2022. Baby Deshun Jr. was very loving and will always be loved.He was preceded in death by his great grandparents,…
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Buddy Calhoun
Mr. Raymond “Buddy” Calhoon, age 93 of DeAnn, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Texarkana. He was born November 21, 1928 to Eurie and Elizabeth Cusick Calhoon, in Hope. He was an US Army veteran and was retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing and hunting fox and deer. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Archie Calhoon; and one sister, Glyndell Harris. Those left to cherish his memory are: his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Calhoon of DeAnn; two sons, Jerry Calhoon (Gena) and Mike Calhoon…
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Dale Willis
Mr. Dale Willis, age 91 0f Hope, Arkansas, went to be with his lord on January 7, 2022, in a local nursing home. Dale was born on January 20, 1930 in Dallas, Iowa, to Jess and Esta Tener Willis. He was a retired machinist, worked in the maintence department of Hope Wire products and Champion Auto Parts. He was of Methodist faith. He coached little league baseball for many years, his hobbies were woodworking, ham radio, and genealogy. He is preceded in death by the mother of his children Marilyn Bachman Willis, second wife Lura Porterfield Willis of 25 years,…
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Dale Willis
Mr. Dale Willis, age 91 0f Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday January 7, 2022, in a local nursing home. Graveside service will be 2:00pm Monday January 10, 2022, at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online condolences: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Jerry Bush
Mr. Jerry Bush, 82 of Hope departed this life on January 5, 2022, surrounded by family and lots of love. Mr. Bush was born on August 21, 1939 to Charles H and Tabetha E Bush of Hope. Jerry was retired from Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department, Hempstead County Reserve Deputies, and Champion Parts. He loved his work, talking to everyone he came into contact with and was a very kind and loving man. He was the BEST dad and Papaw anyone could ask for. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Janice (Cobb) Bush, son Greg…
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Jerry Bush
Jerry Bush, age 82 of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday January 5, 2022, in a local nursing home. Funeral service arrangements 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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Mitchell “Mike” Warren
Mr. Mitchell “Mike” Warren, age 74 of Bryant, Arkansas formerly of Hope, passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022, at his home. Mike was born October 10, 1947 to Roy and Hilda Yates Warren. He attended Indian Springs Baptist Church Bryant, Arkansas and retired from state of Arkansas Housing Authority. He was a United States Army Veteran during the Vietnam war He Loved to hunt, play golf and fish. Mike was truly devoted to his wife, children and especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Skipper Warren and sister Pat. Survivors include: wife of 44 years…
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Rebecca Tefteller
Rebecca “Becky” Tefteller, aga 60, of Caddo Valley, AR passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, in Little Rock, AR. She was born in Hope, AR on March 15, 1961, to Juanita Gaither Tefteller and Earl Tefteller. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dale Hubbard. Becky Graduated from Hope High in 1979 and she also received her bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Education. She was survived by one aunt, Martha Tefteller Collins of Spring Hill, AR; two uncles, Kenneth (Diane) Hubbard of CA and James “Bud” (Rosie) Gaither of CA; two first cousins, Robyn…
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Hobie Morton
Hobie Morton, age 60 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday January 2, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas. Hobie was born March 28, 1961, in Hope, Arkansas, to Dwayne and Dororthy McIntosh Morton. He was a retired owner/operator 18 years of Morton tire and wrecker service. He was a loving devoted husband, father, grandfather and a true friend to all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Alan Jameson. Survivors include; wife of 18 years Debbie Morton; four sons, Tallyn Helmick, Will Hartness (Angel) Dustin Helmick (Jessica) Myles Helmick (Maranda); two daughters, Sheyann Helmick, Hanna Helmick;…
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