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Bishop C. Allen, Jr.
Texarkana, TX Name of deceased: Mr. Bishop C. Allen, Jr. Age: 87 Residence: Texarkana, TX Date of birth: September 22, 1931 in Lewisville, AR Date of death: Monday, June 24, 2019 at his residence. He retired from the Port of Oakland in Oakland, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bishop and Fletcher Allen. Survivors include a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be 10am-5pm Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday, June 29 at Hicks Memorial Chapel for funerals, 407 South Hazel Street, Hope. Burial will be at Boyd Hill…
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William E. “Bill” Silliman
Mr. William E. “Bill” Silliman, age 79 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his home. Bill was born March 17, 1940 in Sparkman, Arkansas to C.E. and Edna Summers Silliman. He was a retired owner of Southwest Arkansas Equipment “John Deer” and a cattle farmer. He was of Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Betty Garrett Silliman. Survivors include his wife, Janette Silliman, three daughters, Myla Crellin (Clark) of Minden, LA, Sarah Miller (Ben) of Shreveport, LA, Niki Byers (Mickey) of Prescott, AR, seven grandchildren, Garrett Creelin (Jalyn),…
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Noah Lane Simmons
Noah Lane Simmons, two months old, of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born April 28, 2019. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Jimmy Hamilton Sr. Noah is survived by his father, Cory Simmons of Nashville, Arkansas; mother, Melissa Hamilton of Nashville, Arkansas; grandparents, Keith and Nancy Simmons of Hope, Arkansas, and Barbara Hamilton of Columbus, Arkansas; and several uncles, aunts and extended family. Graveside service will be 2:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope, Arkansas. Bro. Kevin Sartin officiating under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral…
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Art Stiles
Mr. Art Stiles passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. Services are pending at this time.
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Matt J. Cox
Matt J. Cox, 67, of Hope, AR passed away June 11, 2019 at Hospice of Texarkana, TX. Peacefully in his sleep and gained his angel wings. Mr. Cox was born February 21, 1952 in Lodi, CA and resided in Arkansas for many years. After graduating high school, he joined the army and did a tour in Vietnam. He worked at Klipsch for 16 years and then at the sawmill in Emmet, where he retired. He loved his family, Jesus, life and people. He enjoyed telling jokes, hearing a good joke and watching jeopardy– which he answered almost every question correctly.…
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Doreather Stewart
Texarkana, AR – Doreather Stewart, 72, of Texarkana, AR fell asleep in death Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas. Funeral services will be held 1pm Saturday, June 15 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1605 E. 50th Street, Texarkana, AR 71854. Doreather was born in Holmer, AR to James and Olean Winfield. She married Alvin Stewart on March 21, 1967. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses July 16, 1973. Doreather is preceded in death by parents, James and Olean Winfield; brother, Roger Winfield and granddaughter, Trinity Stewart. Doreather is survived by husband, Alvin Stewart; daughter, Jeanette and…
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Bud Martin Jr.
A.G. “Bud” Martin Jr., age 80, of the Spring Hill Community passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born September 5, 1938 in Spring Hillto Alvin Glendon Sr. “Buck” and Gladys Minter Martin. He was a farmer and rancher who loved hunting, fishing and tending to his cows. Bud is preceded in death by his parents; one son, A.G. “Buddy” Martin III; three sisters, Sue, Mary and Becky; two nephews Nathan Powell and Billy Burns. He is survived by Sandra Martin, one son, Patrick Martin; one daughter, Mona Samuels and Oz; one sister, Pat Bobo; three brothers-in-law,…
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LeRoy Morrow
Mr. LeRoy Morrow, age 73 of McCaskill, Arkansas, passed away Sunday June 9, 2019, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Funeral services are pending at his time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director, Online register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Memorial Service of Barbara Jayne Randolph
Barbara Jayne Randolph’s family is welcoming Jayne’s friends to a graveside interment and celebration of her life on Saturday, June 8th at 2:00 P.M. in the Snell Cemetery in Emmet, Arkansas. Join us in remembering her and her involvement in our lives, and the lives of so many people in Prescott. SIGN OUR ONLINE GUESTBOOK AT www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com
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Elijah Glenn
Hope, AR – Mr. Elijah Glenn, 76, of Hope passed on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at a local hospital. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Joseph Eric “Joey” McLaughlin
Mr. Joseph Eric “Joey” McLaughlin, age 46 of Mayflower, Arkansas, formerly of Hope, passed away Monday June 3, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joey was born on June 27, 1972 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Joey made a career in the United States Army, retiring with a rank of Sergeant First Class. While serving in the Army Joey received numerous medals and awards for his excellent service. He is survived by his wife Stephanie, his mother Mary Carlisle and husband Chris of Hope, his two daughters: Garbrielle and Allie, one brother Keith McLaughlin wife Donna of Longview, Texas, other family members,…
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Maxine Richey “Nannie” Freeman
Mrs. Maxine Richey “Nannie” Freeman, age 86 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Monday June 3, 2019, at her home. Nannie was born November 27, 1932, in Naples Texas, to Joseph C. and Bessie Nichols Richey. She was a self-employed child daycare specialist and a member of First Baptist Church in Prescott. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Billy Joe Freeman and her siblings. Survivors include; her special friend, Ray Estes, her two daughters; Vicki Marlar, husband Rick, Melinda “Booie” Williams both of Prescott, three grandchildren; Tonda Marlar Pennington, husband Jim, Tori Williams Rocole, Tamra Marlar Alford, husband…
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Jennifer Marie Smith Baker
Jennifer Marie Smith Baker departed this earthly realm on June 2, 2019 to be with her Lord in Heaven. Jennifer was born to Ellen Byers Smith and Archie Smith on October 22, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas. She leaves behind her husband of 51 years, Jimmy Baker; one sister, Elizabeth Dugal(Dwayne); one son, Mark Baker (Dorothy); one daughter, Diane Miller; three granddaughters, Hannah, Rachel and Aliza Miller; two grandsons, Matt Baker (LeAnn) and Alex Baker; four great grandchildren, Bryce, Adelyn, Laila and K J; a special family member Bertha Miller, and numerous relatives of the Byers and Baker families. In her…
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Jewel Briggs
Mrs. Jewel Briggs, age 75 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away May 31, 2019, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral services are incomplete at this time. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/CORNISH The Funeral of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com Full obituary to follow.
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Helen Margaret Power Clark
Helen Margaret Power Clark, 85, died May 29, 2019 at home. She was born to Prentice C. and Charlene Harrison Power on October 28, 1933 in Nashville, Arkansas. She was a public school teacher, homemaker and Presbyterian. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 55 years, Wilburn Frank Clark; son, Joe Clark and sister, Tomye Power. Helen is survived by her daughter, Enola Gay Stout; four grandchildren, Nathan Stout (Jess), Lea Stout (Colby), Ashlea Hill and Joe Clark (Ashlea); eight great grandchildren, Maci Stout (Justice), Piper Camp, Colton Stout, Levi Stout, Jamie Hartness, Clark Hill, Brena Sue…
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Kenneth LaGrone Hadley
Hope, AR Brother Kenny LaGrone Hadley was born August 14, 1955 to the late Gay Marion LaGrone and Clarence Hadley in Hope, Arkansas. He moved from Hope at an early age and lived in California for 30 years. He returned to Hope in 1991 and remained there until he departed this earthly life May 21, 2019 at his home. He loved everyone and no one was a stranger to him. He was known to many as “Drive-By”. He joined Life House Ministries, where he was active until his health failed. He will be missed. You could sometimes find him standing…
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James Don Booker
Mr. James Don Booker, age 61 of Emmet, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Conway, Arkansas. Mr. Booker was born July 13, 1957 in Prescott to Murrell O. Booker Jr. and Helen Joyce Hamilton Booker. He was a retired bartender and an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. He was fondly known to his many friends as “Big Daddy”. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, LaRue Booker Weeks and Bonnie Booker Breeding. Survivors include two sisters, Amber Booker Hughes (Eddie) of Prescott, AR, Tamara Booker of Prescott, AR, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.…
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Billy Wayne Gillbert
Billy Wayne Gilbert, age 73, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. He was born February 10, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas to David and Pauline Volentine Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was a self-employed welder and a member of First Baptist Church of Hope. He loved facebook and keeping up with family and friends. He is preceded in death by mother and father, Lawrence Crouder; two infant sisters, Barbara Ann and Carolyn Marie Gilbert; one daughter, Stephanie Suzanne Butler; one great-granddaughter, Bentley Grace Rodden. Billy is survived by his wife Sue Gilbert of Hope, AR; daughters Lauri…
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Doris Kidd
Mrs. Doris Kidd, age 82 of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Mrs. Kidd was born in Hope, Arkansas on February 4, 1937 to Hudie Larkin and Ruth “Ludie” Sinyard Byrom. Mrs. Kidd was a member of the Spring Hill United Methodist Church, a former church treasurer, an active Farm Bureau member. She loved to cook for her family and friends and enjoyed being a seamstress. Mrs. Kidd is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Bobby L. Kidd. Mrs. Kidd is survived by her children: Debra Kidd Fisher (Bobby), Dianne Kidd Townsend (Scott) and Vanessa Kidd Bobo…
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Don Booker
Mr. Don Booker, age 61 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Conway, Arkansas. Funeral services are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director. Online register:www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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