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Obituaries
William Howard Nelson
William Howard Nelson was born July 15, 1939 to David and Eva Mae Nelson in the Azar Community in Nevada County, Arkansas. He was the 5th son born to their union. He transitioned from his earthly home on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Laurel Brook Nursing Home. His transition trailed those of his parents, David and Eva Mae Nelson; six brothers, Harold, Herman, Bob, John David, Charles and Alonzo; three sisters, Joyce Elizabeth, Doris and Loretta. He leaves fond memories to his children, Steven Ray, Gwendolyn and William Jr.; two grandchildren, Mario and Sheena; one great-granddaughter, Kaye; stepson, Edward Marshall…
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John Morton
Mr. John A. Morton, age 54 of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Wadley Regional in Hope. Mr. Morton was born on March 2, 1965, in Hope, Arkansas, to Jerry and Mary Hooper Morton. He was a retired Truck Driver and devoted to his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, a brother Billy Morton, and two sisters Jerrie Head and Tammy Morton. Survivors include; his father Jerry Morton of Blevins, AR, a son Keith Morton wife Crystal of Hope, AR, a brother Ray Morton wife Kathy of Portland, TN, a sister Debbie Johnson of…
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Sara Hernandez
Mrs. Sara Hernandez age 24 of Longview, Texas passed away Saturday March 16, 2019. Funeral services are incomplete at this 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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Charles Edward Bishop
Mr. Charles Edward Bishop was born May 15, 1945, in Washington, Arkansas to the late Floyd Bishop and Erma Lee Walker. He was called home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2019. Charles joined First Baptist Church at an early age. He loved the Lord and read his bible daily. He attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in Washington, Arkansas in 1964. He resided in Southern California most of his life before returning home in 2018. Prior to retirement, Charles worked for the Job Corp in Rialto, California and was an entrepreneur in real estate. He was…
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Billy Cooks
Mr. Billy D. Cooks, 64, of Hope passed on Thursday, March 14 in Little Rock. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Katherine Rodgers
Mrs. Katherine Rodgers, 58, of Hope passed on Thursday, March 14 in Little Rock. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Clarence Edward Wesson
Mr. Clarence Edward Wesson was born February 10, 1958. He received his formal education in the Childress School in Nashville, Arkansas, and was a member of the graduating class of 1977 at Nashville High School. Clarence was well known for his landscaping services. The were over 100 locations that he regularly tended to in Howard and Pike Counties. Clarence was known to be a person with a great sense of humor and a loving heart. His skill for landscaping was highly appreciated as well as farm work. He loved to eat sweets; he was always seen buying donuts at Master…
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J. B. Ingram
Mr. J. B. Ingram, age 95 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday March 13, 2019, Texarkana, Texas. Mr. Ingram was born in Rosston, Arkansas on October 31, 1923 to Joseph B. Ingram and Lizzie Faye Copeland Ingram. Mr. Ingram was a member of the Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope, a US Army veteran serving from 1942 to 1945 and was a retired Used Car Salesman for many years. He is predeceased by his parents, his loving and devoted wife; Mary Catherine Harris Ingram, and a sister Benegene Versyp. Survivors include three sons: Billy Jo Ingram of San Antonio, TX,…
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Delia Retana Moreno
Delia Retana Moreno, 40, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born July 5, 1978 in, Perth Amboy, New Jersey to the late Julio Moreno and Maria Moreno. She is preceded in death by her father Julio Moreno, and her son Rigoberto Escobar. She is survived by her husband Manuel Retana and her four children Luis Ruis, Manuel Retana Jr, Reynaldo Retana and Kimberly Retana. Surviving siblings, Daniel Moreno, Graciela Ibarra, Fernando Moreno, Maria Elena Zavala and Lourdes Ibarra; best friend Laura Gray as well as numerous other family and friends. Vigil Service is 5:00…
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Karen McMarty Quarles Hull
Karen McMarty Quarles Hull age 76 passed away at home Saturday, March 9, 2019. Karen was born in New Orleans, La. on September 8, 1942 to Hugh C. and Louise McMarty Quarles. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School, attended LSU where she majored in Home Economics. Karen worked with the Gulf Coast HIDTA Program and most recently worked at the University of South Alabama. Karen was a gourmet cook, avid gardner, life long LSU fan and a lover of all animals. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Kathleen Hull. She is survived by her…
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Autrey Vaughn, Jr.
Mr. Autrey Vaughn, Jr. was born February 22, 1941 in Columbus, Arkansas to the late Autrey Sr. and Zealier Vaughn, Jr. was a kindhearted and strong man. He was a self-employed logger until he retired. God called His soldier home on March 6, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Julia Lee Vaughn; one son, Lloyd Vaughn; one brother, Roy Dell Vaughn and two sisters, Sally Trotter and Narline Vaughn. He leaves to cherish his memory: seven sons, Wayne (Josephine) Vaughn of Saratoga, AR, Howard Vaughn of Fredericksburg, VA, Harold (Mai) Vaughn, Winfred (Hannah) Vaughn of Columbus, AR,…
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Johnnie Dorothy Ford
Mrs. Johnnie Dorothy Ford, age 91 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in a local hospital. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ford are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Bobby Joe Martin
Mr. Bobby Joe Martin, age 83 of Prescott, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2019 at his home. Bobby Joe was born on April 29, 1945, in Bodcaw, Arkansas, to Joe and Vonie Jackson Martin. He was a retired General Contractor in Prescott and a member of Central Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, son Bruce Martin, brother, Ray Martin and two sisters, Vener Manning, Virginia Larsen. Survivors include his wife of 62 and half years; Joyce Daniell Martin of Prescott, two sons: Gene Martin (Connie) of Prescott and Jonathan Martin (Racquel) of Hot Springs, daughter Gail…
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Charles Edward Bishop
Mr. Charles Edward Bishop, 73, of Texarkana, TX passed on Sunday, March 10 at a Texarkana hospital. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Marshall Odell Wesson
Odell Wesson, 89, of Nashville, AR, died Friday, March 8, 2019, in a local nursing home. Mr. Wesson was born January 28, 1930, in Bingen, Arkansas. He was retired from Tyson Foods and a member of Williams Memorial Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Gussie Wesson, his brothers, Raymond and Forrest Wesson, one sister Eula Mae Harrington, one granddaughter, Mallory Ware, and one great-grandson, Bryceton Cannon. Survived by the love of his life of sixty-nine years, Allie Mae Thrower Wesson, of Nashville, Arkansas, three daughters: Carolyn Lofton (Luther; deceased), and Gwendolyn White (Bruce) of Nashville,…
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Oleta Barlow Nelson
Oleta Barlow Nelson, 94, passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2019. Mrs. Nelson was born in the Gum Grove Community of Nevada County near Bluff City, November 24, 1924, to Jesse Elijah Barlow and Elva Lena Williams Barlow. She was a faithful member of the Bluff City Church of Christ. Oleta was a homemaker for her family, as they were her life, and she had a big family with lots of children. She was preceded in death by her husband James C. Nelson; her parents; two brothers, Jesse Barlow and Donald Barlow; one sister, Julia Faye Nelson; and two grandchildren, Timothy Keith and…
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Braxton Victor Byrd
Braxton Victor Byrd, age 73, of Prescott formerly of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Prescott, Arkansas. He was born August 11, 1945 in Camden, Arkansas to William Floyd and Helen Powell Byrd. Mr. Byrd is preceded in death by his parents and sister Constance Bordelon. He is survived by one son, Bill Byrd of Camden, AR; two daughters, Emily Jackson (Eric) of Prescott, AR and Lauren Byrd of Prescott, AR; five beautiful granddaughters; one brother, David Byrd of Las Vegas, NV and one aunt, Mattie Upton of Camden, AR. The family would like to thank…
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Charles Lindberg Dixon
Charles Lindberg Dixon was born December 14, 1931 in Columbus, Arkansas to the late Sanford and Nora Dixon. He departed this life on February 26, 2019 at his home in Prescott, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight of his siblings, and two of his children: SIBLINGS Brothers: Cleo, David, Jewel, James, Calvin, and Jesse Sisters: Sally, Lucille, and Alice Charles gave his life to Christ at an early age and was eager to start his life, so he moved to Chicago at a young age. He served in the Army during the Korean War effort. While…
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Eugene Jackson Sr.
Brother Eugene Jackson Sr. was born to the late, Alice Mae Thomas and John Tensley Jackson on March 8, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Eugene was raised by his Great-Grandparents, Dennis and Alley Holloway. He was called to be with the Lord on February 23, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends. He was a member of New Testament House of Prayer, in Hope, Arkansas under the leadership of Pastor Charles Smith. Eugene graduated from Booker T. Washington in 1959. His career path led him to Ford Motor Company then on to KCS Railway where he retired as a Train Conductor…
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Bob Porter
Mr. Bob Porter, age 90 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday March 4, 2019, in Hope. Mr. Porter was born in Prescott, Arkansas on June 22, 1928 to Robert Lee Porter and Fannie Mae (Billingsley) Porter. He was the owner of Hope Novelty and Vending for over 50 years and was a member of the Church of Christ in Hope. He served in the US Navy during World War Two; after being discharged from the Navy he began to work for the Hope Novelty and later purchased the business. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a former Justice of…
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