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Barbara Ann Hollis Lewis
Mrs. Barbara Ann Hollis Lewis, age 64 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born in Hope, Arkansas on July 20, 1954 to Owen and Pearl Newberry Hollis. Mrs. Lewis attended First Baptist Church of Hope where she served as the financial secretary. She also worked at Myers Bakery. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her loving husband of 28 years Jackie Lewis, a son Jimmy McRoy (Angela), a daughter Holli Leann Daughtery husband James of Dallas, TX, two brothers, Jimmy Hollis wife Joan of Deer Park, TX, Gary…
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Robert Ward
Mr. Robert Ward, age 67 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday November 9, 2018, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Ward are pending 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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Naomi Roberta Nivens Slatton
Naomi Roberta Nivens Slatton was born May 12, 1923 and went home to the Lord on November 4, 2018. She was the second of nine children born to Ad and Minnie Nivens in Hempstead County. She was known for being a kind, generous, vivacious, hardworking, and fiercely independent woman. She was funny and had a stubborn streak that earned her the nickname “Donkey” from those who loved her. During high school, she went to work as a switchboard operator in Blevins, Arkansas. After graduation, she transferred to Longview, Texas where she continued working for the phone company and served with…
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Edith Hunter
Edith Hunter, aged 86, of Prescott died November 6, 2018 at Hillcrest Care and Rehab. She was a former employee of Allcare Pharmacy and a member of Prescott First Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Rubin Earl “Bud” Hunter, and son Ronald Earl “Ronnie” Hunter. Survivors include her children: Kathy Bobo (Jimmy) of Malvern, Ricky Hunter, and Michelle Hartman (Greg) all of Prescott; six grandchildren, Abigail Haywood, Misti Kenison (Mike), James Bobo (Amber), Megan Sanders (Derrick), Sarah Parrish (Justin), and Jessica Hartman; and seven great-grandchildren, Ella and Ethan Kenison, Kassidy Teer,…
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Carlton McKinnon
Carlton McKinnon, 94, of Arkadelphia, went to be with his Lord on November 5, 2018. He was born on July 25, 1924 in Smackover, Arkansas to Little Owen and Effie Merritt McKinnon. A dedicated member of Shiloh Baptist Church, he served as a deacon and Sunday School superintendent there. He was a World War II Veteran of the 8th Air Force, and was stationed in Deopham Greene, England. Carlton retired as a Line Crew Superintendent from South Central Electric Co-op with over forty years of continuous employment. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years, Claudia…
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Cathaleen “Cathy” Rowe Honea
Mrs. Cathaleen “Cathy” Rowe Honea, 85 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at her home. She was born in Daisy, Arkansas on January 31, 1933 to Corwin and Luella Tedder Crow. She was a retired desk clerk for Best Western Inn and a member of Unity Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, Richard F. Rowe. Survivors include; husband Percy Honea of Hope, four daughters; Diane Fowler husband Jim, Sharon Mangum husband Kevin all of Weatherford, TX and Melinda…
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Hollis Shipp
Hollis Shipp, age 84, of Hope, AR passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Hope, AR. Hollis was born September 24, 1934 in Prescott, Arkansas. He was the youngest of 7, with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He married Helen (Bobo) in 1954 and they moved to Dallas, where they raised their two children Carol and Kelly. Over the years, he was a distributor for Sunbeam Bread, Fritos, Pepperidge Farm, Little Debbie Snack Cakes and Mac Tools. He later owned a popular Exxon station in Hope, Ar. Aside from working, his favorite past-time was playing golf with his buddies after…
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Robert Kosh
Mr. Robert “Bob” Kosh, age 79 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at a hospital in Texarkana. He Was born in South Amboy, New Jersey on January 31, 1939 to Thomas and Lillian Bazick Kosh. He was a supervisor for Myers Bakery for over 25 years. After he retired, he was a dispatcher with the Hope Police Department. He was also of Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother Francis Kosh. Survivors include his loving wife Ernestine Kosh, two daughters, Donna Glanton husband Dale of Hope, AR, Shirley Burke husband Ken…
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H. Stephen Williamson
H. Stephen Williamson, 68, of Hope, Arkansas, formerly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away suddenly on November 3, 2018 at his home. Preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Williamson, father, Hershel Williamson, and first wife, Pat Williamson, Steve is survived by his best friend and wife Rebecca Williamson (Smith); his two adored daughters Jennifer Thomas (Jason) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Ashley Schneeberg (Matt) of Jenks, Oklahoma; his brother, Mark Williamson (Theresa) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and his five step children, Blake Burruss (Rachel), Krista Sands, Holly Chapman (Joel), Sarah Lyn Smith and Jay…
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Sue Sisson
Mrs. Sue White Sisson, age 80 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 in a local nursing home. She was born in Laneburg, Arkansas on November 27, 1937 to Thomas and Trudy Tompkins White. She was a retired cafeteria worker for Hope Public Schools for over 30 years. She was of Baptist faith and a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Harold “Slick” Lloyd Sisson, and a brother Jackie White. Survivors include two sons, Ricky Sisson wife Cindy Hutson Sisson of Little Rock, AR, Larry Don Sisson…
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John May
John Arnold May I, age 61 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born March 26, 1957 in Flushing Queens, New York to Loyce D. and Frances Ciampoli May. John is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Paula Parker May; one son, John May II and daughter-in-law Courtney; one daughter, Jessica May all of Hope, Arkansas; mother-in-law, Mary Parker of Hope, Arkansas; one brother Michael May of Atlanta, Texas; one sister, Lois Eckert of Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren, Jackson Blake and Hayden Riley. Visitation will be held…
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Iva Dell Farley Pickett
Mrs. Iva Dell Farley Pickett was born January 17, 1926 in Nashville, Arkansas and passed away October 30, 2018 in Longview, Texas. She was 92 years old. She was known by family members as “Mamaw Pickett”. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Sue Hickerson Lobue of Longview, TX; grandchildren Logan Lobue (Lisa), Mitchell Lobue (Angie), Camille Lobue Wildt (Richard) all of Longview, TX; Greg Hickerson (Nicole) of Gladewater, TX; Bryan Hickerson and Laura Beth Hickerson of Channelview, TX; great grandchildren Devan Lane Lobue (Justine) of Yukon, OK, Brady Lobue and Abby Lobue of Longview, TX, Ryan Hickerson of…
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Joe Bobo
Joe Frank Bobo age 88, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Hot Springs. He was born December 14, 1929 to Tom Briant Sr. and Bertha Clark Bobo in Hope, Arkansas. Mr. Bobo retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone after 30 years of service installing. Joe was an avid outdoorsman. Joe was a member of The Unity Baptist Church of Hope. He enjoyed all types of hunting in Southwest Arkansas. Joe lived on Lake Hamilton where he fished or checked trot lines daily for over 35 years. Joe loved his family and friends and gave all that stopped…
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Patricia Harris
Patricia Ridling Harris passed away peacefully October 25, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville, Ar. at the age of 75. Patricia was born April 19, 1943 in Prescott, AR to William Lee and Lela Faye Biggs Ridling. Patricia was former managing editor at Hope Star, White River Valley News, and Washington County Enterprise-Leader. As managing editor of the Hope Star during the presidency Of Bill Clinton, Patricia traveled to Washington, D.C. to interview President Clinton and also interviewed President Clinton’s mother, Virginia Kelley. Patricia received over 70 awards during her 30 year newspaper career. Patricia loved politics and was…
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Loretta Garrett
Loretta James Garrett, age 87, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2018. She was born in Hope, Arkansas on October 9, 1931, to William Fay and Louise Kirk James. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Burgess Garrett, on September 22, 1950. She is survived by her son, Bruce Garrett, and his wife, Judy, and two daughters, Melanie Jordan and her husband, Bev, and Becky Steele and her husband, Rodney, along with grandchildren Dr. Celeste McMaster and husband, Jason, Stan Koger and wife, Crystal, Amy Gattis and husband, Brandon, Garrett Steele and wife, Maegan, and Sarah Cole…
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Joe Shewbirt
Mr. Joe Allen Shewbirt, age 48 of Bodcaw, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday October 24, 2018 at his home. He was born in Dallas, Texas on June 27, 1970 to Billy and Karen Dorman Shewbirt. He was of Christian faith and an employee of Bruner Ivory. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include wife Paula, a son Steven Shewbirt of Bodcaw, AR, a daughter Ashley Shewbirt Dodd husband Aaron of Blytheville, AR, a brother Brian Shewbirt of Bodcaw, AR, six grandchildren, and other family members and friends. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, October…
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David Long
David Wayne Long, age 52, of Hope, AR passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 in Hope. He was born January 24, 1966 in Kansas City, MO to James and Dixie Pendergraph Long. He was preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by one brother, Johnny Long and Julie; one sister, Julie Hardy and Glen; three nieces and nephews Kayla Nutt, Christian Long and Matthew Hardy; great niece and nephew Colton and Fallyn. Visitation will be 5pm to 7pm Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at HERNDON-FUQUA FUNERAL HOME Hope, AR. Graveside service will be 11:00am Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at…
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Alice Patton
Mrs. Alice E. Patton, age 83 of Fort Walton Beach, Florida formally of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Patton 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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James “Sunny” Moten, Sr.
Mr. James William “Sunny” or “Purple” Moten Sr., age 84 of Cross Roads, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his residence. He was born in McNabb, Arkansas on August 17, 1934 to Ernest and Ruth Clayton Moten. Mr. Moten served in the Army where he fought in the Korean Conflict. He was a diesel mechanic for Cargill and Red River Army Depo where he retired. He also attended the Baptist Church in McNabb, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, James Moten Jr., Bruce Moten, and three brothers, Howard, Dennis, and Glen Moten. Survivors…
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Helen Couch
Mrs. Helen Mason Couch, age 93 of Columbus, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Nashville, Arkansas. Private Family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Home, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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