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Obituaries
Nell Byers
Nell Byers, 72, of Hope, AR passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Texarkana. Mrs. Byers was born February 19, 1949 in Hope, AR to Hugh Opal and Mary Frances Betts Bobo. Birta was a homemaker and loved to paint and color. She was a big fan of anything to do with Art. Nell was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers. Survivors include a son Jeffery L. Byers; a daughter Paula R. Byers-Laden; a sister Betty Lou Harvell; grandchildren Brandy Thompson, Robert Schwartz, Javin Austin-Byers, Jaran Austin-Byers; great grandchildren Logan, Xander, Bella, and Star. Graveside services will…
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Virginia “Ginny” Freeman
Virginia “Ginny” Freeman was born August 14th, 1933 in Lamber, Montana and died January 7th; peacefully in sleep at home in Hope, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lincoln Stanton and Emma Stanton, and since her death, a son Ross Fredericks. She is survived by husband, Bill Freeman of Hope; two sons, Jack Fredericks (Sue) of California, and Gary Fredericks (Aurelia) of Washington; two brothers, Blithe Stanton (Joyce) of Washington, Richard Stanton (Arlene) of Arizona; and a sister, Loretta Hazelton (Dean) of Ohio: and numbers nieces, nephews and cousins. “Ginny” traveled extensively throughout the US, Canada, and…
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Johnny Lee Johnson
Johnny Lee Johnson, 77, of Hope, AR passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Hope. Johnny was born August 21, 1943 in Prescott, AR to Lee and Mary Gill Johnson. He was a Master Electrician, a United States Army Reserves Veteran, and a member of Unity Baptist Church. Johnny is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Johnson; a daughter, Rhonda Roumpf and husband Brian of Lantana, TX. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Hope. We also invite you to express your public condolences at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com or…
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Mary Fern Overton
Mrs. Mary Fern Overton, age 88 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Sunday April 11, 2021, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Betty Rook
Mrs. Betty Rook, age 87 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday April 10, 2021, in Hope. Betty was born on November 6, 1933, in Slate Shoals, Texas, to Bruce and Cora White Rothwell. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church, manager of the original “Tabs cupboard” in Hope and a longtime volunteer at the Charitable Christian Medical Clinic. She is preceded in death by her husband, Doy Rook, daughter Lori Jones, brothers, Jimmy, Herbert and Lloyd Rothwell, sister, Adie Mae Rothwell Coslin, grandchildren, Jay Rook, Kent Cox and Jade Cox. Survivors include: Dr. Jim Rook (Vickie) of Midlothian, Texas,…
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Betty Rook
Mrs. Betty Rook, age 87 of Hope, passed away, Saturday April 10, 2021 in Hope, Arkansas. Funeral 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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Vada Tackett Banks
Mrs. Vada Tackett Banks, age 87 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday April 9, 2021, in Texarkana, Texas, Vada was born on August 8,1933, in Pikeville, Kentucky to George and Mindy Newsome Tackett. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church and worked at the Rainbow of Challenges where she held many titles doing various jobs. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Lee Banks, daughter Penny Loe, two grandsons, Casey Allen, and Jesse Banks, six brothers and four sisters. Survivors include: four, sons Randy Banks, (Misty) Hope, Arkansas,…
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Vada Ivey
Mrs. Vada Ivey, age 87, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Texarkana, Texas. Funeral 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 To plant Memorial Trees in memory of VADA IVEY, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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David Cross
Mr. David Cross, age 60, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Christus St. Vincent in Hot Springs. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Frances Ann Koen
Mrs. Frances Ann Koen, age 90, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Christus St. Michaels in Texarkana. She was born December 11, 1930, in Loraine, Texas, to James and Alva Dunn. Mrs. Koen was an active member of the community and loved by many. She had an instrumental part in starting Meals On Wheels in Southwest Arkansas; for which she received the Arkansas Traveler Award. She was also a devoted member of Unity Baptist Church in Hope. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands: Howard Triplett and Hillman Koen; daughter, Phyllis Fry; and…
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Na’Iyma L. Box
Remembering Na’Iyma L. Box“Nemo” It was Tuesday, October 3, 1995 when a beautiful baby girl named Na’Iyma Laaiqa Raaida Box was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Ricardo Box and Donna Modisett. Na’Iyma was affectionately called “Nemo” and “Nuk” by her family and friends. Growing up, when she wasn’t playing with her sister and best friend Kariyma, Nemo was active in ballet, piano, soccer and cheerleading. She attended Hope High School in Hope, Arkansas where she was a Bobcat cheerleader for all four years. Na’Iyma went on to graduate from Hope High with the Class of 2014.Furthering her education, Na’Iyma enrolled…
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Frances LaVerna Koen
Mrs. Frances LaVerna Koen, age 90, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Christus St. Michael in Texarkana. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, April 9, 2021 at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Funeral Home, 1001 S. Main, Hope, AR 71801. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 10, 2021 in BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Chapel with Bro. Jay Pollan and Bro. Nick Flowers officiating. Funeral services are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com Full obituary to follow.
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Frances Koen
Mrs. Frances Koen, age 90, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Christus St. Michael’s Hospital in Texarkana. Funeral 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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David Evins, Jr.
Mr. David Evins, Jr, age 47 of Springdale, Arkansas (formerly of Hope, Arkansas) passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Springdale. David was born March 12, 1974 in Hope, Arkansas to Herman David Evins, Sr. and Evelyn Staton Evins. David was a welder and he enjoyed working on anything mechanical. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Evins of Hope, AR; son, Marshall Evins of Magnolia, AR; two brothers, Michael Poole of Danville, AR, and William Pool, wife Catherine of Hope, AR; sister Jackie Pitre, husband Mike of Nashville, AR, a host…
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Norma Norwood
Mrs. Norma Norwood, age 83 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Christus St Michael in Texarkana. She was born September 19, 1937 to James and Frankie Stanley in Patmos, Arkansas. She retired after 43 years from Citizens National Bank and BancorpSouth in Hope and Texarkana was a long-time member of Patmos Church of Christ. She enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her family and was dearly devoted to her family, especially her granddaughter. Mrs. Norma is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include son, Greg Eddy, wife Mayme of Stamps, AR; close…
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Na’Iyma Box
Na’Iyma Box, age 25 of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Texarkana, TX. May she rest in peace. Service information to follow.Honored Service Provider:McFadden & Hitchye Funeral Enterprises www.mandhfuneral.com
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Bradin Layne Sinyard
Our baby, Bradin Layne Sinyard, passed from this life on Monday March 29, 2021. He was born December 31, 1999 in Little Rock, AR to Tabitha Aaron of Spring Hill (Hope), AR and Bradley Sinyard of Fulton, AR. He was the sweetest soul, and we were privileged to call him ours. From the time Bradin was a child, he loved all things police, military and fire related. It was his dream to either enlist in the army or become a police officer. He faced many things in his early years that only propelled him forward to accomplish those dreams so…
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Bradin Sinyard
Mr. Bradin Sinyard, age 21 of Texarkana, Texas, passed away March 29,2021 in Texarkana, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00pm on Friday April 2, 2021, at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest 1001 South Main Hope, Arkansas. Funeral service will be 4:00pm on Saturday April 3, 2021 at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest with Bro. Eric Fisher officiating. Burial to follow in Huckabee Cemetery. Online condolences www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of BRADIN SINYARD, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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Sheila Cannon
Mrs. Sheila Cannon, age 58, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at Hillcrest Nursing & Rehab. She was born November 28, 1962 to Floyd and Edith Highley, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sheila shared her love of music by teaching piano and also playing the piano for various churches over the years. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Prescott. She is preceded in death by her father, Floyd Highley. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, James Cannon of Prescott, AR; one son, Logan Cannon of Prescott, AR and her mother, Edith Blythe…
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Bradin Sinyard
Bradin Sinyard, age 21, of Texarkana, Texas passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 in Texarkana. Funeral 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 To plant Memorial Trees in memory of BRADIN SINYARD, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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