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Lancie Taylor
Brother Lancie Taylor, son of the late R.C. Taylor, Sr. and Florine Walker Taylor was born on April 23, 1952. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at a local hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, R.C. Taylor, Sr. and Florine (Walker) Taylor and sister, Maple J. Taylor-Swift. Lancie united with St. Luke CME Church at an early age. He served as a member of the Trustee Board, Stewards Board and the Male Choir. He was a graduate of the Class of 1970 at Lincoln High School in Washington, AR. He worked at Champion Parts…
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Walter Bradley
Mr. Walter Bradley was born March 1, 1945 in Washington, Arkansas to the late Willie and Ada Bradley. He was called home April 10, 2019 in Dallas, TX. Walter attended Lincoln High School in Washington, Arkansas. He was employed at Champion Parts until he retired. He was a great father, brother and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ada Bradley; brothers, James Bradley, John Bradley, Billy Jo Bradley, Billy C. Bradley (Fuzzy); three sisters, Bobbie Marie Bradley, Wilma White and Malvis Golston. Walter was united in marriage to Bonnie Bradley in 1970. He leaves to…
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Carolyn E. Stovall
Mrs. Carolyn E. Stovall, age 81 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Stovall 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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Sandy Jay Butler Haynie
Sandy Jay Butler Haynie, age 48 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in Hope, Arkansas. She was born December 27, 1970 in Prescott, Arkansas to Frank Baker and Barbara Jeanette Almond Butler. Sandy was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church of Prescott. She is preceded in death by her husband Sammy Haynie and her parents Baker and Barbara Butler. Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Sarah Cross and her husband Wade, and Kelsey Smillie and her husband Brandon; one brother Steve Butler and his wife Kelley; two sisters, Debbie O’Keefe…
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Jose Navarrete Chavez
Jose Navarrete Chavez, age 58, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas. Mr. Navarrete was the son of Cresencio Navarrete and Juana Chavez. He was born April 19, 1960 in Kilometro 30, Guerrero, Mexico. Jose is survived by his wife, Justina Navarrete; daughter, Anita Navarrete; son, Juan Navarrete and Mireya; two grandchildren, Evelyn Navarrete and Sebastian Barrios; siblings, Pascuala Navarrete, Constantino Navarrete, Emilia Navarrete, Margarita Navarrete, Arnulfo Navarrete, Rodolfo Navarrete, Martha Maria Navarrete; along with nieces, nephews and family friends. Service will be held 2:00pm Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Iglesia de Cristo 1900 E.…
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Gary Douglas Thrasher
Gary Douglas Thrasher, 69, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Bryant, Arkansas. He was born September 22, 1949 to Stacy Alburn Thrasher and Mildred Lucille Campbell Thrasher. He was a 1967 graduate of Hope High School and loved playing the drums throughout school and after. His picture with the Zonks can be found in nearly every Dairy Queen across the nation. He has shared the stage with the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and David Allan Coe. When most people think of him, it is his love of playing the drums that they know best. He…
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Betty Steward
Mrs. Betty Steward, 77, of McCaskill, AR passed on Monday, April 15 at a Texarkana hospital. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Maple Jean Taylor Swift
Maple Jean Taylor Swift, 74, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas, with her children fiancé, grandchildren, sisters and brothers by her bedside. On July 19, 1944, she was born to R.C. Taylor, Sr. and Florine Walker Taylor. She was the oldest of 10 children. She united in holy matrimony with Leroy Swift, Sr. in 1960, to this union two children were born. Maple went by many names, Mama, Mama Maple, Baby Sister, Sis, Granny, Granny Maple, Aunt Bae, Sister-in-law, Aunt Maple and Baby Doll. She loved to cook and have family gatherings. She also…
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Doris Jean Jones Banks
Mrs. Doris Jean Jones Banks was born January 14, 1945 in Ozan, Arkansas to the late Irnese Staggers and L.C. Harris. She exchanged her cross for her crown on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville, AR. She joined St. Luke C.M.E Church at an early age and was a faithful member until her health failed. She graduated from Childress High School in 1963 and did one semester of college at AM&N in Pine Bluff, AR. She eventually moved to Chicago, IL, where she met and married Charles Jones. To this union, two children were born. During…
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Peggy Roper
Peggy Ann Roper was born April 2, 1940 in Prescott, Arkansas to Katie and Willie Pitman. Peggy departed this life on April 5, 2019 at Medical City North Hills Hospital, North Richland Hills, Texas. Peggy accepted Christ at an early age. Peggy was a beautician for many many years and retired. Peggy was very active in her community. Her passions were gardening and keeping her flower beds flourishing. She also loved to impart important life lessons. She told us she would see us all again. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, one sister, Joyce Crabtree and…
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Jackie Wilson
Mr. Jackie Wilson, age 69 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Friday April 5, 2019, in Hope, Arkansas. Jackie was born on September 12, 1949, in Prescott, Arkansas to Lonnie J and Elizabeth Harris Wilson. Jackie has accomplished so many things, Jackie joined the Marine Corp as Force Recon on 1/29/1969 through 1/02/1972 with Honorable Discharge. Jackie then received his embalming license on July 15th 1976. Later in life after hanging sheet rock, working with the phone company, and delivering milk; he then went back to school and received his RN license after working as a nurse for several years. Jackie…
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Connie Joyce Grigg
Mrs. Connie Joyce Grigg, age 77 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Sunday April 7, 2019, in Prescott. Connie was born on September 19, 1941 in Canfield, Arkansas to Stephen and Bonnie Twigg Everett. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Wanda Joyce Bailey and brother Stephen “Buddy” Everett. Survivors include; son, George Bailey of Houston Texas, daughter, Mary Bailey York of Dallas, Texas, two brothers, Harry James Everett of Houston, Texas, John Karl Everett of Prescott, Arkansas, four sisters, Betty St. Clair of Prescott, Nancy Grice of Ashdown, Arkansas, Cathy Kirkham of Athens, Georgia, Bonnie Hamilton of Hope,…
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Minnie A. Dixon
Minnie Ann Dixon long-time resident of Carson, California area,was born the 26th day of April, 1936 in Corinth, Arkansas. Her sunset was Friday the 29th of March, 2019 in Tollette Arkansas. Minnie graduated from Howard County High School in Tollette, Arkansas. She continued her education at the University of Arkansas in Pine Bluff Arkansas. She worked various positions until retirement. She loved cooking good food and socializing, enjoyed reading books on history, and astrology. Her best time was shared by teaching, sharing information and passing ideas. Her favorite conversations were based on the stars, solar system and the magic of…
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Jerry Wayne Lorthridge
Mr. Jerry Wayne Lorthridge, 58, of Texarkana passed on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Texarkana. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Doris J. Banks
Mrs. Doris J. Banks, 74, of Nashville passed on Tuesday, April 2 at a Nashville hospital. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Roosevelt “Noon” Johnson
Mr. Roosevelt “Noon” Johnson born October 25, 1954 to Jessie and Lucille Johnson was called home March 29, 2019 to receive his wings and claim his place in Heaven. On October 13, 1975, he married Annette Johnson. From this union two sons, Wesley T. and Devron A. Johnson. He also has a third son, Jessie B. Houston. He was preceded in death by both his parents and two brothers, Billy Ray and Floyd Wayne Johnson. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Annette; his three sons; two granddaughters, Alexis and Cierra Johnson; three sisters, Carrie Johnson of…
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Freddie Jewel Coulter
Mr. Freddie Jewel Coulter “PeeWee” was born on April 23, 1950 to the late DD Coulter & Louise Adams Coulter in Lockesburg, AR. He was the 4th of 11 children born to this union. Freddie was raised in the Graves Chapel Community where he united with the Graves Chapel Baptist Church (now Roland Piggee Memorial BC) at an early age under the pastorate of the late Rev. WJ Boyd. He attended Lockesburg Schools and graduated from the Mineral Springs High School in 1968. Freddie was later drafted into the US Army, entering in September 1969. He was awarded a Defense…
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Betty Erskine
Mrs. Betty Erskine, age 94 of Texarkana, TX passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Christian Care Center of Texarkana. She was born in Hempstead County (Sweet Home Community) on January 12, 1925 to William and Birdie Montgomery Spears. Mrs. Erskine is predeceased by her parents, her husband Allen B. Erskine, Jr and son Robert Allen Erskine. Family members who will cherish her memory; one son William M. Erskine of Texarkana, a daughter Mary Jane Lott of Texarkana, four grandchildren: Rob Erskine of Hot Springs, AR, Michael Erskine of Texarkana, Crystal Purifoy of Texarkana and Terri Jo Hoffman of…
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Wilma Matchett
Mrs. Wilma Matchett, age 87 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at a local nursing home. She was born in Grandfield, Oklahoma on October 12, 1931 to William Hershel and Mattie Elizabeth Clark Taylor. She was a member First United Methodist Church and a former member of the Hempstead County Home Extension Club. Mrs. Matchett was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her friends always thought of her as so sweet, kind and very helpful to anyone in need. She is predeceased by her parents, a son Tommy Matchett, and a sister Barbara Ann…
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Arthur J. Sanders
On Monday, March 25, 2019, Arthur J. Sanders (Paw Paw) went home to be with the Lord. Arthur was born on December 3, 1924 to the late Arb and Dora Lee Sanders in Cotton Valley, LA. He was the 2nd of 13 children. All preceded him in death except for one brother. Arthur united with Victory Temple COGIC, where he was a faithful member, as Deacon Sanders, Sunday School teacher and guitar player for many years. One of his favorite songs was “On the Road I travel”. Arthur was united in holy matrimony to Vinella for 60 plus wonderful years.…
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