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Shirley Kay Hood
Mrs. Shirley Kay Hood, age 68 of Hope/Crossroad Community passed away, Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 11, 1951 in Hope, Arkansas to Newton and Pearl Mitchell Rosenbaum. Shirley was of the Christian Faith and retired from banking. She is predeceased by her parents. Shirley loved spending time with her family, playing with her dogs, working with flowers, camping and fishing. She will definitely be missed by her family and friends. Shirley is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bobby Joe “BJ” Hood, two daughters: Pam (Mickey) Stout of Hope, Arkansas,…
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Terry Lawrence Lunsford
Dr. Terry Lawrence Lunsford Jr., age 75, passed away September 25, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Terry was born April 5, 1944 in Dallas to Terry L. Lunsford Sr. and Inell Daniel Lunsford who both preceded him in death. He is preceded in death by a sister, Gwendolyn Hubbard of Lawton, Oklahoma. Dr. Lunsford is preceded in by his life partner of twenty-four years, Billy Ray Ferguson of Hope, Arkansas. Terry graduated from Bryan Adams High School in Dallas and received an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University in 1968. Dr. Lunsford received a Master of Science degree in 1973 and…
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Mary Alice Jordan Block
Prescott, ARMARY ALICE JORDAN-BLOCK JULY 4, 1962 —-OCTOBER 2, 2019Parents: Willious Eugene Jordan lived & died in Newkirk, Oklahoma. Helen Walker-Jordan of Prescott, AR. Education: Attended Prescott High School until the 11th grade.Occupation: Domestic worker. Church Affiliation: MACEDONIA Baptist Church, Boughton, AR. She was preceded in death by: her son, Freddy Block Jr., her maternal grandparents – Timothy Walker and Myrtle Walker, her parents Willious Eugene Jordan & Helen JoElla Walker -Jordan & her paternal grandfather George Jordan & Estelle Jordan. MARY LEAVES BEHIND TO CHERISH HER MEMORY: 2 Handsome Sons: Willious Eugene Block & Timothy Daniel Block of Presccott,…
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Valerie Murphy
Hope, AR Valerie Murphy entered this life on June 29, in Pacoima, California to Mary Fuller. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Murphy; mother, Mary Fuller and sister Carolyn McKee. She departed this life October 4, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She moved to Midland, Texas and then to Hope, Arkansas where she lived out her final days on this earth. She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Tenisha (Billy) Willis Jr., Valencia (David) Mixion, Terri Utley, Toni Davis; one son Lavell Green; stepfather Nailon Fuller; one brother, Bobby…
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Emma J. Horn
Mrs. Emma J. Horn age 88, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Hope. Emma was born July 21, 1931 in Caney Creek, AR. To William Jackson Bertha Wooten Harris. Mrs. Horn was a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Emma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jewell Horn; son, Charles Horn. Survivors include, A daughter, Wanda Barham (Ronnie); grandchildren, Keith Barham (Missy), Jody Barham (Courtney), Stacy Estes, Chris Horn and Mike Sparks; seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2:00PM in the Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel…
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Allen Dee Powell
Allen Dee Powell, age 54, of Emmet, Arkansas went home to be with our LORD and Savior on October 6, 2019 in Emmet. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mozelle Juanita Cole; father, Wendell Powell; and grandson, Phoenix Fant. He leaves behind three sons, Paul McDonald of Ashdown, Zachary Fant (Ashley) of Hope, Jacob Powell (Lillian) of Hope; grandson, Wyett Powell; granddaughter, Elizabeth; brother, Karl Powell (Laura) of Buckner; sister, Sharon Godwin (Clint) of McNeil. Graveside service will be 2:00pm Friday, October 11, 2019 at Memory Gardens Cemetery Hope, Arkansas. SIGN OUR ONLINE GUESTBOOK AT www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com
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Haskell Morse
Mr. Haskell Morse, age 54 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Texarkana. Haskell was born in Hope, Arkansas on July 1st, 1965 to Hulon and Mildred Dean Morse, Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents.Haskell was an avid hunter and a life-long member of the National Rifle Association and he was a carpenter by trade. One of his most cherished accomplishment was serving the resident of Hempstead County as their Hempstead County Judge for a four-year term. Haskell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hope. Haskell is survived by his wife of…
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William L. “Bill” Ridling, Jr.
William L. “Bill” Ridling, Jr., age 72 of Prescott, Arkansas began his next drilling job in heaven on October 1, 2019. Bill was born December 20, 1946 to William L. and Lela Faye Biggs Riddling Sr. Bill began his life long search for the next producing well by following his father to the oilfields when he was only 12 years old, this quest took him all over the world but he was always drawn back to the meadows and pastures of Nevada County Arkansas. He enjoyed his time with his cows, hunting, fishing, and shopping for his next new truck.…
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Mary A. Block
Ms. Mary A. Block, 57, of Prescott passed on Wednesday, October 2 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Doyle Shane Powell
Doyle Shane Powell, 45, of Patmos, Arkansas passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. Shane was born on February 1, 1974 in Lewisville, Arkansas to Doyle and Donna Powell. He attended school at Lewisville Public Schools. After high school he graduated from Red River Technical School where he was certified in refrigeration and air conditioning. He was a member of Lewisville Church of Christ. On October 15, 1991 he was blessed with is first born son, Corey Shane Powell. A few years later he was blessed with his second son, Robert Todd Powell on January 8, 1996. Then on April…
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Lona Lee Powell Archer
Lona Lee Powell Archer of Hope, Arkansas passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock on October 1, 2019. Lona was born in Hope on February 21, 1932 to Emmett Wesley Powell and Rosa Lona Lee Burns Powell. She is proceeded in death by her husband Arlin Archer, parents, six brothers, five sisters and one granddaughter. Lona is survived by daughter Pamela Singleton (Jimmy) of Jessieville and son, Gregory Archer (Becky) of Benton, three granddaughters, Cindy Moore, Bethany Cole and Katelynn Archer, and two grandsons, Matthew Archer and Adam Archer, and many nieces and nephews. Lona worked for over…
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Jerry Don McWilliams Sr.
Mr. Jerry Don McWilliams Sr., age 68 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his residence. Jerry was born February 20, 1951 in Magnolia, Arkansas to A.L. and Linnie Mae East McWilliams. Jerry serv in the United States Air Force and was a member of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church in Fulton, Arkansas. He was also a retired service tech and Instructor. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife; Tiffany McWilliams of Hope, AR, seven sons; Jerry Don McWilliams Jr. (Melissa) of Cabot, AR, Andy McWilliams (Christie) of Hope, AR, Alan McWilliams of…
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Sidney Archie Weems
Sidney Archie Weems, age 84, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Ann Lee Weems, of Gurdon; his sister, Shelia Weems Scott and husband, James, of Hazen; his four sons and one daughter, Gary (late wife, Maxine) Weems of Gurdon, Randy and wife, Tammy, Weems of Arkadelphia; Karen and husband, Larry, Hurley of Norris Lake, Tennessee; Jonathan and wife, Stephanie, Weems of Gurdon; and Mark and wife, Christina, Weems of Arkadelphia, along with ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Archie was a longtime member of Red…
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Gloria Jean Lollis
Gloria Jean Lollis, 51, was born May 28, 1968 to Shirley Jones and George Lollis in Texarkana, TX. The Lord call her home September 14, 2019. Gloria worked many years of her life at Tyson Foods, Southern Bakery, and Holiday Inn Express. Gloria is preceded in death by both parents; one son, Jerry Dean Lollis; and one brother, Jeremiah Lollis. Gloria leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Courtney Blanchett, Janet Lollis, Crystal Ogden all of Hope and Karen Lollis of Texarkana, AR; one son, Jessie Stewart of Seattle, Washington; three brothers, Tommy Lollis (Carolyn) of St. Louis, Missouri, Charles…
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Burnell “Buddy” Stuart
Burnell “Buddy” Stuart was born on July 15, 1933 in Hope, Arkansas to the late Julius “Bubba” and Verga Stuart. He departed this earth peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his home. Buddy was baptized at a young age and was a very active, faithful, and lifelong member of Lonoke Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities, including the adult choir, as a trustee and the sharpest usher you have ever seen. Buddy was an honor roll student and superstar athlete at H.C. Yerger High School in Hope, AR, where he graduated in 1951. He was known as…
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Maria Trinidad Vasquez
Mrs. Maria Trinidad Vasquez, age 64 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Maria was born on May 27, 1955 in Santo Domingo, S.L.P Mexico to Alberto and Juana Rodriguez Vasquez. She worked at Tyson foods and was a member of Iglesia Manantial De Vida Church in Hope, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her father, Alberto Vasquez and a brother, Francisco Vazquez. Survivors include the following; her mother, Juana Rodriguez, her husband, Fidencio Torres, three sons, Juan Torres, Ricardo Torres, Carlos Torres, a daughter, Maria Torres, four brothers, Juan Contreras Rodriguez, Lucio Contreras…
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Max Lee Bumpers
Max Lee Bumpers, age 69 of Humble, Texas, passed away on Saturday, September 14th in the hospital following triple bypass open heart surgery. Max was born January 10th, 1950, in Prescott to Garth and Gladys Bumpers. He was a self-employed carpenter specializing in installing doors and windows but could build just about anything. Later on in life, when he needed a secure paycheck, he became a licensed security officer. He is proceeded in death by his wife Denise Bumpers, parents Garth and Gladys Bumpers, grandparents Johnny and Ora Lee Avery and Bernice Bumpers. Left to cherish his memories are sister and brother-in-law Johnnie…
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Barry Winfrey
Bro. Barry Winfrey Sr. was born September 11, 1965 in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was born to the parentage of Elmond and Mary Winfrey who preceded him in death. He married Sis. Joyce Hill Winfrey September 30, 1990. He is survived by three children. He received his formal education at Forrest City High School and graduated in 1983. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior January 8, 1983 and later moved to Lockesburg, Arkansas. He later became a member of the New Testament House of Prayer under the leadership of the late Pastor Otha Hill, Sr. In 1993, he was…
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Hazel Mae Fredrick
Mrs. Hazel Mae Fredrick was born June 2, 1957 in Washington, Arkansas to George Walker and Erma Lee Walker. She was called home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2019. Hazel joined First Baptist Church at an early age. She attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in Washington, Arkansas in 1975. She resided in Michigan and later joined Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was a member there for about 18 years. She returned home in 2003. Prior to retirement, she worked as Nursing Assistant. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved shopping, attending church,…
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Terry Lawrence Lunsford Jr.
Dr. Terry Lawrence Lunsford Jr., age 75, passed away in Dallas, Texas. Services are pending and will be announced later.
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