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Obituaries
Julia Elizabeth Wicker
Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Wicker, age 85 of Prescott, AR passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. She was born October 14, 1934 in Prescott, AR to Lawrence Columbus (LC) and Edith Collins Dickerson. Elizabeth loved the outdoors: hunting, fishing, and camping. She loved to read and keep up with the gossip through the Enquirer and the Globe. She completed the crossword puzzle every week and mailed it in for prizes, occasionally winning. She loved to cook and her family knew to show up hungry because she would make them eat anyway. Above all, she was generous and gave anything she had…
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Marilyn Elaine Cason
Marilyn Elaine Cason, age 74, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in Prescott. She was born June 10, 1946 to Garland and Mary Barrong Craig. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Cason; two brothers, Gerald and Wayne Craig; one sister, Judy Butle Marcum; and one grandson, Dusty Harris. Marilyn is survived by her two sons, Wendell Cason of Prescott, AR and Johnny Cason of Forney, TX; two daughters, Denise Harris & Jerry of Prescott, AR and Erica Jaggars & Bobby of Texarkana, TX; four grandchildren, Jeremy Woods, Luke Cason, Shane Harris and…
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Martha Lou Campbell Powell
Martha Lou Campbell Powell, age 85, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 in Hope. She was born February 18, 1935 in Princeton, Texas to Merle Oscar and Martha Strickland Campbell. She was a homemaker that enjoyed her 11am “stories” on the television and a fierce competitor when playing canasta with the family. Martha Lou was a Baptist and her favorite way to show her love was to make you a homecooked meal. She was known for her excellent pies: chocolate and coconut were her specialties. She found love again late in life when she met Joe Sharp.…
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Doris Marie Morrow Burke
Mrs. Doris Marie Morrow Burke, age 90 of Prescott, AR went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday August 10, 2020. She was born on August 8, 1930 in Prescott, AR to Rev. Robert and Mary Etta Morrow Henry. Mrs. Burke was a beautician and business owner of Kristi’s Beauty Salon in Prescott for 25 years. She had the gift of hospitality and loved cooking for her family and friends. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Joe Burke, for over 70 years. Granny, as she was known to her grandchildren, loved and welcomed all who…
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Lee James Matlock
Reflections of His Life Brother Lee James Matlock Brother Lee James Matlock, age 51 of Stamps, Arkansas was born on Friday, March 14, 1969 to Floyd Matlock Sr. and Velma Lee Alfonzo Matlock. Lee proved to be a hardworking and fun-loving person throughout his journey. He worked as a carpenter for many years and loved pit bulls like no other.He was also a phenomenal father and grandfather until the day he passed away. Lee departed this life on Friday, July 31, 2020. His memories and love will be cherished forevermore.Brother Lee James Matlock is preceded in death by his father,…
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Julia Elizabeth Wicker
Mrs. Julia Wicker, age 85 of Prescott, AR passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 in Hot Springs, AR. Funeral services 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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Jerry Lee Hawkins
Hope, AR God saw fit for Jerry to come home on August 2, 2020, a call was made and answered. Preceding his death: his father, Johnnie Lee Pennington; son, Jerry Lee Hawkins, Jr. and sister, Judy Lynn Pennington. Left to cherish his memory, mother, Ruby Jean Pennington; Donald (Barbara) Hawkins, Gloria Jean Laws, Valarie (Allen) Flowers, Gerald (Hope) Pennington; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Graveside service will be 11am Wednesday, August 12 at Flowers Cemetery in Fulton. Arrangements entrusted to Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Doris Burke
Mrs. Doris Burke, age 90 of Prescott, AR passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 in Prescott, AR. Funeral services 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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Melba J. Whatley
Mrs. Melba J. Whatley, 83 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday August 8, 2020, in Tyler, Texas. Melba weas born May 11, 1937, to Lafayette and Mary Collins Sinclair. She was retired from Heather manor Nursing Home and Rehab. She Preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry Whatley, daughters Marilyn Fincher and Barbara Warren, one son DeVoyt Whatley and special friend Loy “Skully” Townsend. Survived by 2 sons Johnny (Teresa) Whatley and Roy (Lindsey) Whatley and 1 son in law Jeff (Vickie) Gray. 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, the loving family of Loy “Skully” Townsend…
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James T. “JIMMY” Richey
James T. “JIMMY” Richey, age 69 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Saturday August 8, 2020, in Texarkana, Texas. Funeral services 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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Jacob Honeycutt
Mr. Jacob Honeycutt, age 36, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Friday July 31, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was born November 27, 1984 in Stamps, AR. to Jerry W. Honeycutt Sr. and Shelia J. Locke Honeycutt. Jacob is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Jerry Honeycutt Jr. Survivors include; one daughter Gabriella Honeycutt, mother Amber Mann of Lake Butler, FL, one brother John Honeycutt of London, AR, one sister Danielle Kilgore of New Smyrna Beach, FL, three very close friends Ashton Smith of Lake Butler, FL, Rico Lee of Lake Butler, FL, Holden Smith of Lake…
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Winnie L. Williams-Burks
On Thursday, August 20, 1981 a beautiful baby girl named Winnie LaTambra Williams was born in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late Pastor Ivory Williams Sr., and Ruby Lee Lofton. Winnie attended Val Verde Elementary School in Perris, California. Years later, she graduated from Camden Fairview High School in Camden, Arkansas. Winnie married her high school sweetheart, Corey Burks, and that union was blessed with three beautiful children. They had two daughters and one son; Kierra, LaNiyah and Corey Jr. Winnie enjoyed being a mother and taking care of her children. She was a shy and very generous person who…
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Kevin Jarron Fellows, “Lauren Chanel”
A graveside service for Kevin Jarron Fellows “Lauren Chanel” will be 11am Saturday, August 8 at St. Peter Cemetery in Ozan. Visitation will be 12-5pm, family hour 5-6pm Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Annie Mearl Head
Annie Mearl Head, 84, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born July 11, 1936 in Blevins, Arkansas to Claude James and Annie Mae Carmen Stone. She was a homemaker, a Christian wife and mother who taught her children to walk with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Virgil Arrington Head. Ms. Annie is survived by her two sons, Jerry Head and wife Sandra, Jimmie Head and wife Karan; two daughters, Janie Head and Martha Burns; five grandchildren, Christopher Head and Misty, Alicia Brown and Robert, Chelsea…
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Kelly Owens
Kelly Owens, 61, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Hope. She was born February 20, 1959 in Odessa, Texas to Jimmy and Rose Smith Rinkle. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Rose. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Tim Owens of Hope; one son, Ladd Owens of Hope; one daughter Laci Corbridge of Hope; three grandchildren, Tripp, Londynn and Kelly Grace; two sisters, Tina Rinkle Beard and husband Kevin (Peewee) and Chris Johnson; three nephews, Blake Beard, Miles Johnson and Colt Johnson; one niece, Toni Eaves and special sister,…
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Wanda Whitney Fincher
Wanda Whitney Fincher, age 81, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Prescott. She was born July 24, 1939 to Willie Jo (Billie Billings) and Woodroe Whitney in Blackwater, a farming community south of Manila, Arkansas. Wanda attended school at Blackwater, Bragg City, Deering, Rector and graduated from Manila High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) and her master’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University. After her children were in high school, in 1977 Wanda started teaching school at Cale Public School, in Cale, Arkansas. Then in 1978 she continued to teach…
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Wanda Fincher
Wanda Fincher of Prescott passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Prescott. Arrangements for her are pending and will be announced later. We also invite you to express your public condolences at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com or private Letters of Love at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com/page/letters-of-love.
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Bro. John Mangum
Rev. John E Mangum, age 82, of Ruston, LA, formerly of Hope, AR, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Ruston, LA. He was born on August 21, 1937 in Hope, AR to Floyd and Agnes Hockett Mangum. He was a Baptist minister and served the Lord for over 50 years in area churches until his retirement. He served in the United States Air Force and worked as a carpenter, computer technician and anywhere the Lord led him. He had a heart for missions and served for several years with the Master’s Builders organization that supplied specialized workers for church…
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Jerry Don Presson
Mr. Jerry Don Presson, age 69 of Prescott, AR passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 in North Little Rock, AR. Mr. Jerry was born November 1, 1950 to Joe L. and Sammie Louise Wells Presson. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sharon Oller Presson, and one daughter; Deborah Cox. Survivors include four sons; Michael Don Whisenhunt of Arkadelphia, AR, Mark, Mike, and Matt Burnside of Prescott, AR, two daughters; Kimberly Matthews of Purcell, OK, Sherry Williams of Prescott, AR, one brother; J.L. Presson wife Mary of Mena, AR, three sisters; Shirley Brown of Texarkana, AR, Martha…
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Lizzie Mae Walker
Lizzie Mae Walker was born February 6, 1941 in Washington, Arkansas to the late M.C. and Mary Lee Carrigan. She was married to the late Benjamin Walker, Sr. for 57 years. Lizzie was a member of St. Paul C.M.E Church of Washington, Arkansas. She was employed for a number of years at Washington Elementary. Lizzie was an avid card player. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, and two brothers. Lizzie leaves to cherish her memories are her children, Rubye Marks (Rickey), Glenn Walker (Betty), Barbara Walker, Lisa Walker (Adrian), Benjamin Walker, Jr. (Ashley), Keisha…
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