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Obituaries
Raymond Dixon
Raymond Dixon was born November 1, 1932 in Columbus, Arkansas to the late Susie Shaw and Will Dixon. He went to school in Macedonia, Arkansas. Raymond soon moved away to Flint, Michigan. After retiring from General Motors, he moved back home in 2008 to be with his family. He was a quiet man. But you would know he was in the house by his favorite word “Shucks”. On Monday, May 25, 2020, he was given eternal peace. Those awaiting for arrival and to welcome him home are his parents, eight siblings: Nancy Jones, Rudolph Shaw, Luella Johnson, Cora Walker, Gertrude…
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Robert Deaton
Robert has departed his Earth. Robert had many, many friends flung far across the Globe. He had a generous and loving heart, and his presence and effervescence will be missed. Robert was fortunate enough to pass in his own home among many that cared about and for him. Robert was seldom lonely in his home in Old Washington, Arkansas with many who traveled great distances to see him regularly. Robert was born on February 4, 1939 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to B.L. and Kate Hasley Deaton. Though tragically orphaned at the age of 10, Robert, a descendent of early settlers in…
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Winford C. “Jack” Williams
Mr. Winford C. “Jack” Williams, Jr., 78, of Hope, AR passed away on May 7, 2020 in Texarkana, TX. He was born November 1, 1941 in Natchez, MS at the Charity Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents; Winford and Ruby Lee Williams; wife, Annette Mullins Williams; son, Winford Carl Williams III; and brother, Conrad Williams. Mr. Williams is survived by his children, Kim Johnson and her husband Donald, Chris Williams and his wife Anne, and LaJada Miller; his grandchildren; John Carl and Sarah Johnson, TJ and Tori Johnson, Emily Miller, Thomas Miller, Jr., and Anna Miller; and…
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Raymond Dixon
Mr. Raymond Dixon, 87, of Fulton passed on Monday, May 25 at a Texarkana hospital. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Billy Bob Rhodes
Mr. Billy Bob Rhodes, age 85 of Rosston, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 15, 1935 in Prescott, Arkansas to Troy and Mildred Hart Rhodes. He was a member and Deacon of Bluff Springs Missionary Baptist Church. In his spare time Mr. Rhodes enjoyed spending time with his family, spending time on his farm, being with his friends and loved his church and church family. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of over 60 years, Margaret.Mr. Rhodes is survived by two daughters: Cynthia Diane Ward, husband Kenneth and…
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Billy Rhodes
Billy Rhodes, age 85, of Bluff Springs community passed away May 22, 2020. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director.
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Mike Harris
Mike Harris, age 70, of Haslet, TX, passed away May 20, 2020 at his Prescott home. Mike was born January 3, 1950 in Prescott, AR to Paul Thurman and Essie Faye Harris. Mike had many nicknames including, Tank, Hammer, Peachy, and Gringo but was mostly referred to as Harris by his friends, and as Dadda by his family. Harris graduated from Prescott High School in 1968. He started his football career here and was proud to be a Curley Wolf. He continued his love of football and became a Tiger at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR. He played football…
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Birkett Arch Wylie
Birkett Arch Wylie, age 82, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home in Hope, Arkansas. He was born September 20, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to Arch and Ruth Hershberger Wylie. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dale Wylie, and his wife, Ann Wylie, of Hope. He is survived by his wife of just a few days shy of 59 years Barbara Ann (Adams) Wylie. They were married May 27, 1961 just prior to his departure for service in the Army. Barbara joined him in Massachusetts as soon as she could and they subsequently…
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James Henry Sinyard
James Henry Sinyard, age 86 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2020 at his home. Henry was born October 12, 1933 to Lee Andrew and Florence Rebecca Kingery Sinyard in the Springhill community on Battlefield Loop. Henry was a graduate of the 1952 class of Patmos High School. He was a manager and a top salesman for Life of Georgia Insurance. In 1970, he sought for and was elected Hempstead County Sheriff and Collector where he served from 1971 to 1980. After retiring from Sheriff, he ran a sawmill for 15 years. In the past years he enjoyed…
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Mary Virginia Brandon
Mary Virginia Brandon, 90, of Gurdon, Arkansas passed away May 19, 2020. Virginia was born November 3, 1929 to the late Luke and Mary Jones Wingfield in Clark County, Arkansas. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Gurdon. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Brandon; baby sister, Thelma Louise Wingfield; brothers, Noel, Leo and J.W. Wingfield; and by great grandson, Gavin Smithpeters. Virginia is survived by her son, Tom Ed (Brenda) Brandon of Crowley, LA; daughter, Sharon (Jimmy) Gattis of Gurdon, AR; six grandchildren, Heather (Kenny) Spruill, Donovan (Jennifer) Brandon, Jojo (Jay) Smithpeters, Brandon (Amy) Gattis, Angela (Brad) Nash…
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Mrs. Jennie Sue Aslin
Mrs. Jennie Sue Aslin, age 86 of Hope, AR passed away Wednesday, May 20,2020 in Texarkana, TX. Mrs. Aslin was born February 7, 1934 in Hope, AR. She was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and loving mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, decorate her home and yard, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ed Aslin and brother, Henderson Allen. Survivors include, two sons; Ronald L. “Red” Smith, wife Kim of Hope, and Eddie Aslin, wife Carolyn of Hope, one daughter; Pam Markham husband Scott…
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Michael R. Harris
Michael R. Harris, age 70, of Haslet, TX, passed away May 20,2020 at his home in Prescott. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Harris are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Mrs. Mae Dell Collins
Mrs. Mae Dell Collins, 90, of Hope passed on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at a local nursing home. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Mary Virginia Brandon
Mary Virginia Brandon, age 90, of Gurdon passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements are pending at this time and will be announced later. During this season of social distancing we 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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Jerry Don Byers
Jerry Don Byers went to be with our heavenly Father on May 18, 2020 at his home in Lutz, FL. Born in Hope, Arkansas on June 27, 1939, Jerry was one of nine children. 1961 was a pivotal year for Jerry. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a mechanical engineering degree, married Betty Lou Walters and began a career of over 40 years working for oil companies. He began his career with Gulf Oil which took him from Port Arthur, TX to Cincinnati OH, Pittsburg, PA and Houston, TX. His son Don Allen Byers was born on August…
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William C. Goldman
William C. Goldman, age 93, of Hope, Arkansas died May 17, 2020 in Texarkana, TX. He was born August 2, 1926 in Texarkana, Texas to George W. Goldman and Martha Palmer Goldman. William was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Pacific. He joined the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. William retired from Caterpiller Tractor Company after 34 years. He was a member of Spring Hill Christian Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jack, George, JK and one sister, Zora Clements. William is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon…
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Charles E. Hicks
Mr. , age 78, of Prescott, AR, passed away May 18, 2020 at Wadley Hospital in Hope, AR. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Hicks are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Terry Lynn Pagona
Terry Lynn Pagona, 58, of McCaskill, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 in McCaskill. She was born December 12, 1961 in Houston, Texas to Ralph and Maudine Ainsworth York. Terry worked for Rainbow of Challenges for 36 years. Terry is preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Douglas Bray, and Tommy York. She is survived by two sisters, Carolyn McAloney, Karen Tewalt and by her three brothers, Carl Bray and Robert Bray and Tracy York. No services are scheduled at this time. During this season of social distancing we invite you to express your public condolences at…
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James “J.W.” Honnell
Mr. James “J.W.” Honnell age 78, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at his home in Prescott, AR, surrounded by loved ones. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired self employed welder. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Adams and his father, James Honnell, and his brother, Billy Mack Honnell. He is survived by his wife, Betty Inscore Honnell, two sons; Dion Honnell, and Timmy and wife Ashley Fowler, three daughters; Kina LeJune Honnell, Shannon Honnell and husband Jason Ellis, Tammy Fowler, and fourteen grandkids and fourteen great-grandkids. Mr. Honnell wished to be…
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Elizabeth Ann Owens
Elizabeth Ann Owens, 72, of Hope, Arkansas passed awayThursday, May 14, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born January 22, 1948 in Hope, Arkansas to Clyde and Martha Griffin Pardue. She worked 33 years for the telephone company and 16 years for Wal-Mart. Elizabeth was a member of the Methodist Church in Washington. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Her daughter Victoria Owens and many cousins are left to cherish her memory. Graveside service will be held 10:00am Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Keenan Williams officiating under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Hope. In lieu…
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