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Russell Shope
Russell Shope, age 42, of Russellville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Russellville. He was born October 29, 1976 in Texarkana, Texas to Freddie and Sandra Anderson Shope. He was a christian and an Eagle Scout. Russell was Drum Major of the Prescott Band, sophomore class president and graduated with highest honors at Prescott High School in 1995 then attended Louisiana Tech and went on to graduate from UCA. He worked for EDS and Arkansas Department of Health. He is preceded in death by his father, Freddie Shope; grandparents, Aubrey & Madeline Anderson and Clifford & Marie Shope.…
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Letitia J. Burchette
Letitia J. Burchette was born June 26, 1962 at Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Rev. Jewell Dean Burchette and Sis. Minnie Lee Burchette. She attended Mineral Springs School in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. She was employed by Bradenton Herald Newspaper Co. in Florida and Silverline Windows and Doors in Lithia Springs, GA. Her passions were singing, sewing, traveling and she loved lending a helping hand to others. She professed her Christianity at an early age and continued giving God His praise. She loved talking about the goodness of the Lord. She leaves in Life 2 sons: Nekeaii…
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Donny “Silver Fox” Hughes, Sr.
Donny “Silver Fox” Hughes, Sr. 84, of Hope, AR passed away October 14, 2019 in Hope. He was born in Mt. Vernon, TX to William Marshall and Alice Hughes. Mr. Hughes was a 35-year member of First Assembly God Church as well as, a Deacon and board member. Donny was a US Army Veteran who enjoyed Major League Baseball, hunting,fishing, and camping. He was Retired US Postmaster. Mr. Hughes is preceded in death by his father, mother, and brothers; Gene Hughes and Billy Hughes. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Wiley Hughes of Hope; two sons, Donny Hughes, Jr…
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Helen Catheryne “Cat” Jester
On October 15th at 2:15pm Helen Cathryn “Cat” Jester went to be with her Lord. She was a homemaker and wife. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends and in her spare time watching cooking shows for new recipes for them to try. She enjoyed every moment spent with her family, as she would sing “Precious Memories”. She loved babies’ feet and hearing them cry. She was a beloved member of the Boughton Community and a member of the Boughton Baptist Church since childhood. She lived her life to the fullest and always had a smile on her face. Her…
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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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