Aug 12, 2024

Donald R. Blankenship, 81, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home.  He was born on December 20, 1942, in Stamps, to James and Della Blankenship. Donald enjoyed fishing and hunting and in the younger years, he and Brenda enjoyed traveling.  Spending time with family and friends was much-loved.

Left to cherish...

Aug 11, 2024

Dorothy Jean Cheatham, 93, of Stamps, Arkansas passed away Sunday August 11, 2024, at Serenity Gardens, Deer Park, Texas. Dorothy was born to Oscar and Loree Teague on March 12, 1931, in Stamps, Arkansas. She was a hospital heart saver, known for her skilled CPR. Dorothy was a member of the Order Of The Eastern Star, holding various positions...

Jul 21, 2024

G.W. Wheelington was born April 18, 1932, in Stamps, AR, to Clyde and Marie Jones Wheelington. He was a graduate of Stamps High School and was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. G.W. was a 32nd Degree Shriner and 50-year member of Jacob Brump Masonic Lodge. He was the owner of Wheelington Concrete and a...

Jul 13, 2024

Doris Dean Pierce, 70, of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was born on May 4, 1954, to Cecil and Ethyl Jenkins in Lewisville, Arkansas. Her most enjoyable times were that of spending time with her family rather it was just a good visit, playing a game of cards, crafting or cooking.  She could also...

Jul 7, 2024

Quinton J Anderson, 79, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born to John and Pairlee Anderson in Magnolia, Arkansas on July 12, 1944. Quinton enjoyed going to casinos and playing bingo, honeybees and bowling. He was a graduate of Waldo High School in the class of 1962.

Preceded in death...

Jun 25, 2024

Thomas E "Mickey" May, 78, of Buckner, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Mickey, as he was affectionately called, was born to Owen and Ruby May on July 28, 1945, in Buckner, Arkansas. He was a farmer and lovingly served southwest Arkansas as a gospel preacher for over 35 years until retiring. Mickey was a member of...

Jun 25, 2024

Carolyn Jean Cearley Allison, 77 of Taylor, Arkansas passed away at her home on June 25, 2024. She was born January 15, 1947, in Buckner, Arkansas to Johnie and Ruby Cearley. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Taylor, a member of the Taylor WMA, former Red Hat society and retired after 28 years from the...

Jun 19, 2024

John David Duke, 76, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2024.  John was born to John and Rachel Duke on March 20, 1948, in Fouke, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rachel Duke.  John is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Raup of Conway, Arkansas; sister, Marian Clark of Fouke, Arkansas; three...

Jun 18, 2024

Billy Joe Brooks, 91, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2024. He was born in Stamps, Arkansas to William and Grace Brooks on September 17, 1932. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Texarkana, loved to go fishing in Bodcaw Creek and loved music. Being a veteran of the United States Army he...

Jun 17, 2024

Maudie Wesley Bethany, 97, of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. Maudie was born at home to her parents, Jacob "Cab" Taylor and Cora Britt Taylor of Taylor, Arkansas May 12, 1927. Maudie's mother passed just a few years later and she soon learned to care for the home where she and her father lived. She...

Jun 17, 2024

Nancy Yvonne Hamilton Clark, 79, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Taylor, Arkansas.  She was born on June 25, 1944, to J. J. ("Buck") and Vernice Hamilton.  She was a member of the Stamps Church of Christ and previously a member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ.  She graduated from Stamps High School...

Jun 7, 2024

Earnestine Smitherman, 80, of Simms, Texas, passed away on Friday June 7, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on March 15,1944 in East Prairie, Missouri to J T and Virginia LeCroy. Earnestine was a member of Bowie County Cowboy Church, enjoyed riding in the country looking at wildflowers and the roses she...

Jun 7, 2024

Glendagene Griffin, 91, of Taylor, Arkansas passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024.  She was born on June 10, 1932. to Charlie and Gertrude Hedge. She was a member of Unity Methodist Church and a dietician at Magnolia Hospital. Glendagene enjoyed reading, family time and lots of quality time with her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her...

Jun 6, 2024

Syble Williams, age 86, of Willisville, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday afternoon June 6, 2024 at Southern Pines Health & Rehab at Prescott. She was born on April 28, 1938, in Oak Grove, Louisiana to Troy Otis Elliott and Idell (Pevytoe) Elliott. She married the love of her life Charles Lynwood Williams on...

May 31, 2024

Jackie Ed "Jack" Coe 87 of Lewisville, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. Jack was born April 9, 1937, in Texarkana to Rubin "Foos" and Dicie Mae Owens Coe. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean war. He enjoyed his chickens and horses, he loved being with his loved ones, especially...

May 30, 2024

Jennie Lou Page, 77, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away on Thursday May 30, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1946, to Emmett and Christine Redmon in Lewisville, Arkansas. Jennie enjoyed cooking and traveling and being with her family and friends.

Preceding Jennie in death was her parents, Emmett and Christine Redmon and her spouse, Lee...

May 26, 2024

Labon Lacy Tompkins, 101, of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Mr. Tompkins was born March 29,1923 at home to David Henton and Anna Viola (Lacy) Tompkins.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Tompkins worked, a short time, for the Civilian Conservation Corps at age...

May 21, 2024

Mary LaRita Spruell, 84, of Bradley, Arkansas entered the arms of her Lord on Tuesday May 21, 2024. She was born on July 18, 1939, to Horace and Margaret Burks. LaRita was a member of Bradley Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family, playing the piano, gardening, cooking, and reading. LaRita received the Bradley Chamber of Commerce...

May 17, 2024

Fredericka Silvey Johns, a renowned lyric soprano, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. She was born in 1946 in Bodcaw, Arkansas, to the late Thomas J. Silvey and Bobbie Nell Martin. Her mother encouraged her early passion for music. She pursued opera studies at Southern State College in Magnolia, Arkansas, and the University of...

May 17, 2024

Melinda Joann Thomason, 40, of Pollard Arkansas, passed away on Friday May 17, 2024.  She was born on January 29, 1984, in Texarkana, Texas to Danny and Cathy Thomason. Melinda's kind heart was filled with the love of her family, her dogs, and her love of babysitting for others.

Preceded in death by her mother, Cathy Thomason....