May 15, 2024

Martha Jean Phillips, 93, passed away at her home in Waldo, Arkansas on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born in Stamps, Arkansas on May 28, 1930 to Bertha and Jasper Chastain.  Ms. Phillips was a homemaker throughout her life and enjoyed taking care of her family.

Preceding Ms. Phillips in death was her spouse, Howard Phillips;...

May 9, 2024

Alice Jean York, 82, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 9,2024. She was born to James and Carrie Cearley on February 28, 1942, in Buckner, Arkansas. She enjoyed time spent with her dogs, as well as crocheting, knitting and cross stitch. Alice enjoyed bowling and being with her family and friends. Just knowing her brought a smile...

May 1, 2024

Louise Dugger, 92, of Laramie, Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2024. She was born on April 25, 1932, in Camden, Arkansas, to Onie Earl and Ollie Virginia McClellan. Louise was an active business partner in Griffin Supply Company in Lafayette County and continued to work in sales and customer service after the store was destroyed in a...

Apr 30, 2024

Carolyn Taylor, 77, of Magnolia, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born in Magnolia, Arkansas on April 10, 1947, to William and Sybil Chaffin. Carolyn enjoyed time spent with her family. Get togethers and family reunions was something she truly loved.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her spouse, Harvey Taylor; parents, William...

Apr 12, 2024

Lillie Blanch Shelton, 91, of Stamps, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born in Rosston, Arkansas on January 21, 1933, to Therman and Tommie Lewis. Lillie's pastimes throughout life were those of singing, fishing, going to garage sales and loving her family. Her time spent with family was her greatest enjoyment....

Apr 7, 2024

Ruby Corene McCoy, 90, of Stamps, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her home. Ruby was born on August 27, 1933, in Ogden, Arkansas to Arthur and Cora Peterson.

Preceded in death by her spouse, Loyce McCoy; parents, Arthur and Cora Peterson; sons, Tommy McCoy and Dale McCoy; brothers, Jim Peterson, Coy Peterson, and...

Apr 3, 2024

Truman K. Strange, 98, of Stamps, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at a local hospital.  Mr. Strange was born on March 4, 1926, to Leonce and Alma Strange in Stamps, Arkansas. He was a decorated World War II veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the European theater.

Mr. Strange is preceded in...

Apr 2, 2024

Timmy T. Strange, 61, of Stamps, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in his home. Timmy was born on September 3, 1962, to Truman and Alene Hamilton Strange in Lewisville, Arkansas. Tim was a carpenter, a bricklayer, and mechanic.

Timmy is preceded in death by his mother Alene Hamilton Strange and his wife Beverly Strange....

Mar 30, 2024

Thomas Preston Brackman, 99, of Bradley, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at his residence. Thomas was born on September 14, 1924, at his family's home in the Red River Bottoms. He was a proud World War II veteran of the United States Navy. Thomas was a faithful member of the Bradley Baptist Church and the Men's...

Mar 17, 2024

Justin Ray Butcher, 33, of Taylor, Arkansas, gained his angel wings on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. Justin was born to James Butcher and Melinda Moffett Morehead on November 21, 1990, in Magnolia, Arkansas. He enjoyed swimming, guitars, anime, and guns. He loved to help people. Justin had such a love for cars and enjoyed...

Mar 15, 2024

Harvey Lee Taylor, 77, of Stamps, Arkansas passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. Harvey was born on October 24, 1946, to Ardell and Louise Taylor. Harvey was retired from Alcoa where he was employed in Shipping and Receiving for 25 years. He enjoyed his morning coffee at Jack's Café, but the highlight of his life was his time...

Mar 15, 2024

Thomas Hal Henderson, Jr passed away on March 15, 2024, to go to his heavenly home. Tom was born on June 21, 1960, to Thomas Henderson, Sr and Myrtle Henderson in Okinawa, Japan, where his father was stationed in the United States Air Force. Tom spent his childhood, growing up with his three sisters, in various places that the...

Mar 11, 2024

Nan Watson, 81 of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. She was born on January 15, 1943, to Donald and Carolyn Hall in Thompson, Texas.

Nan is predeceased by her husband, William E. Watson; parents, Don and Carolyn Hall; and brothers, Ray, Jon and Jim Hall.

Nan is survived by her son...

Mar 9, 2024

H. Richard Smith was born on May 31st, 1962. He was a resident of Bradley, AR and a member of Bradley Methodist Church. He went to be with his heavenly father on March 9th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Anyone who knew Richard knows that he had the biggest, kindest, most caring heart. He was always...

Mar 8, 2024

Jeffery Fenton Dunn, Ph.D., 82, of Monticello, Arkansas, passed away on March 8, 2024. Jeffery was born on March 11, 1941, to Fenton and Laura Ann Dunn in Stamps, Arkansas. Jeffery was a man of many accomplishments throughout his lifetime. He was a pharmacist for sixty years, Mayor of Sparkman, member of Lions Club of Dermott, Sparkman school board...

Mar 6, 2024

Sandra Lee Mitchell, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 6, 2024, at South Arkansas Medical Center, El Dorado, Arkansas. She was born on February 10, 1942, in Winnfield, Louisiana to Joseph and Opal Porter. Sandra enjoyed reading her bible and working puzzles, along with watching westerns, hummingbirds, and sunflowers. Sandra loved time spent with...

Mar 5, 2024

Loyce Hurley was born in Stamps, Arkansas and the youngest of nine children. Loyce raised his family in Shreveport, Louisiana and moved to the Dallas area in the early 90s. For the past 15 years, he lived in Farmers Branch.

Loyce left high school at the end of 11th grade, at age 17, to join the Marines....

Mar 3, 2024

Wanda Marie Hays, 83, of Bradley, Arkansas passed away March 3, 2024, at St. Michael's Hospital, Texarkana, Texas. She was born February 10, 1941, in Bradley, Arkansas, to Nicholas and Dema Burton Spruell. Wanda had a deep and abiding faith and was a member of Bradley Baptist Church, Bradley, Arkansas. Wanda was a wonderful cook and enjoyed nothing more...

Feb 29, 2024

Lane Pierce, age 81, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Lane was born on November 10, 1942, to John and Chloe Pierce. His passion was spending time outside at home on Lake Erling. He took pride in keeping his yard clean and manicured. Lane was a retired banker and was part of our country's Army National Guard. He...

Feb 28, 2024

Billy Wayne Parker, 57, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born to Billy Gene and Carol Sue Parker on March 22, 1966, in Lewisville, Arkansas. Billy enjoyed fishing, listening to country music, and drinking coffee.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Carol Parker; sister, Carolyn Joyce Parker;...