Vernell Clark Porter peacefully passed from this world into Eternal Life on the Morning of September 23, 2017, surrounded by loved ones while gazing up at her devoted daughter. Vernell was born on July 11, 1935, in Lafayette County, Arkansas to Lawrence and Lovie Clark. She spent her childhood days enjoying the company of a beloved sister. The two were...
Alice Lynn Herndon, age 72, of Keithville, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. Mrs. Herndon was born October 10, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Jesse and Esther Graves. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, David Graves; one sister, Shirley Martin; and one granddaughter, April Osborne. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jerry...
Louise Mackey Roper, age 101 of Hamilton, Texas, formerly of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. Mrs. Roper was born December 9, 1915 in Stamps to Earnest and Lucy Ormand Mackey. She lived a healthy life which she enjoyed to the fullest. She touched so many lives and treated everyone the same; always with a smile on her...
Judy Lynn Vickers, age 57, of Buckner, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. Mrs. Vickers was born July 5, 1960 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Paul and Karen Burdick. She dearly loved her son and husband. She enjoyed flower gardening and loved animals. Mrs. Vickers was preceded in death by her father, Paul Burdick; and her grandmother, Leota Hale. She...
Jennie Dean Rice, age 82, of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. Mrs. Rice was born March 2, 1935 in Canfield, Arkansas to Lee and Nancy Fitzgerald. She was a member of Beacon Missionary Baptist Church in Bussey and in the WMA. Mrs. Rice loved her church and also worked on the Bussey Cemetery Committee. She deeply loved...
Jessie Eugene Gulley 67, of Rosston, AR died Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Heather Manor Nursing Home in Hope, AR. He was born to Thomas Cornelius and Azzie Rean Gulley on October 13, 1949 in Nevada County. Jessie was and retired logger. He attended Oak Groves Baptist Church in Rosston, AR. Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Thomas,...
March 24, 1916 –September 9, 2017 Francille Seymour, age 101, died on September 9 in Hot Springs, AR, where she had lived for the last six years at West Shores Retirement Center. She was raised in Buckner, AR and spent many of her adult years there in the family home during the summer break from teaching. She graduated from Stamps...
R.L. Simmons III, age 54 of Sarepta, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017. Mr. Simmons was born July 27, 1963 in Springhill, Louisiana to Roy Leonard Simmons, Jr. and Rebecca Ann Dean Simmons. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Simmons. He is survived by his father, Roy Simmons, Jr.; step-mother, Sharon; son, Roy "Lenn" Leonard...
Shirley A. Willis 72, of Stamps, AR died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Magnolia Health & Rehab. She was born March 15, 1945 at Stamps. AR. Ms. Shirley was a Homemaker and manufacturing employee at Alan White Company for over 20 years. She is survived by two sons: Jerry Willis of Magnolia, AR, Gary Willis of Benton, AR; two daughters...
Clarence Edman, age 89 of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. Mr. Edman was born July 7, 1928 in Whitehall, Arkansas to Charlie and Daisy Knighton Edman. He was a Korean War Veteran and retired from Arkla Gas. Known as "Mr. C", he helped Charlie at Magnolia Lawn and Timber for many years. Mr. Edman enjoyed traveling, the...
Willie Ruth Beasley 85, of Memphis, TN died Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Ashton Nursing Home in Memphis, TN. She was born to Charlie Green and DeAner Jackson on June 6, 1932 in Homer, AR. Ms. Willie Beasley is survived by: one son Larry Green of Texarkana, TX; one daughter Kimberly Beasley-Chew of Memphis, TN; one sister Juanita Green of...
Marcus McDaniel 43, of Fort Worth, TX died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born August 4, 1974 in Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Services at Corinth First Baptist Church in Tollette, AR, Saturday, September 9, 2017 @ 12 noon with Pastor...
Marilyn Kay Cannon, age 72 of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017. Ms. Cannon was born December 15, 1944 in San Diego, California to Eugene and Gladys Richardson. She was a member of Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Taylor. Ms. Cannon was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Bret Cannon; and brother, Mike Richardson. She...
Freddie L. Maxwell 72 of Magnolia, AR formerly of Little Rock, AR died Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Magnolia Health and Rehab. He is survived by one son Fred (JoAnn) Maxwell of Waldo, AR a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, August 25, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at Dixie Church of...
Randale Lee "Randy" Stevens, age 64, of Texarkana, AR, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017, at his home. Mr. Stevens was born November 5, 1952, in Lewisville, AR to Doyle Eugene and Francis (Collier) Stevens. He was a retired store owner and cattle rancher. Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brother, Tony Stevens; and several aunts,...
Herman Biddle was born to the parents of Printis and Fannie Mary Williams Biddle on March 28, 1940 in Emerson, AR. God called him home on July 21, 2017 at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, TX. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Lois Biddle. To this union six children were born. He was a member of Greater Harvest...
Margie Marie Taylor, age 90 of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. Mrs. Taylor was born April 22, 1927 in Walker Creek, Arkansas to Will J. and Ellen Lynn Colvin. She was a very generous lady who enjoyed cooking and helping others. She never had any children of her own but loved them and her door was always...
Hazel Helen Huggins May, age 93, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the Wadley Regional Medical Center. Mrs. May was born, July 22, 1923 to Arthur and Ethel (Nichols) Huggins. She attended Stamps Church of Christ; she always enjoyed life and was a wonderful mom and grandmother. Mrs. May was preceded in death by her parents; son, Arthur Hovarter;...
Ruby Lee Eason-Smith 85, of Stamps, AR died Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 20, 1932 at Waldo, AR to the late Louis and Annie Eason. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Stamps, AR. She taught Sunday School, member of the Mission and her most treasured position was a Usher. She is...
Albert Cherington Marlar, 66, of Sheridan, Arkansas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He passed peacefully at 3:13 a.m. at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas with Pam and Shiloh by his side. Albert was born to Tilman and Jessie Marlar of Willisville, Arkansas on June 19, 1951. Siblings are Anita Marlar Dickerson...