Jimmie Ray Watson, 73, of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Jimmie was born to Alvin "Shotgun" and Clara Watson on January 30, 1952, in Taylor, Arkansas. Jimmie was a well-known painter in Taylor and the surrounding area. He painted many houses inside and outside. To know Jimmie was to love him, he was...
Virginia Smith Stevens, 89 of Waco, Texas and formerly of Stamps, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior July 28, 2025, in Waco, Texas surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born June 5, 1936, in Magnolia, Arkansas to A.O. and Ruth Turner Smith. Virginia graduated from Baylor University with a master's in education and became...
Patsy Smith Owens, 88, a native of Arkansas and a resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland LA.
She is survived by her sons, Donald Owens (partner, Jose Vasquez) and Charles Owens...
Lawrence Edward Adkison, 86, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Lawrence was born on February 1, 1939, to W M and Lanie Adkison. He enjoyed being a Scout Leader of the Boy Scouts, working and most importantly, enjoyed watching the grandchildren play ball. Lawrence faithfully attended First Assembly of God in Hope,...
UPDATE: There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday July 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Lewisville, Arkansas.
Keston Steve Clark, age 78, of Lewisville, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Steve was born to Keston and Johnnie Clark on March 17, 1947, in Hope, Arkansas. Steve enjoyed...
Freddy Gerald Tarver, 94 of Taylor, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Summit Rehab in Taylor. He was born April 17, 1931 to Fred and Rosa Tarver in Nimrod, Texas. Gerald enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Tarver, his parents, three sons, Bobby Dale Tarver,...
Carolyn Ruth Cole, age 83, of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed into her Heavenly Father's arms on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Carolyn was born to Horace and Juanez Cook on May 29, 1942, in Stamps, Arkansas. She loved reading her Bible and when she wasn't reading, she enjoyed watching television shows such as Little House on the Prairie and the Waltons,...
Richard Lee Burnside Jr., 67, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with his Lord on July 11, 2025. He was born April 27, 1958, in Magnolia, Arkansas to Richard and Betty Higdon Burnside. Richard enjoyed fishing, golfing, cooking and watching NASCAR. He was an employee of Lakeside Country Club for 13 1/2 years.
He was preceded in...
UPDATE: LOCATION OF SERVICE CHANGE
Mary Clark, age 88, of Lewisville, Arkansas passed from this life into her Heavenly Fathers arms on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Mary was born to Clarence and Artie Butler on March 31, 1937, in Walker Creek, Arkansas. She lived a life of enjoyment of fishing, sewing, growing her rosebushes and cooking for...
Richard Martin "Todd" 63, of Willisville AR passed away July 9, 2025, in his home. Todd was born March 18,1962, in El Dorado, AR to Berwin and Carolyn Martin.
Survivors include his brother Steve Martin and sister-in-law Elizabeth, niece Taria Tippins and husband Chris, Tony Martin and wife Kelsi, niece Jessica Paull and husband Harrison and 8...
Ardis L. Hayes, 95, of Ogden, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on July 7, 2025, surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of those who loved her most. Born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on March 8, 1930, to Marian and Harold Foster, Ardis carried a lifelong devotion to faith, family, and quiet acts of kindness. In Bradford...
Gwendolyn Carol Patrick, 75, of Taylor, Arkansas passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Gwendolyn was born in Houston, Texas on April 15, 1950, to Doyle and Gertie Nations. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gwendolyn loved anything motorcycle back in the day. Her love for life was something to behold.
She was...
Charles David Brooks, 62, of Bradley, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. David was born to Charles and Bonnie Brooks on August 15, 1962. David liked hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed card games, as well as playing pool…especially with his boys.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Charles; and a...
Lala Jean Bassett, aged 80, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 17, 2025. Lala was born on August 5, 1944, to Russell and Jean Shelton in Texarkana, Arkansas. Lala enjoyed antiquing, quilting, taking vacations and crocheting. Lala will be missed by many friends and family.
Preceding Lala in death was her...
Raymond Keith Lewis, 81, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his home on June 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 12, 1943, in Nevada County Arkansas, to Harold and Lydia Lewis.
He was a 1961 graduate of Stamps High School. He attended Ouachita Baptist College, Arkadelphia, Southern State College, Magnolia, and graduated...
Margaret Hawley Edwards, aged 95, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon surrounded by friends and family at her home in Lewisville, Arkansas. Margaret was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend to many, and will be sorely missed.
Margaret was born on February 2, 1930 in Bagwell, Texas. Her parents were Henry and Rosie Bell Castleman Hawley...
SERVICE FOR SUE WATSON TERRY HAS BEEN MOVED TO A O SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL , STAMPS, ARKANSAS.
Sue Watson Terry, 75 of Lewisville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her home. She was born, November 21, 1949, in Dermott, Arkansas to Everett William and Bessie Virginia Baker Watson. Sue was a devoted...
Mary Jane Garrett, 75, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on October 8, 1949, to Jessie and Juanita (Stone) Wilson in Texarkana, Texas.
Mrs. Garrett enjoyed Crocheting, going out in nature, having fun in general, and helping others. She very much enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and visiting with...
Joan Nolte Bland, age 92 of Taylor Arkansas died on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Ms. Bland was born February 13, 1933, to Fred and Faye Nolte in the Red River bottoms west of Bradley Arkansas where she lived until she married Billy Bland in 1950. She lived the rest of her life in the Walker Creek community west of...
Joseph (Joe) Albert Philyaw, age 74, of Jacksonville, Florida, and New Boston, Texas, passed away May 28, 2025, at St. Vincent's Riverside Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida. Joe was born on January 17, 1951, in Lewisville, Arkansas, to Thomas and Wilma Philyaw. He grew up in Lewisville and spent his early adult life there before moving to Florida in 1973....