Kathy Lynn Darst

Kathy Lynn Darst

Feb 11, 2016

Kathy Lynn Darst, age 52 of Minden, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. Mrs. Darst was born July 4, 1963 in Springhill, Louisiana to Leonard Ratliff and Francis Freeman. Mrs. Darst was preceded in death by her parents; adoptive parents, Melvin and Janel Gray; and sister, Robin Johnson. She is survived by her son, Zachery Gray of Cullen, LA;...

Maydell Nix

Maydell Nix

Feb 7, 2016

MayDell Nix, age 87 of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Nix was born August 12, 1928 to B.H. and Leetrus Coleman. She was retired from the Alan White Co. and was the owner of The Country Hot House and The Flower Shed. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren....

Charles Edwin Pierce

Charles Edwin Pierce

Feb 3, 2016

Charles Edwin Pierce, age 74 of Shreveport, LA, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016. Mr. Pierce was born December 20, 1941 in Rosston, Arkansas to Albert and Wilma Brown Pierce. Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Hugh Pierce. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Pierce of Blanchard, LA; two sons, Perry Pierce and wife,...

Melinda Ly Gere Anderson

Melinda Ly Gere Anderson

Feb 2, 2016

Melinda Ly Gere Anderson, age 68 of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Mrs. Anderson was born August 20, 1947 in San Diego, California to Duane and Ona Mae Gere. She married Quinton J. Anderson on March 26, 2005. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her parents; and half-sister, Pam Toon. She is survived by her...

Marcell Thomas Denham

Marcell Thomas Denham

Feb 2, 2016

Marcell Thomas Denham, age 73 of Bradley, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Mrs. Denham was born March 28, 1942 in Bradley, Arkansas to Clarence and Annie Bess Thomas. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed reading and fishing. Mrs. Denham was preceded in death by her parents; son, Darry Leon Denham; and brother, Clarence...

Pamala Ann Canter

Pamala Ann Canter

Feb 2, 2016

Pamala Ann Canter, age 59 of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her home. Ms. Canter was born November 17, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles and Jule Ann Canter. She enjoyed flea markets, riding motorcycles and horses, and spending time with her grandchildren. Ms. Canter was preceded in death by her father; son, Paul Manning;...

Louise Elizabeth Wisinger

Louise Elizabeth Wisinger

Jan 31, 2016

Louise Elizabeth Wisinger, age 94, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away January 31, 2016 at the Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, TX. Mrs. Wisinger was born February 23, 1921 in Fouke, AR to Charlie and Estell (Templeton) Jones. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Wisinger was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Barbara Ann Ward Lambert

Barbara Ann Ward Lambert

Jan 28, 2016

Barbara Ann Ward Lambert, age 65 of Rosston, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016. Mrs. Lambert was born February 9, 1950 in Bodcaw, Arkansas to T.J. and Nannie Martin Hicks. She was an artist and a seamstress and owned Barbara's Drapery Shop. Mrs. Lambert enjoyed being with her family. Mrs. Lambert was preceded in death by her father; and...

Emer Mae Smith

Emer Mae Smith

Jan 25, 2016

Ms. Emer Mae Smith 79, of Magnolia formerly of Bussey went home with the Lord Monday, January 25, 2016 at Magnolia Health & Rehabilitation. She was born October 6, 1935 in McKamie, AR to the late Willie Smith, Sr. and Minnie Miller Smith. She is preceded in dead by her parents, sister and brother. Survivors are her sister Bernice Smith...

Raymond John Uhl

Raymond John Uhl

Jan 24, 2016

Raymond "Ray" John Uhl tragically left this Earth, and his loved ones, to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2016, in Taylor, Arkansas. Ray lived his later years in Taylor, Arkansas, was 69 years old, born June 13, 1946 in Rochester, New York. He served in the United States Navy and retired from the Kansas prison system. He...

Willie Cecil Nolte

Willie Cecil Nolte

Jan 24, 2016

Willie Cecil Nolte, age 86 of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. Mr. Nolte was born August 27, 1929 in Walker Creek, Arkansas to Willie Winfred and Ada Mae Nolte. He was a member of Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he was the song leader for many years. Mr. Nolte enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball and...

Ray Ellis

Ray Ellis

Jan 20, 2016

Mr. Ray Ellis 76, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Arkansas Nursing Rehab Center in Texarkana, AR. Funeral services are pending with Smith Funeral Home. www.aosmithfuneralhome.com

Zackery Brown

Zackery Brown

Jan 19, 2016

Mr. Zackery Brown 54, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana. Funeral service will be Friday, January 29, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. David Walters. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 11...

Nelda Sunshine Bland

Nelda Sunshine Bland

Jan 18, 2016

Nelda Sunshine Bland, age 86 of Taylor, Arkansas, formerly of Shreveport, LA, passed away Monday January 18, 2016. Ms. Bland was born November 22, 1929 in Walker Creek, Arkansas to Leonard Hugh and Louise Bland. She enjoyed reading and keeping up with current events. Ms. Bland graduated from Walker Creek High School at the age of 16 with honors. Ms....

Keaton Ra'Quell Sanders

Keaton Ra'Quell Sanders

Jan 15, 2016

Infant, Keaton Ra'Quell Sanders died Friday, January 15, 2016 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. His parents are Chris Shala Harper and Aqualious Sanders. Graveside service will be Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 1 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery in Falcon, AR. Pastor Joyce Easter officiating, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Stamps. www.aosmithfuneralhome.com

A. G. Washington

A. G. Washington

Jan 15, 2016

Mr. A. G. Washington, 68 of Stamps, AR funeral will be Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps. Officiating will be Rev. Imond Washington and burial will be at Lakeside (new edition) Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, January 22, 2016 from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m....

Christine Ross Triplett

Christine Ross Triplett

Jan 14, 2016

Christine Ross Triplett, of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Mrs. Triplett was born December 10, 1928 in Lee County, Arkansas. She was retired from Triplett Timber and Realty, served on the board of directors at Peoples Bank in Lewisville, and various local boards and committees. Mrs. Triplett was a member of First United Methodist Church in...

Wesley William Miller

Wesley William Miller

Jan 9, 2016

Wesley William Miller, age 72 of Keithville, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his home. Mr. Miller was born December 21, 1943 in Patmos, Arkansas to Olen and Mollie Martin Miller. He enjoyed fishing, sharing stories about his days in the service, and being with his family. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers,...

Lucy Strange Pearce

Lucy Strange Pearce

Jan 7, 2016

Lucy Strange Pearce passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the age of 38 years. Beloved wife of Edward Pearce, III of South Carolina. Daughter of the late Sue Collier Strange and Curtis Edward Strange. Beloved and devoted mother of Jarett W. Chastant (his father Dennis W. Chastant) and beloved and devoted step-mom of Chandler Pearce. Sister of Ginger...

Jimmy Parree Cruse

Jimmy Parree Cruse

Jan 6, 2016

Jimmy Parree Cruse, age 57 of Stamps, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. He was born October 28, 1958 in Lewisville, Arkansas. Mr. Cruse was preceded in death by his grandparents, Milton and Jessie Woodell; and brother, Bo Chrisman. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ida and Jerry Hodge of Stamps, AR; daughter, Madenia Sharp of Nashville,...