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,...

Larry Authur Teague

Larry Authur Teague

Jan 6, 2016

Larry Authur Teague, age 75 of Buckner, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Mr. Teague was born December 9, 1940 in Buckner to Authur and Ruby Nix Teague. He was a retired operator for Albemarle. Mr. Teague was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Buckner and a Master Mason with Masonic Lodge #121. He loved hunting, fishing, and...

Wyatt Ennis Williamson

Wyatt Ennis Williamson

Jan 4, 2016

OBITUARY Wyatt Ennis (Son) Williamson, 86 of Magnolia, AR died Monday, January 4, 2016 at Wentworth Place Nursing Home in Magnolia, AR. He was born to W. T. and Eltiser Williamson on June 18, 1929 in Prescott, AR. He leaves to cherish his memories seven children: Kenneth (Alice) Williamson of McNeil, AR, Christopher(Bonnie)Williamson of Haynesville, LA, Wyatt(Andrea)Williamson of Magnolia, AR,...

Otha Nell Brantley

Otha Nell Brantley

Jan 3, 2016

Otha Nell Brantley, age 74 of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Brantley was born December 4, 1941 in Prescott, Arkansas to Cotis and Othery Rose Waters Ross. Mrs. Brantley was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Natasha Bond. She is survived by her son, Jessie Brantley, Jr. and wife, Debbie of...

Calvin Ward

Calvin Ward

Jan 3, 2016

Mr. Calvin Ward, 83 of Stamps, AR died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Homestead Nursing Home. He was the son of Tyree and Lucy Harris Ward was born January 9, 1932 in Emerson, AR. Calvin was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. He was a self-employed pulpwood contractor, and he enjoyed drag racing cars, fishing, and hunting. He leaves...

Tela Ribble

Tela Ribble

Dec 25, 2015

Tela Camille (Hughes) Ribble (October 22, 1939 – December 25, 2015) Hot Springs, AR Tela Camille (Hughes) Ribble, age 76, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at her home. She was born on October 22, 1939 in Stamps, Arkansas to John Golston and Ethel (Smith) Hughes. Mrs. Ribble attended Southern State College. She lived in Fort...

Betty Sue Tyler

Betty Sue Tyler

Dec 23, 2015

Betty Sue (Stampley) Tyler (02/02/1934 – 12/23/2015 Betty Sue (Stampley) Tyler, age 81, of Minden, LA, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Town and Country Health and Rehabilitation Center in Minden, LA. Mrs. Tyler was born February 2, 1934 in Bradley, AR to Theodore Roosevelt and Mary Sue (Baker) Stampley. Mrs. Tyler was preceded in death by her...

Eric Dewayne Wimbley

Eric Dewayne Wimbley

Dec 15, 2015

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT Eric Dewayne Wimbley 49, formerly of Stamps, AR passed away December 15, 2015 at his home in Texarkana, TX. He leaves to cherish his fond memories: wife, Shelia Byrd Wimbley, Texarkana, TX; mother, Josephine Wimbley, Stamps, AR; one daughter, Erika Wimbley and one step daughter Maria Byrd; two sisters Cynthia Easter and Doris Williams and a host of...

Antonio Anderson

Antonio Anderson

Dec 14, 2015

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT Antonio Anderson 38, of Lewisville, AR passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at Wadley Medical Regional Center in Hope, AR. He was born on February 11, 1977 to Henry and Alice Anderson. At an early age, Antonio united with St. Paul Baptist Church and late attended Cross Roads Baptist Church with his father and other family members. Antonio...

Dr. Donald Raymond Whitehead

Dr. Donald Raymond Whitehead

Dec 7, 2015

Dr. Donald Raymond Whitehead, age 66 of Magnolia, AR, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. Dr. Whitehead was born February 13, 1949 in Walkers Creek, AR to Clemon Quentin Whitehead and Mary Helen Nabors Whitehead. Dr. Whitehead practiced veterinary medicine in Magnolia for forty years and was a member of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association. He served as a past...

Earnestine Hughey Rowe

Earnestine Hughey Rowe

Dec 4, 2015

Ms. Earnestine Hughey Rowe, 74 of Wake Village, TX passed away December 4, 2015 at Autumn Leaves Memory Care in Arlington, TX, She was born in McKamie, AR to the late Earnest and Lucille Owens Hughey. Earnestine graduated high school from Lafayette County Training School in Stamps, AR. She worked in the field of health care as a Nurse Assistant...