Jan 31, 2025

Charles Lewis Grappe, Sr, 93, of Sarepta, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home.  Charles was born to Lee Earl and Bessie (Banks) Grappe on November 22, 1931, in Oil City, LA. He retired from International Paper, and from the town of Sarepta as Chief of Police, and he was a horse trainer.

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Jan 27, 2025

Joann Sanders, 90 of Stamps, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, January 27, 2025, at The Greenhouse Cottages at Wentworth Place in Magnolia, Arkansas. She was born October 8, 1934 in Stamps, Arkansas to Cecil and Beatrice Jones.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stamps and a former employee of...

Jan 23, 2025

Susan Wilson Harrison, 70, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home in Texarkana, Arkansas. Susan truly enjoyed her work as a registered nurse. She enjoyed crocheting, hunting and fishing. Susan's passion for jewelry was apparent to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed by many.

Susan was preceded in death by her...

Jan 20, 2025

June Helms Stevens 82, of Magnolia, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1942 in Malvern, Arkansas to Harold and Florences Helms. June held many offices in Lafayette County ranging from deputy County Clerk to Circuit Clerk. She also worked alongside her husband, Bro. Tom Stevens performing tasks of...

Jan 19, 2025

Louis Edward Creech, 75, of Stamps, Arkansas, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Louis was born to Arthur and Viola Creech on February 27, 1949, in Lewisville, Arkansas. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Stamps,and was a former member of the Stamps City Council. Louis enjoyed coaching girls' softball for our...

Jan 16, 2025

Jerry Ray Shackelford, 55 of Stamps, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born March 18, 1969, in Lewisville, Arkansas to Billy and Jeanette Shackelford.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Stephanie Shackelford of Stamps, Arkansas; daughter, Magann Vaughn...

Jan 16, 2025

Layvone Lane, 87 of Taylor, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born July 26, 1937 in Walker Creek, Arkansas to Elbert Napoleon and Bessie Effie Keith. Layvone was Assembly of God but attended Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, reading the Bible and devotionals, doing word puzzles, watching Gunsmoke and...

Jan 12, 2025

Scott Edwin Deloach was born in Magnolia to Paul and Ramona Deloach. He passed away in Texarkana, Texas on January 12, 2025, after a sudden illness.

He is preceded in death by his father. He leaves behind his daughter, Ashlyn Deloach and her mother Tammy Miller; his father-in-law, Billy Miller; sister-in-law, Becky Collier; grandmother, Doris Deloach; good...

Jan 12, 2025

Stevie Yates Sr. age 70 of Buckner, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born June 14, 1954, in Danville, Arkansas to J.B. and Jo Ann Yates. Mr. Steve enjoyed squirrel hunting, fishing, throwing horseshoes, working on old cars, riding in his 1933 Plymouth, being with family, friends and his dogs. He was...

Jan 9, 2025

William Matthew Cook, born on July 8, 1978, to Ben and Annie Cook in Henderson, Texas. He passed away on January 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer in Bentley Health & Rehab Center, now known as The Cottages of Texarkana.

Matthew is preceded in death by his grandparents; brother, David E. Pyle; and sister, Rita...

Jan 8, 2025

Judy Sue Clark, 77 of Stamps, Arkansas passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday January 8, 2025. She was born February 14, 1948 to Edward and Murleen Nicholas in Lamartine, Arkansas. Judy was a member of the Waldo Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking, visiting people and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

She was...

Jan 6, 2025

Stanley Wayne Hall, 63, of Plain Dealing, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. Stanley was born to Loyd and Dorothy Hall in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 27, 1961. Stanley attended Rest Haven Missionary Baptist Church in Elkhart, Texas. He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family and riding horses. Stanley was an avid truck driver during his...

Jan 4, 2025

George Melvin Fuller, 72 of Taylor, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his residence. George was born June 28, 1952 in Texarkana, Arkansas to James Melvin and Margie Lucille Fuller. He was a member of the United States Marine Corp. George enjoyed playing golf, fishing, playing poker and spending time with friends and family.

He...

Jan 3, 2025

Edith Verlene Ward Cole, 98, of Hope Arkansas passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on February 20,1926 to Johnnie and Bessie Ward in Woodworth, Louisiana. Edith was a long-time member of Union Baptist Church, Bodcaw, Arkansas. She enjoyed a life of sewing not only clothing but that of quilting and making dolls. She loved finding new recipes,...

Jan 1, 2025

Kalene Tatom Flowers, 65, of Stamps, Arkansas, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Kalene was born in Lewisville on July 17, 1959. She had a passionate talent in life of being artistic, painting, drawing, creative in making specialty cups and t-shirts. Her biggest passion in life would be that of always working. Kalene was a member...

Dec 31, 2024

Lena Patricia Pickler of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away at the age of 80 on December 31, 2024. Born April 10, 1944, to parents Wayne and Murrah Pickler, Patricia lived the life she wanted to live with many health struggles along the way.  She graduated from Taylor, then Southern State University (SAU), and began teaching. At just a bit over...

Dec 23, 2024

Roger Terral Robinson, 70 of Fouke, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born September 28, 1954, in Texarkana. Arkansas to Edgar W. Robinson and Martha Ann Smith Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a member of the United States Army. He was a forestry technician with International Paper and enjoyed fishing and duck hunting.

Dec 22, 2024

Wayne Keith Strange, 80 of Stamps, Arkansas passed away, Sunday 12/22/2024 at his home. He was born March 27, 1944 in Lewisville, Arkansas to Lawrence Clifton Strange and Ida Mae Smith Strange. Wayne was a welder and millwright, and he loved riding horses, playing his guitar and talking with friends at the local cafe.

He was preceded...

Dec 21, 2024

Martha Jane Madlock, 74, of Buckner, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2024, Jane, as everyone affectionately called her, was born on March 17, 1950, to Kenneth and Georgie Hagins in Magnolia, Arkansas. In her pastime, Jane could be found quilting and sometimes coloring, but her most enjoyable time, she was found to be loving on her grandchildren...

Dec 20, 2024

Gloria "Jeanine" Cheatham (Ward) passed away Friday December 20, 2024, at St Vincent North Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, Surrounded by her family.

Jeanine was born October 6, 1942, in Fordyce, Arkansas, the daughter of Iver Ward and Louise Chapman (Ward).

Jeanine graduated from Stamps High School in 1960 and went on to Texarkana Business...