Feb 18, 2025

Robbie Nan Jackson Goodner, 71 of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 1, 1953, in Hope, Arkansas to William Youman and Lou Etta Jackson.

Robbie enjoyed traveling, participating in car shows and watching the Kansas City Chiefs with her best friend and husband of 42 years, Mike Goodner....

Feb 16, 2025

Mary Ruth Fallin, 94, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at St Michael Hospital of Texarkana, Texas. She was born on April 17, 1930, to Jesse and Vera Miner in Waldo, Arkansas.  She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed being a wedding coordinator, florist, and a caterer of her favorite recipes...

Feb 15, 2025

Patsy Ann Stevens, age 82, of Texarkana, AR, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Retreat at Kenwood Living Facility, Texarkana, TX.  She was born on December 14, 1942, to Roy and Hazel Williams in Mt Holly, AR. Patsy loved her grandchildren and enjoyed the company of her dogs.

Preceding her in death are her...

Feb 11, 2025

Martha Jean Baker Massey

February 16, 1931 – February 11, 2025

"It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home." Ron Tranmer

Martha Jean Baker Massey was born in Bradley, Arkansas to Carl and Ruth Starling Baker....

Feb 11, 2025

Paula Ann Hatfield, 76, of Willisville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her home.  Paula was born to Leonard and Annie (Otwell) Goodwin on September 5, 1948, in Waldo, AR. She, along with her late husband, Odell, operated Odell and Paula's Food Center for 47 years.  She was a member of the Whites Chapel Church. The...

Feb 7, 2025

Raymond Dale Holt, 73, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away Thursday February 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born January 15, 1952, in Magnolia, Arkansas to Billy Holt and Edna Phillips. He was a lineman and painter. Mr. Holt enjoyed fishing, taking care of anyone in need, working in the yard and being around family and friends.

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Feb 7, 2025

Claude Jerry Hodge, 75 of Stamps, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 12, 1949, in Lily, Kentucky to Claude and Verlie Hodge. Jerry loved working on and restoring classic cars. He enjoyed car club shows, singing and teaching young people how to work on cars.

He was preceded in...

Feb 6, 2025

Leon Durayne Richeson, 88, of Odessa, Texas, formerly of Taylor, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Odessa, TX.  Mr. Richeson was born to Leon and Nitice (Clary) Richeson on November 12, 1936, in Atlanta, TX. He retired from the logging industry.

Leon is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Johnette (Higdon) Richeson; son,...

Feb 4, 2025

Jeanette Griffin Jenkins, 69, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at St. Micheal's hospital in Texarkana, Texas. She was born January 18, 1956, in Ashdown, Arkansas to Jewel and Ruby Griffin. Mrs. Jenkins was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, home decor, but especially being around her family.

She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 2, 2025

Carolyn Joyce Leslie, 69 of Rosston Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 6, 1955 in Lewisville, Arkansas to Cecil and Ermalene Spivey. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and being with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband of...

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...