Obituaries

Obituary: Evelyn Hewell

One rarely gets to be 97 years of age without a good measure of grace, humor, faith and a big dose of grit. Evelyn Hewell was all that and more.

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May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Death notice: Marsha Kay Halbert

Marsha Kay Halbert, age 68, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.

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May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Obituary: Maxine Simpson

In her spare time, Maxine could be found huddled away with a newspaper or word search book. She always kept up with the latest current events and possessed a wealth of knowledge.

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May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Obituary: Jackie Wayne Crews

Jackie was a graduate of Gurdon High School. He worked at Georgia Pacific in production. Jackie enjoyed fishing in his free time.

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May 14, 2022May 14, 2022

Obituary: Bobbie Jamerson

She united with the Union Hill Baptist Church in Lewisville and was a graduate of Foster High School. She worked at Red River Ammunitions and retired from Kilpsch Speakers in Hope.

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May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Obituary: James Henry Smith

He was also a faithful employee for 42-1/2 years at Firestone Building Parts in Prescott, where he served as Union President for more than 25 years.

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May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Jackie was a “girly woman” who loved fashion, clothes, and looking good. She was a well-established and sought-after beautician. She developed several lasting relationships with her clients. She won their trust by giving wise counsel; proving to be a true friend.

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May 10, 2022May 13, 2022

Obituary: Curtis Brown

Curtis found a passion for quartet singing. His resounding and melodious voice landed him a place with the “The Spiritual Connection”, the “Atkins Family” and lastly the “Wings of Joy”. He would sing in quartets all over the state and be well-known. He maintained close ties with Marilyn Lee Goodman who played the keyboard and Ray Gulley “Big Money Grip”.