TEXARKANA FUNERAL HOME
SUNDAY
DONNA MOBLEY
Donna Sue Brundige Mobley, age 78, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away on March 19, 2021 at a local hospital in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born on May 17, 1942 in Glendale, California to Andrew and Winnie Brundige. She was a faithful member of the Franklin Drive Church of Christ, was an avid reader, loved sports and the outdoors and treasured her years working and volunteering with the Conifer Girl Scouts.
She had many jobs over the years but her two favorites were when she worked in the office at Arkansas High School when her kids were there and the last 22 years at Lowes.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Wendell Mobley and spent 50 of those years in Texarkana.
She is also survived by her children, Tanya Mobley Lewis and husband, David of The Colony, Texas, Mike Mobley and wife Keely of Carrollton, Texas; grandchildren, Kelli Lewis, Bennett Mobley and wife Kat, Hannah Mobley and Julie Mobley.
She was the oldest of four surviving siblings, Pat Chaddick and husband Kent of Baytown, Texas, Andy Brundige and wife Verdonna of Cross Roads, Texas and Ronald Brundige of Atlanta, Georgia.
Graveside services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Saratoga Cemetery in Saratoga, Arkansas with Bill Brittenham officiating. Burial is under direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Saratoga Cemetery Fund at P.O. Box 114, Saratoga, AR 71859.
TUESDAY
JEFFREY HENSLEY
Jeffrey Lane Hensley, age 53, of Genoa, Arkansas, died Saturday, March 13, 2021, at his residence.
Jeffrey was born April 20, 1966, in Texarkana, Texas. He was a Machinist at Cooper Tire and Rubber Company for the past 27 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Faye Hensley; his five sisters, Georgia Hensley, Maudie Greer, Rosalee Nowlin, Lorene Shores, Leona Kilcrease and one brother GW Hensley.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Hensley of Genoa, Arkansas, one daughter, Johanna Hensley of Texarkana, Texas, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Timmy and Tifanie Hensley of Fouke, Arkansas and Steve and Susan Hensley of Genoa, Arkansas; one sister, Shirley Griffith of Round Rock Texas, and a number of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 A. M. Tuesday at Holly Springs Cemetery with Rev. Doug Rhodes officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Holly Springs Cemetery Association, 408 MC 13, Fouke, Arkansas, 71837.
WEDNESDAY
BETTY BARRON
Betty M. Barron, 94 of Celina, Texas passed away Sunday March 14, 2021 in a Celina retirement center. Mrs. Barron was born August 3, 1926 to William Hunter and Alta Lee (Pate) Gauntt. She was retired from Red River Army Depot and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hooks, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clayton Barron, a son Kerry Vaughn Barron, a great-granddaughter, Betty Caroline Barron of Celina, Texas, a sister, Dorothy Morgan of Hooks, Texas and a brother, Butch Smith of Avery.
She is survived by two sons and their wives, Doran and Bonnie Barron of Richardson, Texas, Randall and Melinda Barron of Celina, Texas, a daughter and her husband, Darice and Billy G. Nations of Washington, AR, a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Barron of Pasadena, Texas and a sister, Mary Johnson of Van Alystyne, Texas. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Siloam Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Ford officiating. Burial will be at Sand Hill Cemetery under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.
VIRGINIA NOLTE
Virginia Nolte, age 96 of Ashdown, Arkansas, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 15, 2021 from cancer under the care of Dierksen Hospice.
Virginia was born May 22, 1924 to Jim & Leona Easley. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George A. Nolte, and sons George Edd and Tracy Nolte.
Virginia was affectionally known by family and many friends as Aunt Genie. She is survived by daughter Wanda and husband Jack Shelton, granddaughter Karen and husband Scott Steed, and great-grandchildren Jacob and wife Anna Beth Steed and son Brooks and Lauren and husband Jonathan Day and daughter Charleigh. Virginia is also survived by sisters Mary Alice Burdette and husband Marian, Valrie Sweet and husband Charles, and special sister-in-law Wanda Easley Cook. Aunt Genie is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Virginia and George lived most of their marriage in the Texarkana area where they raised their three children. Later in their retirement years, she and George moved to Ashdown and enjoyed 19 years of fishing before his death. They made many new friends in the Ashdown area and through Millwood Baptist Church, where she was an active member and loved being honored as the oldest lady member.
Her favorite hobbies were visiting with friends and family, fishing, playing cards and gardening. She also enjoyed cooking her homemade meals for all who visited her. She always had a vegetable garden and in the last few years enjoyed competing with her son-in-law Jack as to who could grow the best tomatoes.
We want to thank our family and friends for their continued support during this time. A special thanks to Dierksen Hospice for their never-ending support. Their doctors, nurses and support staff were a God sent blessing.
Under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas Chapel with Bro. Travis Young officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 prior to the services. Burial will be at Rocky Mound Cemetery in Fouke, Arkansas.
Register online at www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.
JOYCE DUREE
Joyce Marie Duree, age 80, of Hot Springs, formerly of Texarkana, died March 13, 2021.
Graveside Service: 2 P.M. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Park under direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, TX.
THURSDAY
TYLER LANE COOPER
Tyler Lane Cooper, age 13, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Monday, March 15, 2021 in Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Tyler was born July 1, 2007 in Texarkana, Texas. He attended Connections Academy and was a member of Grace Church in Nash, Texas. He was a bright intelligent young man who was always thinking of others. He loved life to the fullest and his family was most important. He enjoyed dancing and was happiest when making people laugh. He was also a member of the ATAC Swim Team.
He is survived by his parents, Breann Cooper of Texarkana, Arkansas; Roy Cooper of Texarkana, Arkansas; his grandparents, Troy and Vonda Ward of Texarkana, Arkansas; his half-sisters, Deeanna Crum, Jessica Boles, Ashley Cooper and Lindsey Shepherd, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Tyler’s life will be 1:00 P. M. Friday, March 19, 2021 at Grace Church in Nash, Texas with Rev. Orville Farren officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas.
Register online @ www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.
GERALD JONES
Gerald “Jerry” Ray Jones, 74, of Whitehouse, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 11, 2021 at a Texarkana hospital, surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born May 30, 1946 in Texarkana, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Ruth Jones and his wife of 38 years, Shirley Stinecipher Jones.
He is survived by one son, Robert “Tiger” Jones and Wife, Alesha Shofner Jones of Murchison, Texas, one daughter Jennifer Jones Fischer and husband Charles Fischer of Redwater, Texas, five grandchildren, Cody Jones and wife Terri, Erin Jones and Zachary Jones all of Murchison, Texas, Charles “Lynn” Fischer and wife Casie of Redwater, Texas and Colton “Lance” Fischer of Texarkana, Texas; seven great grandchildren, Makayla and Brooklynn Coleman, Lilly and Skylar Jones, Cannon, Case and Cooper Fischer; a very special sister in law Carolyn Gage, sister in law, Linda Page and husband Danny; one brother in law, Robert Stinecipher and wife Angie; many nieces, nephews and other family members.
He was retired from Smith County Sheriff’s Department and surrounding areas with thirty-nine years of service in law enforcement, he was a security guard at Delik Oil Refinery Service, Department Manager at O. J. Oldsmobile and held his first job at Cattleman’s in Texarkana, Arkansas. Jerry was working full time at O’Reilly Auto Parts prior to his illness. He often joked that all his years in service people avoided a police car but in an auto parts car he attracted them. He was not scared of work and held two full time jobs for most of his life. Jerry was a Baptist and served in the United States Marine Corps. Reserves.
Jerry was a man of honor and he was proud to be a police officer. He grew up an only child, but had a family of brothers and sisters in blue. He kept in touch with many of his colleagues on a daily basis and enjoyed breakfast and coffee talks regularly.
He was able to visit with his son the Sunday before about his work out in Hobbs, New Mexico. He loved to grow a garden and told his daughter last week that she needed to get the tomatoes, peppers and potatoes in the ground. Nothing gave him more joy than spending the day with his family, he was called Papa Gigi and Uncle Grandpa. He enjoyed walking his dog and best friend, Buddy everyday.
Daddy was a lot to a lot of people. Almost every person who describes him tells us something that he did for them; emotionally, physically or financially he was there and proud to be.
Cremation is being handled by Texarkana Funeral Home in Texarkana, Texas. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home Cemetery and Mausoleum on Saturday, March 20, 2021 @ 11 AM at the Mausoleum. Bro Todd Reed officiating. For those wishing to make a contribution please consider making a donation to your favorite charity in his name.
GARY LYNCH
Gary Wayne Lynch, 72, of Maud, Texas passed away March 16, 2021 in a local hospital. He was born on October 3, 1948 to Earl and Louise Lynch in Texarkana.
He is preceded in death by his father, Earl Lynch. Gary leaves behind his wife Terri Lynch of Maud, Texas; mother, Louise Gibson of Redwater, Texas; four sons, Gary Lynch, Jr and wife Brittney of Texarkana, Texas, Kacey Lynch of Texarkana, Texas, Michael Lynch of Texarkana, Texas, Marty Lynch of DeQueen, Arkansas; two daughters, Diane Sharp of Stamps, Arkansas, Melissa Wells of Texarkana, Texas; a number of grandchildren; two brothers, Ronnie Lynch and wife Rhonda of Redwater, Texas, Kevin Lynch and wife Linda of Dallas, Texas; and a sister Wilma Hamilton of Dallas, Texas.
Funeral service will be 2 PM, Friday, March 19, 2021 at Texarkana Funeral Home Chapel with visitation starting an hour before.
Burial will be at Redwater Cemetery, Redwater, Texas.
Online registration www. texarkanafuneralhome.com.
SATURDAY
SYLVIA SEIBOLD
Sylvia Sue Stewart Seibold of Texarkana, Texas passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2021, which was her 91st birthday.
She was born March 16, 1930 in Haynesville, Louisiana at the family home. Mrs. Seibold grew up in Magnolia, Arkansas. She was the valedictorian of Magnolia High School class of 1948 and head drum majorette. She attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, a Razorback beauty, and graduated with honors in 3.5 years. After graduation, she moved to Little Rock, Arkansas to work for IBM. She married Dr. William Richard Seibold Jr in 1952 and moved to Texarkana in 1962.
An avid bridge player, Mrs. Seibold played as often as she could. She also enjoyed going to the horse races and trips to Las Vegas and Shreveport with family and friends. She was a member of the Junior League of Texarkana, the local alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta sorority, and First United Methodist Church of Texarkana, AR.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, and husband of 55 years.
Mrs. Seibold is survived by her daughter Karen and her husband Larry Vanmeter; her son Rick and his longtime girlfriend Michele Garrett, all of Texarkana Texas. Additionally, she is survived by her grandson Marshall Craig and his wife Lyndsey; great-grandsons Coleman and Woodson, also of Texarkana; as well as her granddaughter Allison Craig Eddings and her husband Broc; great-grandchildren Aven, Cash and Case of Benton, Arkansas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed by all of us.
Mrs. Seibold will lie in repose on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Texarkana Funeral Home on Texas Boulevard, Texarkana, Texas. A private family only service will be held at a later date.
Guest registry is available at www.texarkanafuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Texarkana, AR, Opportunities, Inc. or a charity of choice.
DEATHS
SUNDAY
Che’LEON REED
Che’ Leon Reed, 45 of Argyle, TX, passed on March 7, 2021. Graveside Service 2 PM Sunday, March 21, 2021 Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Pavilion. Interment at Cleveland Cemetery under direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.
JOE BOB PIERCE
Joe Bob Pierce, 84, passed away in Lakewood, Colorado on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Private Services were held. Arrangements under direction of In Memoriam Funeral Parlour and Crematory, Broomfield, Colorado.
MONDAY
DON WICKERSHAM
James Don Wickersham, age 76, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday, March 13, 2021. Mr. Wickersham was born July 25, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, attended the Chapelwood United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Holden Wickersham of Texarkana, Texas; children, Deanna Scoggins and husband Jeff of Fouke, Arkansas, Dana Campbell and husband Ernie of Bethel, Oklahoma, Karen Robinson and husband Jeff of Texarkana, Texas, Buddy Wickersham and wife Jamie of Newalla, Oklahoma and Brent Wickersham and wife Kim of Choctaw, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Mindy Zwirn officiating. Burial is under direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
TUESDAY
SHIRLEY WOODSON
Shirley Ann Johnson Woodson, 78, entered her Eternal Home on March 3, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.
She was born in Tyler, TX on June 17, 1942 to the late parents Elder Booker T. Johnson and Rosetta Daniels Johnson. Her family moved to Texarkana, TX in 1950. She graduated with honors from Dunbar High School in 1960. She was a teacher with distinction for 34 years at the Dallas Texas Public Schools until retirement in 2001.
She was a loving exemplary Christian, wife, mom, Contributor and devoted person.
AVA (MILLER, JARRETT)
MCMICHAEL
Ava Jarrett McMichael, 89, passed away suddenly due to a cardiac arrest at St Michael Hospital in Texarkana, TX on March 20, 2020 just six months prior to her 90th birthday.
Ava was born Ava Jewell Miller to Wesley A and Anna M Grissom Miller on 9/19/1930 in Randolph County Arkansas. She is survived by her children Sheila Jarrett DeBiase and husband Vincent of Charlotte, NC, Joe Mark Jarrett and wife Judy of Texarkana, TX and James Michael (Mike) Jarrett and wife Sandra of Scottsdale, AZ. Her grandchildren are Noah DeBiase and wife Madeleine; Jessica Burton and husband Brad; Jill Kelly and husband John; Jani Jarrett; Joe Kyle Jarrett; and Justin Jarrett and wife Jennifer. Her stepdaughter Carolyn McMichael Biddy and her husband Bruce live in Hooks, TX. She was blessed with 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in -law Anna Ellen Miller Jessup and Tom Jessup of Arlington, TX; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bennie and Jennie Jarrett of Maynard AR and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Verne, Victor, Leslie and Bob.
Ava married James Joe Jarrett of Randolph County Arkansas on 3/12/1948. She and Joe lived in Pocahontas, AR while Joe completed his accounting education. Both Sheila and Joe Mark were born in Pocahontas but shortly after Joe Mark’s birth the family moved to New Boston, TX where Joe started working for Red River Army Depot as an accountant. Mike was born a couple of years later as the family’s only true Texan. Joe died in 1961 leaving Ava a young single parent, a job she took very seriously. She made up her mind that she would not remarry until her children had completed college. Her children always knew they came first in her life. Her kindhearted ways extended beyond her own family out into the community. She was actively involved in the First Baptist Church of New Boston where she sang in the choir, taught Vacation Bible School and Girls’ Auxiliary. She also volunteered with Cub Scouts, 4H and was a volunteer at the New Boston Hospital. As her children got older, she taught piano lessons, worked at The Western Store, worked in the County Clerk’s office and eventually at Red River Army Depot. She and her best friend Mabel Fear enjoyed singing duets both in church and as entertainment at the New Boston Nursing Home where she often appeared as Minnie Pearl complete with a price tag hanging from her hat. Ava was known for her unique laugh and people would often hear her laugh and come to locate her in a store saying “I knew you were here because I heard you laugh”.
Ava would often say she was very lucky as she had two wonderful husbands. She married Elby Wright (Mac) McMichael January 8, 1981. Once their new home was completed she moved to Hooks, TX. She became a member of the Hooks First Baptist Church and sang in the choir. She enjoyed helping Mac run his land development business and mobile home park. She and her neighbor Betty Whittington started a city library in a vacant building in the Hooks business area with donated books and shelves built by their husbands. The library eventually met the requirements to become a member of the Texas Library System. Mac predeceased her on March 8, 2003. She continued to live in Hooks until 2018 when she moved to Cornerstone Retirement Community in Texarkana, TX. Hers was a life well lived. She is deeply missed by her family and friends. She is buried in the New Colony Cemetery in Linden, TX next to her husband Mac. Due to the pandemic, the family was restricted to a graveside service in 2020. They hoped to host a celebration of her life this year to honor her as the fabulous mother/grandmother/aunt she was; but, with the ongoing pandemic and family in multiple states this is not possible.
WEDNESDAY
DARREN MOSS
Darren Moss, 52, of Desert Hot Springs, CA, died Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
Mr. Moss was born December 25, 1968, in Texarkana, TX. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his mother, Vannie Moss of Texarkana, TX; two brothers, Kenneth Moss of Texarkana, TX, and Derrick (DeAundra) Moss of Atlanta, TX; two sisters, Janice (Zachary) Moss Jackson of Desoto, TX, and Paula Moss of Texarkana, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation is Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Jones Stuart Mortuary.
Graveside services are Friday, March 19, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens with Elder Patricia Greer, Eulogist. Interment is under direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.
WEBBER ROBERTS
Webber Thomas Roberts was born June 11, 1942 and passed February 15, 2021 in Texarkana, Arkansas. Graveside Memorial Service 11:00 AM Thursday, March 18, 2021, with Presiding Elder Don White, Eulogist of Walker’s Chapel CME Church. Internment at Fairhaven Cemetery, 35th and Sanderson Lane, Texarkana, Arkansas under the direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.
The Roberts family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of love and kindness shown to them during this time of bereavement.
MASK AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED.
HERBIE HUDDLESTON
Herbert Earl Huddleston, age 72, of Atlanta, Texas, died Sunday, March 14, 2021.
Services: 2:00 PM Thursday, March 18, 2021, Chapelwood Funeral Home.
Visitation: 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday at Chapelwood.
MR. JIMMY TATUM, JR.
Mr. Jimmy Tatum 72 of
Stamps Arkansas passed away at St. Michaels Hospital March 10, 2021. Service will be at Smith Funeral Home of Stamps, Arkansas at 11:00 am March 20, 2021.
MALISA REVILL
Malisa Ann Revill, 49, of Texarkana, Texas died Monday, March 15, 2021.
Services: 2 P.M. Friday, March 19, 2021 at Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation: 6-7:30 P.M. Thursday at funeral home.
THURSDAY
YOLONDA MOORE
Yolonda Moore, 59, of Linden, Texas transitioned to glory on March 14, 2021 at home. She was born October 02, 1961. She was retired from Mobile County Sheriff Department of Mobile, Ala.
She leaves her loves: (Husband) Stanley Moore Sr. of Mobile, Ala. (Son) Stanley Moore Jr. of Linden, Texas; (Mother) Frankie Brooks of Linden, Texas, (Sister) Yashima (Montrey) Thomas of Linden, Texas. (Brother) Ronald (Dawn) Redman of Dallas, Texas. (Grandchildren) Jayden and Jayda Moore of Linden, Texas. A host of relatives and friends.
Service: Saturday March 20, 2021 at 11am, Pinecrest Baptist Church 503 W. Board St. Linden, Texas 75563, Pastor David Kenner Eulogist Bishop Jessie Biles Officiant. Interment: Macedonia Cemetery Linden, Texas.
Visitation: Friday March 19, 2021 12p-5p @ Linden Funeral Home.
Note: Social distancing and safety protocols will be followed. Face mask and temperature screening are required during visitation.
ANA STADLER
Ana K. Stadler passed away at home on March 12, 2021 at the age of 76.
Ana is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Frank “Bill” Stadler; daughter Laurel Stadler; father Otto Raths; and mother Lois
Raths.
Ana is survived by her three children and families, Patricia Lawton, her two children, Matthew and Katherine, and husband James; David Stadler, his wife Mindy and their two children, Benjamin and Sydney; and Michael Stadler, his wife Brooke and their three children, Scarlett, Finley and Ford.
Ana is lovingly remembered by her sister, Karen Vennes and family, and her brother O. Nicholas Raths and family.
Ana was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 25, 1944. She graduated from Denham Hall HS in 1962, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana State University in 1966 and also a Masters Degree in Social Work from Wright State University.
She married the love of her life in 1966 and supported him throughout his 26-year career in the U.S. Air Force. The life of a military wife is not without its challenges, but Ana was a strong and dedicated mother. Her consistent love and support were paramount to her three children developing into the loving mothers and fathers they are today.
Ana loved to read, play Scrabble and Rummikub, relax in the swimming pool and spend time with her family and friends. Her dog, Lady, was a beloved companion that was always by her side, even in the end.
We love you Mom…now and forever.
The visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Chapelwood Funeral Home, 1015 N. Kings Hwy., Nash, TX 75569, with the funeral service immediately following at 12:00pm.
Burial will be at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery on Thursday, March 25 at 2:30pm.
MAYFIELD BREWSTER
Rev. Mayfield Brewster, eighty-six, went home to be with the Lord on March 11,2021 in Texarkana, Texas. Rev. Brewster was born on February 06,1935 to the parentage of the late William Lucas and Ollie Bertha Brewster. He was the Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers; Artis L. Brewster, Charles Brewster, Willie Brewster, Clinton Brewster and Marvin Brewster.
He leaves to cherish his memories: Wife: Bobbie J. Brewster of Texarkana, Arkansas; Son(s): Rev. Perry Brewster of Texarkana, Arkansas and Joseph Tyree of Prescott, Arkansas; Daughters: Pastor Angela Brewster of Texarkana, Arkansas, Cassandra B. Austin of Lake Charles, LA, Gloria Henderson of Dallas, Texas, Teresa Tyree of Prescott, Arkansas, Jeanetta Burkins of Texarkana, Arkansas; 8 Grandchildren, 7 Great-Grandchildren and a host of many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 5-7pm at the Richardson Hill Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Friday, March 19, 2021 at Transformation Center International at 11:00 am with Pastor Paul Todd, Eulogist. Burial will be at the Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of the Richardson Hill Funeral Home.
FRIDAY
LLOYD JONES
Lloyd Dale Jones, age 62, formerly of Greenwood, Arkansas, passed away on March 10, 2021 at Providence Hospice Village in Waco, Texas. He was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on July 7, 1958 to Hubert and Melvina Sims Jones. Mr. Jones was a truck driver for many years for Brent Higgins Trucking in Mulberry, AR. He was a member of Church of the Redeemed in Waco, TX.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Akin Baldwin Jones and father, Hubert Jones.
Lloyd is survived by his mother, Melvina Sims Jones; daughter, Tammy Rusher and husband Joey of Prescott, AR; brother, Melvin Jones of Waco, TX; one grandson, Blake Day and fiancé Beth Reeves of Ponca City, Oklahoma; one granddaughter Ashley Day of Prescott, AR and special friend and caregiver, Nina Salazar; and furry friend, Trouble.
The family would like to give special thanks to Providence Hospice for the love and care given to Lloyd during his last year.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at East Memorial Gardens in Texarkana, AR with Rev. Steve Quick, Rev. Jeff Stinson, and special request with Sister and Aunt Carlene Huff officiating under the direction of A.O. Smith Funeral Homes.
MARTHA DARDEN
Martha Lee Darden, 70, of Texarkana, TX died Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Texarkana, TX.
Ms. Darden was born January 5, 1951, in Texarkana, TX. She was employed in Housekeeping with Motel 6.
Survivors include two brothers, Lynn Williams of Detroit, MI, and Ceasar (Lois) Darden of Texarkana, TX; three sisters, Travestine Darden of Texarkana, AR, Myrtle (Leo) Landrum of Houston, TX, and Queen Darden of Texarkana, TX; special niece, Rasheda Darden of Texarkana, TX; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services are Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 12:00 PM at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens with Pastor Bonnie Harris, Eulogist. Interment is under direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.
Mask and social distancing required.
SHARON McGLOTHIN
Sharon Joyce Johnston McGlothin, 65, of Little Rock, AR. passed away on March 17, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 28, 1955 in Texarkana, AR. Sharon was an ambitious, and passionate mother, daughter, grandmother and friend. She served the criminal justice system for 28 years as a parole officer and later as the supervisor of drug rehab programs around the state. She was a passionate believer of recovery and second chances inspired by her love for Jesus Christ.
She was preceded in death by her father M.C. Johnston; stepfather Gene Webb; brother Kenneth Johnston, Sr; Ex-husband Neil McGlothin; one niece Heather Johnston Coker and one son Mark Knight.
Survived by her beloved mother Helen Webb; one daughter and son-in-law Gina and Wade Radke; two grandsons Stephan and Noah Radke; two brothers Kim and Steve Webb and a dear friend and care taker Kim Fontaine; plus numerous nieces, nephews and other family.
Graveside funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Union Rescue Mission, Little Rock, AR.
Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
PEGGY FULLER
Peggy Joyce Lowe Fuller, 87, a long-time resident of Texarkana, TX went home to be with her Lord February 18, 2021 in Longview, WA. She was born on November 5, 1933 in Shreveport, LA to Clarence (C.L.) Lowe and Sadie Oglesby
Lowe.
Peggy married Harold Lloyd Fuller on November 13, 1951 in Springhill, LA. They were married 47 years before his passing. They lived in Cleveland, TN and Blakely, GA before moving to Texarkana in 1968. She moved to Longview, WA in 2016 to live close to her son.
Mrs. Fuller was a beautician and homemaker. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Texarkana, TX. She loved to cook and take meals to those who were sick or bereaved. She always had a batch of cookies on hand for neighbors and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Katrina Fuller of Rainier, OR; daughter Lori Buchanan of Bossier City, LA; sister and brother-in-law Frances and D. A. Tyler, Jr. of Alamogordo, NM; grandchildren Ashley Levandowski, Brittney Amado, Jesse Fuller, Micah Fuller and Joseph Fuller; nephew and niece Drue Tyler and Debbie Hamilton; and 8 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Mrs. Fuller’s life will be 10:30 March 27 at Groulx Family Mortuary in Rainier, OR with Rev Kirk Bennett officiating. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International or charity of your choice.
TONY HUDSON
Tony Tarzan Hudson, 58, Texarkana, Texas passed March 12, 2021. Visitation Friday, March 19, 3-5 PM, Jones Stuart Mortuary. Graveside Service Saturday, 10 AM, March 20, Nash Cemetery, Nash, TX via Jones Stuart Mortuary.
SATURDAY
THELMA JOHNSON
Thelma Johnson, age 92, entered into her heavenly home on February 27, 2021 at Butterfly Homes in Billings, MT. Thelma was born on March 16, 1928 in Simms, Texas to Boyd and Ruby Kruse. She attended Simms School. She is remembered well for her love of cooking, quilting, and flower gardens.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James D. Johnson; two sons, Royce Johnson and Larry Johnson; 2 brothers Charles Kruse and Gerald Kruse.
She is survived by one daughter, Sherri Maxwell, Laurel, Montana; one brother, Ray Kruse, Euless, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Connie Johnson, Texarkana, Texas; five grandchildren, James Larry Johnson, Janet Mason, Virginia Brewer, David Maddox and Karen Parker Ingram; 8 Great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and a numerous number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Bates Rolf Funeral Home, New Boston, Texas. Interment will be in Old Union Cemetery, Simms, Texas under the direction of the Bates Rolf Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Riverstone Hospice, 123 S 27th St., Billings, MT 59101 or riverstonehealth.org/give.
TERRY NOBLE
Terry Joe Noble, 48, of Ashdown, AR died Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Texarkana, TX.
Mr. Noble was born
September 23, 1972, in Bradley, AR. He was Lead Offal with Tysons Foods. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Noble of Ashdown, AR; one son, Brandon Burns of Ashdown, AR; one daughter, LaKeesha Burns of Ashdown, AR; two brothers, Nathaniel (Sherry) Noble of Ashdown, AR, and Charles Doyle of Eads, TN; two sisters, Angelia Vaughn and Brittany Trotter of McKinney, TX; his father, Wilbur (Joycelyn) Trotter of Columbus, AR; his mother, Bobbie Trotter of Mineral Springs, AR; and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services are Monday, March 22, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Cook Cemetery, Wilton, AR, with Elder Rico McClenton and Rev. Ronald Goodloe, Eulogist. Interment is under direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.
Mask and social distancing required.
BOBBYE HAMILTON
Bobbye Florence Burns Hamilton passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on March 17, 2021. Mrs. Hamilton was born on August 19, 1930 in Shiloh, Texas to James Hamlin Burns and Mary Eddie Stone Burns. Bobbye was a very active member of the Linden United Methodist Church for 65 years, teaching Sunday school and serving on many committees. She was also dedicated to civic organizations such as the PTA, Wildflower Trails, and the Relay for Life. She received her most cherished award from the Boy Scouts of America in 1975 when she was given the Silver Beaver, reserved at that time mostly for men scout leaders. Along with her husband, Red, Bobbye was presented with the Chamber of Commerce Civic Award fir Volunteerism in 1997.
Whether you referred to her as Mama, Granny Bobbye or Aunt Bo her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews were always shown unconditional love. She loved her family fiercely. Bobbye was an avid sports fan and never missed a chance to watch her sons, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren play, though she never found a referee or umpire she liked and made no bones about telling them so.
Married for 71 years, Mrs. Hamilton is survived by the love and light of her life, Kenneth Carl “Red” Hamilton, her two sons and their wives, Kenny and Tina Hamilton, and Kevin and Pam Hamilton; grandchildren, Kassie and Justin Watson, Ryan and Alaina Hamilton, Haley and Wes Troxell, Kallie and Will Daniel, Austin and Karla Sewell, and Riley Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Carter Watson, Cole Watson, Rhett Daniel, Grant Hamilton, Brock Troxell, Luke Hamilton, Vivian Bo Daniel, and Benson Troxell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Hamm” and Mary Burns; a sister Mary Ann Penny, and two brothers, Glen Rowe Burns and Donald “Duck” Wayne Burns.
Services will be Sunday March 21, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Linden United Methodist Church with Matt Graves and Kelly Krones officiating. Burial will follow in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder Davis Funeral Home in Linden. There will be time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Linden United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Linden Cemetery Association, PO Box 864, Linden, Texas 75563 or The American Cancer Society PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123.
DAVID BURNETT
Mr. David Lloyd Burnett, fifty-three, was born on September 10, 1967 in Texarkana, Texas. He was self employed and attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He departed this life on March 15, 2021 in Texarkana, Texas.
He leaves behind: 2 Daughters: Darnisha L. Roberts of Texarkana, Arkansas. Darshika N. Roberts of Dallas, Texas; Mother: Mary Lee Burnett of Texarkana, Arkansas; 2 Brothers: Dennis (Shelia) Burnett and Ned Burnett of Texarkana, Arkansas; 3 Sisters: Mary C. Burnett, Travis Burnett and Donna Davis of Texarkana, Arkansas; as well as a host of many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Cleveland Cemetery with Rev. Willie Harris under the direction of the Richardson Hill Funeral Home.