OBITUARIES

WAYNE BYERS

Charles Wayne Byers was born on June 11, 1938, in Bingen, Arkansas, a small community outside of Nashville, Arkansas. He died on May 11, 2022, in Hallsville, Texas with his family at his bedside. Wayne was a devoted husband and father. He was a car enthusiast and was noted for always having a sharp, clean car. He was also very particular about his lawn and landscaping appearance. He retired from United Parcel Service as a feeder driver after 26 years of service. He served on the Board of Directors for Texarkana Resources for the Disabled for a number of years. He was a member of Texarkana Masonic Lodge No. 341, a 33-degree Mason, and Past Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. He was a friend to all who knew him and was always ready to help someone in need. He made many “gifts” of financial assistance to needy people and never mentioned it to anyone. He loved being outdoors and never shirked hard work. He loved listening to classic country and southern gospel music, watching his bird feeder, and reading his Bible daily. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas. He would want to be remembered as a Christian, a hard worker, an honest man, a provider for his family, and a true friend.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 64 years, Edith, and his youngest son, Marty, both of Hallsville, Texas and a number of cousins. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Michael Wayne Byers, whom he loved dearly. Wayne was the oldest of five children and was the last sibling left in his family. The family expresses our most sincere gratitude to DeShun Jeffery, our angel, and an answer to prayer, for the loving and tender care she gave Wayne during his illness.

A celebration of life will be at 2:00 P.M. on May 14, 2022, at the Texarkana Funeral Home Arkansas, Chapel with Rev. David Watkins officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 P.M. until service time.

Memorials may be made to: Texarkana Resources for the Disabled, 3015 East 19th Street, Texarkana, Arkansas, 71854.

Register online at www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.

HILLARY HUBBARD-HENTHORNE

Hillary Jacqueline HubbardHenthorne, of Bella Vista, AR, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2022. She was born March 13, 1984, in Texarkana, TX. Hillary was a 2003 graduate of Arkansas High School. She went on to blaze the world of graphic design with two degrees from The Art Institute in Dallas, TX.

Hillary was a talented artist and enjoyed her fast paced career creating for Fortune 500 companies including JCPenney and Wal-Mart. Hillary loved her family and was strikingly beautiful inside and out.

Hillary was preceded in death by her Daddy, Rusty Hubbard and her beloved Aunt, Jean Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Henthorne. She is also survived by her mother, Ruthie Hubbard and sister, Heather Hubbard Jordan, and her husband Josh and their children, Jackson and Addison. Hillary is survived by Bill and Pat Hubbard of Texarkana, AR, as well as Keith and Terri Hubbard and extended family.

We will miss her beautiful smile more than words can say.

Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life in her honor with her cousin, Marty Hill, presiding at Chapelwood Memorial next to her Daddy on May 14 at 11am.

JOE HARVEY

Joe Lawrence Harvey was born October 6, 1947, to Burlee Harvey and Annie Lee Casteel Harvey. Joe was the ninth child of ten born to this union. Joe confessed at an early age his belief in the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at Floyd Valley Baptist Church in Marietta, Texas.

Joe attended Floyd Valley Elementary School in Marietta, Texas for grades first through third. During the Summer of 1956 the family moved to Texarkana, Texas where he attended New Town Elementary School. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1965. After High School Joe attended Prairie View A & M University where he met his wife, Faye Jewel Vorise and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1969. Upon graduation, Joe was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant Officer in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. When he completed his tour of duty, he was honorably discharged in 1971.

Joe departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son- Keith Harvey, three sisters: Peggy Harvey Brown, Vera Dell Harvey Wilcox and Mary Lou Harvey Holloway: one brother Waldo Harvey, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Joseph Harvey of Tacoma, Washington: one daughter, Ann-Marie Harvey of Los Angeles, California: one granddaughter, Adea Marie Harvey of Bellingham, Washington: three sisters: Mordine Harvey Caston of Westchester, Illinois, Toncie (Lonnie) Booker of Texarkana, Texas, Mollie Harvey of Broadview, Illinois: two brothers: B.H. Harvey of Marietta, Texas, Alvin (Debra) Harvey of Westchester, Illinois. Multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Special friends; Jacqueline Rachal and Marlena Salter.

Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Haynes Mortuary. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.

CHARLYNE WATTS

Charlyne Juanita Watts, age 90, of Fouke, Arkansas passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Charlyne was born September 5, 1931 in Arkadelphia, AR. Charlyne and Roy loved traveling all over the United States in their motorhome and did so for many many years.

Preceded in death by her husband Roy Watts; one brother Weldon Joslin; two sisters Jean Stillwell and Wilowdyne Olsen.

She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law John Watts and David and Kelli Watts all of Fouke, AR; Paul and Valarie Peters of St. Louis, MO. and one sister Patsy McElroy of Conway, AR.; seven grandchildren Lacey Watts, Joshua Watts, Jonathan Watts and Dallas Watts all of Fouke, AR., Chase and Charissa Watts of Texarkana, AR., Miles and Gavin Peters of St. Louis, MO; plus three great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the United Pentecostal Church of Fouke, AR. with Rev. Brent Mixon officiating.

Family will be at the home of David and Kelli Watts of Fouke, AR.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eastfuneralhome.com for the Watts family.

JOE CHEATHAM

Visitation for Mr. Joe Wallace Cheatham will be 5-7pm Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday at Maranatha Baptist Church, Hope. Arrangements entrusted to Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.