OBITUARIES
Hill Cemetery in Simms, Texas.
WILLIAM FANNING JR.
Dr. William J. Fanning, Jr. (Bill) 76, died August 7, 2022.
Visitation: 5-7p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole, Fort Worth.
Funeral: 10a.m. Saturday, Aug.13, at First United Methodist Church, Fort Worth, with a reception following in Wesley Hall. Interment: 3p.m. Saturday in City Cemetery, Sulphur Springs.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to the American Heart Association or a charity of choice.
Additional information at www.thompsonfunerals.com.
CLEMIA HUEY
Clemia Huey, 90, of Texarkana, TX died Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at home. Arrangements are pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc.
MARGARET WYRICK
Margaret Che’ann Wyrick, 20, of Waldo, AR, passed Tuesday, August 9, 2022, succumbing to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Hope, AR. Arrangements are pending with R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC, Magnolia, Arkansas.
THURSDAY RENA GREEN
Rena Bell Green 87, Texarkana, AR passed July 29, 2022. Visitation Thursday, August 11, 2022 3-5 Jones Stuart. Service Friday, August 12, 2022 11 AM Jones Stuart Mortuary Lot with Rev. Eddie Hill, Eulogist.
FRIDAY CLEMIA HUEY
Reverend Clemia Thomas Huey was born in Leary, Texas on July 22, 1932, to Connie Huey and Dorothy Brown Huey. Upon his passing, he was 90 years old and had just celebrated his birthday several weeks prior. Reverend Huey was preceded in death by his parents (Connie and Dorothy), his wife of 49 years Georgia T. Huey, two of his sons Clemia T. Huey, Jr. and Victor Wayne Huey, and one son-in-law, J.D. Hooks, Jr.
Those left to cherish his memory are four daughters Debra Hooks (Ray), Dorothy Hooks, Angela Rowden (Darrell), and Thelma Reeves (Charles). He leaves one son, Tony M. Huey, Sr. (Linda). He also leaves one special niece, Juanita Barlow, and her mother Sarah Henderson, and one daughter-in-law, Wanda Huey. Additionally, Reverend Huey leaves 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren to carry-on his legacy. Reverend Huey also leaves a host of other friends and family members that he cherished.
Services will be held for Reverend Huey on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 2:00pm. The location is Canaan Baptist Church, 1002 Laurel Street, Texarkana, AR 71854.
Services will also be livestreamed on the Southwest District Facebook page as well as the Canaan Baptist Church Facebook page.
Interment at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens, 1001 S. Kings Hwy, Texarkana, TX 75501.
MARY GRIMES
Mary Ruth Grimes, 74, of Ashdown, AR died Friday, July 29, 2022, in Ashdown, AR. Mrs. Grimes was born June 5, 1948, in Ashdown, AR. She was employed in Quality Control with Domtar Papers.
Survivors include her husband, Mack C. Grimes of Ashdown, AR; two sons, Marrio (Brandi) Grimes of Ashdown, AR, and Anthony (Tasha) Bennett, Sr., of Houston, TX; five sisters, Emma O’guinn, Helen O’guinn and Cheryl Starks of Ashdown, AR, and Sheila (Reginald) Elijah Sr. and Tonja (Rickey) Donelson of Texarkana, TX; two brothers, Leonard O’guinn of Ashdown, AR, and Lawrence (Barbara) O’guinn of Texarkana, AR; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation is Friday, August 12, 2022, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Greater Mount Zion Church, Ashdown, AR.
Funeral services are Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Greater Mount Zion Church, Ashdown, AR, with Pastor Charles Stewart, Eulogist. Interment is in Rhodes Cemetery, Ashdown, AR, under direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.
Online registration is at jonesstuartmortuary.com.
COURTNEY WRIGHT
Courtney Antonio Wright, 34, was born in Texarkana, Texas on February 17, 1988. He was the 2nd born child of Zenovie D. Hilliard and Karl D. Hillard. He gained his wings on August 2, 2022. Courtney accepted Jesus Christ at an early part of his life. He was a New Boston High School Graduate and participated in every Special Olympic Event that he could. He won lots of trophies and medals. He enjoyed school so much he wanted to continue going.
Courtney leaves to mourn: Mother: Zenovie D. Hilliard of New Boston, TX, Father: Karl D. Hilliard of Shreveport, LA, Sisters: Krystal Wright and Karllesia Carson of Texarkana, TX., Grandmother: Betty Wright of Texarkana, TX, Uncles: Donnie Cole of Port Arthur, TX., James Cole and Michael Wright of Texarkana, TX., Aunts: Tolitha (Charles) Harris of Texarkana, TX, Patricia Wright of Nash, TX., Martha (Charles) Morehead of Dallas, TX., Evelyn (Carl) Donald of Wake Village, TX., Margaret A. Gray of Texarkana, AR., Sherry Faye Gullate and Terry Kaye Gullate Gaines of Houston, TX.. Niece: Trinity Wright of New Boston, TX., Nephew: Khamaurion Wright of New Boston, TX, Cousin: Carter Hobson of New Boston, TX and a Host of other Relatives and Friends.
Visitation Friday, August 12, 2022 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Jones Stuart Mortuary. Funeral Service Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM Antioch Baptist Church 1036 Addison St. New Boston, TX. with Rev. Reginald G. Reid, Sr., Eulogist. Burial at Antioch Cemetery, New Boston under the direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.
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KENNY LANE DUNCAN
Kenny Lane Duncan passed peacefully in his sleep Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his home. Heaven gained the most kind and loving husband and father. He was a great friend. He was a loving husband of 36 years to his wife Donna. His other light of his life was Paige, his daughter and her husband, Devin. He also leaves a lifelong friend Bobby Ellis of New Boston, Texas.
Kenny was born at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Arkansas on April 2, 1961. Kenny was a supervisor at West Fraser Plant in New Boston, Texas. He worked there for 38 years. He was a Baptist and member of Hubbard Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Father, Lane E. Duncan, Mother, Mary Sue Murry Duncan, a brother, Jerry Duncan and sister, Brenda Reviere.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Beth Hobbs Duncan, daughter Paige Elizabeth Duncan Parker and husband Devin Parker of Texarkana, Texas, Father in law, Kenneth Hobbs, Brothers, Bruce Duncan of Avery, Texas, Rick Gandy and wife Teresa of Avery, Texas a number of nieces, nephews, many loving friends and extended family.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the Bates Rolf Chapel, New Boston with Bro. Roddy Jackson and Rick Gandy officiating. Interment will be in Avery Cemetery, Avery Texas under the direction of Bates Rolf Funeral Home, New Boston. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. before services.
Online registration may be made at www.batesrolffuneralhome.com.
AMOS WALSTON JR. Amos Levingston Walston, Jr., 59, Texarkana, TX passed
July 25, 2022. Visitation August 12, 2022 3:00-5:00 PM Jones Stuart Mortuary. Service Saturday, August 13, 2022 10:00 AM at Christ Nation.
WILL MCKINNEY
Will Mckinney, 72, of Texarkana died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc.
JOHN POPE
John Anthony Pope, 95, of Texarkana, AR passed away August 11, 2022 in a local nursing home. Services are pending with East Funeral Home - Downtown.
CURTIS DIBRELL SR.
Services for Curtis Dibrell, Sr. will be 10AM Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Canaan Baptist Church under direction of Haynes Mortuary, Inc. Mr. Dibrell will be viewed at the church from 9 to 10AM.
SATURDAY BRENDA C. LANGSTON
Brenda C. Langston, age 70, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 7, 2022 in a Atlanta, Texas, adult care facility.
Brenda was born August 20, 1951, in Atlanta, Texas, to Oval and Nina Bell Capps. She was employed with Guard Line; and was Seventh Day Adventist by faith. She was a loving wife and mother; an avid reader; a New Orleans Saints Fan and loved to fish in her younger years. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Tristian Lane Gunn; brother, Buddy Capps, Jr. and her parents.
She is survived by her husband, James Langston of Atlanta, Texas; son, Brian Gunn and wife Amy of Stonewall, Louisiana; step-daughters, Robbin Phillips and husband Sonny of Texarkana, Texas, Tammy Rich and husband Robert of Queen City, Texas; seven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a number of other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, August 13, 2022, in the Hanner Funeral Chapel with Charles Hale officiating.
Visitation will be Friday, August 12, 2022 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Hanner Funeral Service.
Interment will be in Queen City Cemetery.
Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.
REBA LEIGH OZYMY
Reba Leigh Ozymy, of Texarkana, Texas passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was 81 years old.
Reba was born August 21, 1940, in Allene, Arkansas , to Lee H and Ora Echols Mears. She was the owner and operator of Keith & Karen’s Kiddie Kollege from 1970 to 1980 in Texarkana, Texas. She also built and operated Kiddie Kollege in Ashdown, Arkansas from 1980 until 1985. In 1987 she opened and operated Kiddie Kollege in Maud, Texas through 1997. She then enjoyed her retirement years.
She organized the first Bikea-thon and Trike-a-thon for children in the 4 State area which benefited the American Heart Association. She also enjoyed Softball and Basketball.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and son Keith Daniel, and her brothers, James Mack Mears and Homer Mears.
She is survived by Dan Ozymy, Texarkana Texas, daughter Karen Ozymy and Kelli Bryan, Texas and granddaughter Mallory Brown and Travis, Stephenvillle, Texas and numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Graveside services will be 10:00 Monday, August 15, 2022 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Texarkana, Texas with Steve Minter officiating under the direction of Bates Rolf Funeral Home, New Boston.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Randy Sam’s Outreach Shelter in Texarkana, Texas.
Online registration may be made at www.batesrolffuneralhome.com.