Obituaries
JANICE HENSLEY
Janice Hensley, age 82, of Fouke, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Janice was born February 2, 1940 in Fouke, Miller County, AR;
Janice’s love of the Lord brought her to pastor her church, House of God, AKA the Little White Church, for over 30 years, located on Highway 71, across from Sylverino Baptist Church. All denominations were welcomed in her church. No one was ever turned away from her church doors. Sometime folks just driving by were compelled to turn around and come back.
Janice was loved by so many, not just family.
God gained an angel. She was and always will be loved and missed by all of us.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hensley; mama and daddy, Ruth and Leonard Burns; son, Chuckie Taylor; brother, Wallace Burns; sisters, Etta Mae Harris, Wilma Scott, Vicki Burns, Ester Haworth, Vera Leslie, Lil Nichols, Fay Hensley, Evelyn Sams and Jeanette Burns; granddaughters, Janice Hensley and Lacy Hensley.
Survivors include her children, Jeannie and husband, Charles Cutshall, Greg Hensley, Rickey Hensley, Shayla Haywood, Eddie Hensley, Kevin Hensley and Angie Hensley; special granddaughters, Sarah and her daughter Lexie and husband, John Scoggins, Jamie and daughters, Logan and Hayden and husband, Kristopher Smith and Little Lowell Harvin and his fiancee,’ Hannah; her brothers, Lloyd Burns and Glen Burns and wife, Barbra; sisters, Vern Hendrixs, Be Be Henry, Sissy Shores and Gail Mitchell; grandsons, Casey and daughters, Carlie, Samantha and son Caine and wife Danna Cutshall, Sam and sons, Cody, Casen and Caden and wife Angela Cutshall; granddaughters, Christy and daughter, Sunny and husband, Heath Krieger, Mashelle Hensley, Marlana Hensley, Carrissa Hensley and Destiny Hensley; and grandson, Tyler Hensley; 26 great-grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, Karson Pavick and C J Cutshall.
Mama had too many to count nieces, nephews and all her begets.
Memorial service at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Old Sylverino Pentecostal Church known as the “Little White Church”.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eastfuneralhomes.com for the Hensley family.
CLARK LEWIS CAPEHEART
Clark Lewis Capeheart, 82, passed away at Barnes Nursing Home in Lonoke, Arkansas, on January 16, 2023.
Clark was born in Idabel, Oklahoma, on June 17, 1940, to Dayton and Easter Capeheart. He is survived by his brother, Ted Capeheart, and wife Jill; sister, Nina and husband Boyce Rhea; nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins.
Clark attended Foreman High School until he was diagnosed with mental illness when he was 17. He spent the rest of his life at Arkansas State Hospital at the Benton Unit, various nursing homes and Birch Tree Community, a non profit specializing in taking care of mental patients.
Clark was interred in Dollarhide Cemetery, Foreman, Arkansas, on January 18, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on February 16, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Dollarhide Cemetery Pavilion.
Donations in memory of Clark may be made to Dollarhide Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 450, Foreman, Arkansas 71836.
TINA HARRISON
Tina LaFaye Harrison, 53, of New Boston, died January 31st. Memorial service will be Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Haynes Memorial Chapel.
BETTY HUNTER
Betty L. Hunter, 78, of Texarkana, Arkansas, gained her wings on Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born July 29, 1944 in Clarksville, Texas to the late Thelma Mathis Waller and Andrew Waller of Clarksville. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School where she was a Cheerleader, played Basketball and Softball. She worked at Bryce’s Cafeteria, Wadley for five years in Dietary, Aide, and Housekeeping.
Mrs. Hunter joined College Hill Baptist Church at the age of 12 under the Leadership of Rev. W.M. Davis. In 2012 she joined Union Hill Baptist Church.
First married to Louis Dunn and together two daughters were born: Vickie Dudley and Anita Williams. Later married Louis Hunter, Jr. and to this Union two Sons: Louis Hunter, III and Demorris Hunter. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother and truly loved her Family and would do anything for them. Family, please stick together because she loved you all.
She was preceded in death by Mother: Thelma Waller, Father: Andrew Waller, Step-Mother: Clara Waller, Husband: Louis Hunter, Jr., Sisters: Tracie Waller and Paulette Abraham.
Mrs. Hunter leaves to cherish her memory: Daughters: Vickie Dudley and Anita (Lane) Williams. Sons: Louis (VaShone) Hunter, III and Demorris (Gwen) Hunter. Sisters: Sharon Waller, Paula (Kenneth) Jones and Shirley Price. Brothers: Paul Waller, Andy (Annette) Waller, Otis L. (Bernadine) Whitmore. Grandchildren: Shaunta, Keith, Adrain, Julius, Demorris, Alexis, Patrick, Demorick, Demorris Jr., Demi, Channon, LeeLee, Aj Jhane,’ Sa Naa, and Ny Jah. Great-Grandchildren: Marcyla and Shannon and a Host of Other Relatives and Friends.
Visitation Friday, February 10, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Jones Stuart Mortuary. Funeral Service Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM College Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Sedaric Dinkens, Officiating and Pastor Larry Jordan, Eulogist. Burial at Chapelwood Gardens under Direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.
BURNEY STRIPLIN
Burney Royce Striplin, age 66, of Fouke, Arkansas, died Wednesday, February 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Striplin was born on December 2, 1956, at the Army Military Base in Killeen, Texas. He was retired from the United States Army and Red River Army Depot. Burney enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors. Burney’s nickname was Mr. Wilderness; you could always count on him for a word of advice and supplies. He and his wife Errolynn would travel into Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, camping and reenacting the Rendezvous days of the 1800s. He was a friend you could depend on in good or bad times. If Burney was your friend, you had a friend for life. His two little fury babies, Bella and Luke, had a special place in his heart. Burney’s most valuable treasure in life was his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ida Striplin; his twin sister, Brenda Joyce Striplin; one brother, Edward A. Striplin; his other sister, Jan A. Striplin; and one nephew, Shawn Striplin.
He is survived by his wife, Errolynn Striplin, of Fouke, Arkansas; one sister, Loretta Striplin of Texarkana, Texas; three brothers, William A. Striplin of Van Buren, Arkansas; Daniel Striplin of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Mark Striplin of Wilton, Arkansas; nieces, nephews and a host of friends and other relatives.
The family will receive friends at Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas, Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 5:00 P. M. to 7:00 P. M.
Register online @www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.
LAURA HOUFF
Laura Etta Johnson Houff was born August 5, 1926, in Nash, Texas to the late Lionel Allen Johnson and Zualma Hayes Johnson. She was the identical twin to her confidante and best friend, Mamie Etta Johnson Davis, who preceded her in death in November 2019. Laura and Mamie were the last two of four girls born to this union. They learned to be grateful for all of their blessings, the value of hard work, and a wonderful work ethic.
On February 16, 1948, she married Lawrence L. Houff. They remained married until his passing on September 15, 1983. She was a loving and dedicated mother to her children. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter - Doris Anne Lowe; one son - Lawrence L. Houff, Jr.; grandsons - Juan Houff, Jr. and Adrian Flagg; nephew - Lionel Davis; and sisters Ida Thaggard and Helen Stewart.
Left to cherish her memory and celebrate her life are daughter Sherry Young (Tommy) of Wake Village, Texas, sons Gary L. Houff Sr. (Debra), Harold Houff (Regina), Juan Houff Sr. (Janet), Cecil Houff (Charnell), Marion Houff all of Texarkana, Texas, and Arthur Houff of Richardson, Texas. Also to cherish her memory are grandchildren, Candace Massiah, Jason Lowe, Angela Houff, Gary Houff Jr., Josh Houff, Ethan Houff, Courtnee Houff, Portia Flagg, Shaundra Walker, Andreika Houff, Kaylia Houff. She is also survived by special nieces and nephews Sammie Davis, Jr., Marva Davis, Anthony Davis, Lynn Hill, and Diana Miles. She was adored by many others, including a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be at Haynes Mortuary on Friday February 10 from 5 – 7 PM. Services will be Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 AM at Hickory Hill Baptist Church, Nash Texas. Masks are required.
WILMA DIXON
Mrs. Wilma Louise Dixon was born February 5, 1939, to the late Elijah (Buster) Watson and Louise M. Watson-Raglon in Hempstead County, AR. She departed this life on January 30, 2023, at Hospice of Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas.
She was married to Mr. Clyde Dixon Sr. To this union, three children were born. Etta Louise Muldrew preceded her in death.
Wilma was a member of the Greater New Hope Baptist Church where she served as an usher until her health failed her. She retired from Cooper Tire Inc. after years of faithful service. She was very involved in the community by volunteering at the Sandflat Neighborhood Center and feeding children after school.
She is survived by: children, Clyde Dixon Jr. (Debra) and Dories Henson and a grandson she raised as her son, Clyde Dixon III (Tia Marie); sister, Dorothy M. Johnson (James); special cousin, Henry Raglon (Earline), grandchildren, LaShundra “Peaches” Harrison (Preston), LaTonya Bayonne (Gerald), Christian Williams, and Erica Dixon; great-grandchildren, Preston Harrison Jr., Jayla Bayonne, Taylor Bayonne, Dominique Harrison, Jayda Harrison, Channing Dixon, Jalen Nelson and Chase Dixon.
Visitation for Mrs. Dixon will be 12 to 2 PM Friday, February 10, 2023, at Haynes Mortuary. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Greater New Hope Baptist Church.
Online registration is available at www.haynesmortuary.com.
CEDRICK SCOTT
Mr. Cedrick D’Angello Scott was called to his heavenly home by the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at a Dallas, Texas hospital.
He was born January 17, 1986 to Aundria Scott and the late Thomas Scott in Texarkana, Texas.
Cedrick was a Baptist and gave his life to Christ at an early age. He served as a Jr. Deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member. Cedrick loved life and always filled the room with much love and laughter. He worked many years in construction with his father. He moved to Lancaster, TX three years ago with his fiancée, Quita Harris. He was actively employed with Vestcom.
Cederick was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Scott and son, Kingystn Scott and Stepfather, Jerome Edwards.
He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Aundria Edwards, daughter, Caliyah Scott; brother, Quintonus Scott; stepbrother, Jerome Edwards, Jr.; one goddaughter, Ericka Lloyd, two Godbrothers, Sylvester Hopkins and Jimmy Curley; grandparents, Annie Hopkins, Betty Edwards, and Prescillar Scott; fiancée, Quita Harris; Stepdaughters, Mya-Shamirriah Horton and Journey Harris; Aunts, Pearlie Lee, Soundria Chapell, Cheryl Williams, Javondria Montgomery, Tameka Hopkins, Sharon Edwards, Rosalind (Carl) Fricks Maria (LeRoy) Nelson, Charlotte (Carlton) Malvin, Donna Scott, Wanda (Epuillis) Jones; Uncles, Kevin (Cremalia) Hopkins, Barry Hopkins Lavelle (Veronic) Edwards and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Visitation will be 3:00-6:00 p.m., Friday at Lyles Funeral
Home.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, at Lyles Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Pastor Carlton Malvin as the eulogist.
Interment to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Ogden, Arkansas under direction of Lyles Funeral Home, Inc.
Masks are required at services and online registration is at www.lylesfuneralhominc.com.
HELEN GRIFFIN
Helen Griffin, 71, of Texarkana, Texas passed February 3, 2023. Visitation February 10, 2023, St. Paul Baptist, 5-7PM. Service Saturday, February 11, 2023 11AM, St. Paul. Burial Chapelwood under direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.
ELLIS WILSON
Ellis Wilson, 84, of Texarkana, died February 2nd. Visitation is Friday from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.; funeral service will be Saturday 2:00 p.m. Both services will be at Haynes Mortuary.
WILLIAM WALKER
Visitation for Mr. William Walker of Ozan will be 11am-5pm Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday at Roadside COGIC in Ozan. Arrangements entrusted to Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
LESLIE EDWARD STEVENSON, SR.
Leslie Edward Stevenson, Sr. passed away February 8, 2023 Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation under the direction of Bates Family Funeral Home in De Kalb, Texas.
Funerals
McDOWELL, James. Texarkana, Arkansas. Died Tuesday. Services 11:30 a.m. Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial at a later date in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Tipp City, Ohio.
TURNER, Earnest. Texarkanas, Texas. Died Feb. 3. Memorial services 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Church.