Obituaries

Jul 5, 2017

Laura Lee Strickland, age 88 of Wilmot, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Manor of Seagoville, TX. She was a native of Wilmot, a homemaker and a member of John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Strickland; her parents Pat Stricklin and Loula Cunningham-Stricklin; one brother, Leon Strickland; one...

Jun 27, 2017

James Oneal Brown, age 69 of Tucson, AZ, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Tuscon. Mr. Brown was a native of Crossett, but a resident of Tucson for the past 30 years and of the Baptist faith.  He served in the US Navy.

He loved working with his hands, building things, repairing cars and cooking. He was...

Jun 26, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Lavern Paskel, age 66 of Pine Bluff, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.  A native of Hamburg and a past resident of Muskegon, MI for 40 years, he lived the past 11 years in Pine Bluff.  He was a retiree of Challenge Machinery.  Mr. Paskel was a member of...

Jun 22, 2017

Ms. Kenyata Tramaine Dickerson, age 38, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Life Touch Hospice Center in El Dorado. She was a native of Detroit, MI but a resident of Warren most of her life.  She was also a member of the Revival Center Church of God In Christ in Monticello.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 17, 2017

Mr. Otis Bryon Monday, age 88, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Stonegate Villa Nursing Home in Crossett.  A native of Texarkana, AR, but a resident of Crossett for the past 20 years, Mr. Monday was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Rolfe Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

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Jun 12, 2017

Mrs. Clarice Penix, age 79, of Crossett, passed away Tuesday June 12, 2017 at Baptist Health and Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was a native of Strong, AR but had been a resident of Crossett for the past 59 years. She was a member of Davis Memorial Church of God and Christ and a retired custodian for...

Jun 8, 2017

Mrs. Victoria Washington, age 87 of Crossett, passed away Thursday June 8, 2017 at Ashley County Medical Center. Mrs. Washington was a native of New Orleans, La and resident of Crossett for the past 10 years. She was a homemaker and an active member of New Bethel Baptist Church.

Mrs. Washington was preceded in death by her...

May 31, 2017

Rev. Elizabeth Annette Lenoir, age 71, of Crossett, passed away Wednesday May 31, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of Tallulah, LA but lived most of her life in Crossett. Mrs. Lenoir was a retiree of the Georgia-Pacific paper mill where she was a crane operator for many years. She was also an ordained minister. Mrs. Lenoir...

May 30, 2017

Mr. Lawrence "Sonny" Bankston, Jr, age 60, of Crossett, passed away Tuesday May 30, 2017 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation facility in North Little Rock, AR

Mr. Bankston served in the United States Army. He was a lifelong resident of Crossett and an avid football fan. He was also passionate about playing cards and dominos.

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May 4, 2017

Abbie Bell Winemiller, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2017 at Dermott City Nursing Home.

Abbie was born September 14, 1939 in Rhower, AR to Albert and Ellen Carr-Boyd. She lived in and around McGehee throughout her life.  She was the retired owner of Turn Row Liquor Store in Arkansas City.  She was a loving mother,...

Apr 30, 2017

Louise Jones, age 92, of Crossett, AR passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Stonegate Villa Health and Rehabilitation. She was a native of Haynesville, LA but was a resident of Crossett for 70 years.

Mrs. Jones was a homemaker, a member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church where she faithfully served on the Deaconess Ministry, Mother Ministry,...

Apr 15, 2017

Mrs. Christine Courtney, age 69, of Hamburg, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Drew Memorial Hospital. She was a resident of Hamburg, and a former resident of Parkdale and Dermott. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Fountain Hill, AR. She is preceded in death by her first husband, James Rich, second husband, Reverend Jesse...

Apr 11, 2017

Donald Joe Smith age 71 of Crossett passed away Tuesday April 11, 2017 at the Ashley County Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Crossett and a retiree of Georgia Pacific Paper Mill.  He was a member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church where he served in the deacon ministry and trustee ministry.

He is preceded in...

Apr 10, 2017

Infant, Tru Journee Turney, of Fayetteville, AR passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She is survived by her parents, Montrell and Quanita Hollins-Turney of Fayetteville, AR; four brothers, Termijay Rhodes  of Crossett, AR;  Tywan Turney of Prescott, AR; Tidorian Turney of Prescott, AR;  Montrell Turney Jr. of  Nashville, AR; paternal grandparents,...

Mar 29, 2017

Mr. Samuel Cobb, age 74, of Hamburg, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Ashley County Medical Center. He was a native of Parkdale but was a past resident of Oakland, CA for a number of years. He had been a resident of Hamburg for the past 19 years. Mr. Cobb was a retired  US Army Veteran and served...

Mar 28, 2017

Mrs. Bernetta LaJoy Wofford, age 88, of Crossett, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Stonegate Villa Health and Rehabilitation. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Reverend Richard Townsell Sr. and second husband, Reverend Hallie M. Wofford; two sisters, Alverta Griffin and Bernice Scott; two brothers, Noelton...

Mar 8, 2017

Mrs. Evelyn Elizabeth Tate, age 59, of Crossett, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her residence in Crossett, AR. She was a lifelong resident of Crossett, a homemaker, and of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Ollie Mae Goree-Parker; two brothers, George Parker Jr. and Gregory Parker; one sister, Shirley Ann...

Mar 5, 2017

Mrs. Ollie Mae Griffin age 90 of Crossett, AR died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Stonegate Villa Health and Rehabilitation Center in Crossett, AR. She was a native of Hamburg, AR but a resident of Crossett most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Quinn Chapel AME Church. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. Willie Dean Clark age 74 of Crossett died Friday, March 3, 2017 at his home in Crossett, AR. He retired from Georgia Pacific Paper Mill where he was employed for forty-two years. Mr. Clark was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents Margree and Alford Clark, Sr....

Feb 26, 2017

Mr. Thomas Wallace, age 79, of Hamburg, AR passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at South East Arkansas Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Hamburg, a retired employee of GP Chemical Plant, and a member of Soldiers Chapel A.M.E. Church.

He is preceded in death by one son, Thomas Wallace Jr; parents, Lewis and Minnie...