Obituaries

Aug 15, 2017

Randall Keith "Randy" Maxwell, age 52 of Hamburg, died Tuesday, August 15 at his residence. Mr. Maxwell was a lifelong resident of Hamburg, a retired logger and a member of Southside Baptist Church where he sang in the choir.

He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond "Hoss" Maxwell and brother, Michael "Mickey" Maxwell.

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Aug 14, 2017

Nathan Daniel Tucker, 65, of Santa Monica, CA, formerly of Crossett, White Station Community, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2017 in Santa Monica. He worked in an appliance store for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Lewis and Roberta Gilliam-Tucker and five brothers, Jessie, C.J., Willie, Troy and Wayne Tucker; a nephew,...

Aug 13, 2017

Lucy Scott, age 54, of Portland, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 at her home.  She was a life-long resident of Portland,  a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Ms. Scott was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Annie Bell Rice-Scott and three brothers, Andrew, Gilbert and A.W. Scott.  Lucy loved her family and spending time with them. ...

Jul 16, 2017

Wayman Odell Stanley, age 59, of Fountain Hill, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was a native of Hamburg and a resident of Fountain Hill. He was a construction worker and welder by trade and was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents;...

Jul 13, 2017

Rev. James Ephraim Johnson, age 74, of Hamburg, AR, passed away on Thursday, July 13 at Ashley County Medical Center.  He was a native of Thebes, AR.  He was a retiree of Georgia Pacific Chemical Plant and a Baptist minister for 56 years.  He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hamburg. He was preceded in death...

Jul 12, 2017

Saif El Hashan Baxter, age 29, of Denver, CO, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Aurora, CO. He was a lifelong resident of Denver, an iron worker and a member of the Iron Worker's Union #24. He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Tonya Manuel. Saif loved writing poetry, riding...

Jul 11, 2017

Mabelean Curtis, 65 of Crossett, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was a native of Thebes, AR, a former math teacher at Portland High School, and a member of the Gates Chapel A.M.E. Church of Crossett. She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her family and going to church. Mabelean was...

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...