All Obituaries

Mr. Melvin Turnentine August 24, 1946 - May 30, 2023   Mr. Melvin Turentine, 76, of Fulton, Arkansas, passed away at the Springs of Texarkana in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 30, 2023, after a long battle with health issues. He had been a lifetime resident of the Fulton Community. He was born to the late Mr. Richard Turentine and the late Ms. Inez Lafayette in Fulton, Arkansas, August 24, 1946.  He is described to an entrepreneur and a self-made man who was a jack of...

Jessie James Burton January 17, 1946 - May 27, 2023   Mr. Jessie J. Burton, 77, of Muskegon, Michigan formerly of Hope, Arkansas, passed away in Muskegon, Michigan passed away after a bout with health concerns.  Mr. Burton has lived in Michigan for a number of years but prior to leaving Hope, Arkansas he was a longtime dedicated employee at Hope Livestock, serving for more than ten years.  There will be a service held in Muskegon Michigan prior to him being brought back...

Mr. Joe Donnell Gulley August 5, 1965 - May 27, 2023 Mr. Joe Gulley, 57, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away after a lengthy illness on the morning of Saturday, May 27, 2023.  Joe was an independent guy and never met a stranger.  He was the life of the party and seemed to be always the center of attraction.  As far as anyone can tell, he never had an enemy or too many altercations with anybody.  It seems to be unrealistic that nobody disliked one person but that seems to...

Chester Finley December 1, 1954 - May 9, 2023   Mr. Chester Finley, 68, of Stamps, Arkansas passed away peacefully at the Springs of Magnolia after a bout with health concerns.  He was born to the late Mr. Mr. Andrew Finley, Sr. and the late Mrs. Audie Perry-Finley, December 1, 1954 in Stamps, Arkansas.  Mr. Finley had worked at Alan White Furnishing of Stamps and while living in Little Rock, Arkansas at Baptist Health. He was a proud graduate of Ellis High School,...

Mr. Ben Freeland March 5, 1933 - April 10, 2033   Mr. Ben Freeland, 90, of Garland City, Arkansas passed away peacefully at his residence in Garland City, Arkansas in the early morning hours of Monday, April 10, 2023.  Arrangements are pending with his family and the Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home Family.

Valerie Ward Guzman October 11, 1965 - April 9, 2023   Ms. Valerie Ward Guzman, 57, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, April 9, 2023.  Valerie has been a lifetime resident of Stamps Arkansas and was a proud graduate of Stamps High School, Home of the Yellowjackets and went to Red River Vocational Technical School.  She had spent her early years as a member of Greenville Baptist Church where she was a very active young person.  Upon...

 Ms Benora Box  June 29, 1935-April 5, 2023   Sister Benora Box, 87, of Rosston, Arkansas departed her earthly life in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 5th 2023 at the Springs of Hillcrest of Prescott, AR.   Mrs. Box was born to the late Mr. Fred D. Young of Rosston, AR and the late Mrs. Dexter Bazzelle-Young of Rosston AR, on June 29, 1935.  Mrs. Box dedicated her life to Christ at an early age. She was a very active church member at New Bethel AME in...

Ms. Paula Yvette Green February 5, 1960 – April 5, 2023   Ms. Paula Yvette (Fly Girl) Green, 63, of Tollette, Arkansas passed away peacefully at Pleasant Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Ashdown, Arkansas, in the early morning hours of Wednesday April 5, 2023 after an extended bout of illness.  Ms. Green was born to the late Mr. Zebeedee Brown and the late Mrs. Patricia White-Green in DeQueen, Arkansas on February 5, 1960, she was an excellent daughter, mother,...

Mr. Melvin James Finley May 14, 1951 – March 22, 2023 Mr. Melvin James Finley, 71, of Haynesville, Louisiana, formerly of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his residence in Haynesville, Louisiana after a very long bout with health issues. He was born to the late Mr. Andrew Finley, Sr. and Mrs. Audie Perry-Finley in Stamps, Arkansas, May 14, 1951.  Mr. Finley had been a very hardworking man who did work as a pulpwood contractor and logger until his health just...

Stanley Earl Wyrick September 6, 1963 – March 21, 2023   Mr. Stanley Earl Wyrick, 59, of Vivian Louisiana, formerly of Stamps Arkansas passed away peacefully at the North Caddo Medical Center in Vivian Louisiana, Tuesday evening March 21, 2023 after complications from a recent illness.  Stanley loved life and was a lifetime, diehard, Dallas Cowboys Fan. Stanley was born to the late Mr. Robert Charles (Pete) Wyrick and the late Mrs. Vernice Davis-Wyrick on September 6....