Obituaries

Deadra Michelle Pearson Tremble was born to the late Delounce Pearson and Mary Turner Pearson. She was the oldest daughter and shared a special bond with her forever-favorite sisters, Carletta Nicole and Cynthia Marie. On […]

Martha Stell Harris Sisson, age 94, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on October 29, 2026, surrounded by family. Mrs. Sisson was born on December 25, 1931, in Prescott, Arkansas to her parents, Montgomery and Grace […]

Ode Smith Jr. affectionately known as “Babe Ruth” entered this life on October 27, 1926, in Washington, Arkansas. He was the eldest child of Ode Smith Sr. and Cassie Stuart Smith. He attended school in […]

The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Johnny Shanklin 65, of Texarkana, AR during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mr. […]

The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Dennis Green, 55, of Hope, AR during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mr. […]

Ode Smith, Jr. An obituary is not available at this time for Ode Smith, Jr. Events Visitation Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, […]

Audrey Pauline Robbins, 86, passed away on October 23, 2026. She was born on September 27, 1940, to Joel Volley and Mary Lee Powell in Guernsey, Arkansas. Audrey enjoyed taking trips to the casino, working […]

Betty Sue Parks, 80, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. She was born on August 16, 1946, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, to Monroe and Martha Redmond. Betty spent her working years at […]

Tony R. Purtle of Little Rock passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, at the age of 81, with his family by his side. He was born on September 4, 1945, in Hope, Arkansas to […]

Diane Faulker, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully under the care of Gentiva Hospice on October 14, 2026. She was born on April 10, 1961, in Miniola, New York, to Arthur and Martha Gesie. Diane’s […]

Terry Annette Fazende Rogers was born on November 1, 1938, in Houston, Texas to Harvey and Mildred Fazende and was raised in Houston, Texas, where she met and married her husband and started raising their […]

Jerry Dale Calhoon, age 63, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on October 23, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1963, to Buddy and Barbara Calhoon and was a lifelong resident of Hope. Jerry enjoyed […]