All Obituaries

Nancy LaGrange, 55, of Crossett, AR passed away June 6, 2019 after a long illness. She was born in Waterloo, IA on July 1, 1963. She loved collecting angels and dolphins, spending time with her horse, Don and enjoyed sitting outside watching the birds. Nancy is survived by her fiancé, Jimmy Griffin,her three daughters, her parents, two sisters, one brother, five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Nancy will be missed by all her friends and family. Arrangements...

Mary Jane Parkerson, age 71, of Hamburg, AR, passed away at Oak Ridge Rehabilitation in El Dorado, AR on Friday, May 31, 2019.  She was born on March 16, 1948 to Dawsie and Ilema Johnson Stanley in Warren, AR.  She was a member of First Assembly of God of Crossett and had a passion for horses, cats, horseback riding and action movies.  She was an excellent cook and loved her family dearly. Mary Jane Parkerson is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Johnny...

Susan “Susie” Karlene Jerry, age 63, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  She was a lifelong resident of Crossett, born on August 9, 1955 to her parents, “Shorty” and Ouida Miller.  She was a member of Meridian Baptist Church and throughout her life, enjoyed fishing and camping.  Her greatest love in life was visiting with her family and being surrounded by them.  Mrs....

Marian Hunt Moore, long time Crossett resident, passed away in Richmond, Virginia on May 24, 2019.  Marian was born September 22, 1950 in Crossett, Arkansas the daughter of Albert Baldwin Moore, Jr. and Marguerite Potts Moore.    Marian grew up in Crossett on Cedar St. with her three brothers.  She loved all Crossett had to offer, most particularly the yearly Crossett Rodeo.  The Moores were a horse loving family and Marian reveled in the pageantry and the...

Dorothy “Dot” Nell Ivy Carpenter, age 91, of Crossett, AR, passed away on May 20, 2019.  She was born to Drucilla McCall Ivy and James Ivy on February 12, 1928 in Lufkin, TX.  Dot has been a resident of Crossett, AR since 1955.  She worked as a loan officer at Georgia Pacific Employees Federal Credit Union when it had only three employees.  In addition to her parents, Dot is preceded in death by her husband, S.J. Carpenter; one son, Jamie Carpenter and one...

Grace Esther Hopper, age 97, of Crossett, AR, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  She was born on April 12, 1922 to "Uncle Bud" and Fannie Johnson.  Grace was a faithful Christian and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She was an excellent cook and no one ever left her house hungry.  Her home was immaculate as she tended to it well.  Grace would always be heard singing while she went about her...

Henry Wilburn Austin, age 69 of Crossett, AR, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 22, 2019.  He was born on May 4, 1949 in Snyder, Arkansas to Henry W. and Peggy Roberts Austin.  He was an industrious individual.  He knew nothing of leisure or hobbies, only hard work.  He was instrumental in the reconstruction of Wiggins Cabin and the repairing of Troy Church.  He loved his gravel pit and had an unmatched passion for the...

Billie “Joyce” Hargraves Lochala, age 86 of Crossett, AR, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019.  She was born on January 21, 1933 in Ingals, AR to Bill and Birdie Hargraves.  She attended school in Hamburg, AR.  Soon after, she met and married the love of her life, Albert “Ray” Lochala.  They moved to Crossett around 1953.  Joyce and Ray had no brothers or sisters, so her family was the center of her life.  She was the perfect mother to...

Melissa Diane Morse, age 39, of Crossett, AR, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 13, 2019.  She was born on August 4, 1979 to Charles and Nelda Morse.  She was always a joy to be around.  Melissa loved to ask questions and visit with anyone who stopped by.  When visitors would attempt to leave, their keys would be found in the hands of Melissa.  She told everyone she met that they were beautiful, even though she lost her...

Pauline Thomas Peters, age 90, of Mountain View, AR, formerly of Crossett, AR, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019.  She was born on October 17, 1928 in Willetts, LA to Moses M. and Montie A. Patrick Thomas. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Chesley A. Peters and her daughter, Francis A. Smith. Mrs. Peters is survived by one son, David Wayne Peters (Kimberly) of Milo, AR; one daughter, Eva Applegate of Mountain View, AR; one brother, RC Thomas (Ann) of...