All Obituaries

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...

Eloise Cooley McClain Fletcher, age 93, of Crossett, AR, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 30, 2019.  She was born on June 11, 1925 to Virgil and Chloe Doss Cooley.  She was a member of Cloverdale Assembly of God Church of Crossett.  Eloise had many loves in her life.  Her greatest love was her family.  She was an excellent cook and was blessed with many talents including sewing, woodworking crafts, flowers and gardening.  She...

Major William Robert Marks, age 87, of Crossett, AR passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.  He was born on July 25, 1931 to Robert H. and Fannie Harbison Marks.  William adored his family and the Arkansas Razorbacks.  He enjoyed flying after he received his private pilot license.  He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years.  He served in the Vietnam Conflict and received numerous military decorations including the Bronze Star.  His time in the...

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Gayle Lavonne Strebeck, age 73, of Crossett, AR, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in El Dorado, AR.  She was born on January 10, 1946 to Ernest and Atha Lee Goleman Humphrey.  Gayle loved her Lord and Savior.  She was a member of First Church of God in Crossett.   She enjoyed reading, listening to music, and planting flowers in the yard with her grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Darrel Humphrey; sister, Kay Gannon; son in...

Marthield Berry Moses, age 98, of Crossett, AR, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019.  She was born on July 20, 1920 to William E. and Clara Ellis Berry.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Crossett and enjoyed cooking and knitting.  She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Moses, Sr. and one son, Charles Moses, Jr. Mrs. Moses is survived by one son, Dennis Moses of Crossett, AR; four grandchildren, Charles Moses III,...

Ethel Rae Stanley Blackwell, age 91, of Crossett, AR, died at Ashley County Medical Center on March 3, 2019.  She was born on April 27, 1927 to her parents, Verda (Outlaw) and Leciel Stanley.  Mrs. Blackwell had a green thumb and loved flowers of all kinds, especially roses.  She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Crossett and a homemaker who loved to sew.  She enjoyed making clothes for her children as they grew.  She liked to wear cowboy boots, enjoyed...

John Wayne Jacobs, age 87, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019.  He was born in El Dorado, AR on August  16, 1931.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Crossett.  Mr. Jacobs was an easy going, selfless man who was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.  He enjoyed fishing, bird hunting, bowling, reading Western novels and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks.  He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother,...