All Obituaries

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...

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...