Obituaries

Obituaries for February 5, 2018

• Sterling Blackman

  MAGNOLIA, Ark.—Sterling Blackman, 56, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in a Texarkana hospital. Arrangements are pending with R.L. Reed Funeral Home.

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  Neta J. Brankel

  On November 21, 1930, in Texarkana, Ark., God had a very special plan for countless hosts of people. Sister Brankel's life story bears witness to that. On that Friday in …

• Tillman Cantrell

  Tillman "Tim" Markus Cantrell, 70, of Texarkana, Texas, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Arrangements are pending with Chapelwood Funeral Home.

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  Andrew Covarrubias

  Mr. Andrew Covarrubias, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, found his peace on January 30, 2018, at the age of 70. Originally from San Antonio, he was the son of Andres …

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  Dorothy DeLay

  Dorothy DeLay, age 87, of Douglassville, Texas went to be with the Lord Friday, February 2, 2018 in Atlanta, Texas. Dorothy was born and raised on a farm in Boone- …

• Lori Jones

  HOPE, Ark.—Lori Gay Rook Jones, 59, of Hope died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending with Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Online registration is at brazzelffuneralhomes.com.

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  Nancy Massey

  De QUEEN, Ark.—Nancy Straughn Robertson Massey, 76, of Horatio, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Horatio. Mrs. Massey was born Feb. 17, 1941, in Houston, Texas. She was a …

• Helen Smith

  Helen Joyce McConnell Smith, she was called Nana by her most loved, her five grandchildren, Brayden Smith, Conner Fisher, Kolby Fisher, Jack Taylor and Lauren Taylor. Perry, her husband of …

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  Lewis White

  NEW BOSTON, Texas—Lewis "Jerry" White, 82, of Maud, Texas, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at his home. Mr. White was born July 26, 1935, in Maud. He was a retired …

• Mary Wood

  Mary Michelle Parlette Wood, 59, of Texarkana, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at a local hospital. Mrs. Wood was born June 14, 1958, in Lima, Ohio. She was formerly …