All Obituaries

Roy D. White, Sr., 69, of Hamburg, died Sunday, November 17, 2019, at his home. Mr. White was born and raised in Bastrop, Louisiana, a resident of Hamburg for the past three years and a former resident of Crossett for many years. He graduated from Bastrop High School in 1969. Mr. White worked for the Georgia-Pacific Corporation for 47 years. He was an avid horseman, enjoyed riding horses, was always the trail boss and was a member of the Crossett Riding Club. He is preceded in death by his...

Francine B. Carter White, 85, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, gained her wings and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, November 14, 2019. Mrs. White was a native of Portland, a resident of Olive Branch for the past 6 months, a resident of Lake Tapps, Washington for the past 16 years, and a former resident of the Little Rock, Benton and Cabot area for many years. She was of the Baptist Faith and played the piano and organ for her church. Mrs. White was a Licensed Practical Nurse...

John W. Brown, 75, of Parkdale, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Crossett.  Mr. Brown was a native of Levelland, Texas; a resident of Parkdale since 2008 and a former resident of Elko, Nevada for a number of years.  He was a gold miner, a farmer and was of the Baptist faith. He was lovingly called “Pappy” by his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Reylin Middleton Brown in 2016; his parents, Claudell and Vera Bell Phelan Brown; a brother, Edgar Brown...

Aubrey Haynes, 66, of Hamburg, died Friday, November 8, 2019, in Crossett.  Mr. Haynes was a native and lifelong resident of Hamburg and a graduate of Hamburg High School.  He worked for the City of Crossett Water Department for several years.  He attended the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Lee and Tiny Bell Savage Haynes; a sister, Christine Haynes and three brothers, William Lee Haynes, Curtis Ray Haynes and Harold Gene Haynes. He...

Bobby Ray Brown, 87, of Tyler, Texas, died Thursday, November 7, 2019.  He was born June 7, 1932 in Hamburg, Arkansas to John Ray and Edith Hill Brown.  He was the third of six siblings.  Mr. Brown was a resident of Tyler, Texas for the past five years.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Brown graduated from Hamburg High School and attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Arkansas A&M at Monticello, now the University of Arkansas at...

Evelyne McClain Riley, 84, of Hamburg, died Sunday, November 3, 2019, in Crossett.  Mrs. Riley was a native of Ashley County, a resident of Hamburg for most of her life, and a 1953 graduate of Hamburg High School. She worked for Jones Funeral Home for 31 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hamburg. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Robert R. “Bobby” Riley in 2005; her parents, Sherwood and Eula Oden McClain and a brother, Jimmy Dale...

Edward Austin “Sonny” Tucker, 77, of Hamburg died Sunday, November 3, 2019.  The son of the late Walter Edward and Maysel Austin Tucker, he graduated from Hamburg High School in 1960 and attended the University of Arkansas where he played trumpet in the Razorback Band. He graduated from Arkansas Polytechnic College with a degree in business in 1964. After college, Sonny owned and operated W. E. Tucker Oil Co., Inc., and held numerous posts in the industry, including serving...

George William Bozeman, 77, of Lake Village, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Lake Village. Mr. Bozeman was a native of Crossett, a resident of Lake Village for the past five years, and a former resident of Portland for most of his life. He was a member of the Portland Baptist Church. Mr. Bozeman was a loving person and would give you the shoes off his feet if you needed them and was loved by everyone. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy David & Velora Hudgins Bozeman and...

Billy Gene Scroggins, 63 of Crossett, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Somerset Senior Living Center in Crossett. Mr. Scroggins was a native of Parkdale, a resident of Crossett for the past nine years, and a former resident of Parkdale for many years. He was a farmer and a member of the Indian Switch Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Kim Weatherford Scroggins in 2014; a daughter, April Scroggins in 1980; his mother, Nora E. Rich Scroggins in...

Donald E. “Dr. Don” Hicks, 82, of Hamburg, died Monday, October 21, 2019, in Crossett. He was a native of Kennett, Missouri and a resident of Hamburg since 1962. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a retired Brick Mason and was a member of Judson Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Hicks loved fishing and hunting, spending time at the lake and in the woods, and watching the birds and deer in his yard. He enjoyed spending time with his son, grandchildren and...