Obituaries

58, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her home in Azle.

96, of Hampton Arkansas died July 10, 2024. She was born March 16, 1928 in Tinsman, Arkansas. Freda was preceded in death by her parents, James Franklin Earnest and Beulah Matilda Brown Earnest, her husband Dale Blalock, a brother Haywood Earnest, two sisters, Eva Lee Ivy and Betty Dunn. She is survived by four sons, Larry Blalock (Debbi) of Lumber Bridge, NC, David Blalock (Mary) of Forney, TX, Dennis Blalock (Christie) of Zachary, LA, Terry Blalock of Harrison, AR and one sister Nina Bubniak of Sherwood, AR. Freda has five grandchildren, Elizabeth Jobson (Kyle), Jacob Blalock (Sarah), Krystle Blalock, Jennifer Blalock and Joseph Blalock (Alex). She is blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Greg Simpson, Kaylee Simpson, Caleb Jobson, Zachary Jobson, Mac Baldwin, Clara Baldwin, Jude Baldwin and Josie Blalock. She is also blessed with many nieces and nephews.

93 of Tinsman died Sunday July 7, 2024. Born March 24, 1931 in Calhoun County, he was a son of the late Willis Miller and Janice McDonald Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Earnest Miller and two brothers.

88 of Hampton, died Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was born October 10, 1935 in Arkansas City, Arkansas to the late Isaac Raymond Andrews and Lucille Scott Andrews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Ray “Buddy” Tomlinson; her daughter, Judy Lynn Tomlinson; her son, Steven Ray Tomlinson; and her son-in-law, Danny Moudy.

of Searcy, was born on September 6, 1958, in Bellflower, California, the son of Guy and Claudia Ritchie. He left this world for his heavenly home on June 4, 2024, at the age of 65.

97, passed from this life to his eternal home on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born in a little place he called “Ignorant Bend” (now renamed Harmony) in Bradley County to the late Luther Burdette Nichols and Ida Hayes Nichols. He spent much time during his childhood with his grandparents, Will and Jenny Hayes, with whom he learned about hard work and music. He went to school in “the bend” up until the 8th grade and then went on to further his education at Warren High School.

born April 21, 1950 CalledhomeSunday morning June 9, 2024.

age 73 of Hampton, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2024. He was born December 7, 1950 to the late Cecil William and Eula Mae Martin Nowlin.

57 of El Dorado, died Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born January 12, 1967 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ed Clemons and Jackie Greco Strahan. He is preceded in death by his step-mother Juanez Clemons, his nephew Aaron Clemons, and his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Clemons and Jake and Marilyn Stokes.

age 70 of Hampton died Monday, April 22, 2024 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. She was born February 9, 1954 to the late Tom and Joyce Ritchie. She is retired from Chemtura, where she worked for 17 years. She was also a sales rep for Rexel and Electric prior to Chemtura.

age 86 of Hampton died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home. She was born November 4, 1937 in Clyde, TX. Shewasaretiredsales associate for Wal Mart in El Dorado. She is preceded in death by her parents, W.P. West and Meda Havens West; husband, James Newton Jones; grandson, Justin Jones; great granddaughters, Lillie Johnson and Stella Rae Lott. Bitsy is survived by three sons, Doug Jones of Hampton, Mike Jones of El Dorado, Lowell Jones of Hampton; two daughters, Beth (Charles) Lott of Bristow, Ok, Betty Jones of Hampton; sisterin- law, Clarice West of Ore City, TX; nine grandchildren, Jamie Jones Bonnette, Chelsea Fosmire, Cody Lott, Matthew Lott, Stephanie Pruitt, Jennifer Johnson, Preston Jones, Brittany King, Maddison Jones; fourteen great grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren.

was born on December 20, 1945. She grew up in Hampton, AR just across the highway from the young man she would share her entire life with. She married Harold Strickland on September 11, 1965. They lived out their vows of love in sickness and health until death parted them with her passing on April 10, 2024.