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We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Robert Lee Hunt...
10/29/2026

We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Robert Lee Hunter, 70 yrs. old, of Magnolia, Arkansas. Mr. Hunter transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Thursday morning, October 29th, 2026, at his residence. Arrangements are pending. Please keep his family in your prayers during this very difficult time.

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We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Danny LaTroy Ha...
10/24/2026

We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Danny LaTroy Harris, 58 yrs. old, of Magnolia, Arkansas. Mr. Harris transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Please keep his family in your prayers during this very difficult time.

Ceremonial Cremation services will be held Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Magnolia, Arkansas at 2:00 p.m., under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Minister George Barnes, Pastor/Eulogist.

Visitation will be Friday, {Nov. 6th}, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at R.L. Reed Funeral Home.

“For precaution due to the COVID-19, Masks are Encouraged but Not Required While Attending the Services and During Visitation Hours. However, wearing masks ensures safety for you and others. Thank you.”

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We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. James Carrol Stevenson, 81 ...
10/22/2026

We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. James Carrol Stevenson, 81 yrs. old, of Magnolia, Arkansas. Mr. Stevenson transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at Springhill Medical Center in Springhill, Louisiana.

Mr. Stevenson was born on August 18, 1945, to Delma and Forrest Stevenson, in Hodge, Louisiana.

Mr. Stevenson served as a police officer in his working years.

He is survived by his loving wife Dinah Sue Stevenson.

Cremation services are being provided by R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Please keep his wife in your prayers.

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Sister Lois Heard was born in Magnolia, AR, on July 10, 1950, to the late Leonard & Ruthie Lee Chappel Thomas. She depar...
10/20/2026

Sister Lois Heard was born in Magnolia, AR, on July 10, 1950, to the late Leonard & Ruthie Lee Chappel Thomas. She departed this life on October 19, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Waldo, AR.

Lois accepted Christ at an early age and was united with Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.

Lois worked at Amfuel for years until her health failed her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Delores Heard; sisters: Lorene Tidwell, Bobby Gentry, Flora Seals, Mary Weekly, and Geraldine Rone; four brothers: A. D. Thomas, Joe Thomas, Theodus Thomas, and Jimmy Thomas.

She leaves to cherish her memory: one sister, Rosa Rone of Hope, AR; a daughter, Barbara (Eddie) Gooden of Waldo, AR; a son, Timothy (Tene) Heard of Texarkana, AR; 3 bonus daughters: JoAnn Maxwell, Jemnetha Williams, & Tiffany Wesley, all of Magnolia, AR. Also left to cherish her memory are four special friends: Josie Murray, Jerrie Garrett, Loretta Webster, and Betty Easter; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grands; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Celebration of Life services will be held Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Kings Hill Cemetery in Magnolia, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Minister James Fred Williams, Eulogist.

Visitation will be Monday, {Oct. 26th}, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at R.L. Reed Funeral Home.

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We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Tony Wayne Lawson, 55 yrs. ...
10/16/2026

We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Tony Wayne Lawson, 55 yrs. old, of Hope, Arkansas, formerly of Taylor, Arkansas. Mr. Lawson, affectionately known as “T-Dogg”, transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, at Tallahassee Memorial Health Care in Tallahassee, Florida. Arrangements are pending. Please keep his family in your prayers.

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We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Willie Lee Fields, 82 yrs. ...
10/11/2026

We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Willie Lee Fields, 82 yrs. old, of Emerson, Arkansas. Mr. Fields transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, in McDonough, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Celebration of Life services with Military Honors, will be held Saturday, October 31st, 2026, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Emerson, Arkansas, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC.

Visitation will be Friday, {Oct. 30th}, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at R.L. Reed Funeral Home.

“For precaution due to the COVID-19, Masks are Encouraged but Not Required While Attending the Services and During Visitation Hours. However, wearing masks ensures safety for you and others. Thank you.”

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The legacy of Missionary Emma Jean Briggs-Latchison began on August 15, 1943, in Brister, Arkansas. She was the youngest...
10/01/2026

The legacy of Missionary Emma Jean Briggs-Latchison began on August 15, 1943, in Brister, Arkansas. She was the youngest of seven children born to Reverend Ike Thomas and Roberta Ferguson Thomas.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age through the Church of God in Christ. A faithful servant, she devoted her life to Christ.

Emma Jean graduated from McMittress High School and earned an academic scholarship to Pine Bluff College. She later earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. She taught in public schools for ten years and loved educating others by sharing her knowledge and the skills she had learned throughout her life.

In 1964, Emma Jean married William Briggs II, and six children were born to their union. She later married Pastor Cleave Latchison, and they remained together until death separated them.

She was an avid gardener, with flowers as her specialty. She also had a keen interest in photography and loved taking pictures and preserving them in photo albums. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing and was grateful for the piano lessons her parents provided.

On October 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Emma Jean peacefully answered the Lord’s call and went home. She was the best mother we could have ever known.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Pastor Cleave Latchison; her sisters, Iva Jane Malone...

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We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Willie Mae Barnett, 85 yrs...
09/30/2026

We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Willie Mae Barnett, 85 yrs. old, of Garland, Texas, formerly of Lewisville, Arkansas. Mrs. Barnett completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at her residence in. Please keep her family in your prayers.

Graveside Celebration of Life will be held Monday, October 12th, at 1:00, p.m. at Wise Cemetery in Lewisville, AR.`

Visitation will be Monday at the services.

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We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Alvin Davis, 56...
09/29/2026

We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Alvin Davis, 56 yrs. old, of Lewisville, Arkansas, formerly of Mount Holly, Arkansas. Mr. Davis completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, at his residence in Lewisville, Arkansas. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, October 11th, 2026, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 1:00 p.m., with burial to follow at Union-Boyd Hill Cemetery in Lewisville, Arkansas, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC.

Visitation will be Friday, {Oct. 9th}, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at R.L. Reed Funeral Home.

“For precaution due to the COVID-19, Masks are Encouraged but Not Required While Attending the Services and During Visitation Hours. However, wearing masks ensures safety for you and others. Thank you.”

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We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Robert Henry, 71 yrs. old, ...
09/28/2026

We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Robert Henry, 71 yrs. old, of Camden, Arkansas. Mr. Henry transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at Greater New Calvary COGIC in Camden, Arkansas at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Camden, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Supt. Connell Muse Sr, Eulogist.

Visitation will be Friday, {Oct. 9th}, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at R.L. Reed Funeral Home.

“For precaution due to the COVID-19, Masks are Encouraged but Not Required While Attending the Services and During Visitation Hours. However, wearing masks ensures safety for you and others. Thank you.”

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100 Highway 79 N
Magnolia, AR
71753

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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