McDonald-Horne Funeral Home

23/08/2025

A very special Happy Birthday to Mrs. Jackie Burton, on today.

May this special day be the beginning of a year filled with good health, happiness, and prosperity. May you have all the love your heart can hold, all the happiness a day can bring, and all the blessings a life can unfold.

Help the McDonald-Horne Family in wishing Jackie a birthday! Happy Birthday, Jackie! 🎂🎉🌸

19/08/2025

Taca Latrice Tipton Gibson, age 48, of Osceola, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on November 28, 1976, in Blytheville, Arkansas, she was the beloved daughter of George Tipton and Jessie Ford Burks.

Taca was known for her fun-loving spirit and her ability to bring joy to those around her. She cherished spending time with her family and friends, whether playing cards, dominos, listening to music, or simply enjoying each other's company. Taca was a devoted and nurturing mother to her two beautiful children, whom she adored deeply.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Bolan.

Taca leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Mario Gibson, Sr.; her son, Mario Gibson, Jr.; her daughter, Mari-Ye Gibson, all of the home; her sister, Jewel (Abram) Hanson of Blytheville, Arkansas; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Taca will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home, 1207 South Division Street, Blytheville, Arkansas.

Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.mhfuneralhomeinc.com ( https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/mcdonaldhorne-funeral-home-inc/mrs-taca-latrice-tipton-gibson-obituary )

Professional services and funeral arrangements are under the care of McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

16/08/2025

Services for Mrs. Linda Faye Martin Smith 🪻

Visitation:
Today, Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church,
920 South Lake Street, Blytheville, Arkansas
Dr. Bobby Patterson, Pastor

Celebration of Life:
Today, Saturday, August 16, 2025
12:00pm
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church,
920 South Lake Street, Blytheville, Arkansas
Dr. Bobby Patterson, Pastor
Rev. Theodis Rucker, Eulogist

Professional Services and Arrangements are entrusted to McDonald-Horne Funeral Home 🕊️

14/08/2025

A Very Special Happy Birthday to Mr. D’Angelo Jones, on today.

Wishing you all the best today and throughout the year. May this year bring you exciting adventures and unforgettable memories.

Help the McDonald-Horne Funeral Home Family, wish Dangelo a Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday, Dee! 🎉🥳🎊

12/08/2025

Linda Faye Martin Smith was born December 16, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the daughter of George Martin, Sr. and Lue Willie McKinney Martin.

Linda was of the Baptist faith, serving faithfully and dutifully at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church as an usher and choir member under the leadership of Reverend Bobby Patterson. She worked many years at the Blytheville Walmart Super Center, greeting the customers with a warm and welcoming smile. Linda loved spending her time with her family, she enjoyed shopping, going to church at Mt. Moriah, working puzzles, and playing games on computer.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Lue Willie Martin, her husband, Earnest Lee Smith, and her sister, Georgia Ann Martin.

Those left to cherish precious memories are one son, Antonio Martin of Blytheville, Arkansas; two daughters, Lynette Martin of Blytheville, Arkansas and Suzanne (Samuel) Jones also of Blytheville, Arkansas; three brothers, George (Gale) Martin, Jr of St. Louis, Missouri; Larry (Barbara) Martin of Tunica, Mississippi; and David Martin of Blytheville, Arkansas; three sisters, Ruby (James) Gray of Blytheville, Arkansas; Annie Jean Merritt of Blytheville, Arkansas and Rose Greer also of Blytheville, Arkansas; 9 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 am until 12:00 noon at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 920 South Lake Street, Blytheville, Arkansas where Reverend Bobby Patterson is the pastor.

Celebration of Life Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 16,2025 at 12:00 noon. At Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Theodis Rucker will deliver the eulogy.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc.com ( https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/mcdonaldhorne-funeral-home-inc/mrs-linda-faye-martin-smith-obituary )

Professional services and arrangements are entrusted to McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

Send flowers to the service of Mrs. Linda Faye Martin-Smith.

10/08/2025

Happy Birthday, Cecil McDonald! 🎉🎂🎊

A very special Happy Birthday to Mr. Cecil McDonald on today.

May your birthday be filled with joy and happiness, may all your dreams come true this year. We wish you good health, success, and prosperity, and may you always be surrounded by love and positivity.

Help The McDonald-Horne Family wish Cecil a Happy Birthday! 🎂

02/08/2025

Today’s casket spray for the service of Mr. Brown by Tammy Cooley, at A-1 Flowers and Gifts

Mr. Eddie Brown Jr. loved fishing 🐟

02/08/2025

Celebrating the Life, the Love and the Legacy of Mr. Eddie Lee Brown Jr.

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Visitation: 10am | Funeral: 11am

Mt. Moriah MB Church
920 S. Lake, Blytheville, AR, 72315
Pastor: Dr. Bobby Patterson

Professional services and arrangements are entrusted to McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

01/08/2025

Celebrating a Life Well Lived, Lula Ella Wease Hill

Friday, August 1, 2025 | 11:00am
First Baptist Church Frenchman’s Bayou
Joiner, AR

Jimmy Johnson, Pastor
Vivian R. Hill, Eulogist

In Loving Memory Of Lula E. W. Hill

30/07/2025

A Very Special Happy Birthday to Ms Kandace McDonald, on today. 🥳🥳🥳

May your birthday give you plenty of moments to smile and even more opportunities to shine. We hope your birthday is as beautiful and bright as you are. May this year bring you happiness, good health, and success in everything you do.

Help the McDonald-Horne Funeral Home Family in wishing our very own, Kandace McDonald a day filled with happiness, love and joy. Happy Birthday, Kandace. 🌺🎂🎁🎉🧡

30/07/2025

United States Army Master Sergeant (Ret.) Lula Ella Wease Hill departed this life on July 22, 2025, at her home in Osceola, AR, surrounded by her loving family and dearest friends. Born on August 2, 1956, in Osceola, Arkansas, the daughter of R J Hill and Geneva Ford Hill, Lula was a member of First Baptist Church Frenchman’s Bayou, a graduate of Osceola High School, and a retired Master Sergeant for the United States Army.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Gerard Gulledge and Antonio Hill; one brother, Donald Hill; and one sister, Sharon Hill.

Left to cherish her fondest memories are two brothers, James Hill of Cordova, Tennessee; and Lorenza (Frantrise) Hill of Jacksonville, Arkansas; two sisters, Clotis (Sterling) Wafford of Glenn Heights, Texas and Vivian Hill of Osceola, Arkansas; many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 am at First Baptist Church Frenchman’s Bayou, 7301 South Hwy 61, Joiner, Arkansas, where Reverend Jimmy Johnson is the pastor.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. immediately following the visitation. Ms. Vivian R. Hill will deliver the eulogy, on-site repast to follow. Then, interment in Whiteside Cemetery of Osceola, Arkansas.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc.com ( https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/mcdonaldhorne-funeral-home-inc/ms-lula-ella-wease-hill-obituary )

Funeral services will be live streamed here on the McDonald Horne Funeral Home, Facebook account.

McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of all services and arrangements.e

29/04/2025

Pamela Smith of Blytheville, Arkansas was born March 20, 1971 in Key West, Florida. Pamela was the daughter of Henry Peoples Sr. and Joann Stone Peoples. She was a graduate of Blytheville High Class of 1990.

Pamela was a dutiful and faithful member of Pentecostal Church of Everlasting Truth under the leadership of Bishop Johnson Stone, where she sang in the choir and was the choirs secretary. She was an employee of Denso Manufacturing in Osceola, Arkansas for thirteen years.

Pamela was preceded in death by her son, Raymond Smith, Jr. and her sister, Dorothy Sharkey. Pamela passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 54.

She leaves to cherish her love and memories, her parents, Mr. Henry Peoples, Sr. of Elkhart, Indiana, her mother, Mrs. Joann Peoples of Blytheville, Arkansas; two loving and devoted daughters, Shawnequa Smith (Anthony Love, Jr) of Blytheville, Arkansas; and Rayona Smith also of Blytheville, Arkansas; one brother, Henry Peoples, Jr of Blytheville, Arkansas; two sisters, Lisa Wright of Blytheville, Arkansas; and Marjorie Rogers of Blytheville, Arkansas, seven grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Pentecostal Church of Everlasting Truth, 1905 West Main Street, Blytheville where Bishop Johnson Stone is the pastor.

Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. Bishop Stone will deliver the eulogy with interment to follow in Sandy Ridge Cemetery in Burdette, Arkansas.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc.com ( https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/mcdonaldhorne-funeral-home-inc/mrs-pamela-smith-obituary )

Professional Services and Arrangements are entrusted to McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

Send flowers to the service of Mrs. Pamela Smith.