Sunrise: November 26, 1936
​Sunset: February 14, 2026

Visitation
Friday, February 20, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mt. Orange Baptist Church
2510 W. 10th Street 
Texarkana, Texas

Funeral Service
Saturday, February 21, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Mt. Orange Baptist Church
2510 W. 10th Street
Texarkana, Texas

Interment
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
1800 Mt. Olive Road
​Summerfield, Louisiana

Sunrise: January 25, 1971
​Sunset: February 12, 2026

Viewing
Saturday, February 28, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Freeman Chapel CME Church
321 Dr. M L King, Jr. Blvd.
Ashdown, Arkansas

Funeral Service
Saturday, February 28, 2026
12:00 noon
Freeman Chapel CME Church
321 Dr. M L King, Jr. Blvd.
Ashdown, Arkansas

Interment
Newsome Cemetery
158 Hwy 317
Ashdown, Arkansas

Sunrise: June 11, 1981
​Sunset: February 7, 2026

Sunrise: February 25, 1957
​Sunset: February 1, 2026

Memorial Service
Saturday, February 14, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Canaan Baptist Church
1002 Laurel Street
Texarkana, Arkansas

Sunrise: May 19, 1984
Sunset: January 25, 2026

Sunrise: September 5, 1962
Sunset: February 2, 2026

Visitation
Thursday, February 19, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jones Stuart Mortuary
115 E. 9th Street
Texarkana, Arkansas

Funeral Service
Friday, February 20, 2026
11:00 a.m.
St. Paul Baptist Church
2921 Norris Cooley Drive
Texarkana, Texas

Interment
Chapelwood Memorial Gardens
​1001 N. Kings Hwy
Wake Village, Texas

​Sunrise: November 8, 1958
​Sunset: January 30, 2026

No Services Scheduled

Sunrise: November 23, 1969
Sunset: January 25, 2026

Body Will Lie In Repose
Friday, February 6, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mt. Grove Baptist Church
2801 Arkansas Boulevard
Texarkana, Arkansas

Visitation
Friday, February 6, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Scottish Rite Kadosh Service at 6:00)
Mt. Grove Baptist Church
2801 Arkansas Boulevard
Texarkana, Arkansas

Funeral Service
Saturday, February 7, 2026
​11:00 a.m.
Trinity Baptist Church
3115 Trinity Boulevard
Texarkana, Arkansas

Interment
Chapelwood Mausoleum
1001 N. Kings Hwy
Wake Village, Texas

Jonathan William Stuart, Jr. was born November 23, 1969, to Jonathan W. Stuart, Sr. and Mary Towers Stuart in Texarkana, Texas.   He departed this life on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Clements UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.  He was affectionately known as “Mickey” to family and friends.
 
Mickey was baptized at an early age and was a lifetime member of the College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where in his younger years was in the F Sharp Choir and a member of the usher board.  He loved greeting everyone with his contagious smile.  He was a graduate of The Arkansas High School Class of 1988.
 
The root of Mickey’s calling came from him experiencing the death of his grandmother and grandfather within a nine-month period, and an uncle and aunt shortly after.  These experiences made him curious and wanted to understand the process from the moment a person’s life ends to the last viewing of their body at a funeral service.  In 1999, Jonathan enrolled at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, Arkansas (UACCH) where he earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service Education on May 15, 2001.  On November 13, 2003, he received his Embalming and Funeral Director License from the State of Texas, and in 2004, he received his license from the State of Arkansas.  He worked with several funeral homes in the surrounding area including Texarkana, Ashdown and Hope to improve his embalming skills.  He was known as one of the best “Restorative Artist” in the area.
 
His passion for people and meticulous attention to details set him apart from others in the industry.  Jonathan began working with John Jay Jones, Jr. in 2005, as a Funeral Director and an Embalmer at Jones Funeral Home, one of Texarkana’s historical funeral homes which opened in 1914.  In January 2009, Jones Funeral Home closed its doors.  In 2010, Jonathan acquired ownership and re-opened the historical landmark as Jones Stuart Mortuary, Inc.  He also worked at Domtar Industries, Incorporated in Ashdown, Arkansas for more than thirteen years.
 
Jonathan’s business received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Acts of Kindness Business Award, given in appreciation for hard work and dedication at “keeping the dream alive in Texarkana U.S.A.  He received the Henry A. Callis Award during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Distinguished Gentleman’s Gala.  He also received the Dr. Calvin Rolark Business and Economic Award during the NAACP Greater Texarkana Branch Freedom Fund Awards Banquet and was also honored by the Ozan-Ingram Iron Mountain Development Corporation as a young businessman.
 
Jonathan was a proud member of Prince Hall Mason.  He was a member of Gate City Lodge #42 PHA in Texarkana, Arkansas.  He served in many capacities in the masonic order.  Most notably, he was honored to be elevated as Past Master of Gate City Lodge #42 PHA.  Jonathan was also a member of S.T. Boyd Consistory #201 in the Valley of Old Washington Orient of Arkansas where he was a 33rd Degree Mason.
 
He will be remembered as a faithful Servant of God.  He lived a life rooted in purpose, love, and unwavering faith.  His smile, wisdom and devotion touched countless lives and his impact will continue to be felt.  His legacy lives on in every soul he poured into.  Though our hearts are heavy, we rejoice knowing he has received his Heavenly Reward and heard the Words “Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant.
 
Jonathan was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Foster S., Sr. and Ruby McKinney Towers and Frank, Annie Mae Stuart and grand-fur-baby, Missy.
 
Left to cherish his loving memories:  The Pride and Joy of His Life, Daughter, Breanna Seymone Stuart of Texarkana, Arkansas; Mother: Mary Towers Stuart of Texarkana, Arkansas; Father: Jonathan Stuart, Sr. (Cynthia) of Texarkana, Arkansas; Brother: Marcus D. (Schlundyra) Stuart of Irving, Texas; Nephews and Nieces: Kaylan, Nicholas, Foster and Chloe Stuart.  His Special Cousins: Lori “Peaches” (Lorenzo) McKinney of Lancaster, Texas and Connie (David) Butler of Garland, Texas. Special Friend: Felicia Robertson of Texarkana, Arkansas and numerous cousins, relatives and friends.
 
Jonathan’s body will lie in repose, Friday, February 6, 2026, from 1:00-5:00pm at Mt. Grove Baptist Church.  Visitation will also be from 5:00-7:00pm with Scottish Rite Kadose Service at 6:00pm. The funeral services is Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00am at Trinity Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Ray L. Larry Officiating and Eulogist Pastor Sedrick Denkins.  The interment is in the Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum under the direction of Jones Stuart Mortuary.

Viewing
Friday, February 6, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
1505 Phenie Street
Texarkana, Texas

Funeral Service
Friday, February 6, 2026
12:00 noon
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
1505 Phenie Street
Texarkana, Texas

Interment
Chapelwood Memorial Gardens
1001 N. Kings Hwy
Wake Village, Texas

Sunrise: April 15, 1965
​Sunset: January 22, 2026

Funeral Service
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Davis Chapel AME Church
315 Cleveland Street
Wilton, Arkansas

Interment
Cook Cemetery
LR 201
​Wilton, Arkansas

Tracy French was born April 15, 1965, to the late Edward B. French and Cleo French in Los
Angeles, California. He was later adopted by Fletcher Harris, Sr. and the late Bobbie J. French Harris.
He departed his earthly life on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Tracy grew up in Wilton, Arkansas, and attended Ashdown High School, where he was a proud
member of the Panther’s baseball team. He graduated with the Class of 1983. He enlisted in the
U.S. Army in 1984, serving for 15 years. During his military career, he was stationed at several
locations, including Fort Campbell (Kentucky), Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Fort Polk
(Louisiana), Fort Sill (Oklahoma), Wiesbaden (Germany), and Fort Hood (Texas). Tracy settled
in Killeen, Texas after his Army discharge in 1999. He maintained a distinguished career as a
government employee, undertaking multiple deployments to Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi
Arabia, and Korea. He concluded his dedicated service in this capacity upon his retirement in
2023.
Tracy married his high school sweetheart, Audrey L. French; together, they have two children.
Tracy has frequently affirmed that Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church is, and will always remain, his
home church.
He maintained a lifelong dedication to Shotokan Karate, holding a 2nd dan black belt.
 He was an esteemed member of the Japan Karate Association (JKA). During his time in Europe, he
instructed students of various ages, demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm in his teaching.
Tracy will always be remembered for his exceptional kindness, compassion, warmth, and
eagerness to assist those around him. He cherished living in the moment and truly made the best of each day.
With a golden heart and a joyful spirit, he was a remarkable person whose presence uplifted everyone.

Tracy was preceded in death by his biological father Edward B. French, his mother
Bobbie J. French Harris, brother Nathaniel Neal, and sisters Mary Richards and Joyce French.

He leaves to cherish his memories:
His devoted and loving wife of 41 years: Audrey L. French
Children: Lawrence M. French (Brittany) Killeen, Texas
Danielle S. French (Killeen, Texas)
Grandchildren: Jorden, Jadis, Journey, and Jyla

Father: Fletcher M. Harris, Sr. (Wilton, Arkansas)
Sisters: Barbara Harris Watson (Wilton, Arkansas)
Cassandra Harris Rhone (Earnest Sr.) (Texarkana, Texas)
Tenisha Polite (Texarkana, Texas)

Brothers: Fletcher Harris, Jr. (Faye) (Moreno Valley, California)
Frederick Harris (Gail) (Wilton, Arkansas)
Donald Harris (Carla) (Mabelvale, Arkansas)
Edward French, Jr. (Ashdown, Arkansas)
Robert French (Omaha, Nebraska)
Anthony French (Omaha, Nebraska)

Sisters/Brothers-in-love: Leroy and Teresa Hinton (Fate, Texas)
Kristen L. Walls (Mineral Springs, Arkansas)
Jerald Hendrix (Nashville, Arkansas)
Alfonzo Hendrix (Mineral Springs, Arkansas)
James and Carla Roughley (Dallas, Texas)
Father-in-Love: David L. Walls (Lockesburg, Arkansas)

A host of nieces, nephews, and other special relatives.
A special Childhood Friend: Tina Maxwell

Sunrise: May 9, 1984
​Sunset: January 20, 2026

​Visitation
Friday, January 30, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jones Stuart Mortuary
115 E. 9th Street
Texarkana, Arkansas

Funeral Service
Saturday, January 31, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Mt. Orange Baptist Church
2510 W. 10th Street
Texarkana, Texas

Sunrise: May 18, 1954
​Sunset: January 20, 2026

Sunrise: December 12, 1962
​Sunset: January 14, 2026

Memorial Service
Saturday, January 31, 2026
12:00 noon
Red Bank Baptist Church
62 PR 22121
Hooks,Texas

Sunrise: September 27, 1982
Sunset: January 9, 2026

Celebration of Life
Saturday, January 17, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
609 E. Redwater Road Suite 30
Wake Village, Texas

Sunrise: July 23, 1957
Sunset: November 30, 2025

Memorial Service
Saturday, January 17, 2026
3:00 p.m.
New Hope Baptist Church
1121 Phenie Street
Texarkana, Texas

Inurnment
Nash Cemetery
Kings Hwy and Old Redwater Road

Anthony O'Neal Gellington was born in Texarkana, Texas on July 23, 1957, to Ruther B. Gellington and Charlie Gellington. He attended public Schools in Texarkana, Texas. Anthony committed his life to the Lord at an early age when he united with the Greater New Hope Baptist Church, formerly named New Hope Baptist Church. Anthony was a veteran serving with the ARNGUS, Company C 3rd Battalion (Mechanized) Infantry, Texarkana, Texas from August 1, 1977, until September 16, 1982, when he received an Honorable Discharge. Anthony relocated to Oakland, CA where he became a worker as a truck driver and became an ASE Certified Mechanic. When he was not driving trucks, he spent his time off using his mechanical skills to repair cars for people who could not afford to take their vehicle to traditional Repair Shops. He referred to this as his calling and duty to help people. Anthony made his transition from time to eternity on November 30, 2025. He is preceded in death by both parents, a beloved grandmother, three sisters, Nettie Jamison, Cheryl Black, Gloria Morris and one brother, Charlie Wayne Gellington. Also mourning his passing are his brothers Lee Gellington (Wanda) Northport, AL; Willie Gellington , Texarkana, TX, Darrold Gellington, Dallas, TX Jamilla Jackson (daughter), - Grandchildren; Kelly Watts, Jakell Watts, Isaac Milasap, Trevontae Mangram, Amariana Brown, Demario Brown; of Sacramento, CA. Ebonie Gellington (daughter) – Grandchildren; Emon Gellington, Kenji Williams, Wendell Robinson, Jr. of Baton Rouge LA. Sharetta Gellington- (Daughter) -Grandchildren Jah'Layah Haynes, Kolby Haynes, Zayden Taylor, Khaza Taylor of Houston, TX. A host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors and all that knew and loved him.