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Obituary For Mr. Richard H. Hill
Mr. Richard H. Hill was born August 12, 1938, the son of Gaither and Rosie Lee Walker Hill in the Roseland community of Mississippi County, Arkansas. He received his education within the local school district and served his country with distinction in the United States Air Force. Richard was of the Baptist faith and was a dutiful and faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed watching westerns on television.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaither and Rosie Lee Hill, five brothers, Freddie Hill, Frank Hill, Robert Hill, Sr., Reverend R.J. “Pete” Hill, and Lawrence Hill, and four sisters, Rozena Hannah, Ollie Mae Donerson, Betty Williams and Ruby Williams. Richard transitioned from work to reward on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 87.
Those left to cherish precious memories are his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Betty Hill of the home; three sons, Vincent (Regina) Hill of Memphis, Tennessee; Maurice (Michelle) Hill of Omaha, Nebraska, and Craig (Stacey) Adams of Houston, Texas; one brother, T.W. Hill of Memphis, Tennessee; one sister, Murline Hayes of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 222 East Semmes Ave, Osceola, Arkansas where Reverend Ed Richardson is the pastor.
Celebration of Life Services are schedule for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 am at Pleasant Grove, Reverend Dewayne Campbell will deliver the eulogy with interment to follow in Whiteside Gardens Cemetery.
Condolences can be expressed online at www.mhfuneralhomeinc.com or via the McDonald-Horne Funeral Home Facebook page.
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My condolences to the family and friends
Vincent your family has our condolences. Hang in there. Members of Class of '78
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Richard was 7 years older than me. At the age of 17 he wanted to join the Military, mama thought he was too young, but Halbert convinced her he would be okay so she agreed. He came home on leave and told us he was going to make a pie, an apple pie, I said we don't have any apples. He pulled out a box of ritz crackers. I said there is no way this is gonna taste like an apple pie. But guess what it did, and was actually quite good! Later in life for whatever reason I started calling him turkey, and he called me turkey. So he became Big Turkey, and I became Little Turkey. I am so grateful that I had my brother in my life, for all of my life. He was a great big brother that I love and will miss everyday!!! Murline AKA Little Turkey
Praying you all find comfort in the beautiful memories of Mr. Rich. Sending love and prayers. Myrtis Randolph
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Thank you for your military service
Uncle Richard I have too many fond memories coming to Arkansas seeing you you will always so soft spoken. Your passing hurts so much but I know that you're with God and your resting he had a conversation back in January you called like you always did both for a little bit about 15 minutes but we always ended the car when I love you so now your angel is watching over us I love you Mom I miss you I'll see you again. You are home with your mom and your dad your brothers your sisters your other nieces and nephews out there oh what a time I love you Uncle your niece Catina Hill
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