Martha "Rose"

(Hastings) Hunter Dykes

Martha "Rose" (Hastings) Hunter Dykes, 82, passed away on December 12, 2025 in Wichita Falls, TX.

She was born August 21, 1943 in Doniphan, AR to Bugie and Rosie Lee (Jenkins) Hastings. She is preceded in death by her two husbands Clinton Hunter and Willie "Billy" Dykes; her parents Bugie B. and Rosie Lee Jenkins Hastings; one Son (baby) Samuel Dykes; and 11 brothers and sisters, Betty Jo Hastings, Mary Elizabeth Hastings, Lenin Hastings, twin boys who died at birth, Bugie (Sonny) Hastings Jr., Bobby
Harold Hastings, Mary Ellen Hastings, Helen Frances Hastings Hale and Julie Ann Hastings Floyd Goble.

Left to Cherish her memory is her daughter, Linda Hunter; a son Robert Hunter of Searcy; one sister Shirley Turney of Searcy, AR; step son David Ellis Dykes and wife Rita of Wichita Falls, TX. As well as a host of extended family and friends.

During her early years she attended Kensett School in Kensett, AR. Wichita Falls, TX became home for Rose and her husband and they put down roots there and became active in many areas of their Lives. She showed her faith as a young lady when she was baptized. In church her and husband Willie Dykes served as Greeters. They would also lead the singing together or at times did Special Songs. She loved the Lord,
she always wanted to pray and Praise the Lord. She loved life and being with her family and friends. She always looked forward to Coloring Pictures at the Nurse's Station at Texhoma Christian Care Center, They had a Desk and Chair set up with her Colors and Pictures along with her name on the Desk. She also loved having her hair and nails done.

Memorial Service January 3, 2026, 10:30 - 12:00, at Way of the Cross and Ministries, 108 NE 2nd St, Kensett, AR 72082, 501-284-9246, Officiating Pastor Robert Hale