Chuck Mason

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

I enjoyed her class at the Arkansas School for the Deaf. She inspired me to become an interpreter. I went to UALR and graduated from Palomar College's Interpreter Training Program. I am now an ASL instructor and interpreter. I owe it to her because I didn't know there was work as interpreters before taking her class.

Sue Anne Victory

Friday, July 12, 2013

Mr Northup, I just learned of your wife's passing. I am so sorry for your loss.
You were my teacher for ASL1
Many years ago. I continue to learn and teach what I know to kids at my church. I hope you are doing well.

Janelle Hankinson

Thursday, November 22, 2012

I have been out of the state of Oklahoma for over 20 years. I just heard of Barbaras passing. I am so sorry. She was an amazing woman, lecturer and interpreter. A true blessing to the field of Deafness.

Glenn Everett

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Barbara and her family were long time customers of mine at Bedding Mart. She always had a smile on her face and seemed happiest when helping someone. Upon entering the store I knew instantly who it was and she just made me feel good by coming in.

Suzanne Unruh

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. She was a remarkable lady and I was glad to know her during my time at ASD. She was a remarkable teacher and a wonderful advocate for the Deaf community. I can still sign some even after 17 years and it is because of her training. My husband and I will be praying for all of her family as they suffer this loss. I hope it gives them comfort to know that she no longer suffers and is with God in heaven.

Sheila Seay Mullins

Sunday, July 8, 2012

I knew Barbara when I was growing up in Lake City, Ar she was always a sweet person. We moved from Lake City in 1970 and I didn't see Barbara again until about 2010 at the last Lake City school reunion. She hadn't changed a bit still a sweet and caring person. So sorry for your loss and pray the Lord give you strength during this time. I know Barbara is now singing with angels in Heaven.

Donna Drake

Thursday, July 5, 2012

I feel I cannot adequately express my sympathy on the passing of your wife and mother, Barbara.

It was my honor to count her among my friends. She was a woman of exceptional warmth and wisdom, and her loss leaves a void that will not be readily and easily filled.

My heart is with you at this most difficult of times.

With deepest sympathy, Donna

Arthur Babin

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Dear Northup Family:

We were glad to be part of the memorial services for Barbara, and it was such a beautiful occasion. We know she is now in such a beautiful place called Heaven. We will miss her dearly here on Earth, but we shall meet again someday. We continue to think and pray for you all during this trying time. May God Bless You All!

Love, Arthur & Betty

Polly Browning

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Seeing the number of entries in this guest book only confirms what we already knew: Barbara was an exceptional woman who touched countless people in her life. My sympathy and prayers go to her family and to so many people who will miss her.

Wallace & Glenda Tedder

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

we sorry to hear Barbara . we will miss her so much . she is weet and kind person . we love her . we will never forget her and her family . pray for her family. and her husband . she go meet at her parent and uncles in heaven . she has no suffer and peaceful .

Jerome & Sadella James

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Northup Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of bereavement .
Lamentation 3:22 the Lord's loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions never end.

Jerome & Sadella

Diane Hill

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

To the family of Barbara, My heart breaks as I share your grief of this truly awesome lady. Of course we know that we shall see her again. I am praying for God to wrap you in His arms and give you complete peace. I know Barbara wouldn't want to see anyone sad, espcially her beloved family and friends. May our and Barbara's blessed Christ encourage you with His love and with happy memories of her.
To Barbara, the first time I saw you was when I was a lanky, goofy kid of 13. I watched you as you were interpreting at Lifeline Baptist church. (At that time, Barbara Carter). You were only in your 20's, but you started teaching an ASL class at that church with your beautiful, artful signs and that infectious smile! I took that course and was hooked. You introduced me to a wonderful world...the Deaf world! Since then, like you, have become an interpreter, Deaf ministry worker and ASL teacher. Your influence in my life was and has continued to be substantial. You were a cherished mentor and friend to me and I shall miss you so much! Thank you for giving of yourself and your love so freely. We love you!
Diane Hill

Linda Weaver

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

The family is in my prayers. Barbara and the whole family have been a blessing in my life. I have sat behind the deaf ministry at Fellowship Bible Church and enjoyed watching Barbara's facial expressions and body language as she intrepreted God's Word for all to hear. God's blessings on Ernie and the family in the loss of this loved lady.

Savannah Forrest

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Ms. Northup was an amazing woman and I will truely miss her. She was a wonderful teacher and you could tell she was passionate about her work and cared deeply for her students. I am so sad to see that she's no longer with us. God has gained another angel. She's gone, but never forgotten. Love you!

Savannah

William & Peggy Flynn

Monday, July 2, 2012

To Northup/Hook/Carter Families. Our deepest sympathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Patterson

Monday, July 2, 2012

Ernie,
My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
May the grace of God and your faith sustain you during
this difficult time.
I know that you have lost a precious loved one.
Her memory will live on in your heart and in the hearts of the many lives that she touched.

Susan Skinner Holt

Monday, July 2, 2012

My deepest sympathies go out to Ernie and all of the family. I was blessed to have known Barbara for over 30 years. She was always generous with her kindnesses and support, firm in her values, and open to new challenges. She is truly one of the nicest people I have ever known. Her smile has radiated her caring and encouragement - a unique, loving person. She is deeply missed.

Susan Skinner Holt

Monday, July 2, 2012

My deepest sympathies go out to Ernie and all of the family. I was blessed to have known Barbara for over 30 years. She was always generous with her kindnesses and support, firm in her values, and open to new challenges. She is truly one of the nicest people I have ever known. Her smile has radiated her caring and encouragement - a unique, loving person. She is deeply missed.

Sarah Dunlap Crews

Monday, July 2, 2012

My heart is full, I have known this most wonderful lady my whole life. She would take me home with her to see her Mother. It was always just amazing to see her talking with her Mother through her hands. Her hand in her Mothers hands, God gave her a "special gift" that allowed her to communicate with her Mother that she loved so dear. It has been a priviledge to have known her and been a part of her life when we were growing up. Barbara was a blessing to everyone, our hometown, church, school just to everyone that knew her. God truly blessed us with her presence and now she is in the presence of God, what a wonderful testimony her life was to our Lord and Savior. Praying for your family, praying that God will comfort you as only he can.

Love to all,
Sarah Sue Dunlap
Old friend of Barbara from Lake City, Arkansas now
from Sheridan, Arkansas

Ann Cloyd

Monday, July 2, 2012

Ernie and family,
My memories of Barbara go back to my beginnings with ODHI and location on the ASD campus. Though so many things have changed since then it seems that some had not: Barbara continued to be a devoted advocate in and for the Deaf community, a sensitive, expressive 'voice' for the students, peers, co-workers to whom she was committed, and a spiritually blessed helpmate, Mother and grandparent. Her example, through times of adversity and times of joy, should be an inspiration for all and a reminder that faith and God's abiding love will carry us through the challenges we face and strengthen our commitment to those we hold dear. My condolences to each of you.

Cynthia Haas

Monday, July 2, 2012

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Barbara when she served as the ASL judge for the Arkansas Arts Council's annual 2010 Poetry Out Loud state finals when the Arkansas School for the Deaf entered that year. I learned so much from her about the deaf community, and because of this knowledge, we were able to present this young contestant in his best light.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie and Randy Staggs

Monday, July 2, 2012

To the Northup Family

We are so sorry for your loss. Barbara was such a sweet lady and always had a beautiful smile on her face. She helped our family out tremendously by interpreting for my grandmother's funeral and my son's ordination.

The world has lost a great lady but we all know that Barbara is in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ singing with her bright beautiful smile.

Thank you Lord for blessing us with what little time we had with such a wonderful lady.

Debbie and Randy Staggs

Douglas Murphy & Judy Brint-Murphy

Monday, July 2, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to your families. We will miss her but we won't forget her.

Janet Fox (Scott) Kibbons

Sunday, July 1, 2012

To Northup Family and Hook/Carter families,

My deepest sympathy in your loss of wonderful, sweet, funny and happy -- what else can I say...the list is long -- person. First time back in mid 70's I met her in Jonesboro being a single interpreter there and we had some fun times and busy at church. I got to meet three deaf and blind Hook Brothers as well as her mother. Joel Scott and I checked on the Hook brothers and took them to First Baptist Church where Ruth Treadway interpreted. Joel, other interpreter and I followed Ruth to interpret the boys. What a joy with those Brothers and I told Barbara how much I missed them sometimes ago. Now she will get to be with them and her parents.

She was a truly an inspiriting person to all the Deaf and
Hearing people (teachers, friends, workers, Rehab, etc). She was an excellent interpreter thru and thru from the knowledge of deafness from her deaf mother and uncles. She was brought up in a church with her father being a preacher. Yes, Barbara was and always is loved by all.

All I can say I will truly miss her with fondness and her silly happy smiles, not forgetting some memories such as a phone call asking me for recipes of potato casserole and meat loaf she wanted to fix for her and Ernest's anniversary supper a long, long ago after eating those at our house!

Barbara, I thank you for being part of my life. I thank God for having you here on earth, showing the kind of person you are and now you are with Him.

Bob & Diana Elam

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Our prayers and support to the wonderful family. Remembering Barbara as a very young child of Uncle John and Aunt Zelma, she was very interested in ensuring that she assisted with the understanding and communication to those of us who did not sign. She pursued her dream and focus and was a very giving, caring person to all. Even though we have lived distance apart, we will miss her. Ernest and family our condolences and prayers.

Bob& Diana Elam

Jameah Mallett

Sunday, July 1, 2012

I was so hurt when Mrs. Northup told our class that her cancer had returned. She immediately embraced me with a warm hug. She was comforting me when I was supposed to be comforting her. That's the type of teacher she was. She was so good I took her for both ASL 1 & 2. I also had the pleasure of being taught by Karen as well. I love her SO much more than just as a teacher. She was truly special, funny,passionate and truly, truly beautiful. She would always tease me for the high heels I'd wear everyday and she'd love to see what kind of signs I would make up just to make her laugh. She had the best smile and I am just going to really miss her. My sympathies are with the entire Northup family. I am blessed to have the honor to have known her, and grateful for the years God gave us with her. God bless you all. Jameah Mallett

mr mrs fred carson

Sunday, July 1, 2012

we both will miss this wonderful blessing women who did alots of good thing for the deaf community and we both know the good lord is taking care of her husband and the childrens that still here on earth and god is pouring his precious spirit on the family we love you all be blessed

Joel Gordon

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Barbara is a sweetest and blessing woman I ever known. I first met her was at the Immanuel Baptist Church (Old Church- Bishop St downtown Litte Rock,AR) in 1985 is where she used to interpeting for the deaf. My prayer is with Ernest and the family. Love you all and may God keep you all comfort with his love around you all.

Tina Joyner

Sunday, July 1, 2012

My prayers go out to the Northup family. I was blessed to have Barbara as my ASL III Instructor, she was a dream come true when it came to learning ASL. She was very patient and kind to her students. You will be missed. Heaven is smiling with open doors as you enter the loving arms of God. Tina Joyner

judy scroggins(reynolds)

Sunday, July 1, 2012

it was my pleasure to know barbara better thru deaf ladies group that i had a great time knowing her and her teaching about bible verse it was sad that she had to stop bec of her illness that we respect her but still love her no matter what i am fortunate to have her christmas gifts from her so her energy will be around me ill pray for her family for their loss and know it will be difficult time she will be missed and that she will be in our hearts forever good bye my dear friend and now you are with your family and angels and others on other side blessings, judy

Donna martin

Saturday, June 30, 2012

we miss her and we in her prayer and she always wonderful lady in ASD and we keep her memoria and she with god now and no more suffer and she become gurdain angel watch over her family and kids

lindsey bowman and jeremy family

Saturday, June 30, 2012

we are sorry for ur loss family, barbara is very amazing and very care of deaf community.. and thank for everything to me what she is good teach me what i was students of her teacher to me.. always i love her so much and we going to miss her!!

lindsey, jeremy and kids..

Frieda Hannah

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Love. Miss u smile

May Harrell

Saturday, June 30, 2012

My condolences to the Northup and Hook families..
Not only deaf people in Arkansas but hearing people as well lost a wonderful lady like Barbara Northup but we at same time celebrate that her suffer is over.
Nobody can fill Barbara's shoes to do wonderful job as ASL teacher, ASD teacher, counselor and missionary worker for deaf... WOW!
I know there is no doubt that Barbara will always watch over her family and friends and she also will live within our spirit..

BJ Power

Saturday, June 30, 2012

To your family May you find peace at this time and know that her legacy truly does live on. I am inspired by not only her work with the deaf and the memories I have of her as an educator but also the battle with cancer. She's an inspiration to all of us who are still fighting.

Judy Calhoun

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Our prayers are with this precious family! Death of a loved one brings about the reality of what it is like to be a "survivor"! Although we know Barbara is not suffering any more, those who are left behind just survive one day at a time! She was one more precious lady! I know our son, Ronny, who went to be with the Lord in July of 2000, was one of the ones to greet her when she entered into Heaven! I can't wait until we can all be reunited! "Oh What a Happy Day" that will be!

Nicole Capri

Saturday, June 30, 2012

I called Barbara over twenty years ago when I was auditioning for The National Theatre of the Deaf. Although she had never met me, she invited me to her home and coached me through my audition monologue. She spent hours with me, introduced me to her family and fed me. I would not have been accepted into NTD without her help. She changed my life. Years later when I returned to Little Rock to work at The Arkansas Repertory Theatre, we conducted workshops and residencies together with her daughter Kat at The Arkansas School for the Deaf. I was so lucky to watch her teach her kids with so much passion and love. I have modeled so much of the way I teach and interact with my students from watching Barbara. I will forever be changed and we are all the better for knowing her. Thank you Barbara for being my mentor and friend.

Delilah Hodshire

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Barbara was a very AMAZING lady, She will be miss by lot of people. So glad I got to know her. I am praying for her family and is in my thoughts. May God bless you and very one of her family as they go throught this.
Delilah Hodshire

Amberly/Jeffery Carlton

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Barbara & Family,

I am going miss barbara and will never forgot about her! She is soo blessed and She been provided wonderful service to Mission Honduras and interpreter service and to Deaf community!! We are very glad have her in our heart! Will keep pray!! We love you!! Amberly/ Jeffery Carlton

Carla D. Saum

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Assurely, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My breathen, You did it to me. Mattew 25:40. Your secret of a happy life was to delight in duty. When duty become delight, then burdens become blessing. Everyone in the Deaf community were blessed by your work. You have touched everyone's heart in State of Arkansas. You truly committed yourself to the Savior. Your work for us was a blessing and meaningful ways of life. God has a plan for every aspect of your life and he plan includes many provision ways you did in your life. You are home with the Lord. Rest in Peace with no Pain and Suffering. You were the sweetest lady I've known and met. My prayers to Northup family.

Barbara Caldwell-Dalby

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Barbara was a lovely and beautiful woman inside and out as well as a true inspiration to her students. My family would like to offer deepest sympathies to the Northup family during their time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brenda Tedder

Saturday, June 30, 2012

To Northup Family,

I am so very sorry for your lost loved ones....I am giving you my deepest sympathy...Barbara was very sweet lady, kind, caring & friendly smile I've ever met...Now she is with the Lord and watching over you all...My thoughts and prayers goes to her family....May God Bless Her and Her Family.

Judi Ann Pate and Family

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Dear Northup family, I am praying that the Lord will wrap you in His blanket of comfort and peace. Lean on Him. Barbara touched my life personally, as she has done for so many others, and I will always hold her very close to my heart.

Love in Christ,
Judi Ann, Jason, Jasmine, and Isabelle

Judi Ann Pate and Family

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Dear Northup family, I am praying that the Lord will wrap you in His blanket of comfort and peace. Lean on Him. Barbara touched my life personally, as she has done for so many others, and I will always hold her very close to my heart.

Love in Christ,
Judi Ann, Jason, Jasmine, and Isabelle

Evelyn Castleberry

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Barbara, your smile and mannerism will be missed by all of us for sure. I know you are pain free and singing with the angels. To the family, keep all the wonderful memories with you as you go though this difficult time and I will keep you iny prayers.

John Owens

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Wish you God's blessings to Karen, Katie, Sarabeth and Jennifer and all the extended family of Barbara. She was a amazing and beautiful woman inside and out. She is in God's hands now and will suffer no more pain. Ernie, I am praying for you during this time of your sadness and grief. John Owens

The Ketchum Family

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Northup families & Aura ~

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" Matthew 5:4

We will always remember Barbara, she was an AMAZING woman!

With heartfelt condolences,
Brett, Traci, Tanner, Braden and Kaci

Faith Davis Park

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Thank you Barbara for all your knowledge as an instructor and mentor. You will be missed. I'm glad I got a chance to know you.

Stephanie Hunter

Saturday, June 30, 2012

My prayers for her dearest family. She was a great high spirited woman. i love her laughs, she never sad when problems appear, she sweep it off in seconds. Goodbye, Barbara.

Shirley J Al-Harby

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Thank you Barbara for all your help to my friends and myself.

The Hogue Family

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Barbara we certainly will miss you! Thank you for blessing our lives...


Chad and Michelle Hogue

Melissa Stevens

Saturday, June 30, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss! Barbara was truly an amazing woman! I will never forget her exuberant presence or genuine joy and kindness that radiated from her eyes and her smile! I pray that God fills your hearts with peace during this difficult time!

Lori Crabtree

Saturday, June 30, 2012

I remember the first time I saw Mrs. Barbara and Ernie. It was at "Walk Down Memory Lane" and Mrs. Barbara was up on the stage signing. I remember watching her sign and how beautifully it looked and I looked at Cliff and said I would love to get to meet her someday. Interesting how things work out. I look back now and not only did I meet the lady I saw that day but I was blessed to have her as my ASL II teacher. Not only that but I got to work with two of her daughters (Katie and Karen) and her husband (Ernie) at the concession stand at the basketball game as well. Then not long after that her daughter (Karen) was my ASL III teacher. Then Mrs. Barbara wrote a book that was very inspiring and I was invited to the book signing. I have been so blessed to get to know your family. I am so thankful that she was my ASL II teacher and that I got to meet the lady I saw that day at "Walk Down Memory Lane" and her family. Love you guys and we will continue to pray for each of you.

JulieAnn Chavez

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Our condolences to the Northup family. When my family and I moved here 1 1/2 years ago. We met Barbara and she exhibited such kindness and made us feel so welcomed. I knew right away that she was a Godly woman with a gentle spirit and a sweet smile. Everyone, especially her family, was most definitely blessed with her presence. May Barbara rest in peace and may the good Lord comfort her family.

Prayerfully yours,
JulieAnn Chavez and family

Robert Walker

Saturday, June 30, 2012

I am honored to have known this gracious lady through her commitment to the deaf community and to God, her integrity and how she'd touched so many live during the passage of her journey. To Ernie and the rest of her family, may peace find its way into your lives once again and know that you've been blessed by her presence on Earth. Farewell, Barbara

Christy Pettis

Friday, June 29, 2012

When I attempt to wrap my mind around this concept of the mortality of this phenomenal whoaman, I come up short and cry. Not for her death but for the movement of my emotions such a level of genuine awe at the lives she has touched.

The Arrington Family

Friday, June 29, 2012

The deaf and hearing communities have lost a treasure when Barbara went to be with her Savior. I know that she is finally at peace and completely healed from her cancer. She was a wonderful and Godly woman, mother, wife and friend. She influenced many of us in the interpreting field. Her mark has been left on both the deaf community and the interpreting community. I pray for the entire Northup family that God will grant you the peace that passes all understanding.

Steve and Laura Arrington

Donna Hicks Hale

Friday, June 29, 2012

Sorry for your loss Ernie and children. God be with you and give you comfort and peace.

Brenda Loomis

Friday, June 29, 2012

It was a blessing to know Barbara. She was the most lovable person I have ever known. She has touched so many lives with her love for people and for her Lord. If I could just see her face when she entered heaven. She was an amazing woman..

Barbara Heathcott

Friday, June 29, 2012

Praying for blessings of peace for the family. So thankful to know that she is at peace and with her Lord and Savior. Love from the Heahtcott's, Eddie, Barbara and Alicia