Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries

Apr 19, 2025

With heavy hearts yet joyful spirits, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Bertha Mae Sorrells. She was born on June 30, 1955, in Bluff City, Arkansas at Nevada County Hospital to the union of Finis and Macy Ella Sims Haynie. She peacefully departed this world on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

Raised in Bluff City,...

Apr 19, 2025

Allene Middleton

September 10, 1946 - April 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Allene Middleton, affectionately known as "Doll," who departed this life peacefully in her sleep on April 19, 2025, at the age of 78. Allene was born on September 10, 1946, and she graced the lives of those around her with her gentle spirit, warm smile,...

Apr 12, 2025

Rev. Ron Majors

Sunrise: December 30, 1946 -Sunset: April 12, 2025

The journey of life for Ronald Eugene Majors began on December 30, 1946, in Long Beach, California. He was the 3rd child of 6 children born to Alexander Majors and Alberta Lucille McGhee Majors.

Ronald was a 1965 graduate of Long Beach Polytechnic High School where he played both baseball and basketball....

Apr 11, 2025

Mother Ora M. Rivers Smith

June 24, 1935-April 11, 2025

Mother Ora M. Smith, a cherished member of our community, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on June 24, 1935, in Clarksdale, Arkansas to the union of Charlie and Mary Rivers. She accepted Christ at a tender age.

She moved to Arkadelphia while...

Apr 8, 2025

Harvey Lee Thomas, a cherished son, brother, father, and friend was born on October 15, 1966, in Delight, Arkansas, to Jack Thomas and Rosetta Richardson. Harvey embraced life with a vibrant spirit and a deep love for the outdoors.

He was a 1985 graduate of Delight High School and attended Henderson State University. Harvey valued his connections with friends and family...

Apr 8, 2025

Evelyn Deloris Davis was born in San Diego, California on August 13, 1945. She was the 6th child of eleven children born to Gladie Davis and Hattie Mae Jones Davis.

At an early age she was baptized and became a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. There she served as Senior Usher. She was a 1963 graduate of San Diego High...

Apr 5, 2025

Apr 4, 2025

Tammy Denese Holmes-Scott was born Friday, May 20, 1966, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Alvin Chimney and Mary Jean Scott. Tammy was raised and loved by Willie Perry Scott, Sr., as his own daughter. Tammy was the firstborn child of Mary Jean Scott.

Tammy graduated from Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, in 1985. She moved to California after graduation and later moved to Guthrie,...

Apr 4, 2025

The journey of life for Ronald Thomas Scott began on March 8, 1950, in Los Angeles, California. He was the only child born to the union of Frank Thomas Scott and Ida Vaugh Scott. He was a high school graduate and played football while attending college.

As a young man he would spend the summer with his grandmother in the Smithton...

Mar 28, 2025

Danny “Boy” Sims was born in Bluff City, Arkansas, on August 11th, 1955, to Donnie and Clara Mae Purifoy Sims. He departed his life Friday, March 28th, 2025, at the home of his sister Clara Brown in Chidester, Arkansas. He married the love of his life, Inez (Gentry Sockwell) Sims, who preceded him in death on September 20, 2015.

He attended McRae...

Mar 24, 2025

Iserine Angela McHenry was born March 1, 1940 to the late Ira Seals and Narvell Snider-Seals in Willisville, AR . A small yet friendly community made up of mostly “kin folk” where everybody knew everybody. She accepted Christ at a tender age. In 1960, she graduated from Lafayette High School in Camden. She was a member of The Word Family...

Mar 23, 2025

Remembering the life of

Mary Ann Moore

Mrs. Mary Ann Moore began her journey of life on June 30, 1951, in Camden, Arkansas. She was the eldest of seven children. Her parents were Rozell Murphy and Zelmer McElroy whom she proceeds in death.

Mary Ann grew up in Locust Bayou and attended Hampton High School, graduating in May of 1969. Being the oldest,...

Mar 21, 2025

Her Story

It's my time for my story to be shared.

Velma Jean Newburn peacefully passed away on March 21, 2025, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock surrounded by her family members. She was born on October 2, 1950, in the Mt. Morriah Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, she devoted over 40 years of her life to serving as a dedicated...

Mar 20, 2025

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." – Jeremiah 29:11

Rosie Elizabeth Norman, a beloved daughter of Curtis, Arkansas, graced this world with her presence on December 12, 1935, and peacefully completed her earthly journey on Thursday, March 20,...

Mar 19, 2025

The Tes•tem•ony of

Temothy LaShunn Nelson

“For us, this is the end of all stories…But for our loved one, it was only the beginning of the real story. All of his life in this world… had only been the cover and the title page: now, at last, he is beginning Chapter One of the Great Story, which no one on earth has...

Mar 17, 2025

Billy Dewayne Calahan was born on November 11, 1963, in Camden, Arkansas, to Billy Ray Calahan and Iserine Seals. Billy was a beloved son, brother, uncle , cousin and friend who touched the lives of many during his time here on Earth. He transitioned from this life on March 17, 2025, at the age of 61 at his home in...

Mar 3, 2025

A Tribute to Keyeon

Keyeon Hopson was a bright light in the lives of those who knew him—his infectious enthusiasm, warm spirit, and unwavering love for family left an unforgettable impact. A proud 2009 graduate of Rockford East High School, Keyeon excelled both academically and athletically, especially in track and field. His dedication, perseverance, and talent shined from an early age. 

After...

Mar 2, 2025

A beautiful flower was picked from this Earth and chosen to join God’s ever growing beautiful garden. Jackqueline Elaine Jones-Turner entered Heavens gates greeted by those loved ones she has longed to see on March 2, 2025 at Ouachita County Medical Center.

Jackqueline Jones-Turner, affectionately known as Jackie, was born to Nora L. Jones-Celestine and James A. Fort on April 4,...

Feb 28, 2025

Marjorie Dudley Hunter

"Let not your hearts be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where...

Feb 26, 2025

Clea Ester Dickens Stephens, of Gurdon, Arkansas, passed away on February 26, 2025. She was born February 7, 1941, to the late Sherman Charles and Sarah Dickens of Kansas. On February 3, 1959, she was united in holy matrimony to J.N. Stephens. To this union, three children were born: Janice Brewer, of Davenport, Florida, the late Quinn Anthony Stephens, and...