OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Claretta M. Scott
Dec 6, 2025
Claretta Marene Bradley-Scott was born on June 17, 1954, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas, to Charlie “Red” and Virginia Bradley. She was the beloved sister of Thomas Jerome Bursey and Dianah Watson.
Claretta graduated from Liberty-Eylau High School in June 1972 and later attended Prairie View A&M University. During this time, she met and married her first husband, Kenneth...
Nancy M. Louis
Dec 2, 2025
Nancy Marie Louis peacefully entered eternal rest on December 2, 2025, at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 74. She was born on April 17, 1951, in Tate County, Mississippi, to Marcus Scruggs and Lorsie Mosley. As a young girl, Nancy moved with her family from Mississippi to Chicago, where she received her education in the...
Mary Alice Walker
Nov 27, 2025
The sweet and beautiful life of Mary Alice Young Walker, affectionately known as “Sister,” came to a peaceful close on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, with her loving family at her side. She was 79 years old.
Mary was born on April 1, 1946, by a mid-wife in Whelen Springs, Arkansas to the union of Odie Young and Artie Bell Cooks...
Lawrence Dwayne Graves
Nov 25, 2025
Lawrence DeWayne Graves passed from this life leaving behind a legacy shaped by strength, discipline, and an unbreakable bond with God’s creation. Born with a natural gift for athleticism and a heart that beat for the outdoors, Lawrence lived a life full of purpose, passion, and quiet determination.
He was born on January 3, 1964, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. His mother...
Georgia Nell Washington
Nov 25, 2025
Georgia Nell Washington was born on March 8, 1940, in Prescott, Arkansas, to the union of Willie Ed Washington and Alice McCoy Washington. She peacefully passed from this life on November 25, 2025, at the beautiful age of 85.
Georgia was a proud 1958 graduate of Bell High School in Gurdon. She later pursued her passion for helping others and completed...
Lois Marie Sago
Nov 24, 2025
Lois Marie Sago was born on September 20, 1941, in Dalark, Arkansas to the union of Jesse and Maud S. Delamar Jones. Her gift of tender loving care shaped her life as she helped her mother care for her father, as well as an aunt.
She accepted Christ at a young age. Intelligent, shy and fiercely loyal, she formed life-long friendships...
MacArthur Burch
Nov 22, 2025
Brother MacArthur Burch was the youngest child of the late Bro. Alex Burch and Mattie Burch. He was born in Ouachita County, Louann, Arkansas.
He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the New Jerusalem Baptist Church. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he learned auto mechanics. Following his...
Alfred Davis Brown
Nov 20, 2025
Early Life
Alfred Brown was born on October 5, 1944, in Gurdon, Arkansas, to Andrew Brown Sr. and Sylvia Goldsby Brown. He grew up in Smithton, Arkansas, the fifth of seven children. At a young age, he became a member of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Raymond Green.
Education
Al attended Gurdon High School and graduated with the...
Derick “D.O.” Owens
Nov 14, 2025
Derick “D.O.” Owens was born on August 30, 1969, to the late Elder Joe Willis Owens and Missionary Rosie Jean Gannaway Owens. On November 14, 2025, Derick peacefully transitioned from this life at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Derick will forever be remembered for his warm heart, determined spirit, and the deep love he held for his family. His...
Patty Jo Bradford
Nov 13, 2025
Patty Jo Bradford was born on August 15, 1959, in Camden, Arkansas, to Charlie “Ace” Bradford and Avanelle Williams. She was preceded in death by both of her parents.
From a young age, her faith was rooted in her life. She was a longtime member of New Haven Missionary Baptist Church in Camden, Arkansas.
The family lived in Camden, where Patty Jo...
Dr. Corey D. Harris
Nov 7, 2025
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
As we gather to pay tribute to Dr. Corey Dewayne Harris, we pause to reflect on the remarkable influence he had on all those fortunate enough to know him. Born on July 31, 1981, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Corey was the cherished son of Patsy Harris and Rev. Kenneth...
Thomas Heyward
Nov 6, 2025
In Loving Memory
of
Thomas Heyward, Sr.
November 25, 1946 – November 6, 2025
Thomas Heyward, Sr., a proud Vietnam Army Veteran and beloved patriarch, peacefully departed this life on November 6, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 78 years old.
Born on November 25, 1946, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Thomas was the cherished son...
Joise Johnson
Nov 5, 2025
On November 5, 2025, at the age of 72, Heaven gained an angel. Joise Ann Johnson was born on June 13, 1953, to Charles Mason Anderson and Lillie B. House in Gurdon, Arkansas.
Joise graduated from Gurdon High School in 1970. She was the devoted mother of three children: Patrick, Donna, and Willie. Determined to provide a better life for her...
Bobbie L. Pratt
Nov 4, 2025
The beautiful and charismatic soul of Mrs. Bobbie Lee Pratt passed from this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
Bobbie was born on June 27, 1934, in Clark County, Arkansas, to the union of Clayborn Booker and Mamie Hunter Booker.
She was a devoted home health aide, serving families throughout the surrounding...
Ervalene Elliott
Nov 3, 2025
A Time to Be Born: Evangelist Ervalene Frazier Elliott was born on November 15, 1941 in Louann, AR.
A Time to Die: Evangelist Ervalene Elliott stepped into the loving arms of the Lord at 3:22 P.M. on November 3, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan where she lived with her son, Michael Frazier.
My Life’s Story: I was born the second child of four to Walter L....
Jeremy J. Watts
Nov 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeremy Jerome Watts
March 26, 1987 – November 1, 2025
Jeremy Jerome Watts, born March 26, 1987, in Camden, Arkansas, departed this earthly life unexpectedly on November 1, 2025, in Warrensburg, Missouri. A beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Jeremy’s vibrant spirit and unwavering love left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Jeremy, a true...
Levoyce Haygood
Oct 31, 2025
Levoyce "Mint" Haygood was born on March 28, 1950, in Camden, Arkansas, to the late V.C. Haygood and Gertie Mae Davis Haygood. She was a life-long member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children, Michael and Kiffney, whom she loved deeply. Her nurturing spirit extended far beyond her own family; she was...
Jimmy L. Gulley
Oct 31, 2025
Jimmy Lee Gulley was born on October 3, 1944, in Bluff City, AR to the late Homer Henry Gulley and Brodie Mae Ingram- Gulley. Jimmy passed away on Friday, October 31st at his home in Bluff City, AR.
Jimmy joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Bluff City at an early age. Jimmy later was one of the founding members of...
Cornelia Ross
Oct 29, 2025
Cornelia Ross was born on July 15, 1930, to Japhus and Jessie Ann Tucker Ross, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Despite the historically tough time the nation faced, particularly for the South, her parents instilled in her a solid foundation and a strong faith in God. With that, Cornelia graduated from Peake High School in 1951. She shared memories of picking cotton...
Bobby Hall
Oct 26, 2025
Bobby Charles Hall, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 25, 1945, in Oakland, California, to Valto and Elizabeth Dailey Hall. He was raised in Sparkman, Arkansas, where his mother instilled in him the values of service, faith, and devotion to the Lord. At a young age, Bobby...
