OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Alvin E. Thompson, Sr.
Apr 14, 2024
Alvin Earl Thompson was born July 4, 1963 in Fordyce, Arkansas to Ruthie Mae Thompson and Larence Terry Gregory. Alvin departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Conway Regional Medical Center.
He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Gillard Baptist Church in Bearden, Arkansas. He later united with the First Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership...
Gladine McGill
Apr 6, 2024
It was a Tuesday, July 30, 1935, when the late Mr. James Anderson Brown and Mrs. Lucy Hopkins Brown welcomed three baby girls into the world…triplets! Although one of the three girls did not survive her earthly life for long, Gladine and her sister Nadine, survived and thrived to become known affectionately as “The Twins.”
Under the guidance of her parents,...
Tamara K. Daniel
Apr 6, 2024
"Taz” as she was affectionately called was born into life on January 29, 1980, to Celesia Daniel-Williams and Mr. Larry Hunter in Prescott, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at a tender age and joined First Missionary Baptist in Sparkman, Arkansas. Growing up in the house with her grandmother, Dorothy Daniel, she went to church no doubt!
Tamara grew up mostly in Sparkman,...
Lota Jean Penney
Apr 4, 2024
Lota Jean, “Lottie” as she was known by her family and friends was born December 11, 1954, in Gurdon, Arkansas. She was the second of ten children born to her loving parents, Davell and Murthrue Lee (Dickens) Penney. She was a graduate of Gurdon High School, Class of 1972. Soon after graduating, Lottie left for California and soon after, moved...
Gregory Ellis Moss
Apr 2, 2024
Gregory Moss was born into this life on June 21, 1965, in Rockford, Illinois to Thomas E. Moss, Sr. and Dorothy Marie Sims Moss. After the passing of his grandfather, Joe Sims, the Moss family moved back to Bluff City. He confessed his belief in Christ and was baptized at St. John Baptist Church in Bluff City.
Greg met Vanessa, the...
Ivory Mae Davis
Mar 31, 2024
In the early morning, Ms. Ivory Mae Davis, 63, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Ivory was the youngest of ten children to Johnnie H. and Zettie B. Davis in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is resting in peace now and no longer in pain. She had been battling with serious health issues for the past...
Leatha Marie Bryant
Mar 28, 2024
Leatha Marie Bryant was born on February 5, 1932, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and was the second of the nine children of James Monroe Bryant and Savillo Jefferson Bryant. It was in Arkadelphia that Leatha was baptized at an early age and became a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. She participated in youth activities, Sunday School, singing in the choir,...
Grace Halton
Mar 24, 2024
On January 24, 1929, in Louann, Arkansas, Phillip Johnson, Sr. and Gleasie Jones Johnson celebrated the birth of a daughter they named Grace. She was the fourth child of six children born to this union. She was raised by her maternal grandparents due to her mother’s passing.
At a tender age, she joined Good Home Baptist Church where she served faithfully...
Kenny Quarles
Mar 22, 2024
Kenny Quarles was born June 11, 1949, in Dalark, Arkansas. His mother Bennie Jean Quarles taught her sons the value of hard work. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a lifelong member of Mt. Olive AME Church.
He graduated from Sparkman Training School in 1967, where he excelled in sports. He loved Baseball and played sandlot baseball for...
Willie Clyde Elliott
Mar 21, 2024
Willie Clyde Elliott was born on January 24, 1948, in Camden, Arkansas to Louie and Marcelene Jones Elliott. He joined the Mt. Gillard Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Lafayette High School. He joined Job Corps on February 18, 1967, and worked at Conagra Poultry in El Dorado, Arkansas.
He loved all sports. Willie took pleasure in the simple...
Cledis Darnell Dorn Box
Mar 20, 2024
Cledis Darnell Dorn Box was born on December 24, 1969, in Malvern, Arkansas to Ruth Ann Doby and Leotis Box. He answered God’s call on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Cledis grew up in the home surrounded with the love of his mother, Ruth Ann; his grandmother, Mildred, along with his first cousin, Dyeama Brandon, whom he cherished as a sister.
Cledis...
Kathy Denise Harrison Cunningham
Mar 17, 2024
On May 12, 1958, God delivered one of His most unique and precious creations into the arms of Emmitt Harrison and Laura Louise Hughes Harrison. They named their beloved bundle Kathy Denise. She was born in Manning, Arkansas, but the family settled in Sparkman where they raised their family. Kathy’s parents ensured she was involved in her local church, Macedonia...
Johnnie Edward Johnson
Mar 9, 2024
Johnnie Edward Johnson was born on Monday, January 25, 1960, in Prescott, Arkansas to Ella Mae Gulley Brown and Johnnie Johnson. He was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church in the “Upchurch Community.”
Johnnie attended Prescott High School where he was a member of the track team. Johnnie was an industrious worker. He was a laborer at the steel mill...
Catina Michelle Clayborn
Mar 3, 2024
Catina was born on May 15, 1975, at the Gurdon Municipal Hospital in Gurdon, Arkansas, to Sheree Hatley-Clayborn and Johnny Ray Clayborn. As a child, “Tina” enjoyed being under her mother and father. She was a beautiful little girl who was also adamant early on about her desires. “Tina” was extremely active as a child, which led to her days...
Matthew Thomas Ollison
Mar 3, 2024
Matthew Thomas Ollison was born on April 14, 1955, in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of Albert “Chuck”, Jr., and Dorothy Ollison. Matthew was affectionately known as “Buggie.” He confessed his love for Christ at a youthful age and was a member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in Gurdon, Arkansas.
“Buggie” earned his GED and worked as a chip hauler. He...
Bobby Joe Helms
Mar 2, 2024
On March 1, 1950, George and Callie Mitchell Helms welcomed the birth of their 4th son, Bobby Joe Helms. He confessed to Christ at an early age uniting with Shady Grove A.M.E Church in Arkadelphia, AR.
He attended and graduated from Peake High School in 1968. Bobby was employed with Shepherd Auto Sales, Fafnir Bearing, and the Arkansas Highway and Transportation...
Melven Trammell
Mar 1, 2024
Melven Trammell was born January 13, 1947, in Eagle Mills, Arkansas to the union of Rev. Jeff Trammell and Jannie Torrence Trammell.
The journey of life for Melven “Red” Trammell began on January 13, 1947, in Eagle Mills, a small community on the outskirts of Camden, Arkansas. He was the youngest child of 7 children born to Rev. Jeff and Jannie...
Faith Naomi Lockhart
Feb 27, 2024
Faith Naomi Lockhart was born on August 7, 1980, in Camden, Arkansas to the union of Richard Lockhart, Sr., and Jearlene Holmes Lockhart. Faith was affectionately known as “Nay Nay.”
She was a graduate of Camden High School, class of 1998. Faith worked as a sales associate for Dollar General. She didn’t allow her work to overshadow the unconditional love she...
Johnnie Belinda Gentry
Feb 26, 2024
Johnnie Belinda Marie Lyons Gentry journey through life began on December 21,1951, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Naomi and Leodis “Johnny” Lyons.
Belinda began her education in 1957 at Henry Bell High School in Gurdon, AR, and graduated in 1969. She would go on to move to California and continue her studies at Los Angeles City College....
Claudis Jr. Goshen
Feb 22, 2024
Claudis Jr. Goshen made his grand entrance into this world on Wednesday, November 28, 1956. He was born to the union of Clarence C., and Anna Mae Torence Goshen in Camden, Arkansas.
He accepted Christ at a tender age and was baptized as a member of New St. Mary Baptist Church. He was an energetic boy who grew up to be...
