OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Steven McClure
May 3, 2025
Steven Erester McClure was born on March 1, 1970, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to Phenoid McClure and Bennie House Wells. Steven spent his childhood between Curtis and Lansing. He had the benefit of living north in the city with the hustle and bustle and down south, where things were steady and slow.
He was a part of the McClure family of Curtis,...
Geneva Whitaker
Apr 30, 2025
Geneva Whitaker, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 30, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family, was born on November 14, 1938, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was the oldest daughter of JC and Clarice Hunter Jones. Geneva embodied strength, warmth, and an unwavering love for her family throughout her 86 remarkable years.
Her faith was the cornerstone of her...
Oliver Lizana
Apr 29, 2025
In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated, and there will not be any services held.
Donald J. Patton, Jr.
Apr 28, 2025
Donald Jay Patton Jr., a beloved son, father, friend, and community member, departed this life on April 28, 2025, at the age of 40. He was born on February 20, 1985, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Donald J. Sr. and Vearnita Suarrette Patton.
Donald was a proud graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Class of 2003, and a member of Mt. Olive...
Ray A. Butler
Apr 27, 2025
Our world is much richer because we were blessed to have Ray Alfred Butler in our lives. This “Man for All Seasons” began his earthly sojourn through life on Sunday, October 27, 1957, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and completed his journey on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with his daughter at his bedside....
Bertha Sorrells
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,...
Allene Middleton
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,...
Rev. Ronald Majors
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....
Ora M. Smith
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...
Harvey L. Thomas
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...
Evelyn D. Davis
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...
Tammy D. Holmes
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,...
Rev. Ronald T. Scott
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...
Danny "Boy" Sims
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...
Iserine Angela McHenry
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...
Mary Ann Moore
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,...
Velma Jean Newburn
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...
Rosie Elizabeth Norman
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,...
Temothy Lashunn Nelson
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...
