Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries

Feb 2, 2026

Reverend James Richard Langley was born on January 29, 1954, in Camden, Arkansas, to the late Isaac Langley, Sr. and Mary (King) Langley. From the very beginning, his life was marked by quiet strength and an unwavering commitment to faith, family, and service.

James came of age during a pivotal time in history. In 1972, he graduated from Camden High School...

Jan 28, 2026

A radiant and unforgettable soul Franceane Genaye Scott was a woman who truly never met a stranger. Known for her warm spirit, infectious conversation, and genuine love for people, she found joy in connection. Whether on the telephone for hours catching up with family and friends, reminiscing about cherished memories, or dreaming aloud about better days ahead, she made everyone...

Jan 27, 2026

Pastor Kerry L. Newburn was born in 1952 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He confessed his calling into the ministry in 1975 at First Baptist Church in Malvern, Arkansas. From that moment forward, he committed his life to the service of God and His people.

Pastor Newburn proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War....

Jan 23, 2026

John Abram Nolen, Jr., commonly known as “Nino”, was born on November 8, 1977, at Nevada County Hospital in Prescott, Arkansas, to John Abram Nolen Sr. and Phena Isabella Harrington.

He was a lifelong member of Ward Chapel AME Church. Nino graduated from Prescott High School in 1996 and was one of the most popular guys who walked the halls of...

Jan 22, 2026

Jan 19, 2026

In the early dawn on Monday January 19, 2026, with heavy hearts we said goodbye to our beloved brother Herbert, Jr. Like a gentle San Francisco Bay breeze, he touched our lives in numerous ways for so many wonderful years, and then quietly moved on to his next journey to serve in eternity with his heavenly father.

Herbert was the son...

Jan 17, 2026

Ms. Levester Warren Blakely, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. She was born on June 25, 1942, by a midwife in Rosston, Arkansas, to Bernice Warren and Stella Mae Martin Warren.

Ms. Levester was known for her impeccable style and took great pride in her appearance,...

Jan 14, 2026

Harold Thomas Jones affectionately known as “Buckwheat,” passed on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on September 27, 1954, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to Tommy Jones and Genoa Summerville Jones. He was a gentle giant and a charismatic presence in every room.

He graduated from Sparkman High School in 1972, excelling in both baseball and football. A proud veteran, Harold enlisted...

Jan 12, 2026

Jennifer A. Lambert, 59, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2026, in Malvern, Arkansas.

Jennifer was born on January 9, 1967, to Walter “Teddy Boy” and Opal Watkins Lambert in Camden, Arkansas. She was a 1985 graduate of Bearden High School. Jennifer worked as a security guard for Allied Universal for  6 years and later for Securitas for...

Jan 10, 2026

Nannie Virginia (Wheeler) Hudson was born on November 3, 1934, in Gum Springs, Arkansas, to Abraham and Nannie Bell Wheeler. She was their firstborn and was raised in the close-knit communities of Gum Springs and Arkadelphia, where she developed the values of faith, education, and service that would guide her throughout her life.After graduating from Peake High School in Arkadelphia,...

Jan 8, 2026

Donnie Ray Marshall, 64, of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away on January 8, 2026.

Donnie was born on July 13, 1961, to the late Jerald Marshall and the late Virginia Marshall. He was a fun-loving man, full of life and always joking, with a kind heart and a willingness to help anyone in need. 

Donnie had a deep love for music and especially...

Jan 6, 2026

Larry Bailey was born September 6, 1949 to the late Robert and Annie L. Sanders of Arkadelphia, AR. He was the eldest of six children. Larry transitioned from this life at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Hospice Unit in Baltimore, MD. Larry will forever be remembered for his warm and generous heart and his deep love for his family and...

Jan 6, 2026

A life well lived, rooted in faith, family, and hard work, came to a peaceful close after 94 years on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when he passed away at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, surrounded by the love of his family.

Henry Albert Helms, Sr. was born by a mid-wife in the close-knit Spring Hill community on the outskirts...

Jan 4, 2026

Alice Faye Wilson was born on January 25, 1944, in Phoenix, Arizona to the union of Robert Brown and Gennie V. Beasley Cunningham. From the moment she entered this world, Alice carried a spirit of generosity, strength, and love that would leave a lasting imprint on all who knew her. She became nothing short of a legend in the city...

Jan 3, 2026

SFC(RET) Wendell Edward McPeak was born on August 15, 1960, in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of Willie E. McPeak and Aletha Phifer McPeak. Growing up in the Piney Ridge Community outside of the city limits of Gurdon, Arkansas was the perfect haven for Wendell to grow and explore life in a loving and nourishing country environment where most everyone...

Dec 31, 2025

Darryl Gawain Pickens, Sr. was born on March 9, 1960, in Springhill, Louisiana, to Bonnie Jean Thomas Pickens and James Pickens. He lived in Louisiana until age nine, when his mother married Robert L. Hill and the family relocated to Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Darryl attended school in Arkadelphia and graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1978. He was widely known for his...

Dec 31, 2025

Henry Albert Helms, Jr., affectionately known to all as “Al,” was a man whose life told a story of resilience, purpose, love, and quiet greatness. Born on August 9, 1952, in Oakland, California, he was the oldest son of Henry A. Helms, Sr. and Annie E. Williams Helms, two hardworking parents who migrated from Arkadelphia, Arkansas to California in search...

Dec 30, 2025

Donald Andrew Horton was born on December 3, 1946, to the loving union of Sam Horton and Ietta Mitchell Horton. Through their example, they instilled in him strong Christian values, integrity, ingenuity, and a deep sense of responsibility—qualities that helped shape a solid, caring, and close-knit family environment. His parents were highly respected throughout the Curtis community, and that legacy...

Dec 25, 2025

With hearts full of gratitude and love, we celebrate the remarkable life of our beloved father, grandfather, veteran, patriarch and community pillar who peacefully transitioned on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished so deeply. He was 92 years old, and true to his character, he worked hard and lived fully until his health finally required...

Dec 21, 2025

The beautiful and sweet life of Hilda Kaye Mitchell Newborn peacefully came to a close on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home. She was 83 years old.

Hilda Kaye Mitchell Newborn was born on August 13, 1942, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to the union of Carsno Mitchell and Helen Marie Hildreth Mitchell. She loved the Lord with all her heart, accepted...