OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Mozell Dangerfield
Aug 24, 2023
A G L I M P S E I N T O H E R L I F E
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ...
Olbrine Sutherland
Aug 19, 2023
Let not your heart be troubled: 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; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I...
Charles E. Mitchell
Aug 19, 2023
Charles E. Mitchell was born to the union of Louvenia Travis Mitchell and Willie Mitchell on April 28, 1939, in Jackson, Alabama. At an early age, he gave his life to Christ.
After graduating high school, Charles worked as a logger and custodian. His biggest hobbies were gardening, hunting, fishing, and cooking. Charles enjoyed the simple things in life.
Charles...
Emily Broadnax-Billingly
Aug 19, 2023
The Legacy of Mrs. Emily Broadnax-Billingly
After 102 years on this earth, God quietly summoned Mother Emily Broadnax-Billingly unto Himself, presented her with her glorious wings, and declared, “Well done, my good and faithful servant; Come unto me and rest on my bosom.” On August 19, 2023, Momma Emily answered God’s call and transitioned from this earth to eternity...
Marie Graham
Aug 6, 2023
The Legacy of Mrs. Marie Cazy Graham
Marie Cazy Graham, daughter of the late David Cazy and Arosy Smith Cazy, was born March 9, 1926, in McNeil, Arkansas. Like her peers, she grew up with parents and siblings of meager and economic means. Marie’s mother made her a dress from a flour sack, which was not unusual at that time. She...
Jesse C. Henson
Aug 4, 2023
Jesse C. Henson was born on October 31, 1959, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Jesse and Eula Mae Reed Henson. He accepted Christ and united with Piney Grove AME Church at an early age. Jesse attended Arkadelphia High School.
Jesse married Mary L. Henson on January 7, 2017, and was blessed with a daughter, Brittany, whom he loved...
Herman Leon Jones, Sr.
Jul 28, 2023
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with...
Mother Juanita Stephens
Jul 21, 2023
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 2:4
Mother Juanita Stephens was born on June 29, 1950 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the first child of the late Elder Reed Williams and...
Clyde Edward Davis
Jul 17, 2023
Clyde Edward Davis was born May 21, 1954. He was the second son of James and Juanita (Moses) Davis. Clyde attended A. A. Wilson High School and graduated from Malvern High School, Class of 1972.
Through his years of high school, Clyde exemplified incredible and diverse talent as a musician, drum major, artist, and model. After high school Clyde expanded...
Mae Evelyn Hall
Jul 15, 2023
Mae Evelyn Hall was born on October 11, 1947, in Sparkman, Arkansas to Valto and Elizabeth Dailey Hall. As a young child, her mother instilled in her to serve and have faith in the Lord. At a young age, she was baptized and became a member of New Mt. Zion AME Church in Princeton, Arkansas.
Mae Evelyn graduated from Sparkman...
Lydia Lee Blake Smiley
Jul 13, 2023
And I said, “Oh that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away and be at rest.”
Psalm 55:6
Lydia Lee Blake was born into this world on May 12, 1923 in Emmet, Arkansas, to Matthew and Nobie Hall Blake.
At a tender age Lydia confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized. She attended public...
Gregory O’Brian Kennedy
Jun 26, 2023
Gregory O’Brian Kennedy was born in Gould, Arkansas on October 22, 1971. He was the son of the late Samuel Baker, Sr., and Stella Henderson Kennedy Snell. Gregory grew up in a loving home filled with an abundance of laughter and love.
As a child, Gregory was baptized and became a member of Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Gould....
Rutha Bell Carrigan
Jun 23, 2023
Rutha Bell Porter Carrigan was the first child born to Jessie Porter and Rubie Lee Archer Porter on March 1, 1951, in Washington, Arkansas. She dedicated her life to Christ at a tender age and was baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church in Columbus. Rutha was a 1968 graduate of Henry C. Yeager High School in Hope, Arkansas.
She married James...
"Junior Boy"
Jun 19, 2023
Psalms: 147:3 "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
"God heals our broken hearts, even when we lose someone we love."
Willis Gill Jr. also known as, "Junior Boy" or "Preacher Man," was born December 23, 1941, to L. D. Gill of Camden, Arkansas, and Maurine Marks of Whelen Springs, Arkansas. He graduated from Bell High in...
"Charlie Boy"
Jun 18, 2023
Charlie Ray Young entered this world on November 13, 1957 in Gurdon, Arkansas. He was born to the late Artie Bell Young and Odie Young.
Charlie was known as "Charlie Boy" He was full of life. During his early childhood, he gave his life to Christ and united with the Spring Hill Baptist Church family in Whelen Springs, Arkansas. As...
Geneva O. Hunter
Jun 3, 2023
Geneva Owens Hunter was born March 5, 1945, in Manning Arkansas to the Union of MaeGirtha Dailey Owens and Gee Owens. Geneva was the 4th of 8 children, in line behind her brothers; Carl, Carlton(Bruh), and Freddie Lee, and followed by her brother Alfred(Pump), and her 3 sisters, Dorethia, Darlene and Marilyn. Many stories have been told that Geneva had...
Loretta Richardson
May 27, 2023
Loretta Richardson was born in Delight, Arkansas on August 11, 1960, to Vernell Jones and Rosetta Richardson. She began and completed her formal education in the Delight Public School system, culminating from Delight High School, class of 1977. She pursued her formal education at Bauder College in Arlington, Texas where she obtained her Associates of Arts degree in Business Merchandising...
Mary Green
May 21, 2023
The sweet life of Mary Green came to a close on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at St Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Interment will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Lakeside Cemetery in Camden, Arkansas.
Mary was born on June 12, 1954, in Blytheville, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at a young age and was a graduate of...
Brenda Sue McDaniel
May 20, 2023
“God gave each of us the gift of life, and Jesus Christ gifted us with eternal life.”
Brenda Jones McDaniel was born on December 26, 1959, in Delight, Arkansas to Ellar Mae Jones and Herbert Jones, Sr. She accepted Christ early in life and united with Harrison Chapel Baptist Church in Delight, Arkansas. She grew up in Delight and was...
Lou Nell Simpson Dismuke
May 11, 2023
Lou Nell Simpson Dismuke was born in Rosston, Arkansas on January 12, 1925, to the parents of Lucian and Birdia Quarles Simpson, the first child of this union. In 1941, Lou Nell married Jimmy D. Dismuke.
Lou Nell was a spiritual and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. At an early age, Lou Nell gave her life to Christ...
