OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
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...
Dorothy Jean Johnson
May 6, 2023
If life is a song worth singing, then every breath taken should exude the melody and the harmony of Dorothy Jean Johnson. After a valiant fight against cancer, Dorothy transitioned peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her home. She was 82. The unforgettable moment in time was November 22, 1940, it was then that Dorothy made her grand entrance...
Arlene Madison
Apr 25, 2023
Arlene Madison, 94, of Waldo, Arkansas, was born March 21, 1929, in Saint James Community-Waldo. She was the daughter of the late Wiley Madison and Carrie Strong Madison. She was educated, at Saint James School. She was employed as a private home worker and in the cafeteria at Southern State College, now Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, until her retirement.
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Fred "Nig" Porchia, Jr.
Apr 23, 2023
Brother Fred Porchia Jr. was born on July 29, 1939, to Fred and Francella Rhodes Porchia in Camden, Arkansas. Fred was united in holy matrimony to Cleo Easter and to this union five children were born.
At an early age, he attended East Camden C.O.G.I.C. and later attended Brown Temple C.O.G.I.C. He was a musician and singer for the gospel...
Bernadette Love
Apr 20, 2023
Bernadette Alexander Love was born August 4, 1966, to the late Henry “Bubba” Alexander, Jr., and the late Alice T. Wroten Alexander in Camden, Arkansas.
She accepted Christ early in life and united with Good Home Baptist Church in Louann, Arkansas until God called her home. She graduated in 1985 from Fairview High School. She attended Southern Arkansas University in...
James E. Williams
Apr 13, 2023
James Edward Williams, well known as "Jacko" passed away from this life on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The last farewell will be shared with family and friends at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny C. Harris, as the eulogist. The public may pay respects on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until...
Mildred Ann Payne
Apr 8, 2023
On February 2, 1957, God delivered one of His most unique and precious creations into the arms of Rosie Lee Henry Jones and Edgar Jones. They named their beloved daughter Mildred Ann, though she was most commonly known as ‘Molly”. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Rosie Lee; her brother, Perry A. Jones and her husband,...
Ellar Mae Jones
Mar 30, 2023
The sweet life of Ellar Mae Jones came to a close on Thursday, March 30, 2023, with her family by her side. She lived a full 90 years and would have celebrated her 91st birthday on Friday, April 7, 2023. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Williams Funeral Home. Services will...
Willie James McDaniel
Mar 30, 2023
Willie James McDaniel, well known as "Tator" passed from this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Murfreesboro Nursing Center. The last farewell will be shared with family and friends at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Dixon, the eulogist, and Rev. BD Williamson, officiant. Public visitation will be from 1 p.m....
Betty Jean Hardy
Mar 24, 2023
Betty Jean Utsey Hardy graced this world on August 16, 1931, when she was born to the union of John M. Utsey and Lillie Rogers Utsey in Mt. Holly, Arkansas.
She committed her life to Christ at a young age and was a lifelong member of Whitest Chapel Baptist where she was a member of the choir. She worked for...
