OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
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...
Jeffrey Bernard Curry, Sr.
Mar 22, 2023
Jeffrey Bernard Curry, Sr., was born in November 16, 1966 in Camden, Arkansas to the union of William H. Curry and Elsie R. Morgan Curry.
He attended Fairview High School and graduated in 1985. He married Tonya Dunn and to this union a son and daughter were born. Jeff learned some things the hard way and he used those lessons...
Adrianna Shanice Newborn
Mar 21, 2023
Adrianna Shanice Newborn came into the world on January 30, 2000, and those touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents Shunn Newborn and Zalia knew right away that Adrianna would one day make a forever-lasting impression in this world. As a baby she was active and exploratory; she warmed up easily to anyone and possessed an...
Quinn Anthony Stephens
Mar 19, 2023
Quinn Antony Stephens was born to J.N. and Cleaster “Clea” Stephens on September 6, 1961, at Nevada County Hospital in Prescott, Arkansas. Quinn was known near and far as “Pop”.
Quinn was a 1979 graduate of Gurdon High School where he was the manager of the football team. He was a member of Providence AME Church in Kansas. His first...
Aubrey Ray Newburn
Mar 12, 2023
The unforgettable moment in time was July 31, 1959. It was then that twins Aubrey Ray and Anthony David made their grand entrance into the world. They were the beloved sons of Rev. J. S. Newburn and Betty Browning Newburn. Love played a key role in the development and shaping of their lives.Aubrey was an active and lively little boy...
Carrie Mae Jackson
Mar 7, 2023
Services to commemorate the life of Carrie M. Jackson will be held graveside at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Eternal Rest Cemetery in Camden, Arkansas. There will be no public visitation.
Carrie Mae Jackson was born on March 10, 1932, in Camden, Arkansas to Sarah Hamilton and Ira P. Jackson. At an early age, she made a...
Dakota Nikcos Rainey
Mar 1, 2023
Services commemorating the life of Dakota Nikcos Rainey will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1302 Mayhew Street in Fordyce, Arkansas with Rev. Floyd Bennett, officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will be at Hampton Springs Cemetery in Carthage, Arkansas.
Dakota transitioned from this life...
Theotis McKnight, Sr.
Mar 1, 2023
Theotis McKnight, Sr. was born to the union of Nearline and Lorenzo McKnight on September 2, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana. At a young age he relocated to Forrest City, Arkansas.
He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972 in Forrest City and joined the Navy in 1973. He was a talented carpenter for over 50 years. He was employed...
Kevin Lamar Newborn
Feb 22, 2023
Kevin Lamar Newborn was born on March 9, 1980, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Glenny Williams and Greg McGhee. “KO” was laid back and kept to himself.
KO was educated in the Arkadelphia Public School District. He became a father at an early age and worked hard at being the best father that he could be. His children were his pride...
James Edward Marshall, Jr.
Feb 12, 2023
“God Got Me”
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12
James Edward Marshall, Jr., departed this life February 12, 2023, with his family by his side. James Edward Marshall, Jr., was born on December 26, 1956, in Nashville,...
William Allen Harris
Feb 7, 2023
William Allen Harris commonly known as “Water Man” was born into this life on March 7, 1957, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was raised by his grandparents, Ruben, Sr., and Tennie Edmondson who taught him the value of handwork and being a true friend.
He graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1975 and attended Red River Technical College in Hope, Arkansas....
Jordan Lee Cornish
Feb 7, 2023
On June 10, 2022 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Shaquonda and Terry Cornish, Jr. gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Jordan.
Jordan transitioned from life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. His is preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Shirley Lovings, great-grandfather, Ivory Young, Sr., grandmother, Alberta Young, grandfather, Terry Cornish, Sr. and an aunt, Lelia Cornish.
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