OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Billy Ray Clark
Dec 27, 2021
Billy Ray Clark, 71, departed this earthly life December 27, 2021. He was born March 9, 1950, in Eagle Mills, AR the baby son of Herbert and Jewel Clark. He attended Ouachita County High School and graduated on May 22, 1969, as Salutatorian. Earning the title of Salutatorian recognized Billy’s exemplary academic work, and as a result he gave the...
James Qunicy Archie
Dec 27, 2021
Known for his laughter, easygoing demeanor, love for music and servant’s heart, James Q. Archie transitioned into his spiritual destination into God’s grace quietly, with his wife (Clarice Archie) by his side on Monday, December 27, 2021. James was born July 6, 1937, to Albert and Zenobia Archie (Jones) in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
James was preceded in death by this parents,...
Thomas A. Newburn
Dec 25, 2021
In the Gospel of Matthew, when Jesus was asked which commandment in the law is the greatest. Jesus answered saying “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind, “and the second is like it: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” This is the legacy of Thomas Alva Newburn. Thomas...
Delois "Lisa" Flecia Henry
Dec 15, 2021
On January 13, 1964, James and Quarlee Turner Bell were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Delois Flecia Bell. She was known to everyone as “Lisa”.
Lisa attended Gurdon High School and was a member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. A lifelong resident of Gurdon, she worked for over 20 years as a cook with the Gurdon Public School...
Frederick Charles Young
Dec 12, 2021
Frederick Charles Young entered this world on October 10, 1971. He was a 6 pound and 8 oz baby boy gifted from God to Alfonzo Charles Young and Murdella Purifoy Young.At two years old his baby picture was chosen to be placed on the front page of a magazine. Frederick was baptized at an early age and united with the...
Vernell Gulley
Dec 11, 2021
Vernell was born on August 15, 1945 in Nevada County, Arkansas. He was the last child of Tom and Irene Gulley. Irene passed away when Vernell was 4 ½ months old. He was affectionately known to everyone as “Spider” or “Sonny”.
His older sister Elizabeth known as “Pig” and her husband Lonnie, raised him as their own son in Bluff...
Geneva Hughes Hunter
Dec 3, 2021
Geneva Hughes Hunter’s journey of life began in Sparkman, Arkansas on October 20, 1953, in Manning, Arkansas. She was the oldest child of Sammy and Juanita Reed Hughes. She accepted Christ at a young age and united with Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Wade. She later united with Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Arkadelphia and lastly...
Natasha Danielle Lampkin
Dec 2, 2021
James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12On April 24, 1987, in Fordyce, Arkansas, God blessed Travis Thrower and Versa Warner Blackmon with a beautiful daughter, named Natasha Danielle. On Thursday, December 2, 2021,...
Timothy Alan Means, Sr.
Nov 30, 2021
Timothy Alan Means, Sr., was born to Thurman Means and Charlene Baker Means on December 9, 1964, in Malvern, Arkansas.
He received the best gift ever when he married his wife, Pam McClure on his birthday on December 9, 2016. He was a member of Mt. Friendship Baptist Church in Curtis. Tim was a hard worker and a great provider...
Marilyn Joyce Ollison
Nov 26, 2021
Marilyn Joyce Williams Ollison was born into this life on June 3, 1954, in Camden, Arkansas to the union of Joe, Sr., and Lady Olevia Williams. She was the baby girl of the family. She was raised in Sparkman and united with Harmony Missionary Baptist Church at a tender age.
She was a 1972 graduate of Sparkman High School and later...
Carl Erskine Quarles, Sr.
Nov 26, 2021
Carl Erskine Quarles, Sr. was born January 28, 1958 in Dalark, Arkansas. His mother Bennie Jean Quarles taught her sons the value of hard work. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a lifelong member of Mt. Olive AME Church. He graduated from Sparkman High School in 1976.
Carl married his wife of 41 years, Gearnis Harris on...
Charles Lewis Edwards
Nov 25, 2021
Charles Lewis “Buttermilk” Edwards passed away on November 25, 2021. He was the son of the late Calvin and Mary Magdalene Edwards. He was the paternal grandson of the late Josephus and Hattie Willingham Edwards. He was the maternal grandson of the late Burlie Nayles Polk and Willie “Bumblebee” Williams.
Charles was born May 27, 1944, in Camden, Arkansas, and...
John Diego Scott
Nov 20, 2021
John Diego Scott known to family and friends as “Junior” or “Scottie Rock” was born into this life on February 4, 1965 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to John Arthur and Fannie Mae Dixon Scott.
He passed from this life on Saturday, November 20, 2021 in Arkadelphia. He was preceded in death by his father, John Arthur Scott; his brother, Pierre Scott;...
Pearlie Mae Reed
Nov 19, 2021
Pearlie Mae Berry Reed transitioned peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was 77. Within seven amazing decades, this incredible woman found a way to leave an indelible mark on the life of every person she touched.
The unforgettable moment in time was May 22, 1944; it was then that Pearlie Mae made her grand entrance into the world. Delivered...
Cloys Lee Burris
Nov 18, 2021
Cloys Lee "Leroy" Burris was born March 9, 1957 to the late Robert J. and Loistene Burris in Camden, Arkansas. Also preceding him in death are two brothers, Floyd E. Burris and Lorenzo Burris and one sister, Cynthia F. Burris.
Cloys grew up in Camden, Arkansas and is a 1975 graduate of Camden High School. Cloys later worked side by...
Bradley Lamont Johnson
Nov 17, 2021
Bradley Lamont Johnson beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, colleague, and dear friend passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born on July 26, 1977 in Arkadelphia to Algie Otis and Earnestine Wright Johnson.
“Brad” as he was commonly known was a member of Mt. Olive AME Church and...
Josephine Smith Brim
Nov 16, 2021
Josephine Smith Brim passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, Noveber16, 2021 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia with her family by her side. She was born on March 24, 1938, in Paducah, Texas to James Garfield and Beatrice Cook Smith.
She attended Gurdon High School and moved to Dallas, Texas where she was a longtime resident. She was...
Vincent Cardell Miles
Nov 15, 2021
Vincent Cardell Miles was born June 4, 1969 to Betty Gean Miles and Verdell Suell. He departed this life on November 15, 2021. He gave his life to God at an early age under the leadership of the late Reverend Isiah Tate of New Community Missionary Baptist Church.
He received his early education from Watson Chapel High School, later getting...
Bertha Ann Marsh
Nov 14, 2021
Bertha Ann Marsh was born into this life on March 15, 1962 in Rosston, Arkansas to the union of Carteen Marsh and Louisa Quarles Young.
She accepted Christ at a young age and united with Eastern Star Baptist Church where she served on the finance committee. Bertha was a 1980 graduate of Gurdon High School where she played basketball for...
Dwight Edward Johnson, Sr.
Nov 13, 2021
Dwight Edward Johnson, Sr., was born on November 6, 1963, to the union of James and Margie Johnson in Dallas, Texas.
Dwight grew up in Rosston and was a 1982 graduate of Oak Grove High School. A few months after graduation in October he enlisted into the United States Army. He was the recipient of the Army Service Ribbon, Army...
