OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Leon Julius Delamar, Jr.
Nov 15, 2022
Leon Julius Delamar, Jr., was born on June 27, 1966, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Geneva Knox Delamar and Leon J. Delamar, Sr. He was a loving, honest, kind, and caring young man who never met a stranger. He confessed his faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of Pleasant Hill AME Church in...
Carl L. Stewart, Jr.
Nov 14, 2022
Carl Lee Stewart, Jr., the youngest of four siblings was born December 15, 1956, in Mandeville, Arkansas to Carl Lee Stewart, Sr. and Pagerine Stewart. At an early age, he united with Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Texarkana, Arkansas, and later joined Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church in Camden, Arkansas. He served in numerous capacities, such as trustee, deacon, and...
LaMarrieo Martel Hughes
Nov 6, 2022
LaMarrieo Martel Hughes was born into this life on December 28, 1988, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. His mother, Sharon knew right away that he would steal the hearts of those who would be fortunate to meet him.
He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock. He was a 2007 graduate...
Patricia Ann Keener
Nov 2, 2022
Patricia Banks Keener was born on August 1, 1958, in Ashdown, Arkansas. She was the youngest of three girls born to the parentage of Artis Lee and Willie Fred Banks. Patricia traveled to Maywood, Illinois at six weeks old to join the rest of the family. She lived in Maywood until 1972 when her mom decided to move the three...
Hilda Florence Soodoo
Oct 29, 2022
Hilda Florence Liverpool Joseph Soodoo passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022. She always wanted family to be together and God was so merciful to grant her the desires of her heart, for all of her children and grandson lovingly surrounded her as she transitioned to glory to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Hilda, the last of...
James Henry Blevins
Oct 23, 2022
James Henry Blevins was born on January 18, 1941, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Wiley and Gertrude Helms Blevins.
He was a graduate of Peake High School. He later moved to Dallas, Texas.
He worked for several years as a dump truck driver. He enjoyed football and was a Dallas Cowboys football fan. He was a true lady’s man. He lived...
Otis Meadows, Jr.
Oct 22, 2022
Services commemorating the life of Otis Meadows, Jr. will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Williams Funeral Home with Presiding Elder James H. Giles, Sr., eulogist. Services will include Military Honors by the United States Marine Corps.
Otis Meadows, Jr. was born July 1, 1948, to Benice Hart and Otis Meadows, Sr. in San Francisco,...
Ricky Alfonso Norton
Oct 13, 2022
Ricky Alfonso Norton was born September 20, 1961, to Roy and Linnie B. Norton in Prescott, Arkansas. Ricky accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Okolona, Arkansas under the leadership of Rev. G. H. Jones. He grew up in Okolona, Arkansas where he was a proud graduate of the Okolona High School Class...
Gayle Lynette Pickney
Oct 12, 2022
On November 11, 1958, Alexander and Lucille Williamson welcomed their fifth and (final) baby into the world. Sorry Alex! It’s another girl! Her mother’s sister, Ona, named her, Gayle Lynette. Most people just called her “Gay.” She loved fish’n on the pond, playing basketball & pick’n cucumbers by the tons. (Not!) As evening turned to dusk, you could often hear...
Lee Andra Barnes
Oct 12, 2022
Lee Andra Barnes was born on February 15, 1968, in Milwaukee, WI to Leroy and Patricia Marks Barnes. He was a graduate of Gurdon High School and an employee with the City of Gurdon. He was a member of Kingdom Authority Christian Ministries.
Andra was that cool, laid-back friend who was in tune with the latest trends and music. He...
Mary Ethel Crayton Henry
Oct 6, 2022
Mary Ethel Crayton Henry, 91 passed peacefully on October 6, 2022, surrounded by her four children.
She was born on March 25, 1931, in Rosston, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Dave and Flora Jamison Crayton. While a teen, Mary met a handsome young man, Eugene Henry. After a short courtship, they married and to this union, four children were...
Willie Bell Smith
Oct 5, 2022
Willie Bell Green Smith was born into this life in Macon, Georgia on May 5, 1946. Her mother, Alice Viola Henning loved her beyond measure. She was a longtime member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church where she served with the WMU.
She loved to cook and knew her way around any kitchen. Her home was the gathering place for good...
Lillie Alma Eason
Oct 1, 2022
Lillie Alma Eason was born on September 2, 1940 in the Mt. Morriah Community near Arkadelphia and was the first born of six children to the union of Edward Emerson and Desarea Eason.
Lillie gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Morriah Baptist Church. She was an extremely sweet and soft spoken woman who deeply loved...
Willie Lee Henry
Sep 29, 2022
Willie Lee Henry was born on March 28, 1954, in Prescott, Arkansas to the union of Jesse Henry and Allie Mae Ford Ollison. Willie Lee was a 1972 graduate of Gurdon High School.
He accepted Christ at a tender age and attended Mt. Canaan Baptist Church and New Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He worked as an independent plumber for a...
Patsy Ann Harris
Sep 27, 2022
Now unto Him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. AMEN. Ephesians 3:20-21
Those who love me when I am gone, release me and let me go. I have...
Anthony "Big Buck" Williams
Sep 26, 2022
Anthony Brady Williams was born on August 6, 1975, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of CJ Williams-Pigg and Marion Marlow Arnold. “Big Buck” was known as a gentle giant. He was a loving, honest, kind, and caring young man who never met a stranger. He confessed his faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of...
Willis Ivory Floyd
Sep 25, 2022
Willis Ivory Floyd was born in Okolona, Arkansas to the parents of Willis and Estella Floyd. He was the seventh-born child of eight siblings. He was raised in a healthy and Christian home. Ivory joined Piney Ridge Methodist Church when he was sixteen years old.
He is a 1963 graduate of Simmons High School in Okolona, Arkansas. Ivory moved to...
Beverlyn Ann Williams
Sep 24, 2022
Beverlyn Ann Williams was born into this life on April 2, 1956, in Clark County, Arkansas to William Brim and Willie Marie Deloach. She grew up to be a fun-loving and intelligent young lady.
Beverlyn was a 1974 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Services from Henderson State University. She worked as...
Derrick Bryon Newburn
Sep 17, 2022
The journey of life for Derrick Bryon Newburn began on November 14, 1966, in Malvern, Arkansas. He was the last born of four boys to Rev. Franklin D. Newburn and Brenda Hopkins Newburn. His parents taught him to adhere to high morals, as well as spiritual and educational values.
“Rick” as he was lovingly called, accepted Christ at a tender...
Lee Edward Gulley
Sep 14, 2022
“Reflection of Life”
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 5:8
Brother Lee Edward Gulley was born April 18, 1947, to Lawson Gulley and Willie Mae McKinney Gulley. He lived in Bluff City, Arkansas and married Diana Sims on October 18, 1974....
