OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Betty Jean Beasley
Apr 27, 2022
Betty Jean Beasley was born into this life on July 31, 1952, in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of Cleader Beasley and Gean McPeak. She was adopted by Charlie Beasley and was the 2nd of 12 children born. Growing up in a large family she was taught that family should always stick together. She attended Bell High School. Betty was...
Corine Wiley Perry
Apr 27, 2022
Mrs. Corine Perry was born August 30, 1940, in Okolona, Arkansas to Charlie and Icy Mae Wiley. She joined the First Baptist Church of Okolona at an early age. The family later relocated to Arkadelphia. She became a full-time homemaker to raise her children and assist with the grandchildren. She loved gardening, fishing, cooking, feeding people and most of all...
George Edward Brown, Sr.
Apr 24, 2022
George Edward Brown, Sr., was born August 16, 1945, in Hampton, Arkansas, to Akebi and Gertrude Moore Brown. They taught their children the value of hard work, being honest, and having a great name. Those attributes were a few of the many characteristics of the modest and soft-spoken George.
He accepted Christ at a tender age and was a lifelong...
Ri'Chard Mar’Keizst Walker
Apr 23, 2022
Ri’Chard Mar’Keizst Walker was born November 15, 2002, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Mar’Keshia Goff and Richard Walker. He passed from this life on April 23, 2022.
He was baptized at a young age. He later joined his grandmother and united with Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Ri’Chard was active and fun loving baby whose nickname was “Pooh Man”. He...
Rocky Ray Hughes, Sr.
Apr 20, 2022
The story began of life for Rocky Ray Hughes, Sr, began when he was born on September 27, 1978, to Ruby Pearl Perry and Donnie Ray Hughes in Arkadelphia, Arkansas at the Clark County Memorial Hospital. Rocky attended Christ Temple Holiness Church and was a longtime member. Throughout his life, Rocky confessed his belief in Christ, forgiveness, love for his...
Albert Leo Dickens
Apr 11, 2022
Services commemorating the life of Albert Leo Dickens, known to many as “Butch” will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Harris, officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will be at Kansas Cemetery with Military Honors.
His nephews, Jamiah Hooker, Quincy Dickens,...
Betty White
Apr 10, 2022
Betty Lois White was born on December 1, 1930 to Walter and Lillie Crow Harris in Detroit, Michigan. She went home to be with her Lord on April 10, 2022. She was the youngest of three children born to this union. Both siblings, Dorothy Pack and Rev. Clarence (Sonny) Harris, along with Curtis Harris, Neal Harris, and Richard Harris preceded...
Dessie Mae Owens
Apr 6, 2022
Dessie Mae Bullock Owens was called home on April 6, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Arkadelphia. Her love, support, and commitment to her family were only exceeded by her faith, belief, and love for our Heavenly Father who she now joins.
Dessie Mae was born July 17, 1931, in Griffithtown, Arkansas to John Ivory and Dessie Lee Brim Bullock....
J. C. Ware
Apr 2, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of J. C. “Potato” Ware will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Bishop Steven A. Paylor, the eulogist. Interment will be Pickett Cemetery in Hampton, Arkansas. Public visitation will be Friday, April 8 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Van...
Cleveland Cliff Jones
Mar 29, 2022
Cleveland Cliff Jones was born on February 22, 1949 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Booker T. Jones Sr., and Zenobia Jones, who preceded him in death. He was raised in a loving Christian home with his parents and siblings. While growing up, he attended Piney Grove AME Church. He attended and graduated from Peake High in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He later went...
Delores Van Hodge
Mar 21, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Delores Van Hodge will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny C. Harris, eulogist and Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., officiating. Interment will be at Boggy Cemetery in Bethany, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2022...
Ferman McClure, Sr.
Mar 17, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Deacon Ferman McClure, Sr., will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., eulogist and Rev. Henry E. Morgan, Jr., officiating. Interment will be at Curtis Cemetery in Curtis. Pallbearers will be Eric Crockett, Marcus McClure, Paul Bailey, III., Mark...
Cassandra Denise Young
Mar 5, 2022
Cassandra, affectionately known to us all as, “San”, was born April 30, 1964, in Gurdon, Arkansas at 509 Seahorn Street. San was the second child of three children born to Vernell and Shirley Gulley.
Cassandra accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Cannon Baptist Church in Gurdon, Arkansas. She attended Gurdon Public School System and graduated...
Alex Lee Winfrey, Sr.
Mar 2, 2022
The journey of life for Alex Lee Winfrey, Sr., began on June 9, 1949, in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was the eldest of 11 children born to Elmond J. and Mary Ophelia Winfrey. His parents taught him to adhere to high morals, spiritual and educational values.
Alex was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School in Forrest City, Arkansas. He...
Lee Esther Muldrow
Feb 27, 2022
Lee Esther Smith Muldrow was born July 8, 1954 in Prescott to the union of Earnest Smith and Hattie Walker Smith. She grew up in Prescott and was a 1972 graduate of Prescott High School.
She was fun-loving, and lived life with no limits. Everyone in Prescott knew her as “No P”, which meant “No Problem”. Lee Esther meant what...
Joyce Ann Gentry
Feb 25, 2022
On February 25, 2022, Joyce Ann Gentry received her wings and went to talk with the angels. She was 67 years old. Joyce Ann Gentry was born on October 10, 1954, in Beirne, Arkansas, and was the eldest of six children. She grew up in Beirne surrounded by the love of her sisters and brothers. Joyce Ann was a graduate...
James Edward Crawford
Feb 23, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of James Edward Crawford “Poochie” will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Williams Funeral Home with Rev. J. L. Newborn, the eulogist. Public visitation will be Friday, March 4, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 pm. until 7:00 p.m.at Williams Funeral Home.
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Leonard Hatley
Feb 19, 2022
Leonard Hatley was granted eternal rest in the glorious presence of The Lord at 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was at home, while surrounded by family during his final earthly days and transition to glory.
Leonard "Pud" Hatley was born on Monday, May 30, 1932 in the Burtsell Community of Okolona, AR. He was the baby-born child...
Patricia Ann Curry-Porter
Feb 19, 2022
Patricia A. Curry-Porter was called home to Glory and joined the “Great Cloud of Witnesses” on February 19, 2022. Her love, support, and commitment to her family were only exceeded by her faith, belief, and love for our Heavenly Father who she now joins.
Patricia was born October 12, 1954, in Camden Arkansas to the late Clarence H. Curry, Sr.,...
Yolanda Hughes
Feb 6, 2022
There was never a person that was turned down for help by Yolanda Joyce Hughes. After a short aggressive illness, she transitioned peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, with her family at her side. She was 58. Within a span of her short amazing years on this earth, this phenomenal woman found a way to leave an indelible mark on...
