OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Margaret Dailey Temple
Aug 13, 2026
Margaret Dailey Temple was born on December 9, 1925, in Princeton, Arkansas. She was the youngest of nine children born to Will Dailey and Bertha House Dailey and became the last surviving member of her generation of the Will Dailey-House family lineage.
Margaret was raised in Princeton, a small, close-knit community where the Dailey family was highly respected among neighbors and...
Charles Newborn
Aug 6, 2026
Brother Charles Newborn was born on August 20, 1937 in Witherspoon, Arkansas, to the late Charlie Newborn and Azolete Scott Newborn. He was the ninth child of ten children.
Charles accepted Christ as his Lord and personal Savior. Throughout his life, he touched countless lives as an educator, electrician, mentor, hunter, veteran, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His legacy is one...
Latara Roshell Dawn
Aug 6, 2026
The beautiful life of Latara Roshell Dawn, affectionately and lovingly called “Molly” by all who knew her, came to a peaceful close on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in the 38th season of her life.
Latara was born on June 4, 1988, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the beloved daughter of Terry Dawn and Janice K. Milton Dawn.
From an early age, Molly grew...
Ricky Kennel
Jul 29, 2026
Ricky Kennel was born on December 18, 1957, in Gurdon, AR to the late L.E. and Jerline Gamble- Kennel. Ricky passed away on Wednesday, July 29 in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Ricky had various jobs over his lifetime. Ricky and his brother worked in the pulpwood industry for many years with his father L.E. Kennel Sr..
Ricky was a graduate of the historic...
Quarlee "Sweet Thang" Turner
Jul 20, 2026
Quarlee Turner was born on July 25, 1932, in Clark County, Arkansas, at the old Bud Taylor home on Kansas Road. She was delivered by a respected local midwife, Mrs. Hattie Tatum, during a time when many births in rural communities took place at home surrounded by family and neighbors. She was the beloved daughter of Arnold Turner and Earma...
Hazel Sherman
Jul 19, 2026
October 12, 1939, became a day forever woven into the fabric of history as John Phillip Dansby and Gertrude Gulley Dansby welcomed their firstborn child, Hazel Lee Dansby, into the world in beautiful Nevada County, Arkansas. From her earliest days, Hazel’s life would become a beautiful tapestry of faith, family, service, hard work, and unconditional love. She attended Cale Public...
Janice Marie Beard
Jul 17, 2026
Janice Marie Beard was born on May 30, 1940, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to the late Paul and Marie Clark Beard.
She was raised in a loving Christian home where faith was the foundation of her life. Throughout the years, she worshipped at St. Paul AME Church, William Temple Church of God in Christ in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and later Tate Temple Church...
Larry Dean Buckley
Jul 12, 2026
Larry Dean Buckley, affectionately known as "Deanie," was born on December 12, 1952, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to James Rome Buckley and Mother Jezeree Gordon Buckley.Larry was raised in a sanctified home where discipline, love, faith, and laughter formed the foundation of his upbringing. At an early age, with the permission of his parents, Mrs. Letha Bryant faithfully took him to...
Jayden M. Oliver
Jul 10, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Jayden McKenzie Oliver
With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we celebrate the beautiful life of Jayden McKenzie Oliver, who was born on October 7, 2019, and peacefully departed this life on July 10, 2026.
Though she was with us for only a short time, Jayden filled every day with laughter, love, and joy. She had a...
Jeffrey C. Blake, Sr.
Jul 10, 2026
Jeffrey Cornelius Blake, Sr. was born on December 12, 1974, in Prescott, Arkansas, to Ellis Gulley and Susan Ann Todd. On Friday, July 10, 2026, he passed from this life at the young age of 51 years.
At an early age, Jeffery attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Gurdon, Arkansas. Jeffrey was raised in the Gurdon community and was a 1993...
Evelyn Laurie Parker
Jul 7, 2026
Evelyn Laurie Parker was born on January 30, 1953 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to her loving parents, Lillie Mae Gentry Burns and Sylvester Burns, Sr. She graduated from Hot Springs High School before attending Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, where she earned her degree in 1975.
At an early age, Evelyn confessed her hope and faith in Jesus Christ at Greater...
Thedrit Parker, Sr.
Jul 7, 2026
Thedrit Parker Sr. was born on February 2, 1951 in Wynne, Arkansas, to his loving mother, Louise Parker- Vann. He graduated from Childress High School before attending Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, where he earned his degree in 1973.
At an early age, Thedrit confessed his hope and faith in Jesus Christ at The First Baptist Church of Whittsburg. After graduating...
Ottie Mae McClellan
Jul 6, 2026
Ottie Mae Leeper McClellan was born on October 9, 1935, in Antoine, Arkansas, to the late Hermon Leeper and Luvenia Gilyard Leeper.
A woman of unwavering faith, she was a lifelong member of Mt. Friendship Baptist Church in Curtis, Arkansas, where she faithfully served as a Church Mother. She attended worship services regularly until her health no longer permitted her to...
Cameron Sims
Jul 3, 2026
Brother Cameron Sims was born on September 16, 1982, to Floyd Sims and Shirley Hawthorne Sims.
Cameron accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of St. John Baptist Church in Bluff City, Arkansas. He proudly served his country as a member of the Army National Guard Reserve.
A graduate of the Prescott High School Class of 2000, Cameron...
Shaketha Whyte
Jul 2, 2026
Shaketha Latrice Whyte was born on March 1, 1977, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Melendell Hunter and the late James Matlock.
She attended Sparkman High School and proudly graduated with the Class of 1995. At an early age, Shaketha accepted Christ and became a member of First Baptist Church in Sparkman under...
Rickey V. Arnold Sr.
Jun 25, 2026
Rickey Venoris Arnold Sr., lovingly known by many as “Baggy Britches,” was born on July 30, 1962, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to Bennie Lee Arnold Sr. and Orine Arnold. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 3:36 a.m., Rickey peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, faith, and unforgettable memories.
Rickey was a man whose presence could light up...
Barbara N. Newborn
Jun 19, 2026
Mother Barbara Hendrix Newborn was born on December 26, 1946, in Blevins, Arkansas, to the late Elder Lee Hendrix, Sr., and Corene (McClellan) Hendrix. She was the eleventh of twelve children, ten of whom preceded her in death.
At the age of 16, Barbara accepted Christ as her Lord and personal Savior and was filled with the precious gift of the...
Gwendolyn Moore
Jun 17, 2026
Gwendolyn Moore was born on December 26, 1960, in Hampton, Arkansas, to Elijah Ware and Lillie Pearl Washington Ware.
She accepted Christ at a young age and united with Hwy 167 Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Hampton High School and worked for several years at General Dynamics as an inspector.
Affectionately known as “Foxx” by her family and friends,...
Fannie Eason-Horton
Jun 15, 2026
Fannie Mae Horton was born on September 19, 1952, in the Mt. Morriah Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was the beloved daughter of Charlie Doss and Gilberta Smith Eason. Fannie’s kindness and generosity will forever be remembered by those who knew her.
She worked at Levi’s for several years before joining Aalf’s Manufacturing Company until it closed. Following that, she was...
Jeanine Bland
Jun 11, 2026
The beautiful and cherished life of Jeanine Olive Bland came to a close on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was born on December 12, 1946, in Rockford, Illinois, to the late Alfred Gordon and Ruth Jean Hecock.
Jeanine received her education in Rockford, graduating from Rockford West High School in 1964. She later attended Rock Valley College. Seeking new opportunities, she...
