OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Ritchie Steward, Sr.
Apr 18, 2021
“To everything there’s is a season and a time to every purpose under the heavens.
A time to be born and a time to die.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
On May 26, 1965, in Rapid City, South Dakota, Oreas Steward Sr. and Willie Mae Steward welcomed the birth of a son they named Ritchie Steward, Sr. He was an active and...
Irma Jean Garland
Apr 14, 2021
“The Beautiful Journey of Mrs. Irma Garland”
Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a door keeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. Psalm 84:10
Mother Irma Jean Daniels Garland traded this side of life for eternity on April 14, 2021 at Courtyard Garden...
Cathy Regina Owens
Apr 12, 2021
Cathy Regina Blanton-Owens was born into this world in Denver, Colorado on December 28, 1961. She was the third child born from the union of Lester & Ophelia Blanton. She is survived by her siblings, eldest, brother Kenneth Blanton, older sister Genea Miller, and youngest sister Debra Dorsey. She was proceeded in death by her Father Lester Blanton, Nephew Ren...
Willie Ray Porchia, Jr.
Apr 8, 2021
Willie Ray Porchia, Jr., also known as “Savage” was born in Camden, Arkansas on April 15, 1991 to Willie Porchia and Tresa Marche Wilkins. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a life-long member of Whitest Chapel Baptist Church where he was active as a youth. He attended Camden Fairview High School and made friends easily.
Willie adored...
Earl W. Blake
Apr 3, 2021
Earl W. Blake was born July 8, 1955, in Little Rock, Arkansas, son of Willie Lee and Flora Pennington Blake.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a graduate of Arkadelphia High School. He loved his family and was an avid hunter, fisherman, photographer and musician.
He was a faithful member of Victory Temple Church of God in...
Martha Jean Scott
Apr 3, 2021
Martha Jean Dixon Scott was born on January 31, 1937 in the Gum Springs Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was the second child born to Huie Dixon and Catherine Mitchell Dixon.
She graduated from Peake High School in 1955. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with the St. Ruth Baptist Church where she served as Sunday school...
Debbie Lynn Thrower
Apr 1, 2021
Debbie L. Thrower was born in Sparkman, Arkansas on October 31, 1958. She was the seventh of nine children born to the late Deacon Louis and Deaconess Nettie Lock Thrower.
Debbie’s parents placed a sincere love of Jesus Christ within her heart at an early age. She grew up loving the Lord and one of her greatest joys was to...
Dale J. D. Balch
Mar 29, 2021
Dale Jay’Lavontae D. Balch was born on August 18, 1999 in Arkadelphia to Vance Dale Balch and Rebecca D. White.
He enjoyed shopping, basketball, and football. He loved spending time with his family and kids more than anything. “DJ” was that cool, laid-back friend who was in tune with the latest trends and music.
Dale passed from this life on...
Marvin Louis Huddleston
Mar 25, 2021
Marvin Louis Huddleston was born in Griffithtown “Bobo” Community on July 9, 1962 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to RJ and Ginger Ella Huddleston. Marvin left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
He loved fishing, dogs, and hanging with his buddies. His favorite saying was “Let it do, what it do!” That quote speaks to how Marvin lived his life. He...
Glenda Faye Alexander
Mar 24, 2021
Ms. Glenda Faye Alexander was born on January 25, 1956 in Monroe LA. On March 24, 2021 she transitioned from this life to eternal life.
Glenda was proceeded in death by her mother Bessie Jones, step father Hampton Jones, Uncle Boza Williams, and two special friends, Isaac Andrews and Diane Avery.
Glenda attended Mt. Gillard Baptist church under the leadership...
Josephine Davis Morris
Mar 19, 2021
Josephine Davis Morris was born into this life on October 26, 1951, in Arkadelphia to John Wesley Davis and Willie Mae Anthony Davis
She was a born again Christian and was always a faithful servant at Changing Lives Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Alex Huell. She was a 1970 graduate of Peake High and married Johnnie Morris, Sr., on...
Gloria Leatrice McAfee
Mar 18, 2021
Gloria McAfee was born in Wabbaseka Arkansas to the late T.P. and Bobbie Noel. During her youth she attended South East High School in Pine Bluff Arkansas. On August 12th, 1960, she welcomed her first born son Phillip Noel. She graduated a year later from Pine Bluff High school. Gloria (Mama) confessed the hope in Christ at the age of...
Dalene Tatum
Mar 13, 2021
Darlene Tatum of Chidester, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born on January 5, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio to Madis D. and Margaret Ellen Todd Tatum. Darlene leaves her brother, Stephen Dean Tatum (Marian) of Houston, TX and an uncle, Floyd Tatum of Cleveland OH. Services will be held graveside at 11:00 a.m. on...
Gloria Lennette Hubbard
Mar 9, 2021
Gloria Lennette Hubbard was born December 7, 1956 to Archie and Margaret Green Hubbard in Camden, Arkansas. She passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, LaDawn Rochelle Hubbard and Monica Nicole Hubbard both of El Dorado, AR; one son, Jonathan Lee Parker...
Hazel Irene Welch
Mar 1, 2021
Hazel Irene Alexander Welch…
Was delivered by a midwife on September 9, 1929, in Beirne, AR. She was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Bozman Alexander Snowden. As a young child, “Red”, as she was often and lovingly called, realized her God-given gift of song. As she grew, she regularly shared her gift with her family,...
Rose Gale Jones
Feb 28, 2021
Rose Gale was born on August 17, 1953, the fourth child of ten children born to Joshua Allen and Allie Sue Goodloe Ware. "Gay Gay" as she was affectionately called joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, now Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church as a youth. Later in life she united with Gennesaret Missionary Baptist Church.
She attended Peake High School and...
Ruth Brown Rivers
Feb 26, 2021
Ruth Rivers was born on May 6, 1925 to John Henry and Hannah Brown on Smithton, Arkansas. At an early age Ruth was baptized and became a member of Eastern Start Baptist Church. She attended school in Smithton and later attended Bell High School.
Ruth began a new chapter in her life and traveled north and settled in Chicago. She...
Samuel Henry Hughes
Feb 26, 2021
Samuel Henry Hughes journey of life began in Sparkman, Arkansas on January 29, 1957. He was the 3rd child of Sammy and Juanita Reed Hughes. He accepted Christ at a young age and united with Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Wade. Samuel was a 1976 graduate of Sparkman High School where he was a stellar athlete in...
Marshall Lee Gray
Feb 24, 2021
Marshall Lee Gray was born February 16, 1934, in Mount Holly, Arkansas. He was the first of three children born to Lewis and Eutevy Gray.
He was preceded in death by his wife Arleen Bowens Gray; two sisters, Ophelia Betty Lou Blanton, and Earline Gray Phillips; two sons, Marshal Gray, Jr., and Kenneth Gray; and one great-nephews, Ren Wells.
Marshall...
Douglas Patten Newburn
Feb 21, 2021
Douglas Patten Newburn, also known to others as Pat, Reb, D.P., Douglas, Doug, Unc, Reverend Newburn, Daddy, and Papa was a man with many titles, but he was also a man full of compassion, humility, God fearing faith, and unconditional love for his family. Douglas (Pat) transitioned on Sunday February 21, 2021 at his home in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Douglas was...
