OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Clarence Buckley
Sep 15, 2020
Clarence “Yank” Buckley was the 3rd child born to the union of Ollie and Osie Lee Richardson Buckley on June 6, 1948 in Arkadelphia. He grew up in a close-knit family surrounded by the love of his sisters and brothers. “Yank” as he was fondly called accepted Christ and was baptized at Tate Temple C.O.G.I.C. He was a 1966 graduate...
Grady Leon Jenkins
Sep 13, 2020
Grady Leon Jenkins was born on December 12, 1957 in Camden, Arkansas to Rosie Jenkins. Grady confessed Christ at an early age and attended Christian Methodist Episcopal Temple Church.
He attended Camden Senior High School and as a teenager he worked as carrier for Camden News. He later attended Job Corps in Hot Springs where he studied carpentry. He met...
Diana Biggs
Sep 10, 2020
Diana Marie Biggs was born June 12, 1929 to Paul and Mildred Hoagland in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was the oldest of six children and the family later moved to Billings, Montana. She married Paul Sadler and to their union four children were born. She worked in the head-start program in the early 1960’s. She also worked to help start...
Devessa Viola Kincy
Sep 8, 2020
The home going and final respects for Ms. Devessa Viola Kincy, one of Bearden’s centenarians will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the White Springs Community Cemetery in Bearden, Arkansas with Moderator Vernon Thompson, eulogist. Ms. Kincy passed on to glory Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Silver Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation in Camden, Arkansas.
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Kenny Knox
Sep 7, 2020
On February 5, 1961, Oddis and Emma Jean Dixon Knox welcomed the birth of their last child, a son they named Kenny Knox. He accepted Christ at a young age. Later in life he attended Davis Temple Church of God In Christ. He was 1979 graduate of Arkadelphia High School where he played football.
“Boo Boo” was they typically young...
Lillie Mae Brown
Aug 26, 2020
Lillie Mae Brown was born on December 3, 1929 to John Henry and Hannah Brown in Smithton, Arkansas. At an early age, Lillie was baptized and united with Eastern Star Baptist Church where she served as a member of the choir. She attended school at Smithton Schools and later attended Bell High School where she was a member of the...
Kason Keith Porter
Aug 26, 2020
As we retrace the footprints of Kason Keith Porter, we can only give thanks for the many lives he enriched along life’s journey. A strong, and quite young man, he was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a son, a brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle and trusted friend.
On November 12, 2001, Michael and Constance Matlock Porter welcomed...
Donell Rogers
Aug 25, 2020
Donell Rogers was born in Bearden, Arkansas on Tuesday, July 12, 1955. He was the fifth child born to the union of Ben and Irene Gilder Rogers. The Rogers family later moved to Bearden. His parents were highly respected in Bearden and they taught their children self-respect and respect of others. Donell accepted Christ at an early age and was...
Tyson DeVaviousse Stewart
Aug 21, 2020
Tyson De’Naviousse Stewart came into the world on March 8, 1999 and those who were touched by his life would never be the same. His parents Roderick Stewart and Constance Matlock knew right away that Tyson would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world. As a baby he was active and exploratory; he warmed up easily to...
Earthline Gipson Thomas
Aug 14, 2020
Earthline Gipson was born to the union of Onnie and Arlline Craig Gipson on September 6, 1946 in Sparkman, Arkansas. She attended the Sparkman Training School and was baptized at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess and with the WMU. She later united with Mt. Morriah Baptist Church under the leadership of her son-in-love, Rev. Vernon...
Evelyn Gaye Flannigan
Aug 13, 2020
Evelyn Gaye Flannigan, 65, of Camden, AR, died August 13, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. She was born February 19, 1955 in Camden to Ernest Rayford and Ouida Mae Flannigan. She was a lifelong home keeper and care taker raising many of her nieces and nephews while taking care of her beloved mother. She was baptized at...
Joshua Keshun Smith
Aug 11, 2020
Joshua Keshun Smith arrived in this world to his parents TheResa Laverne Butler and Steven Eugene Smith on Saturday, January 22, 1999 at 4:27 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 14.5 ounces and 20 inch long. He was loved at the moment his mom found out she was pregnant. Joshua was full of energy and was curious as a little boy. Joshua...
Danyell Suzanne Morris Craig
Aug 10, 2020
Danyell Suzanne Morris Craig began her journey of life on June 1, 1973 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas as the daughter of Johnnie and Josephine Davis Morris. Her parents taught her much self-respect and respect for others. “Lady” as she was affectionately called by the family fought a long and courageous battle during her illness, so please don’t cry for her because...
Earnest Purifoy
Aug 7, 2020
The Song of His Life
Earnest Purifoy journey of life began on January 10, 1935 in Prescott, Arkansas. He was the son of Oscar Purifoy and Mae Emma Jenkins Purifoy.
He accepted Christ at a young age and was a lifelong member of St. John Baptist Church in Bluff City, Arkansas. Earnest was a graduate of Rosston High School. He...
Ja'Kason Ny'Shawn Sanders
Aug 5, 2020
Heaven’s Reward
God called and gave Ja’Kason Ny’Shawn Sanders his wings to be with him in heaven on August 5, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
Baby Skylan, someday Mommy and Daddy will be able to greet again and do many more things, but baby boy we know you’re most definitely in heaven. It’s stated in the...
Roy A. Pollins
Aug 2, 2020
Roy A. Pollins was born in Gurdon, Arkansas, on June 15, 1948 to Clayton and Erma Key Pollins. He was a former employee at the Beirne Sawmill. He was a member of New Bethel Church in Gurdon, Arkansas.
He was unique and did things his way. His favorite song was the Christmas holiday version of “Silent Night” by the Temptations....
Ruel Lee White, Jr.
Jul 31, 2020
Ruel Lee White, Jr. was born into this life on June 22, 1964 in Hope, Arkansas. He was the third child born to Ruel L. White, Sr., and Ruth Lee Bailey White. His parents taught him self-respect and respect of others.
He accepted Christ at a young age. Later in life he united with Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church under...
Veralene Thrower Brown
Jul 23, 2020
Her Journey Home.......
Veralene Thrower Brown was born on March 3, 1934 in Camden, Arkansas. She was one of the daughters born to Ida B. and T.D. Thrower.
She attended Ouachita County High School where she displayed her skills as an outstanding basketball player. She grew up to be a beautiful and sweet young lady. She was united in Holy...
Floyd E. Purifoy
Jul 22, 2020
Floyd E. Purifoy was born on June 8, 1955 in Bluff City, Arkansas to the union of Early Purifoy and Blanch Gulley Purifoy.
He accepted Christ at a young age and was a life long member of St. John Baptist Church. He was a 1972 graduate of Prescott High School and a longtime employee of Anthony Timber and Lumber Company.
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Leroy Davis
Jul 20, 2020
THE LIFE & TIMES OF LEROY DAVIS
Bro. Leory Davis was born in Camden, Arkansas on April 16, 1938 to Fredinand and Lelia Alford Davis. He passed from this life on July 20, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family.
Leroy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New. Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church under the...
