OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Charles Edward "Tuddy" Johnson
Jul 13, 2020
Charles Edward “Tuddy” Johnson, was born into this life on July 6, 1950 in Camden, Arkansas to the union of Isaiah and Bertha Gray Johnson Hamilton.
Charles was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln High School. On November 11, 1968, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and...
Angela Shantia Bryneigh Gipson
Jul 11, 2020
Angela Shantia Bryneigh Gipson came into the world on Friday, June 3, 1994 weighing only one pound twelve and half ounces and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents Rickey Gipson and Alesha S. Harrison knew right away that Angela would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world. As a...
Billy Ray Hardy
Jul 11, 2020
The Angel of death has visited again. Billy Ray Hardy passed from this life on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Jacob Hayed at Whitest Chapel Baptist Church in Camden, Arkansas. He was a 1972 graduate of Lincoln High School. After high school he enlisted into...
Alexander Pierre Scott
Jul 5, 2020
Alexander Pierre Scott was born on March 23, 1971 to the union of John Arthur and Fannie Mae Dixon Scott in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
He was a 1990 graduate of Arkadelphia High School. In 1993, he established Double A Tree Service in Centralia, Illinois that specialized in tall timber trimming, topping, and pruning.
Pierre was charismatic, fun loving and was always...
Lenzy Arberry, Jr.
Jul 2, 2020
Lenzy Arberry Jr., was born September 22, 1942 in Mount Holly, Arkansas to Lenzy Sr. and Maple Arberry.
On February 23, 2013, he married his childhood sweetheart, Bertha Laster. Lenzy passed from this life on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Southern Pine Health & Rehabilitation in Prescott, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia Arberry of Freeport...
Nadene Craig-Sutton
Jun 30, 2020
Nadene Craig Sutton was born on June 15, 1949 in Bearden, Arkansas to the union of Arlen Parham and Bitha Mae Juniel Parham.
She accepted Christ at a young age and was a life-long member of Holly Grove Baptist Church where she served as a choir member, former Sunday school teacher, a member of the hospitality committee ad custodian. She...
Darian Malik Marlow
Jun 27, 2020
Darian was born in Hope Arkansas on July 10, 1997. He graduated from Prescott High School. Darian was voted class clown of his class. He was the most caring, polite, and was a friend to all. He had the most charismatic smile.
Darian was trying to instill those same characteristics in his son, Jace. He loved spending time with his...
Willie Jackson
Jun 26, 2020
Willie Jackson was born on May 26, 1933 in Cleveland County, Arkansas to the union of Willie Gene and Virgie Johnson Jackson.
Willie moved to California and worked at the Todd Pacific Shipyard. He later returned to Arkansas where he enjoyed fishing.
He was a member of St. Francis Baptist Church and enjoyed being in the company and family and...
Frances D. Nelson
Jun 18, 2020
Frances D. Eason-Nelson was born on November 15, 1952 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Edward E. and Desarea House Eason.
Frances was the wife of her high school sweetheart, Terry Nelson. Frances was very active in her community, church, and career. She spent several years engaging in volunteer and community service events in Los Angeles, CA during her...
Carl Houston Vaughn
Jun 14, 2020
Carl Houston Vaughn was born on October 16, 1937 in Centerpoint, Arkansas to the union of Albert and Tilla Jones Vaughn. He was a graduate of Childress Training School in Nashville, Arkansas and was a member of Centerpoint Church of Christ.
He married Rachel Post on April 1, 1977 and they share 43 year together. Carl was a quiet, yet...
Cledis Marie Coleman-Braswell
Jun 11, 2020
Sister Cledis Marie Coleman-Braswell was born February 8, 1931 in Bearden, Arkansas. She was the second child born to the late Robert Coleman and Gracie Hudspeth-Coleman.
She joined Macedonia AME Church in her adolescent years. Sister Braswell is a faithful, loyal, and dedicated member at Macedonia AME Church currently under the leadership of Rev. Kent Boughton. She is always willing...
James "JJ" Edward Neal, Jr.
Jun 10, 2020
The world was forever changed on December 28, 1996, when Yolandra Green and James E. Neal welcomed the birth of a little boy they named James Edward Neal, Jr.
“JJ” as most knew him grew up in Camden and had many friends. He was that cool laid-back friend. He loved to joke around and just have a good time. He...
Jacqueline Cleon "Jackie" McClure-Goshen
May 31, 2020
Jacqueline Cleon McClure Goshen made her grand entrance into this world on Christmas Day in 1966. She was born the union of Leo, Jr., and Mattie Lee Hill McClure in Lansing, Michigan. Her parents knew right away that world would never be the same with “Jackie”.
She accepted Christ at a tender age and was a member of Mt. Friendship...
Charles McElroy
May 30, 2020
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF REV. CHARLES MCELROY
The journey of life for Charles McElroy began on December 7, 1955 to Zelmer and Margaree Galbert McElroy in Camden, Arkansas.
He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a 1972 graduate of Hampton High School and earned an associate degree in computer technology from SAU Tech in East Camden....
Jessie "Pappa Pete" Jones
May 16, 2020
Jessie Jones was born to the late Henry Jones and Parthena Jones on April 12, 1933. He was united in holy matrimony to Aljean Elliott on March 5, 1950 to this union 10 children were born.
He was saved and Holy Ghost filled at Brown’s Temple COGIC under the leadership of Superintendent Harry Brown in the year of 1979. He...
David Lynn Jackson
May 14, 2020
David Lynn Jackson was born on July 16, 1961 in Arkadelphia to the union of Lynn and Margarine Jackson. He accepted Christ at an early age. David grew up to be a strong and athletic young man. Growing up David attended Piney Grove AME Church, but later began practicing the Catholic faith.
David, also known as “DJ” and “Dave”, graduated...
Thelma Ross-Webb
May 3, 2020
“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me: for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
On Wednesday, September 24, 1947, Thelma...
Mattie J. Horton Armstrong
May 3, 2020
When Mattie J. Horton was born on June 30, 1941, she was blessed with God fearing parents Sam and Ietta Mitchell Horton who, by example, taught Christian values, integrity and ingenuity that resulted in a solid and caring family environment. Her parents were highly respected among friends and neighbors in the Curtis Community.
She confessed her faith in Christ at...
Nicholas Todd "Nick" Dickerson
Apr 28, 2020
The sun rose on the life of Nicholas Todd Dickerson on October 5, 1983 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was a bubbly and happy little boy who early awaited what life had to offer. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas.
“Nick” was an outgoing and care free soul. He...
Willie "JUNE BUG" Giles, Jr.
Apr 28, 2020
Willie was born July 24, 1949 to Willie Giles, Sr., and Susie Mae Osborn Giles. He was the eldest of nine children. He joined the Army National Guard after graduating from Bell High School in 1967. He was a devoted member of Eastern Star Baptist Church until his health began to fail.
Upon his return he worked for the international...
