OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
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...
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...
