OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Ophelia Betty Lou Gray Blanton
Feb 3, 2021
Ophelia Betty Lou Gray Blanton was born January 1, 1936, in Mount Holly, Arkansas. She was the second of 3 children. Her parent Lewis and Eutevy Gray, her husband, Lester Blanton, Sister Earline Phillips and 1st grandson Ren Wells all proceeded her in death.
Ophelia’s mother was a very religious person and followed the word of God closely. She trained...
Vora Johnson Graham
Jan 31, 2021
The beautiful and sweet life of centenarian Vora Johnson Graham came to a close on Sunday, January 31, 2021. This queen was born into this life on July 13, 1920, in Stamps, Arkansas. She loved the Lord and attended school in Stamps.
During the 1950’s Vora moved to the Greenville Community outside of Gurdon, Arkansas to live with her uncle...
Lucille Rabion Smith
Jan 15, 2021
Lucille Rabion Smith was born on August 6, 1942, in Ouachita County, Arkansas to the union of Greer and Naomi Lee Rhodes Rabion. She accepted Christ at a young age and was a graduate of Union Grove High School. She received her nursing education certification at the Whiteside Nursing School in Camden, Arkansas.
She later moved to Little Rock where...
Ervin J. Blakely, Sr.
Jan 9, 2021
Ervin J. Blakely, Sr., was born into this life on June 11, 1936 in Cale, Arkansas to Lemon and Lillie Mae Gulley Blakely.
Ervin worked hard as a pulpwood hauler for over 30 years. He enjoyed the simples please that life offered and made friends easily. He was a member of New Bethel AME Church in Rosston, Arkansas.
In his...
Jasper Robinson Benton
Jan 8, 2021
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear…”
Jasper Robinson Benton was born May 16, 1954, in Norphlet, Union County, Arkansas to the late Melzona and Rebecca Robinson-Benton. He was the seventh of...
Anthony Craig Fort
Jan 6, 2021
Anthony Craig Fort (Tony) was born to the union of William Lee Fort, Jr. and Aljewell Nelson Fort on September 25, 1970. Anthony grew up with strong family values that focused on loving the Lord, treating people right, and always being there for family.
Anthony was the eldest of four children including: Shellie Jeneane Fort (Grice), Eric Byron Fort, and...
Glemerine Henry Browning Kountz
Jan 4, 2021
Glemerine Henry Browning Kountz on April 17, 1919, in Strong, Arkansas. She was one of thirteen children born to Owen and Roberta Henry.
She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and remained faithful to her calling. Growing up Glemerine was always a caring person. Throughout her life, she made numerous friends that became lifelong friends.She married Roosevelt...
Eddie Bernard Bailey
Jan 4, 2021
Eddie Bernard Bailey's journey of life began in Hot Springs, Arkansas on May 17, 1958. He was the first child of Eddie and Linda Ruth Jackson Bailey. His parents taught him to adhere to high morals, spiritual, and educational values.
He accepted Christ at a young age. Eddie was a 1977 graduate of Arkadelphia High School. He was a member...
Melinda Loraine Vance
Jan 1, 2021
The unforgettable moment in time was September 5, 1964; it was then that Melinda made her grand entrance into the world. She was born in Prescott, Arkansas and was the beloved daughter and second child of Richard and Mattie Walker. Family played a key role in the development and shaping of her life.
Melinda accepted Christ as her Lord and...
Mary Frances Helms
Jan 1, 2021
Mary Frances Helms was born on May 20, 1944 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Benjamin and Jewel Hill Williams. She accepted Christ at a young age and united with St. Paul AME Church.
Mary was an independent woman and mother. She worked for years as a cashier/clerk for Saveway in Arkadelphia.
Throughout her life she maintained ties...
Carmella Carter Benavidez
Dec 31, 2020
On February 21,1964 Carmella Carter was born to the late Ural and Shirley Carter in Camden Arkansas at Ouachita County Hospital. Carmella was the second of six children.
Carmella graduated from Chidester High School in 1983. Thereafter, Carmella attended McKinney Job Corps where she received a Culinary Certification. She was an outstanding cook of any type of food you desired....
Eddie Lee Todd
Dec 29, 2020
Eddie Lee Todd was born to the union of Eddie Todd, Jr., and Dora Jefferson Todd on December 19, 1949, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was a 1967 graduate of Peake High School and was a graduate of Henderson State University where he earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration.
In 1972, he enlisted in the United States Army...
Brenda Kay Ford
Dec 26, 2020
Mrs. Brenda Kay Rideout Ford was born November 14, 1953 to the late Dorothy Tennial and James Wiley Parham. On December 26, 2020, God reached down and peacefully plucked a beautiful flower from his earthly garden.
Brenda was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Tennial, (father and bonus mom) James and Maedell Parham, (maternal and fraternal grandparents) Esker &...
Brandon David Simpson
Dec 26, 2020
Brandon David Simpson was born on November 5, 1984 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Willie, Jr., and Daise Lee Lock Simpson.
He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Church of the Living God Pillar and Ground of the Truth and attended Sparkman High School. He was a former employee of PACTIV in Malvern.
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Patrick Demond Owens
Dec 22, 2020
Patrick Demond Owens was born April 30, 1984 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Freddie Mae Butler and Johnny Minor.
He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of New Hope COGIC. Patrick was a 2002 graduate of Arkadelphia High School. He attended ABC Beauty College and later received his cosmetology license from Washington Barber College in 2015. He...
Bertha Mae Beard-Goyson
Dec 22, 2020
It was written in Ecclesiastes that the dust returns to the ground from which it came, and the spirit returns to the GOD who gave it. Death is not the end. On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in the home of her daughter, “Bert” journey from time to eternity was set in motion.
On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, God the Creator...
Willie Lee Smith
Dec 19, 2020
My Life's Journey
“When I come to the end of my journey and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?”
Life’s journey began for Willie Lee when he was born February 4, 1951, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was the second of seven children born to...
Nadine Goshen
Dec 17, 2020
Nadine Dansby Goshen was born on February 18, 1964, in Whelen Springs, Arkansas to Jacob Dansby and Loretta Keys Jackson.
She was a 1982 graduate of North Division High School. Nadine was a member of Eastern Star Baptist Church in Smithton, Arkansas.
Her hobbies included fishing, cooking, singing and shopping. She enjoyed listening to music by Bruno Mars. She possessed...
Jaraldine Neal
Dec 13, 2020
Jaraldine Smith Neal was born on March 31, 1943 in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Henry Smith and Rosie Lee Marshall Smith. She attended school at Calhoun County Training School. At an early age she joined Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where she remained an active member inter her health began to decline.
Jaraldine worked for the...
Shirley Mae Loving
Dec 9, 2020
Shirley Mae Bell Loving was born on June 29, 1950, to the union of Uthel Bell and Bessie Mae Bell Sanders in Beirne, Arkansas.She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Shirley was an independent woman and mother. She worked for over 30 years at International Paper Company while raising her eight...
