OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
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...
Helen Marie Hunter
Apr 20, 2020
Helen Marie Epps Hunter was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on January 1, 1959 to the union of Jasper and Mary Helen Atkins Epps.
She attended Lafayette High School and worked as a homemaker. She married Larry Joe Hunter and later moved to Garland, Arkansas. After his passing she moved back to Camden in 2003 to be closer to her family.
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Sherman Charles Dickens
Apr 14, 2020
Sherman "Charles" was the 6th child born to Sherman Dickens and Sarah Lowery Dickens on September 21, 1951. At an early age, Charles joined Providence AME Church in Kansas, Arkansas.
He was a 1969 graduate of Bell High School. His favorite sport was basketball and he was a famous well-known fisherman. He loved to barbeque and widely known for making...
Shanndor Monta' Thrower
Apr 8, 2020
On June 12, 1977, Ms. Jeanette Thrower welcomed a baby boy with beautiful dark brown eyes who instantly captured her heart. She named him, Shanndora Monta’ Thrower, known to all as "Shawn” and “Shoo.” Shawn departed this life and entered into the arms of his loving Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Bearden, Arkansas.
Shawn was an only...
Johnny Talley, Jr.
Apr 2, 2020
When the Heavenly Father calls a soul to rest, we must be ready to answer the call. Such was the circumstances on Friday, April 3, 2020, when our beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Johnny Talley, Jr., began his journey to a place of infinite tranquility-one without pain and anguish, but of eternal rest.
Johnny Talley, Jr. was born in...
Kiana E. Davis
Apr 1, 2020
Kiana Entajiah Davis was born July 17, 1994 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Zakia Sinks and Megaenus Davis.
Kiana was a 2012 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She enjoyed cooking, cosmetology and spending time with her daughter, Ca’Marii and her family.
Kiana gained her wings on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gail Winfrey...
Robert Edward Lee, Jr.
Mar 27, 2020
Robert Edward Lee, Jr. , 88, of Arkadelphia passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. Robert Edward Lee, Jr. was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on May 23, 1931. Robert, also known as Bob, graduated from Peake High School in Arkadelphia, in 1950. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and retired after serving for 25 years...
Gerald Chavis
Mar 25, 2020
Brother Gerald Chavis was born on April 2, 1956 in Thornton, Arkansas to John Henry Land, Sr., and Christeen Chavis Brown. He was reared by Christeen and Earnest Brown.
He was educated at Calhoun County High School and was a 1975 graduate of Thornton High School. Shortly after graduation he enlisted into the United States Army.
Gerald was an employee...
Ronald Bernard Minor
Mar 21, 2020
Ronald Bernard Minor passed from the life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born to Robert Lee Armstrong and Lacyrene Minor on November 17, 1959 in Louann, Arkansas.
Ronald was a 1979 graduate of Fairview High School where he played in the football team. He was outgoing and his energy...
Ella M. Perry - Buford
Mar 18, 2020
Ella M. Buford was born into this life on December 13, 1951 in Arkadelphia. She was the daughter of Joe Steve Hunter and Virginia Perry.
She accepted Christ at a young age. Ella was a 1969 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and was a transportation specialist for Pearce Industries in Houston, Texas for over 30 years.
Ella passed from this...
James A. Campbell
Mar 11, 2020
James A. Campbell passed from the life on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home in Arkadelphia. He was born to the union of James and Mattie Mae Thomas Campbell on March 23, 1944 in the Manchester Community.
He professed his hope in Christ at an early age. HE attended Williams Elementary School in the Manchester Community. He was a...
Zelouse Allen Jones
Mar 8, 2020
Zelouse Allen Jones
SALUTE!
Zelouse Allen Jones was born July 18, 1949 to Zelouse Jones Sr. and Dillie Rideout Jones. Allen grew up in the church and confessed to Christ at the age of 12 years old at the Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. F.O. Jones.
ATTENTION!
He attended the Ouachita County High...
Willie Edward Bryant, Sr.
Mar 8, 2020
Willie Edward Bryant, Sr. was born on May 2, 1952, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was the part of the seventh birth to Paul Bryant and Theresie Denson and shared this birth to a twin sister, Willie Reese.
Willie attended Arkadelphia Public Schools and received his high school diploma from Arkadelphia High. Willie also attended Henderson State University in Arkadelphia for...
Esther Jean Sanders
Mar 4, 2020
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Alvin Ray Smith
Mar 3, 2020
Alvin Ray Smith "Big Al” was born on January 4,1960 in McNabb Arkansas to Abraham "Abe" Smith and Emma Lee Staggers Smith. Coming from a large family of 12, Alvin was the 8th child. Our family was always filled with love and laughter. He was a 1978 graduate of Glenwood High School in Glenwood Arkansas. He attended Henderson State University...
Betty Ann Mims
Feb 29, 2020
Betty Ann Peterson Mims passed in her home on February 29, 2020 in Camden, AR due to complications following her health at the blessed age of 79.
Betty was born on May 21, 1940 in Homer, Louisiana to Clotil Porter and Jake Peterson. She attended St. John School in Homer and later moved to Camden, Arkansas where she worked as...
