OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Dwight Jerome Govan
May 22, 2019
Dwight Jerome Govan, AKA, “Baby Boy” was born on October 26, 1969 in Arkadelphia to the union of C. V. Govan and Ruby Lee Simpson Govan.
As a little boy he accepted Christ and was baptized. He was a member of Williams Temple C.O.G.I.C. He attended school in Arkadelphia and was a graduate of Gurdon High School. Dwight worked as...
Ruthie T. Helms Biggs
May 17, 2019
Ruthie T. Helms Biggs born November 8, 1932 to the parents of Gladys Wheeler Helms and Adolphus Helms both preceded her in death. She made her transition to eternal life at 2:49a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019.
Ruthie accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a member of Clayborn Chapel AME Church Springhill Community...
Douglas Wade Williams
May 14, 2019
Douglas Wade Williams, the first child of Clinton and Florence Albert Williams, was born on September 23, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was shy, yet outgoing and had a great sense of humor.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He graduated from Harmony Grove High School in 1977, where...
Gertie Mae Hill Dixon
May 4, 2019
Gertie Mae Hill Dixon the last surviving Hill family member of her generation passed on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Courtyards Gardens in Arkadelphia. She was 95.
Gertie M. Dixon was born into this life on August 18, 1923 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Sam and Mattie Ross Hill. She accepted Christ at a young age and was...
Dennis Jerone Allen
May 1, 2019
Dennis Jerone Allen, a prominent fixture and celebrated friend of the Arkansas State Parks went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Curtis, Arkansas native was 60 years old. His legendary work ethic and relentless drive proved instrumental in his living an extraordinary life.
Dennis was born in Gurdon, Arkansas on Friday, May 2, 1958. He...
DAMION L. BURNELL
Apr 16, 2019
Damion L. Burnell was born on December 22, 1991 in Camden, Arkansas to Orlando Burnell and Alice Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joycelyn Broadway; his grandfather, Ray Dean Porchia and his great-grandparents, Richard “Buster” Mitchell and Delois Mitchell.
Damion accepted Christ at a young age; he had a passionate love for God. He attended church in...
Carolyn Jean Berry
Apr 4, 2019
Carolyn Jean Berry was born into this life on February 18, 1950 in Camden, Arkansas to Clarence and Pearlene Berry.
She accepted Christ at a young age and attended St. Paul Baptist Church. She was a sweet and loving young lady. All who knew her; knew her to always be the “Life of the crowd.”
She passed from this life...
Simone Aleece Buckley
Apr 3, 2019
Simone Aleece Buckley came into the world on November 13, 1996 and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents were George Buckley and Jennifer Lavonne Scott. Her mother knew right away that Simone would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world. As a baby she was active and exploratory; she...
Parthena Williams
Apr 2, 2019
Parthena “Pot” Mitchell Williams was born on May 4, 1934 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was one of eleven children born to Thomas and Gracie Hudson Mitchell.
She attended Peake High School and was a member of St. Paul AME Church. Parthena met the handsome and tall Jesse C. Williams, Sr. He was known around Arkadelphia as “Slick”. She was impressed...
Ardis Jerome “JB” Barrett
Apr 1, 2019
JEROME - The MAN The Myth The LEGEND - BARRETT
1972-2019
Ardis Jerome Barrett was born August 14, 1972 in Camden, Arkansas to Lee Ardis Barrett and Barbara Ann Stevens Barrett.
Many were drawn to him because of his friendly and down-to-earth personality. “JB” as he was called by his friends and family was always cool, calm and collected.
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Judieth Myra Steinman
Mar 30, 2019
Judieth Myra Williams Shingledecker Steinman was born into this life January 23, 1956 to the union of Limon Louis Williams and Rosie Lee McCoy Williams. As a little girl her parents knew that Judieth would one day take on the world and do things her way.
Judieth confessed Christ as a teenager and united with Cottrell Chapel CME Church in...
Gussie Mae Bell Kelleybrew
Mar 28, 2019
Gussie Mae Bell Kelleybrew began her journey of life in Beirne, Arkansas on February 18, 1924 when she was born to William and Irene Roberts Bell. She completed a 95 year journey on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 6:59 p.m. shortly after the passing of her sister, Christine. Gussie was one of 16 children born into the large Bell family.
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Christine “Doll” Bell Hatley
Mar 28, 2019
Christine Bell Hatley, affectionately called “Doll” slept into the Lord’s embrace on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in her eighty-ninth season of life. Her journey began in Beirne, Arkansas on March 2, 1930, when she was born to the union of William and Irene Roberts Bell. Christine was one of 16 children born into the Bell family. The Bell family was...
Claudell “Pooch” Turner
Mar 23, 2019
Claudell Turner “Pooch” Turner was born on January 31, 1941 in Pelican, Louisiana to the union of Rochelle and Henrietta Turner.
He was a graduate of All Saint High School and served in the United States Army for 19 years.
After his military career, Claudell returned to Pelican and worked as a entrepreneur and heavy machine operator. He married Myrtle...
Tennie Lou Wilson
Mar 17, 2019
Tennie Lou Wilson was born in Clark County, Arkansas on June 24, 1933 to the union of Roy Wells, Sr., and Kizora McGhee Wells.
She was a 1951 graduate of Peake High School. She was a community activist with ACORN.
Tennie enjoyed listening to gospel music and was not too particular about cooking. Some of her greatest joy was spending...
Oscar Marks
Mar 16, 2019
Oscar Marks was born into this life on May 5, 1949 in Gurdon, Arkansas to James Garfield and Lucille Hawthorne Marks. He was a life-long member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church having joined as a little boy under the leadership of Rev. S. L. Boyd.
Oscar was a 1966 graduate of Bell High School where he played basketball and was...
Keyshawn Ware
Mar 15, 2019
Keyshawn Ware was born into this life on January 12, 1999 in Camden, Arkansas to Danny Ray “Cadillac” Ware and Londa Wright Garrard. He was an active and lively baby who warmed the hearts of all he encountered.
Keyshawn grew up to be a smart, loving and talented young man. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a...
Corey Markell Langston, III.
Mar 4, 2019
Corey Markell Langston III was born without heartbeat on March 04, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. Corey is the cherished son of Corey and Shatera Langston of Gurdon, Arkansas.
Corey is greeted in heaven by his older brother, Corey Langston Jr. who was born without heartbeat...
Ricky Dwayne Lewis
Mar 4, 2019
Ricky Dwayne Lewis was born into this life on May 4, 1985 to Milvinnia Penny and Ricky Utsey. Right away they knew Ricky was a special child whose life would touch many in its own way.
As a little boy he accepted Christ and was baptized. Although he didn’t attend church consistently he believed in God and prayed. Rickey grew...
