OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Warnette Hunter
Apr 3, 2018
Warnette Hunter March 26, 1957 – April 3, 2018 On March 26, 1957, Thurman and Shirley Hughes celebrated the birth of Warnette in Fordyce, AR. The family lived in Princeton, AR until 1970 when the family moved to Milwaukee, WI. Warnette attended school in Carthage, AR and completed high school at Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, WI. Warnette returned...
Bradley Jones
Apr 3, 2018
Bradley Jones was born on July 4, 1935 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of William “Bill” and Ella Mae Hogan Jones. As a young man he was a member of St. Paul AME Church in Arkadelphia. He was a graduate of Peake High School and in 1968 he enlisted into the United States Navy. He was stationed on the...
Jessie Lee Eason-Whitaker
Mar 30, 2018
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will...
Cleophus "Cleo" Jefferson, Jr.
Mar 27, 2018
BROTHER CLEOPHUS JEFFERSON, JR. 1 9 4 2 - 2 0 1 8 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head,that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon,and as the...
George Merle DeLamar
Mar 22, 2018
George Merle DeLamar was born on January 5, 1940 in Dalark, Arkansas to Rev. Oliver DeLamar and Zeola Jackson DeLamar. He was the twelfth child of thirteen children born to this union. Merle was raised in a home by loving and nurturing parents who instilled in him the values of integrity and humility. He grew up during the time of...
James Kenneth King
Mar 22, 2018
James Kenneth King was born into this life on March 15, 1966 in Hope, Arkansas to the union of John, Jr. and Earlene Burch King. He accepted Christ and was a member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas. He was a 1984 graduate of Sparkman Training School. He excelled as an athlete, playing both basketball and football. He...
Eddie Mae Halton
Mar 19, 2018
A G L I M P S E I N T O H E R L I F E Eddie Mae Halton began her journey on June 2, 1934 in Sparkman, Arkansas as the 5th child of Fred and Nancy Dunn Halton. She accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized at First Missionary Baptist...
Stefone O'Shine Buckley-Davis
Mar 18, 2018
On July 26, 1989 Vernon Randolph Davis and Cora Devon Buckley welcomed the birth of their son, Stefone O’Shine Buckley-Davis. From the beginning the entire family knew he was God’s special gift to this world. He attended Peake Elementary, L.M. Goza Jr High and Arkadelphia High School. Excited about moving to the Midwest with his dad, Stefone left Arkadelphia for...
Charles Edward Scott
Mar 15, 2018
C H A R L E S E D W A R D S C O T T Charles Edward Scott was born on February 14, 1933 in the Springhill Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was the first born of four children born to Tucker Lee and Rosie Biggs Scott. His contagious laugh and bright smile warmed the...
Mae Ellen Tidwell
Mar 5, 2018
A Glimpse into Her Life On July 20, 1948, Carl and Sylvester Evans-Tidwell gave birth to a bouncing baby girl whom they named Mae Ellen Tidwell. At the age of two Mae became developmentally disabled and at that time her siblings stepped in to help care for her.She joined Little Caney Methodist Church in Rosston, Arkansas at an early age....
Carrie Faye Rebecca Isaac
Mar 4, 2018
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”“Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Revelation 14:13 Carrie Faye Rebecca Buford Isaac was born on October 17, 1939, to John Arthur Dewey and Eva Bunn. She professed her...
Barbara Jean Winfrey
Feb 26, 2018
Barbara Jean Jones Winfrey Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Revelation 14:13 Barbara Jean Jones Winfrey was born on May 20, 1953, to Julius and Mary Lou Harris...
Legend De'Mar Jones
Feb 24, 2018
Infant Legend De’Mar Jones was born on Saturday, February 24, 2018 to De’Mario Jones and Jennifer Johnson at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. He weighed in at 1 lb 10.5oz and 9.84 inches long. Although his stay was brief he will be forever remembered by his family. Psalm 24:3-6 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall...
Willie Lee Marks
Feb 22, 2018
Willie Lee Marks was born on April 21, 1954 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. Loyd. He was a 1972 graduate of Gurdon High School where he played basketball. He attended trade school...
Anthony David Newburn
Feb 22, 2018
The unforgettable moment in time was July 31, 1959. It was then that twins Anthony and Aubrey made their grand entrance into the world. They were the beloved sons of Rev. J. S. Newburn and Betty Browning Newburn. Loved played a key role in the development and shaping of their lives. Anthony was an active and lively little boy who...
Barbara Faye Giles
Feb 6, 2018
Barbara Faye Giles lived the DASH; you know, that little mark between the dates of birth and death. What do I mean by that, you ask? Barbara's impact was made and measured by her living with Devotion, Awareness, Service and Humility. Devotion. She was devoted to her family and friends, but most of all to her Lord and Savior, Jesus...
Jerry Arnold Sherman
Feb 6, 2018
The Smile | The Life | The Laughs of J E R R Y A. S H E R M A N1 9 6 6 - 2 0 1 8 Jerry A. Sherman was born into time on Friday, July 22, 1966 in Dallas, Texas to Dorthea Brown. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents, John D. and Fannie Sherman...
Rowland Leon Duncan
Jan 29, 2018
Mr. Rowland Leon “Red” Duncan, Sr. Reflections on the “Dash” in His Dash Mr. Rowland Leon Duncan was born into time on October 26th, 1955. Rowland was the ninth of the ten children of the late Calvin Coolidge and Beulah Mae (Ivory) Duncan. Rowland was their bouncing baby boy. From childhood, he was an active and joyful person. He was...
Willie C. Govan
Jan 28, 2018
Willie C. Govan was born on Feb. 19, 1951 and transitioned from this life into eternity on Jan. 28, 2018 at his home in Rockford IL with his soulmate, his children, his Sister, and his brother by his side. Willie was born in Vaden, AR and attended school in Gurdon, Arkansas at Gurdon High school, where he graduated and went...
Herbert William Bell, Sr.
Jan 20, 2018
Herbert William Bell, Sr., was born into this life of March 8, 1952 in Beirne, Arkansas to the union of Uthel Bell and Bessie Mae Sanders Bell. He was the 3rd child of 15 born to this union. Growing up in a large family he was taught that a family should always stick together. He attended Bell High School and...
