OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Aline Thomas Carthan
Jan 15, 2018
The beautiful and sweet life of Aline Thomas Carthan came to a close on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia. She was born on Wednesday, January 17, 1940 in Okolona, Arkansas to the union of L. C. Thomas and Clara McDaniel Thomas. She gave her life to Christ at a tender age and was a...
Mary Louise Hill
Jan 15, 2018
A Glimpse Into the Life ofMary Louise Hill The beautiful and sweet life of Mary Louise Hill came to a close on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on Sunday, November 20, 1932, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Chester Van Buren Harris and Ruby Fort. She gave her life...
Glenn Lee Taylor
Jan 9, 2018
On August 1, 1931, Myrtle Sue and William Taylor were blessed with the birth of their third and youngest son, Glenn Lee Taylor, in El Dorado, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at an early age and modeled the golden rule of life in treating people as you would have them to treat you. In his youth he participated in band (he...
Stacy Janette Green Muhammad
Jan 6, 2018
“Lil Mama” “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” Stacy J. Green Muhammad was born into time on February 26, 1976 to Raymond, Sr. and Laura Bell Dickens Green in Prescott, Arkansas. She was a member of Muldrew Chapel CME Church. Although she didn’t complete high school she was always loved...
Charles Russell Hill
Jan 1, 2018
Charles Russell Hill was born on November 17, 1946 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. His parents, Godfrey D. Hill, Jr., and Ozella Johnson Hill, by example taught Christian values, integrity and ingenuity that resulted in a solid and loving family environment. He confessed his faith in Christ at a young age and was a life-long member of St. Paul AME Church where...
Willie Mack Conner
Dec 31, 2017
Willie Mack Conner was born on April 1, 1932 in Gum Springs, Arkansas to Samuel Conner and Ada Ritchie Conner. He was raised by his beloved sister Florida Mae Gillette and he attended St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church with her from time to time. Willie was former employee of International Paper Company in Gurdon, Arkansas for several years. He enjoyed...
Yeva Michelle Harris-Clark
Dec 25, 2017
I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Scripture is my code of conduct. Faith, prayer and the Word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by fire.” Yeva...
Kevin Glenn Taylor, Sr.
Dec 18, 2017
On August 28, 1956, Glenn Taylor and Barbara Lynn Taylor were blessed with the birth of their first child and only son, Kevin Glenn Taylor, in Chicago, Illinois. Kevin was introduced to Christ as an early age. He was always quick to make friends with his charismatic personality. Kevin enlisted in the United States Army at the age of seventeen....
Sherrill Ann Jones
Dec 18, 2017
As we retrace the footprints of Sherrill we can only give thanks for the many lives she touched and enriched along life's journey. A bold and self confident woman, she was blessed to enjoy many of God's blessings as a child, a wife, a mother, grandmother, niece and a true friend. Sherrill Allen Jones was born on February 4, 1964...
Kaelynn A. N. Franklin
Dec 16, 2017
Princess Kaelynn Matthew 19:14 14Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." On Saturday, December 16, 2017 Kaelynn passed from this life. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents Charlie and Sarvella Mitchell and Eldridge Williams and Hazel Franklin, as well as,...
Annie Elizabeth Helms
Dec 13, 2017
“Mommy” Our world is much richer because we were blessed to have Annie Elizabeth Williams Helms in our lives. This “Woman for All Seasons” began her earthly sojourn through life on December 5, 1927 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and completed her journey on December 13, 2017 at her home. She was the third of fifteen children born to Fonnie Roy and...
James Kirt Campbell
Dec 11, 2017
"Remembering "Bird Man" The world was forever changed on June 24, 1979, when James A. and Clinton Bullock Campbell welcomed the birth of a little boy they named James Kirt. Kirt grew up in Arkadelphia and had many friends. Kirt accepted Christ and was a member of Victory Temple COGIC. He was that cool laid-back friend. He loved to joke around...
Nathaniel Giles, Jr.
Dec 9, 2017
A Glimpse Into His Life On August 9, 1937 a king was born to the late James and Birdie Giles, who they named Nathaniel Giles, Jr. He was born in Emmett, Arkansas where his parents instilled strong family morals and the strong belief in God. As Junior grew into a young man he worked very hard to take care of...
Dana Rochelle Craig
Dec 8, 2017
The Life and Times of Dana Rochelle Craig “Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 Dana Rochelle Craig was born into time on June 15, 1966 to Mary J. Davis and Isiah “Zack” Craig in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She attended school in Arkadelphia and was a 1984 graduate of Arkadelphia High School. She excelled as a...
Mildred "Lucy" Holland
Dec 1, 2017
Mildred "Lucy" Holland was born into this world on October 1, 1933 in Curtis, Arkansas to the union of Virgil Mitchell, Sr., and Eather Goza Mitchell. Intelligent, and fiercely loyal, she formed life-long friendships with many classmates of Peake High School, and special family ties with her immediate siblings. Curious and excited about the possibilities of a life outside of Arkansas,...
Geraldine Dixon
Nov 30, 2017
Geraldine Gentry Dixon was born February 4, 1942 in the Pike County, Arkansas to the union of Norman Gentry, Sr., and Oreather McDaniel Gentry. She was baptized in the Church of Christ and grew up to be a beautiful and loving young lady. She married Bobby Dixon and to this union six children were born. Like seasons things change and...
Eva Craig
Nov 29, 2017
Eva Craig was the bouncing baby girl of nine born out of the love between young Will Taylor and Minnie Osborne Taylor on August 6, 1934 in Clay, Louisiana. By her being named after her grandmother, everyone knew she would be special. Eva accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very young age. She was a life-long member...
John "Buddy" Lee Wesley
Nov 25, 2017
John Lee "Buddy" Wesley was born on July 31, 1942 to Theodis Wesley and Beatrice Dedmon Wesley in Sparkman, Arkansas. He received his formal education from Sparkman Training School. Born in a devoted Christian home, Buddy accepted Christ at an early age and united with Harmony Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev F. O. Jones. He passed...
Clemon Gentry
Nov 17, 2017
Clemon Gentry was born on June 28, 1927 in Antoine, Arkansas to Clib and Ida Moore Gentry. He grew up in Pike County where he spent his youth, having worked his first job at the age of thirteen in the pulp wood industry. As a young teenager he relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas. He had an early love for the...
Wendy L. Summerville
Nov 16, 2017
On January 4, 1977 in Malvern, Arkansas Henry L. and JoAnn Bates Harris welcomed the birth of a bouncing bubble of joy who they named Wendy LaShaune Harris. Wendy accepted Christ as a little girl and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she would often attend with her grandmother Bessie M. Bates. Wendy graduated from Malvern High...
