OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Laura Lee Gulley
Oct 21, 2023
As we retrace the footprints of Laura Lee Hatley Gulley, we can only give thanks for the many lives she touched and enriched along her life’s journey.
Laura Lee Hatley, began her journey of life on February 28, 1956, in Prescott, Arkansas. She was one of nine children born to Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Lucy Gatlin Hatley. She was affectionately...
Debra Haygood
Oct 8, 2023
Debra Haygood was born on September 8, 1957, in Camden, Arkansas. She was the youngest child born to V. C. Haygood and Gertie Mae Davis Haygood.
She accepted Christ at a young age and was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Harmony Grove High School.
Debra was an independent woman and mother. She...
Larry Hunter
Sep 30, 2023
Larry “Lucky” Hunter was born to the union of Aaron and Mary Stitt Hunter on November 6, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Larry is a 1975 graduate of Gurdon High School. He attended Red River Vo-Tech, obtaining the skills of Masonry. Larry was a skilled laborer for the railroad and truly enjoyed working with his hands.
In his spare time,...
Katina Nichole Brown
Sep 28, 2023
Katina “Tina” Nichole Brown received her healing from the tribulations of this world on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Born October 21, 1984, to Wesley Moore and Teresa Moore in Las Vegas, Nevada, she was also sheltered in love by dedicated grandparents James and Charlene Nelson in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Nurtured with honorable values, Tina gave her life to Christ at Davis...
Annie Lou Carr
Sep 18, 2023
We can never lose what we have once enjoyed; all that we deeply love becomes part of us, such as the beautiful memories we all share of Annie Lou Carr. She was born on Thursday, September 13, 1932, to Paul and Mattie Lock Wilson in Sparkman, Arkansas.
At a young age, Annie accepted Christ and was baptized. She attended Sparkman...
Billy Morgan Griffith
Sep 8, 2023
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always having plenty to do in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in connection with the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
Billy Morgan Griffith was born on October 14, 1951, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to Tennie McCauley and Lacy Griffith, Sr. As a child, Bill loved being...
Minnie Ola Furlow
Sep 8, 2023
On January 19, 1925, Charlie and Priscilla Brock Brooks celebrated something even greater; the birth of their oldest child, a daughter they named Minnie Ola. For most African Americans in 1925, however, life was hard but manageable. Minnie Ola was born and raised in Okolona, a small yet friendly community made up of mostly “kin folk”; where everybody knew everybody....
Alberta Momon
Sep 3, 2023
The Early Years
Alberta Howard Momon began her life’s journey on December 18, 1945, in Bearden, Arkansas. She was the youngest of nine children born to Jossie (Newton) Howard and Waymon Howard. She was raised in a home filled with a reverence for God. As a small child, Alberta attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church with her family. At the age...
Mattie Lee McClure
Aug 30, 2023
Mattie Lee Hill McClure began her journey of life on June 4, 1948, in Sikeston, Missouri as the beloved daughter of Willie B. Hill and Annie Bess Brown Hill. Being raised in a family of 13 siblings, she helped her mother raise, feed, babysit, and chastise her siblings. Mattie accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early...
L.J. Green
Aug 28, 2023
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, with Rev. Johnny C. Harris, officiating. Rev. Delton Simpson will deliver the celebration message. A public visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The interment will be at Sweet Home Cemetery in Prescott, Arkansas. Family and friends are asked...
Deloise Campbell
Aug 28, 2023
Deloise Campbell was born to the union of Clenton Bullock Campbell and James A. Campbell on October 27, 1969, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She began her formal education in the Arkadelphia Public School system, then moved to Little Rock where she graduated from the Arkansas School for the Deaf, class of 1989. At an early age, Deloise accepted Christ as the...
Olivia Annette Williams
Aug 27, 2023
For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith II Timothy 4:6-7 A G L I M P S E I N T O H E R L I F E Olivia Annette Williams...
Mozell Dangerfield
Aug 24, 2023
A G L I M P S E I N T O H E R L I F E
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ...
Olbrine Sutherland
Aug 19, 2023
Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I...
Charles E. Mitchell
Aug 19, 2023
Charles E. Mitchell was born to the union of Louvenia Travis Mitchell and Willie Mitchell on April 28, 1939, in Jackson, Alabama. At an early age, he gave his life to Christ.
After graduating high school, Charles worked as a logger and custodian. His biggest hobbies were gardening, hunting, fishing, and cooking. Charles enjoyed the simple things in life.
Charles...
Emily Broadnax-Billingly
Aug 19, 2023
The Legacy of Mrs. Emily Broadnax-Billingly
After 102 years on this earth, God quietly summoned Mother Emily Broadnax-Billingly unto Himself, presented her with her glorious wings, and declared, “Well done, my good and faithful servant; Come unto me and rest on my bosom.” On August 19, 2023, Momma Emily answered God’s call and transitioned from this earth to eternity...
Marie Graham
Aug 6, 2023
The Legacy of Mrs. Marie Cazy Graham
Marie Cazy Graham, daughter of the late David Cazy and Arosy Smith Cazy, was born March 9, 1926, in McNeil, Arkansas. Like her peers, she grew up with parents and siblings of meager and economic means. Marie’s mother made her a dress from a flour sack, which was not unusual at that time. She...
Jesse C. Henson
Aug 4, 2023
Jesse C. Henson was born on October 31, 1959, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Jesse and Eula Mae Reed Henson. He accepted Christ and united with Piney Grove AME Church at an early age. Jesse attended Arkadelphia High School.
Jesse married Mary L. Henson on January 7, 2017, and was blessed with a daughter, Brittany, whom he loved...
Herman Leon Jones, Sr.
Jul 28, 2023
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with...
Mother Juanita Stephens
Jul 21, 2023
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 2:4
Mother Juanita Stephens was born on June 29, 1950 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the first child of the late Elder Reed Williams and...
