OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
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...
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...
