OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Terraen Nicole Booker-Goshen
Jan 15, 2017
Terraen Nicole “Tike” Booker-Goshen, 39, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Gurdon, Arkansas was given her heavenly wings on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born January 20, 1977 in Oceanside, California, to Bennie Ray and Malinda Joyce Booker. She was a 1995 graduate of Arkadelphia High School where she played volleyball and ran track. Terraen was affectionately known to...
Samuel David "Jack" Snowden
Jan 11, 2017
Mr. Samuel David Snowden Jr. was born May 22, 1938. Mr. Samuel Snowden was the son of the late Jett Snowden and Gertrude Snowden of Delight, Arkansas. Mr. Samuel Snowden was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, in Piney Grove, Arkansas. He met and married Ozella Piggee Snowden; to this union five children: Samuel Dewayne Snowden, of Delight,...
Rev. James Sylvester Newburn
Jan 5, 2017
The journey of life for James Sylvester Newburn began on March 17, 1933, near or around the small community of Mt. Morriah, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was the 7th child of 12 children born to Rev. J. S. and Josie Ella Knox Newburn who pastored Mt. Morriah Missionary Baptist Church for over 30 years. His parents taught him to adhere...
Aline Culp
Dec 30, 2016
The bible reads in I Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Aline Culp was born into this world on Friday, July 5, 1935 to Rufus Knight and Leola Smith Knight Pigg in Vaden, Arkansas. Aline attended Sparkman Training School and church in Vaden as a young girl. She...
Rosetta D. "Rose" Buckley
Dec 29, 2016
Rosetta Dayon Buckley came into the world on Tuesday, August 16, 1977 and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents Freddie Buckley and Eula “Lil Sis” Davis knew right away that Rosetta would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world. As a baby she was active and exploratory; she warmed...
Willie Marie "Sister Girl" Brown
Dec 21, 2016
Willie Marie Harris Brown, a lifelong resident of the Smithton Community in Gurdon, Arkansas passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. A service in honor of her life will be shared at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Eastern Star Baptist Church with Rev. Marshall Allen,...
Taulese Opal Greene
Dec 17, 2016
Taulese Opal Pierce Greene of Malvern made her transition from earth to eternity on Saturday morning, December 17th from the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock. She was born on May 4, 1921, the only child of Lillion and Seacie Banks Pierce of Curtis, Arkansas. She finished high school in Dardanelle at a school where her uncle,...
LaShonda "Pooh" Michelle Young
Dec 13, 2016
LaShonda Michelle Young was born into this life on January 17, 1974 in Prescott, Arkansas to Alfonzo Charles Young and Murdella Purifoy. LaShonda "Pooh" was a sweet and loving child who had a tender heart. As a little girl she was baptized and united with St. John Baptist Church. She later united with Sweet Home Baptist Church under the leadership...
Pamala Antoinette Coleman
Dec 2, 2016
Pamala Antoinette Coleman the oldest child of Frank and Patricia A. Coleman was born on March 16, 1969, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Her parents knew right away that Pam would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world. As a baby she was active and exploratory; she warmed up easily to anyone and possessed an infectious giggle and smile...
Dora Mary Ellen Jefferson Todd
Nov 28, 2016
Dora Mary Ellen Jefferson Todd was born on August 18, 1924 to the union of Thomas and Jennnie Eason Jefferson in the Mt. Morriah Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Being born into a large family of 15 siblings she learned the value of family and sticking together. Dora grew up to be a beautiful and charming young lady. She met Eddie...
Triniti Keasiah Arnold
Nov 27, 2016
Little Miss Triniti Keasiah Arnold was born into time on October 13, 2016 at UAMS Little Rock, Arkansas and was born into eternity on November 27, 2016 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She leaves to cherish her parents; Tristin Daniel and Shuntaka Arnold of Arkadelphia, AR; siblings, MaKaidyn Arnold, Deontae Arnold, and Noelle Daniel; grandparents, Enoch (Wendy)...
Ross Hall
Nov 12, 2016
On July 9, 1955 Henry and Lillie Ross Hall welcomed to their family Ross Early Hall. Ross, the youngest of 7 kids, was raised in Arkadelphia, AR where he attended West End Presbyterian Church. He attended Peake High School and was a 1974 graduate of Arkadelphia High School. Ross was very athletic and excelled in basketball and baseball. Ross was...
Ruth Craig
Nov 5, 2016
Ruth Macon Craig was born on November 30, 1938, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Davis and Florine Hogan Macon. As a little girl she joined Piney Grove A.M.E. Church and attended Peake High School. She married Harvest Craig and the Lord added to their union seven children. Being the mother of seven she knew her way around the...
Gregory F Robinson
Oct 24, 2016
Gregory Franciosia Robinson was born on June 23, 1965, to Glen and Gloria Jean Haygood Robinson in Ouachita County, Arkansas. His parents 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 united with Shady Grove Baptist Church. He was a 1983...
Dorothy Marie Oliver
Oct 21, 2016
TO GOD BE THE GLORY On July 21, 1934, in the “windy city” of Chicago, Illinois Rev. Stroy Freeman and Mrs. Alabama “Alvis” Mitchell Freeman welcomed the birth of their second child, Dorothy Marie. Their first born, Rev. Harold Freeman, preceded her in death. Her parents were highly respected among friends and neighbors in the Chicago and Arkadelphia area. They...
Margie Rene Bates-Robinson
Oct 16, 2016
Margie Rene Newborn Bates-Robinson was born on July 4, 1957 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the parentage of L. C. and Roberta Beard Newborn. She was a life-long member of Mt. Morriah Missionary Baptist Church. She received her formal education from the Arkadelphia Public School District, graduating with the Class of 1975 from Arkadelphia Sr. High School and she attended Henderson...
LaNoir B. Dawkins-Leeper
Sep 30, 2016
If life is a song worth singing, then every breath taken should exude the melody, the harmony and the rhapsody of LaNoir B. Dawkins-Leeper. After a brief illness, LaNoir transitioned peacefully on Friday, September, 30, 2016. She was 84. Within a span of eight amazing decades, this incredible woman found a way to leave an indelible mark on the life of...
Mary Beard
Sep 18, 2016
Let not your heart be troubled: ye 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. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...
Ophelia "Geraldine" Sanders
Sep 4, 2016
Ophelia Geraldine Davis Sanders was born on April 3, 1931 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Gladie and Hattie Mae Jones Davis. At a tender age she was baptized and accepted Christ as her personal Savior. She was a life-long member of Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she was a member of the Inspirational Pastoral Choir and Mary...
Jearlene Gulley
Aug 28, 2016
Jearlene Holmes Gulley was born in Parkdale, Arkansas on November 15, 1955 to the union of John and Cora Bell Robinson Holmes. As a young girl she accepted Christ. She was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Bluff City where she served on the pastor’s aide committee. Jearlene grew up to be a beautiful and charming young...
