OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Melissa Rose Dennis
Oct 20, 2017
Melissa Rose Howard Dennis came into the world on February 1, 1984 and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents Lloyd and Geraldine knew right away that Melissa 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...
Bobby Floyd Buckley
Oct 20, 2017
Bobby Floyd Buckley was the 7th child born to James and Mary Maxine Hunter Buckley on June 5, 1958 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Bobby was baptized at a young age and united with the Mt. Morriah Baptist Church family. He was a 1976 graduate of Arkadelphia Sr. High School. Bobby was a self taught guitarist and bass player. On June 2,...
Willie Lewis Craig
Oct 15, 2017
Willie Lewis Craig was born into this life on September 1, 1950 in Sparkman, Arkansas to the union of Arch and Eva Taylor Craig. He accepted Christ as a young boy and united with Macedonia Baptist Church. He grew up in a home where he was taught to work and work hard. He was a 1968 graduate of the Sparkman...
Mary Nell Clay
Oct 13, 2017
Mary Nell Clay, longtime educator and resident of Arkadelphia passed into the Lord’s embrace on Friday, October 13, 2017 at her home in Arkadelphia. She was born on April 24, 1951 in Hope, Arkansas to Clarence Blake and Ladell Brewer. Mary Nell accepted Christ at a tender age and by the time she was in the fifth grade, she knew...
James "Red" Rayford Hartsfield, Jr.
Oct 7, 2017
On March 13, 1989 in Chicago, Illinois James Hartsfield, Sr., and Kotonya Porter welcomed the birth of a bouncing light bright green eyed bubble of joy who they named James “Red†Rayford Hartsfield, Jr. From the beginning they knew he would grow up to be a very active and talented child. In 1992 the family moved to Oakland, California and...
Eugene Henry
Oct 5, 2017
Eugene Henry was born August 24, 1924 in Strong, Arkansas (Union County) to Owen and Roberta Henry. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1943 and was honorable discharged in 1946. He received several decorations and citations: the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars and 2 Overseas...
Gilbert Davis
Oct 2, 2017
After 93 seasons of life Gilbert Davis surrendered his soul to Christ on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Courtyards Gardens Health and Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia. Gilbert was born on March 22, 1924 in Bienville, Arkansas. He attended school and enlisted into the United States Army on September 1, 1943. He was a member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church where he...
Kentrell Demond McClelland
Oct 2, 2017
Kentrell Demond “Speedy” McClelland was the second born son of Kenneth McClelland and Tatrina Cooks-McClelland. He was born on September 12, 1995 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, AR. He was a member of Carrie St. Church of God where Reverend Ivory Curry is the pastor. Kentrell dedicated his life to Christ at a young age and was baptized on...
Joseph L. Graham
Sep 29, 2017
Joseph Graham was born to Marie Graham and Clyde Graham, Sr., on January 25, 1953. He became saved at an early age and then rededicated his life to Christ under the leadership of Rev. Roy Elliott, Jr., at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a member of both the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Choir and the Greater Bradley District Choir....
Roy Lee Grayson
Sep 28, 2017
Roy Lee Grayson, Sr. was born on December 4, 1951 to the late Richard Grayson and Carrie Mae Austin. He accepted Christ at an early age at St. Phillips Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA and was a graduate of Morehouse High School in Bastrop, LA. He united in Holy Matrimony to Geraldine Lewis on October14, 1997. He retired from El...
Wanda C. Jackson
Sep 28, 2017
Wanda Clintona Jackson was born on June 17, 1959 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Napoleon Frank Jackson and Verdie Lee Riles Jackson. She was fun loving and her sweet personality allowed her to make friends easily. She was a long time resident of the Arkadelphia Human Development Center where she warmed the hearts of many. In her 58th season of life...
William Earl King
Sep 22, 2017
William Earl King was born into this life on June 11, 1949 in Manning, Arkansas to the union of John, Jr. and Earlene Burch King. He attended school in Hope and was a 1967 graduate of Yerger High School. He later moved to Kansas City where he attended construction school. Well equipped and prepared he made his way back to...
Lakeshia Renee Quarles
Sep 19, 2017
Lakeshia Renee Quarles was born September 7, 1987 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to John F. Quarles and Valarie Giles. She traded her earthly home to be placed in her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Lakeshia confessed her love of Christ at an early age. She was a 2005 graduate of Arkadelphia Sr. High School and a member of Scope...
Earder Gulley, Jr.
Aug 21, 2017
E A R D E R G U L L E Y, J R. Deacon Earder Gulley Jr. was born on June 14, 1942, in Bluff City, Arkansas to the late Earder and Emma Jewel Gulley. Bro Gulley accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Union Grove Baptist Church where he was active until his health began to...
Robert Allen Turner
Aug 1, 2017
Robert Allen Turner was born into time on July 27, 1954 in Gurdon, Arkansas to Allen G. Wilson and Quarlee Turner. He accepted Christ and united with Mt. Canaan Baptist Church at an early age. Robert was a 1974 graduate of Gurdon High School. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Army on August 30, 1974 and...
Jerry L. Furlow
Jul 22, 2017
The Life and Times of Jerry L. Furlow “Pluke” On February 9, 1947 Jerry Calvin and Minnie Ola Brooks Furlow welcomed the birth of a son they named Jerry Laverne Furlow. Jerry was a fun loving and curious little boy. He united with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at the age of seven under the leadership of Rev. Anthony. He was...
Timothy Edmund Martin
Jul 16, 2017
The Life and Times of Timothy Edmund Martin “Timmy” Timothy Edmund Martin was born into time on November 27, 1979 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the union of Gilbert and Cathy (Wilson) Martin. “Timmy” as he was commonly called was fortunate to be a part of the Martin family and the Wilson family. Being a member of both he was...
Helen Francis Flannigan
Jul 11, 2017
The Life and Times of Helen F. FlanniganIf life is a song worth singing, then every breath taken should exude the melody, the harmony and the rhapsody of Helen Francis Morgan Hughes Flannigan. After a lengthy illness, Helen transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 with her family at her side. She was 79. Within a span of seventy-nine amazing...
Robert Duane Williams
Jul 9, 2017
On August 10, 1958, Roger and Annie Bell Miner Williams celebrated the birth of a son they named Robert Duane. He accepted Christ as young man and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He was a 1976 graduate of Arkadelphia High School where he played football and excelled as a student.On February 4, 1977 he enlisted in the...
Emmanuel Ray Jenkins
Jul 6, 2017
The Life of Emmanuel Ray JenkinsGod bless those who mourn, for the will be comforted. Matthew 5:4Emmanuel Ray Jenkins was born in the City of Camden, Arkansas on September 21, 1947, to the late Rosie Lee Jenkins.“Manuel” as he was often referred was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School. Shortly after high school he attended Job Corps and studied...
