OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Gerald Campbell
Jun 8, 2016
Gerald Campbell was born in Clark County, Arkansas on April 13, 1966 to Clinton Bullock and James Jones. He was raised by his James Campbell, who loved him as his first born son. Being raised as the oldest son, James instilled into Gerald the value of hard work. Gerald learned all of his mechanical trade and engine repair by sitting at...
Lee Andrew Keith
Jun 7, 2016
Lee Andrew “Uncle Buck” Keith was born on November 13, 1964, in Sparkman, Arkansas. He was blessed with great parents; Hezekiah Keith and Clara Owens Keith who, by example, taught their children Christian values, the importance of education and family. They instilled in him the value of being a productive citizen and a hard worker. Lee Andrew grew up to...
Faye Blevins
May 26, 2016
Faye Blevins was born on February 1, 1953 in Sparkman, Arkansas to the late O.T. Blevins and Ella Mae Kelly Blevins Butler. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of First Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas. Faye was an outgoing and talented kid. His likeable personality and sense of humor was like a magnet that drew...
Phillis Onedia Juniel
May 23, 2016
Phillis Onedia Craig Juniel was born in Sparkman, Arkansas on September 28, 1958. She was the second daughter among the five children born to Arch and Eva Taylor Craig. By every account, Phillis was an intelligent, joyful and obedient child, gifted with a gentle nature that would serve her all her life. As a young girl she found Christ and...
Queen Ester Givens
May 19, 2016
The charismatic and happy soul of Queen Ester Summerville Givens returned to its creator on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Although her untimely passing leaves a void, her memory will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Queen Ester was born into time on June 13, 1961, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She grew up in Arkadelphia surrounded...
Charles Edward Crockett
May 15, 2016
On August 18, 1946, Benjamin Napoleon and Mary Francis Newborn Crockett welcomed the birth of another son, Charles Edward Crockett, Sr. They raised him in a Christian environment teaching him the biblical principle that; A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. The rich and the poor meet together;...
Melchizedek Michael Ollison
May 10, 2016
Melchizedek Michael Ollison was born into time on June 15, 1985, in Gurdon, Arkansas. Often called “Michael” because of his unique first name; was an active and lively little boy. Early in his childhood his family moved to Arizona where he grew up and graduated from Catalina High School in Tucson, Arizona. He was a friendly and outgoing young man....
Gertrude Moore Brown
May 9, 2016
Gertrude Moore Scott was born on March 15, 1913 in Calhoun County, Arkansas to the union of Alfred and Emily Moore. She attended school and received her eighth grade diploma. Gertrude loved learning and even though she had to miss many days of school to “chop” and “pick” cotton, she was determined to obtain her education. She confessed her faith...
Russell "Pumpkin" Lewis
Apr 25, 2016
Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection into eternal life. Russell Lewis, commonly known as “Pumpkin” slept into the Lords’ embrace on Monday, April 25, 2016. He passing reminds us that life is unsure, but death is certain. He was born on March 27, 1940 in Petersburg, Virginia to Howard...
Levenise Mitchell
Apr 19, 2016
Levenise Mitchell was born May 6, 1936 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of George and Clemmie T. Mitchell. In 1953 he enlisted into the Unites States Army. After serving in the Army he worked as a police office with the Chicago Police Department. After relocating to Arkadelphia he worked for the Arkadelphia Police Department. He was a private man,...
Herman Williams, Jr.
Apr 9, 2016
For Herman Williams, Jr., being a son, brother, father, grandfather, friend, uncle, patriarch, mentor, neighbor, counselor, confidante, and servant were all honorable callings. Moreover, he was a part of the generation that counted friendship as a virtue. So his golden accomplishment in life was to produce a tapestry of memories for which his family would forever cherish and relish. When...
James Fitzgerald Roberts
Apr 2, 2016
The high-spirited and charismatic soul of James Fitzgerald Roberts was born on April 27, 1968 to James E. Roberts and Mary Jean Davis Roberts. He attended school in Arkadelphia, and was a 1987 graduate of Arkadelphia High School. He excelled in baseball and football. He grew up to be a handsome and talented young man. It was there he created...
Jamaal Devon Golden
Mar 14, 2016
As we retrace the footprints of Jamaal Devon Golden, we can only give thanks for the many lives he enriched along this life’s journey. A strong, and quite young man, he was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a son, a brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and true friend. On August 12, 1985, in Pomona, California Yolanda Johnson and...
Leodis "Johnny" Lyons
Mar 6, 2016
Leodis Lyons journey of life began on January 12, 1927, in the Richwood Community of Whelen Springs, Arkansas. He was the son of Andrew Lyons and Lula Bell Glover. He was raised by his grandparents, Dan and Dicy Glover who taught him to adhere to high morals, spiritual and educational values. He attended school for a short time and loved...
Eddie Marie Kincaid
Mar 4, 2016
Eddie Marie Ivory Kincaid was born on September 25, 1938, to the late Edward and Esther Browning Ivory in Gums Springs, Arkansas. She departed this life on March 4, 2016 at Baylor –Garland Hospital in Garland, Texas. Eddie united with the St. Ruth Baptist Church at an early age and was active in various capacities in the church. Most notably,...
Linda K. Hale
Feb 14, 2016
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Linda K. Hale was born into time on March 27, 1960, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She grew up in Arkadelphia surrounded by the love of her parents, Eddie L. and Cordelia Ross Summerville, and...
Johnnie Louis Quarles
Feb 6, 2016
Johnnie Louis Quarles was born on November 2, 1951, in Gurdon, Arkansas. His parents Herman, Sr., and Birdie Lee Joe Quarles taught their children the value of hard work, self respect and respect of others. He accepted Christ at a young age and united with Eastern Star Baptist Church. Johnnie graduated from Bell High School. He later moved to Lansing,...
Patricia Ann McCoy
Feb 6, 2016
Patricia Ann McCoy was born May 7, 1948 in Warren, Arkansas to the union of Fred and Alma Scott Peters McCoy. As a youth she moved to Arkadelphia where she attended Peake High School. Patricia was a great mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She was a hard worker and did her very best in raising and...
Ruthie T. Evans
Feb 4, 2016
The sweet and beautiful life of Ruthie T. Evans came to a peaceful rest on Thursday, February 4, 2016, as she was comforted by her children. A home going service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Church where Rev. Tommy Bourgeois is the pastor. Rev. Thomas Brazil will officiate and Rev....
Johnny Ervin Beard
Jan 20, 2016
Johnny Ervin Beard was born July 25, 1951 in the Mt. Morriah Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Earnest and Lizzie Mae Smith Beard. He accepted Christ in his youth and united with Mt. Morriah Baptist Church. As a young teen Johnny was the local barber for the community and therefore nicknamed “Jake the barber”. Johnny attended Peake...
