OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
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...
Joe Louis Middleton
Aug 28, 2016
Joe Louis Middleton was born in the small close-knit community of Springhill near Arkadelphia, Arkansas on March 12, 1938. He was the 2nd child of six children born to Cleo and Hazel Murchison Middleton. Raised in a Christian home, he carried those values with him throughout his life. By every account, Joe was an intelligent and gifted child with a...
Cynthia Ann Allen
Aug 17, 2016
The sweet and loving soul Cynthia Ann Allen was born into time on August 22, 1961 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the union of Robert Lee and Marilyn Partin Allen. Cynthia was a fun loving young lady who never met a stranger. She worked as a CNA for Ollie Steal Nursing and Rehabilitation in Baton Rouge, LA. She later relocated...
Robert Louis Ussery
Aug 4, 2016
Robert Louis Ussery was born on August 28, 1957, to Julius Riley and Lucille Paris Ussery in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Due to the untimely death of his mother Lucille, he was raised by his sweet Big Mama Lucy McNeal. She, by example, taught Christian values, integrity and ingenuity that resulted in a solid and loving family environment. His grandmother was highly...
George Washington Neal
Aug 2, 2016
George Washington Neal, Jr., was the 2nd child born to the union of George W. Neal, Sr., and Jearldine Marshall Neal. He grew up in a close knit family surrounded by the love of his sisters and brothers. “Junior” as he was fondly called was an active and outgoing kid. He enjoyed sports and made friends easily. Family, as well...
Eddie Lee Quarles, Jr.
Jul 30, 2016
The quiet and gentle natured life of Eddie Lee Quarles, Jr., came to a close on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his home in Millcreek. He was born on November 6, 1932, in Dalark, Arkansas to the union of Eddie Lee Quarles, Jr., and Florence Alexander Quarles. During his early childhood he accepted Christ and united with the Mt. Olive...
Jesse Lamar Thompson
Jul 24, 2016
Jesse Lamar Thompson was born on May 24, 1964 in Miami, Florida to the union of Avant and Christine Henry Thompson. He grew up in a close knit family surrounded by the love of his sister and brothers. During his early childhood Jesse accepted Christ and was baptized at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. He attended Gurdon High School where he...
Annie Pearl Bullock
Jul 20, 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...
Herman Lee "Choke" Gulley, Sr.
Jul 19, 2016
On June 4, 1938, Tom and Irene Piggee Gulley gave birth to a handsome baby boy they named Herman Lee Gulley, Sr. “Choke” as he was fondly called grew up in Bluff City, Arkansas. He was baptized and united with Union Grove Baptist Church. He was raised in the church and learned to always put our trust in the Lord....
Maggie Lean Delamar
Jul 17, 2016
For Maggie Lean, being a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, friend, aunt, matriarch, mentor, neighbor, counselor, confidante, and servant were all honorable callings. Because love is far greater than death, her love will continue to live on forever. When Maggie Lean Weaver was born on April 29, 1919, she was blessed with God fearing parents who, by example, taught...
Lorene Stuckey
Jul 13, 2016
The sweet and loving soul Lorene Stuckey was born into time on March 7, 1927 in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of Henry Harper and Nicholas Rochelle Harper. As a little girl she accepted Christ as her personal savior. Lorene was blessed to be the mother of 4 children and she took her role as mother serious. She made every...
Etta Mae Thomas
Jul 11, 2016
Etta Mae Thomas, 96, of Gurdon, Arkansas passed on July 11, 2016 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia. She was born on May 3, 1920 to the union of Tom and Abigail Bankhead Dudley. Etta lived a simple and modest, yet independent life. She married Paul Thomas and although they had no children the cherished several family and friends...
Robert James Momon
Jul 10, 2016
Robert J. Momon started his earthly journey on a spring day in 1941. It was April 6th when his parents, Henry and Jennie Momon, met their newborn son. Robert joined a family of faith and committed his life to Christ when he was 13 years old, adding his name to the membership at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Robert spent his...
Inez D. Majette
Jul 1, 2016
Life for this sweet Spirit began June 7, 1927 when she was born to Reddie and Inez Mitchell Deloatch in Conway, North Carolina. She accepted Christ as a young lady and was a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. Inez was an employee of Georgia Pacific in Murfreesboro, North Carolina and worked as a cook and an attendant for Adult...
Tijuana T. Livingston
Jun 29, 2016
Tijuana Tieann Livingston came into the world on October 8, 1979 and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents Lester and Stella knew right away that Tijuana 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...
