OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Attie Mae Allen Pigg
Aug 14, 2015
The beautiful and sweet life of Attie Mae Allen came to a close on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Courtyard Gardens in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. For 73 years she lived her life in contentment, peace and love. She dealt with bad days, obstacles, ups and downs with courage knowing that behind every dark cloud lies a silver lining. Attie Mae born...
Mattie Bell Butler - Turner
Aug 13, 2015
On August 13, 2015, Mattie Bell (Butler) Turner, was called home to heavenly rest. She was born on February 1, 1944, in Sparkman, Arkansas to the late Robert Oliver Butler and late Allie Lee (Bailey) Butler. She was proceeded in death by her parents, a brother Eunice Butler and her husband Benjamin Franklin Turner. She was a devoted mother, sister,...
Juanita Reed Hughes
Aug 12, 2015
Juanita Reed was born out of the love between young John Halton Reed, (affectionately known as “Candace”) and Clara Metcalf Reed on July 2, 1935 in Sparkman, Arkansas. Juanita was raised by loving and nurturing parents who instilled in her the values of morality, integrity and humility. She united with Centerpoint AME Church at a young age. She grew up...
Lillie B. House Anderson
Aug 11, 2015
As we retrace the footprints of our mother, Mrs. Lillie B. Anderson we can only give thanks for the many lives she touched and enriched along life’s journey. A meek and humble woman, she was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a child, a sister, our mother, grandmother and dear friend. Lillie began her journey of life on...
Roderick D. Green
Aug 8, 2015
A precious one from us has gone; a voice we love is still. A place is vacant in our hearts; which never can be filled. On July 20, 1976 – our Divine Creator blessed the lives of Robert Lee Green and Sallie Ann Davis Green in Little Rock, Arkansas with a bouncy bundle of joy. They named him Roderick De’saun...
Michael Summerville
Aug 6, 2015
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.” Eccl 3:1-2 Michael Summerville was born into time on August 29, 1969, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Better known to family and friends as “Mike”, he grew up in Arkadelphia surrounded by the love of his parents,...
Raymond Leon Beard
Aug 5, 2015
Raymond Leon Beard, the youngest child of Daisy E. Grandy Beard and Claudie Beard was born on January 13, 1941. He was a vigorous lad, full of energy with an adventurous spirit. He was nick-named “West”. He grew up to love the game of baseball and football. “West” inherited this love and skill from his father who played professional baseball...
Rickey Dwayne "Spook" Laster
Aug 1, 2015
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 Rickey Dwayne “Spook” Laster, passed Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his home in Gurdon, Arkansas. He was born June 6, 1956 in Camden, the son of Opal Jean Laster and Raymond Hopson. He attended Rawlins High...
Johnny Ray Gulley
Jul 15, 2015
A service celebrating the life of Johnny Gulley will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Union Grove Baptist Church in Bluff City, Arkansas with interment following at Union Grove Cemetery. Rev. Larry Hines the pastor will officiate. The humble man known as Johnny Ray Gulley surrendered his soul to Christ on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at...
Elder G. C. Nolen
Jun 30, 2015
On August 23, 1938, Mary Eason and Granville Nolen were blessed with a son G. C. Nolen in Sparkman, Arkansas. He attended Sparkman Training School and later graduated from Lifeline Academy. He united with the Macedonia Baptist Church at an early age. In l965 he received the baptism of the Holy Ghost under the ministry of the late Elder Leo...
Elteaser Meredith
Jun 28, 2015
It was in the small town of Sparkman during the early days of fall that Elmer and Clifford Perry Harrison awaited the arrival of their second daughter and fifth child. Born on October 25, 1921, they named her Elteaser, who become known to her family as “Tee”. Nurtured in an environment that fostered independence and pride, she moved to Chicago,...
Marybeth Howard
Jun 26, 2015
A service commemorating the life of Marybeth Howard will be shared with family and friends held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Piney Grove AME Church with Pastor Claire Rhodes, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 6-7pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. On November 6, 1952, Marybeth Howard was born to James and Elizabeth Jones Howard...
Annette Middleton
Jun 18, 2015
Annette Bullock was born September 14, 1938 in Winnsboro, Louisiana. She was the second child born to Gib Bullock and Mary Jane Jones. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior as a little girl and united with the Pleasant Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church family. She grew in the Lord and served as Sunday school secretary and as a member...
Amir and Amarian Newburn Conner
Jun 7, 2015
Amir Newburn Conner and Amarian Newburn Conner were born on June 6, 2015 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their precious little memory will be cherished by their parents; Terence Deshea Conner and Fallon Nicole Newburn; one sister, Lauren Epps; three brothers, Raylon Hughes, Tarriq Conner, Terence Deshaun Conner; grandparents, Felix & Phyllis Newburn, Claude & Reva Delamar and Ricky...
Johnny Louis Rucks
May 29, 2015
Johnny Louis Rucks was the second child born to Adolph and Everlean Eason Rucks on April 28, 1952, in Sparkman, Arkansas. He protected his brothers and sisters, while enjoying being an example for them to follow. Nurtured in a Christian environment, he accepted Christ at a young age and joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. He was a dedicated member who...
Barbara Ann Beasley
May 17, 2015
Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me and let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You must not tie yourself to me with tears, be thankful for our beautiful years. I gave my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love...
Phyllis Renee Powell
May 12, 2015
The beautiful and sweet life of Phyllis Renee Powell came to a close on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. For 53 years Phyllis lived her life in contentment, peace and love. She dealt with bad days, obstacles, ups and downs with courage knowing that behind every dark cloud lies a silver lining. Phyllis was the fourth child born to Floyd and...
Clara Mae Rogers-Cummings
May 11, 2015
Clara Mae Rogers was born in Waldo, Arkansas on November 6, 1944, to Lawson and Priscilla Rogers Beasley. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mae Rogers and Rosie Rogers; brother, Lawson Rogers, Jr.; two daughters, Catherine Washington (March 16, 2015) and Clara A. Bowie (April 2, 2015); and one granddaughter. She united with First Memorial COGIC in...
Joe Charles Stephens
Apr 26, 2015
Joe Charles Stephens passed into the Lord’s embrace on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Heartland Fostrian in Flushing, MI, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born September 18, 1945 to Delia Mae Zachary Stephens and Joe Manning Stephens in Arkadelphia. Joe was a standout in sports while attending high school. He is a 1963 graduate of Peake...
Barbara Ann Tatum
Apr 23, 2015
The beautiful and sweet life of Barbara Ann Stitt Tatum came to a close on Thursday April 23, 2015. At her passing she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and the familiar voices that she had never forgotten. For 57 years Barbara Ann lived her life in contentment, peace and love. She dealt with bad days, obstacles, ups and downs...
