OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Charlene Ann Tolliver
Feb 16, 2017
Charlene Ann Beavers Tolliver was born March 4, 1936 to the late Charles, Sr., and Pearlene Pickens Beavers in Piney Grove, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of the Church of Christ in Antoine, Arkansas. She attended faithfully until her health failed. She attended Rosenwald School in Delight, Arkansas and Simmons School in Okolona,...
Josephine Rachel Scoggins
Feb 12, 2017
Josephine Rachel Scoggins was born on July 2, 1928 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.Josephine accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Arkadelphia.She graduated from Peake High School in Arkadelphia in 1948 and went to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Alabama State College-Montgomery in 1953. She received a Master degree in Elementary Education...
Christie Renee Johnson Hopper
Feb 9, 2017
Christie Renee Johnson Hopper came into the world on November 22, 1982 and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents Willie Ray and Marcella A. Gentry Johnson knew right away that Christie would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world. As a baby she was active and exploratory; she warmed...
Alice Marie Buckley Hunter
Feb 7, 2017
On February 7, 2017 a light that bound two families together was blown out by a loving Father who makes no mistakes. Alice Marie Hunter was born November 21, 1943 to Alice Jefferson & Fred Hunter Jr. in Gum Springs, AR. She was a 1961 graduate of Peake High School & would live in Malvern & Hot Springs before finally...
Louis Dean Rogers
Feb 5, 2017
Louis Dean “Sugar Boy” Rogers was born into time on August 12, 1946 in Waldo, Arkansas to the union of Louis Dean and Siller Beasley Rogers. He attended Waldo High School and was a former employee of Taylor Brothers, Anthony Higgs, Fafner, Petit Jean Poultry and the Senior Adult Center in Gurdon until he retired. He attended Greater Pleasant Hill...
Isaiah "Zack" Craig
Jan 28, 2017
Isaiah “Zack” Craig, Sr., was born on July 18, 1944 in Dallas County, Arkansas to the union of Ment and Idonia Pace Craig. Zack was a life-long member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. He worked several years with the Ray White Lumber Company and lastly as a private contractor until he retired. He loved the attention of family and friends...
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...
