OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
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...
Sabrina Denise Stephens
Jan 6, 2016
Sabrina Denise Stephens was a bouncy vivacious baby girl born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 21, 1981, to Nadine Dansby and Floyd Gulley. Sabrina was a very intelligent young lady who had a heart of gold and she really loved her family. She was a special child; a rare “rich gift” who never met a stranger, inspired and encouraged everyone...
Shemane Marshalle Jenkins
Jan 2, 2016
The sweet life of Shemane Marshalle Jenkins came to a close on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas. Graveside services for Shemane M. Jenkins will be held Friday, January 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Helms Cemetery in Arkadelphia. Shemane was born November 12, 1954, in Arkadelphia to Wilford James Mitchell and Everean Preston. She...
Joseph Vass Newburn
Jan 2, 2016
Joseph Vass Newburn’s journey of life began on March 9, 1925, near or around the small community of Mt. Morriah, near Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was the second 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 to high...
Leslie Gerome "Short Dog" Jones
Dec 30, 2015
On April 5, 1965, in Arkadelphia a baby boy was born to James Henry and Rose Mary Blacknall Jones. The named him Leslie Gerome Jones. He was nurtured in a Christian environment and gave his life to Christ at a young age. He was a life-long member of Mt. Olive AME Church in Dalark, Arkansas. Leslie grew up to be...
Evelyn Bryant-Burkett
Dec 26, 2015
Evelyn (Bryant) Burkett was born on February 21, 1935 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and was the fourth of the nine children of James Monroe Bryant and Savillo (Jefferson) Bryant. It was there in Arkadelphia that Evelyn was baptized at an early age and became a member of St. Paul AME Church, participating in youth activities like Sunday school, Choir, and the...
Phillip Allen
Dec 21, 2015
Phillip Allen was born June 4, 1938 in Beirne, Arkansas to the union of Charlie and Vera Roberts Allen. He attended Bell High School in Gurdon and worked as a logger with Roland Kelly Logging until he retired. Phillip married Johnnie Lee Lofton and together they shared many wonderful years together until her passing on January 12, 2001. He was a...
