OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Desmond LaMar "Des" Pruitt
Jan 24, 2015
As we retrace the footprints of Desmond we can only give thanks for the many lives he enriched along life’s journey. A strong, and quiet young man, he was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a son, a brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and trusted friend. On October 25, 1978, Reva Blacknall and Swazy Pruitt welcomed the birth of...
Shirley Marie Young
Jan 23, 2015
A new life’s journey began on January 12, 1966, when Lucille Dixon Roy and Jerry Lee Roy celebrated the birth of their 2nd child, a daughter they named Shirley Marie Roy. She was born in Dallas, Texas and raised by her grandparents Ozie and Luella Page in Willisville, a small yet friendly community; where everybody knew everybody. At a young...
Leon Lomax Lee
Jan 16, 2015
Leon Lomax Lee was born in Arkadelphia on July 26, 1933, to the union of Oscar and Irma Alice Mobley. He was a 1952 graduate of Peake High School and later joined the United States Air Force. Leon made his home in Chicago where he worked as a police officer with the Cook County Police Department. He was a faithful...
Mable H. Ransom
Jan 12, 2015
Mable H. Ransom was born on August 3, 1919, to the union of Eddie and Edna Norton Hendrix. She was born and raised in Okolona, a small yet friendly city; where everybody knew everybody. At a young age she was baptized and united with First Baptist Church in Okolona. She grew up to be an independent and strong young lady....
Lencola Nixon Murray
Jan 10, 2015
For everything there is an appointed season, and a time for everything under Heaven ... A Time To Be Born: On September 26, 1980 was the appointed time for a daughter, Lencola C. Nixon to be born of Arlinda Nixon and Charles Gulley, in Prescott, AR. Later she was adopted by grandparents, Leon and Hazel Nixon. A Time Of Loving:...
Kenny Daniel Passalaqua, Jr.
Dec 30, 2014
Kenny Daniel Passalaqua, Jr. was born into this world on June 15, 1985 to Kenny Passalaqua and Barbara Murphy. Kenny was a bright-eyed and energetic child who was always on the move. He became a part of the Rainbow of Challenges family in 2003. He stole the hearts of the management team, staff and other residents. Kenny was a hard...
Rosie Lee McCray
Dec 27, 2014
On July 10, 1941, Lee and Rosie Henry Nelson celebrated the birth of their seventh child, a daughter they named Rosie Lee. She was born and raised in Gurdon, a small yet friendly city; where everybody knew everybody. At a young age she was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost with First Memorial Church of God In Christ under...
James Cortez Lockett
Dec 23, 2014
James Cortez Lockett was born on April 12, 1973 in Flint, Michigan to the union of Gentle James and Fannie Elnora Roshell Lockett. He attended Dewey Elementary School and went on to Northwestern High School where he played varsity football, as well as, various other sports. He found time in his busy schedule to mentor younger children in the community....
Creasie Louise Williams Pennix
Dec 19, 2014
On April 16, 1934, Creasie Louise Williams was born to Roy and Eloise Holmes Williams in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The 6th of 15 children, she was lovingly named after her maternal grandmother, Creasie Spearman. She was raised as a member of St. Paul AME Church and knew the Lord. Intelligent, shy and fiercely loyal, she formed life-long friendships with many classmates...
Sam Ella Hill Murphy
Dec 13, 2014
Sam Ella Hill was born on Wednesday, August 9, 1939, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Henry Clay and Corine Williams Hill. At a tender age she confessed her faith in Christ, was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost while at Victory Temple Church of God in Christ in Pine Ridge, Arkansas. Victory Temple COGIC later moved to...
Edward Ray Knox
Nov 27, 2014
Final tributes to the life of Mr. Edward Ray Knox will be shared at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at J. L. Williams Chapel of Williams Funeral Home. Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., will officiate. The interment will be in Helms Cemetery. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. at...
Fredrick Harold Lewis
Nov 26, 2014
A loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, Fredrick Harold Lewis of Camden, Arkansas passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 26, 2014 at the age of 60 with his immediate family present after battling lung cancer. He was born December 2, 1953 to Harry Lewis Sr. and Lola (Howard) Lewis. He moved with...
Henry C. Hunter
Nov 23, 2014
The life of Mr. Henry C. Hunter came to a close on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Though his transition leaves sorrow and a void; we will miss him, but will never forget his gentle and loving spirit. He was born to the union of Fred and Janie Newburn Hunter on August 14, 1931, in the Mt. Morriah Community of Arkadelphia,...
Junnie Lee Callaway
Nov 21, 2014
On a beautiful 24th day of June in 1924 in Griffin, Arkansas Johnnie and Sallie Jones Stephens welcomed their baby girl Junnie Lee into the world. Junnie accepted Christ as her personal Savior at a very early age. The bible was her joy. She would always say “you can always count on the bible to tell you the truth.” Junnie...
Chasidi Tequoria Shalaundria Poole
Nov 20, 2014
Chasidi was a bouncy vivacious baby girl born in Gurdon, Arkansas on July 9, 1981 to Donald and Marilyn Poole. Chasidi 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 who crossed her...
Demetrice Nichole Dixon
Nov 18, 2014
The beautiful life of Demetrice Nichole Dixon began on November 24, 1975 in Arkadelphia when she was born to Shirley Marie Dixon and Alfred Douglas Scott. As a baby she was vibrant, energetic and fun-loving. Demetrice was affectionately called Meatball by family and friends. She was educated in the Arkadelphia Public School District and was an employee of Petit Jean...
Jeremy Jamaal Buckley
Nov 18, 2014
Jeremy Jamaal Buckley was born into time on December 14, 1982, in Gurdon, Arkansas to Freddie and Eula “Lil Sis” Davis Buckley. Jeremy was a loving child growing up and was lovingly known to irritate his brothers and sisters. “Jay” was raised by his aunt Josephine, who loved him as her own son. He grew up in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and...
Tara LaJuana Balch-Ware
Nov 17, 2014
Tara LaJuana Balch Ware was born into time on December 5, 1966, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to James Terry and Willie Ann Middleton Balch. As a young girl, she attended both Mt. Olive Baptist Church and Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was 1985 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and attended Henderson State University. She married Ronald E. Ware in 1993.Tara...
Vance Dale Balch
Nov 14, 2014
Vance Dale Balch was born into time on September 10, 1980, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to James Terry Balch and Bertha Mae Giles. “Dale” as he was commonly called fortunate to be a part of the Giles family and the Balch family. Being a member of both he was blessed with an abundance of life, laughter and support. Having so many...
Earnestine Howard Walker
Nov 14, 2014
On that beautiful 6th day of July in 1927, Augustine Howard and Ella Wee Owens welcomed their only child, a baby girl they named Earnestine. Earnestine was a lively child. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at a tender age; uniting with Antioch #2 Baptist Church where she remained a member until her passing . When Earnestine was six...
