OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Shelly Maurice Hendrix
Feb 7, 2014
For Shelly M. Hendrix being a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and servant were all honorable. The late Shelly M. Hendrix was born to the late Rosboro and Emma Hendrix, Sr. on September 29, 1953 in Malvern, Arkansas. He confessed his faith in Christ at a tender age when he united with New Director Baptist Church of Perla,...
Ozella Bernice Leeper
Feb 2, 2014
Ozella Bernice Lee Leeper was born into this world on March 11, 1927 in Antoine, Arkansas, to the union of Freeman and Exxie Jones Lee. At a tender age she confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized. She was a graduate of Nevada County Boarding School in Rosston, Arkansas and attended beauty school in Little Rock. She was a...
John "Duck" Wallace Leeper, Jr.
Jan 25, 2014
John Wallace Leeper Jr. “Duck” was born on October 17, 1959, in Los Angeles, California to the late John Wallace Leeper, Tressie Mae Leeper who preceded him in death along with a sister Anne Jewell and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He departed this life for his home in glory on January 25, 2014 at Advance Care Hospital, Hot Springs,...
Jayden Malik Blakely
Jan 24, 2014
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? He who has clean hands and a pure heart. Psalm 24:3-4 On May 26, 2009, Joshua Blakely and Cleshawna Henderson welcomed the birth of a bouncing brown bubble of joy they named Jayden Malik Blakely. Jayden was a happy baby who brought added joy to lives of those he touched. Smiling was...
Holman Johnson
Jan 24, 2014
Holman began his life’s journey on September 14, 1931, at Vaden, Arkansas as the son of Edward, Sr., and Annie Bell Pigg Johnson. He accepted Christ as his Lord and personal Savior at a young age and united with Church of the Living God Pillar of Ground and Truth in Vaden, Arkansas. Holman attended of Bell High School in Gurdon,...
Etha Mae "Sue Girl" Bunn
Jan 21, 2014
Etha Mae Bunn was born into this world on March 3, 1937 in Whelen Springs, Arkansas to the loving parentage of Reggie and Loree Dowell Johnson. She was the second child of nine children born into a home that was filled with love. She moved to Cotton Valley, Louisiana and finally made her home in Gurdon, Arkansas. She joined Mt....
Rosetta Thomas
Jan 15, 2014
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Psalm 55:6 Rosetta Richardson Thomas was born into this world on May 12, 1938 in Delight, Arkansas, to Foy and May Lee Gentry Richardson. Rosetta was raised with the nurturing and loving care of her grandparents Bone and Sylvia...
Esther Laverne Bailey
Jan 10, 2014
Esther Laverne Williams was born into this world on October 31, 1943 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to Sammie Leon and Mary Taylor Williams. At a tender age Esther confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost at Tate Temple COGIC. She later united with Baring Cross COGIC where she served as Church Mother, Secretary, and...
Emma Angeline Hendrix
Jan 2, 2014
…I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician, in his work, and devote myself to the welfare...
Ozie Page
Jan 1, 2014
Ozie Page was born into time on December 10, 1931 to Deacon Samuel “Sam” and Effie Snider Page in Willisville, Arkansas. His parents were widely respected in Willisville and taught all of their children the values of an honest living and self respect. Ozie confessed his faith in Christ at a young age. He was a member of Pleasant Grove...
Joe Albert Bailey
Jan 1, 2014
….while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. II Corinthians 4:18 Joe Albert Bailey was born into this world on November 17, 1930, in the Holly Grove Community of Okolona, Arkansas. He...
Charles Edward Page
Dec 25, 2013
Romans 3:23-24 teaches…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. For Charles Edward Page being a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, uncle, patriarch, mentor, solider, counselor, confidante, and servant were all honorable callings. Moreover, he was a part of...
C. L. "Goose" Allen
Dec 22, 2013
C. L. Allen, also known as “Goose” was conceived and born out of the young love between R. C. and Armenter Pigg Allen on December 12, 1943 in Vaden, Arkansas. He was raised in loving home with his brothers and sisters by parents who instilled in him the values of morality, integrity and humility. C. L. accepted Christ as a...
Fred Douglas Owens
Dec 20, 2013
Fred Douglas Owens was born on December 14, 1941 in Sparkman, Arkansas to Julius and Ida Williams Owens. Fred was quiet and could bring a smile to just about anyone’s face. Fred professed his hope in Christ at a young age. He was a member of New Hope COGIC where he served as a deacon. On November 11, 1964, he...
Rosalyn Dean Summerville-Whitaker
Dec 12, 2013
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,...
Eddie McKinley "Boo Jack" Fort
Dec 11, 2013
Eddie "Boo Jack” McKinley Fort was born April 23, 1941 in Arkadelphia to William Lee and Algie Mae Fort. "Boo Jack" was a loving and kind person with an arsenal of oneliners that could bring a smile to just about anyone’s face. Eddie, like all of us, had his ups and downs, but no one could beat him being a...
Florida Mae Gillette
Dec 10, 2013
The beautiful life of Florida Mae Conner Gillette came to a close on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Courtyard Gardens in Arkadelphia. She was born on May 25, 1928 in Gum Springs, Arkansas to the union of Samuel and Ada Ritchie Conner. As a young girl she was baptized and joined St. Ruth Baptist Church. She was a graduate of...
Ethel Carolyn Reed
Dec 10, 2013
Ethel Carolyn Reed passed into the Lord’s embrace on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Courtyard Gardens with her daughters at her bedside. A memorial service to commemorate her life will be held at 5 pm on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Caddo Valley. Ethel was born on January 16, 1948, in Arkadelphia to the...
Doyle A. Turner
Dec 10, 2013
Doyle A. Turner in his 56th season of life was born into eternity on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was born into time on August 29, 1957 to Allen G. Wilson and Quarlee Turner. He was preceded in transition by his father, Allen G. Wilson and one brother James “Jamie” Bell. Doyle was raised in Gurdon and attended Gurdon High...
Florine D. Jones
Dec 10, 2013
Florine D. Jones was born into time on April 27, 1934 in Okolona to Clarie Mae McClure and Ed Dixon At a tender age she was baptized and accepted Christ as her personal Savior. She attended Simmons High School in Okolona, Arkansas. She met Willie Jones, II., and to this union three children were born, Willie, III., Travis and Maggie....
