OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
James Anthony Robinson Williams
Dec 9, 2013
James Anthony Robinson Williams was born on January 19, 1959 in Sparkman, Arkansas to Celestine Williams and David Lee Robinson. He grew up to be a smart and handsome young man. He was a Baptist and a graduate of Sparkman Training School where he excelled academically and athletically. Anthony worked for several years in the logging industry before his health...
Curtis James Gentry
Dec 3, 2013
Curtis James Gentry was born into this earthly life on March 26, 1950 in Antoine, Arkansas. He was born to the union of Eddies and Gracie Beavers Gentry. He attended Delight High School in Delight, Arkansas and a member of Antoine Church of Christ. Shortly after high school Curtis moved to Lansing, Michigan we he was employed at Motor Cars...
Paul Lawrence Gatlin
Nov 24, 2013
Paul Lawrence Gatlin was born into time on December 5, 1959, to Sam Gatlin and Flozell Thomas in Gurdon, Arkansas. When Paul was six years old his mother married George “Pap” Hawthorne. Paul was the big brother of the “Hawthorne Clan.” “Pap” raised Paul and loved him as his own. Paul grew up in a loving home filled with an...
Valree Smith
Oct 31, 2013
On Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 4:16 p.m., Valree transitioned from this earth to her heavenly home. She was in the company of her son when she passed. “Ms. V.” as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, was born November 3, 1921 to the late Toby Smith and Ella Welch. She confessed Christ at an early age under the...
Charles Lamont "Mussey" Daniel
Oct 28, 2013
On February 29, 1976, Charles and Cynthia Daniel welcomed the birth of their first born son. They named him Charles Lamont Daniel. He was better know as “Mussey”, “Half-Pint” “Lamont” and “Burger”. Lamont accepted Christ at a young age and united with the First Missionary Baptist Church family under the pastorate of Dr. Shadrach Porchia. He served as a Junior...
Mother Jezeree Buckley
Oct 27, 2013
Jezeree Gordon was born into time on March 4, 1921 in Altheimer, Arkansas to the union of Ezekiel and Nannie O’Neil Gordon. Being born into a large family of 16 siblings, her parents led by example and instilled in her a genuine love for God, the church and her family. Mother Jezeree Buckley was Saved and Filled with the Holy...
Carl DeWayne Anderson
Oct 24, 2013
“To every thing 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 Carl DeWayne Anderson was born into time on October 20, 1984, in Prescott, Arkansas. Better known to family and friends as “Pooh”, he grew up in Gurdon surrounded by the love of...
Elmer Carter
Oct 21, 2013
Life’s journey began for Elmer Carter when he was born on May 31, 1925, in the “Carter Town” community of Sparkman, Arkansas. He was the fifth child of nine children born to the union of Monroe and Sarah Jane Lock Carter. His parents taught him “a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather...
Dorothy Jean Jefferson Daniel
Oct 18, 2013
Dorothy Jean Jefferson Daniel was born April 23, 1935 to Ms. Lou Ella Mae Woodard and Rev. C. L. Jefferson in Sparkman, Arkansas. She was raised by her loving grandparents Mr. Walker and Lucille Osborne-Keith. She attended Sparkman Training School and confessed her hope in Christ at a young age joining First Missionary Baptist Church. She worked faithfully until her...
James Wesley Smith, III.
Oct 17, 2013
James Wesley Smith, III, the first born son of Superintendent James Arthur Smith, Jr. and the late Annie Mae Hill Smith was born October 23, 1943. He quietly departed this life on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, AR. The loving memories of his life are cherished by his wife, Deborah J. Smith of Fayetteville, AR; his children, Karen (Michael) Jones...
Samuel Horton, Sr.
Oct 15, 2013
When Samuel was born on January 18, 1937, he was blessed with God fearing parents Sam and Ietta Mitchell Horton who, by example, taught Christian values, integrity and ingenuity that resulted in a solid and caring family environment. His parents were highly respected among friends and neighbors in the Curtis Community. He confessed his faith in Christ at a tender...
George Cleo Biggs
Oct 15, 2013
George Cleo Biggs born May 12, 1917 to Tennie E. McNeil Biggs Jenkins & William (Bud) Biggs, both preceded him in death. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Clayborn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church which merged with St Paul AME Church Arkadelphia. His life was centered on his unwavering love for God, his church, his family...
Thomas Charles Bailey
Oct 14, 2013
On April 22, 1933 Jay Best and Ruth Forte Bailey welcomed the birth of a beautiful baby boy they named Thomas Charles Bailey. Nurtured in a family of love, faith and laughter; T. C. joined Tate Temple Church of God in Christ at a young age and remained a faithful member until his passing. Thomas was a graduate of Peake...
Patricia Jean Taylor
Oct 10, 2013
Patricia Jean Edgar Taylor was born on December 19, 1953 in Los Angeles, California to John, Jr., and Willie Mae Edgar. Patricia was a graduate of Compton High School in Compton, California and California State University in Dominquez Valley. She met Kevin through a “play Cousin” in Los Angeles and after a brief courtship their loved soon blossomed into a...
Julius Marks
Oct 4, 2013
Julius was born into time on November 4, 1943 in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of James G. Marks, Sr. and Lucille Williams Marks. His experiences taught him to love all mankind. His parents instilled in him Christian values and hard work. Coming from a large family of nine her learned to share and the virtue of patience. He accepted...
John Wayne Stephens
Oct 4, 2013
Life’s journey began for John Wayne Stephens when he was born on March 28, 1948, in Gum Springs, Arkansas. He was the fourth child born to the union of Isaiah and Queen Stephens. His parents were highly respected among friends and neighbors in Gum Springs. They taught him “a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and...
Charley Ankton
Oct 2, 2013
Mr. Charley Ankton, son of the late Mannie Ankton and the late Bertha Shugart, was born in Sparkman, Arkansas on March 13, 1919. At an early age he joined with the Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church in Dalark, Arkansas and served faithfully until moving to California 1952. In November 1942 at the young age of 23, he was drafted to the...
Vera "Bit" Ann Marlow
Sep 25, 2013
A celebration of life in memory of Vera A. Marlow will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in Gurdon, Arkansas. Rev. D. B. Newburn the pastor of St. Clair Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. The interment will be in Rome Cemetery in the Burtsell Community of Okolona, Arkansas. Public visitation will...
Hershell C. Williams, Sr.
Sep 21, 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 Hershell C. Williams, Sr., 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...
Betty Ann Cole
Sep 19, 2013
Into Heaven’s mansions she’s entered, never to sigh or to weep: After long years with life’s struggles, Betty has fallen asleep. Angels through heaven will guide her, Jesus will still bless and keep; Not for the world we would wake her, Betty has fallen asleep. Beautiful rest for the weary, well deserved rest for the true; when life’s journey is...
