OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Verlee Austin
Apr 29, 2012
Verlee Halton was born into time on August 7, 1929 in Sparkman, Arkansas to the union of Fred and Nancy Dunn Halton. Verlee accepted Christ as her personal savoir and was baptized under the pastorate of Rev. J. A. Allen. She was a life long member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas where she once served on the...
James Edward Browning
Apr 28, 2012
James Edward Browning, 69, of Detroit, Michigan, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, in Michigan. He was born October 18, 1942 in Arkadelphia; he was the son of the late James and Lucy Beard Browning. He attended Peake High School in Arkadelphia and later moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan. He united in marriage to Joe Ella Hart and to this union no...
Stanley Charles McClelland
Apr 28, 2012
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30. The path of this life’s...
Cora Bell Gidding
Apr 26, 2012
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.” John 6:47 Cora Bell Gidding began her journey of life on August 10, 1910, in Eufula, Alabama when she became the daughter of Gus and Ida Ware. Joining Cora to this union were five sisters and three brothers. Their parents taught them the value of family and that more...
Terry Dionne Giles
Apr 21, 2012
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Terry Dionne Giles was born into time on December 6, 1976. He was born to Bertha Mae Giles and Terry Balch in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Terry was raised in a large family and was better known as Dionne. He was a 1993 graduate of Arkadelphia...
William "Big Bill" Lambert
Apr 16, 2012
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “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; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” On October 29, 1922, God blessed the holy union of Mr. Lee and Mrs. Ivory Lambert of Holly...
Jessie James Bullock
Apr 15, 2012
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...
Lois Ann Johnson
Apr 10, 2012
Lois Ann Dupree began her journey of life on Tuesday, April 29, 1947, in New Edinburg, Arkansas when she became the daughter of Roy Dupree and Alline Avery. Lois was raised and nurtured with love by Earlean Dupree Warner. It was during this time that she was taught; that more than anything God loved her unconditionally. She was nurtured in...
Elizabeth "Bess" Hall
Apr 10, 2012
Elizabeth Dailey Hall was born into time on July 29, 1925 in the Mt. Zion Community to John Sanders and Helen Dailey. As a young lady she grew up in the Mt. Zion Community with the shared love of two sisters and one brother. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at the Mt. Zion AME Church....
Idella Hayes
Apr 7, 2012
Sis. Idella Hopson Hayes was born November 29, 1927 in Laneburg, Nevada County, Arkansas to the late Claudie and Emma Flemons Hopson. On Saturday April 7, 2012 after 3 P.M. at the Medical Park Hospital, Hope, Arkansas Sis. Hayes heard her Master’s call, as He noticed how tired she was, and said its time. Like a vapor she departed this...
Algie Mae Knox
Apr 6, 2012
On December 24, 1922 Ed and Bert Anthony Jones welcomed the birth of a beautiful daughter they named Algie Mae. Nurtured in a Christian environment, Algie Mae gave her life to Christ at a young age. She was a faithful member of St. Paul AME Church where she served as an Usher and was a committed Sunday school attendee of...
Ollie Johnson
Mar 24, 2012
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30. The path of this life’s...
Aden Tristian Bailey
Mar 23, 2012
Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children." An angel wrote in Aden’s book of life on March 23, 2012. She whispered “too pretty for earth” then closed the book. The little one we longed for was gone so swiftly. Your...
Jo Ella Trejo
Mar 20, 2012
The bible reads in I Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Many lives have been made brighter and more enriched because of Jo Ella. Her legacy of family togetherness, peace and love will live on in the hearts of her loved ones and friends. We give thanks to...
Carolyn Ann Turner
Mar 19, 2012
Then shall the dust return to the earth at it was and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. Ecclesiastes 12:7 Carolyn Ann Turner in her 54th season of life passed into the Lord’s embrace on Monday, March 19, 2012, with her family be her side. Carolyn was born into time on April 20, 1957, to Utril Morgan...
Susan Ann Todd
Mar 13, 2012
For Susan, being a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, aunt, mentor, neighbor, and confidante were all honorable callings. Moreover, she was the true example of perseverance and strength. Susan Ann Todd was born on November 4, 1954, in Gurdon, Arkansas to Haywood and Eva Mae Sanders Todd. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and united with...
Joshua Lynn Blakely
Mar 11, 2012
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Joshua Lynn Blakely was born into time on September 22, 1990. He was the third child born to the union of Gary and Billie Page Blakely in Hope, Arkansas. Josh was raised in a loving family and accepted Christ at a tender age. He...
Willie Lee "Coach" Tate
Mar 8, 2012
Our world is much richer, because we were blessed to have Coach Willie Lee Tate in our lives. This “Man for All Seasons” began his earthly sojourn through life on September 5, 1942, in Gum Springs, Arkansas. He completed his journey when his immortal spirit soared to its resting place on March 8, 2012, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was the...
Windell Dickerson
Feb 18, 2012
The path of this life’s journey began in the summer, when Grady and Essie Mae Cummings Dickerson gave birth to Windell Dickerson on June 11, 1940 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Windell was born into a happy and loving family. He accepted Christ at a very young age and joined Clayborn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Springhill Community. He possessed...
Norris Harrell Glenn
Feb 11, 2012
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Norris Harrell Glenn was born into time on February 13, 1984. He was the only son born to the union of Freddie Harrell and Beverly Hubbard Glenn in Little Rock, Arkansas. Norris was raised in a loving family and accepted Christ at a tender...
