OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Betty Jean Hardy
Mar 24, 2023
Betty Jean Utsey Hardy graced this world on August 16, 1931, when she was born to the union of John M. Utsey and Lillie Rogers Utsey in Mt. Holly, Arkansas.
She committed her life to Christ at a young age and was a lifelong member of Whitest Chapel Baptist where she was a member of the choir. She worked for...
Jeffrey Bernard Curry, Sr.
Mar 22, 2023
Jeffrey Bernard Curry, Sr., was born in November 16, 1966 in Camden, Arkansas to the union of William H. Curry and Elsie R. Morgan Curry.
He attended Fairview High School and graduated in 1985. He married Tonya Dunn and to this union a son and daughter were born. Jeff learned some things the hard way and he used those lessons...
Adrianna Shanice Newborn
Mar 21, 2023
Adrianna Shanice Newborn came into the world on January 30, 2000, and those touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents Shunn Newborn and Zalia knew right away that Adrianna would one day make a forever-lasting impression in this world. As a baby she was active and exploratory; she warmed up easily to anyone and possessed an...
Quinn Anthony Stephens
Mar 19, 2023
Quinn Antony Stephens was born to J.N. and Cleaster “Clea” Stephens on September 6, 1961, at Nevada County Hospital in Prescott, Arkansas. Quinn was known near and far as “Pop”.
Quinn was a 1979 graduate of Gurdon High School where he was the manager of the football team. He was a member of Providence AME Church in Kansas. His first...
Aubrey Ray Newburn
Mar 12, 2023
The unforgettable moment in time was July 31, 1959. It was then that twins Aubrey Ray and Anthony David made their grand entrance into the world. They were the beloved sons of Rev. J. S. Newburn and Betty Browning Newburn. Love played a key role in the development and shaping of their lives.Aubrey was an active and lively little boy...
Carrie Mae Jackson
Mar 7, 2023
Services to commemorate the life of Carrie M. Jackson will be held graveside at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Eternal Rest Cemetery in Camden, Arkansas. There will be no public visitation.
Carrie Mae Jackson was born on March 10, 1932, in Camden, Arkansas to Sarah Hamilton and Ira P. Jackson. At an early age, she made a...
Dakota Nikcos Rainey
Mar 1, 2023
Services commemorating the life of Dakota Nikcos Rainey will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 1302 Mayhew Street in Fordyce, Arkansas with Rev. Floyd Bennett, officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will be at Hampton Springs Cemetery in Carthage, Arkansas.
Dakota transitioned from this life...
Theotis McKnight, Sr.
Mar 1, 2023
Theotis McKnight, Sr. was born to the union of Nearline and Lorenzo McKnight on September 2, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana. At a young age he relocated to Forrest City, Arkansas.
He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1972 in Forrest City and joined the Navy in 1973. He was a talented carpenter for over 50 years. He was employed...
Kevin Lamar Newborn
Feb 22, 2023
Kevin Lamar Newborn was born on March 9, 1980, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Glenny Williams and Greg McGhee. “KO” was laid back and kept to himself.
KO was educated in the Arkadelphia Public School District. He became a father at an early age and worked hard at being the best father that he could be. His children were his pride...
James Edward Marshall, Jr.
Feb 12, 2023
“God Got Me”
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12
James Edward Marshall, Jr., departed this life February 12, 2023, with his family by his side. James Edward Marshall, Jr., was born on December 26, 1956, in Nashville,...
Jordan Lee Cornish
Feb 7, 2023
On June 10, 2022 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Shaquonda and Terry Cornish, Jr. gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Jordan.
Jordan transitioned from life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. His is preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Shirley Lovings, great-grandfather, Ivory Young, Sr., grandmother, Alberta Young, grandfather, Terry Cornish, Sr. and an aunt, Lelia Cornish.
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William Allen Harris
Feb 7, 2023
William Allen Harris commonly known as “Water Man” was born into this life on March 7, 1957, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was raised by his grandparents, Ruben, Sr., and Tennie Edmondson who taught him the value of handwork and being a true friend.
He graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1975 and attended Red River Technical College in Hope, Arkansas....
Velma Sue Smith
Feb 3, 2023
We can never lose what we have once enjoyed; all that we deeply love becomes part of us, such as the beautiful memories we all share of Velma Sue Newburn Smith. She was born on April 12, 1957, to Joseph Newburn and Mildred Yarber Newburn. She accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Mt. Morriah Baptist Church...
Kenneth Tyrone Minor
Jan 29, 2023
Kenneth Tyrone Minor of Durham, North Carolina formerly of Camden, Arkansas departed this earthly life on January 29, 2023 in Durham, NC.
Tyrone was born on September 12, 1967, in Camden, Arkansas. He was the son of James “Speedy” and Margaret Minor. He joined Bethel AME Church at an early age and was a 1985 graduate of Camden High School....
Katrenda Lashunda Butler
Jan 29, 2023
Katrenda Lashunda Butler, 50, of Arkadelphia, AR transitioned from this earth to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born in Chidester, Arkansas to Doris Lynn Bowens where she joined Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She also attended Chidester Elementary School and graduated from Blevins High School where she played basketball. Katrenda was...
Myron Shorts
Jan 27, 2023
Myron Shorts was born on January 3, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to John Earl Shorts and Ruth Lee Shorts who proceeded him in death. Myron was a devoted, loving and caring person who just loved being around people. Myron loved playing the drums and singing his quartet music. Myron especially loved being around his family, particularly his nieces and nephews....
Pearline Gentry
Jan 26, 2023
Pearline “Pearl” Gentry was born in Washington, Arkansas on June 11, 1933 and was the oldest child of Corean Muldrew. The family later moved to North Little Rock, where she visited the Gum Street Church of Christ and was later baptized. While attending there she met Clemon Gentry and they were later married July 6, 1951. They shared 66 years...
Brenda Faye Piggee-Winfrey
Jan 25, 2023
On August 29, 1952, God delivered one of His most unique and precious creations into the arms of Linnie B. and Roy Norton. They named their beloved twins Brenda Faye and Linda Kaye. She spent her childhood in Okolona where she cared for and cooked for her siblings. In raising her sibling’s cooking became second nature. She was a soul...
Frances B. Middleton
Jan 23, 2023
Frances Brown Middleton was born on November 26, 1934, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to the union of Maude Eva Brown and Dona Brown.
Frances gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was an active and faithful member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. She served with the culinary ministry, attended Sunday School regularly, and was a Senior Usher. She...
John William McDore, Jr.
Jan 23, 2023
John William “Butch” McDore, Jr., was born on November 8, 1953, in Camden, AR to the union of Frankie Mae and John W. McDore, Sr., who preceded him in death. He departed this life on January 23, 2023, at the Spring Nursing Home in Camden, AR.
In his early years, he attended the Shiloh A.M.E. Church were his families roots...
