OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Dominique Ramon Johnson
Jul 14, 2024
The handsome and loving life of Dominique Ramon Johnson came to a close on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born September 18, 1991 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas to Dedrick and Adele Langstaff Johnson. He was welcomed home by is precious sister, Natile Martin.
Dominique is a 2009...
Archie "Blue" Haygood
Jun 29, 2024
Archie Sonny "Blue" Haygood, a native of Camden, Arkansas relocated to Boothville, La then to Gonzales, La After-Hurricane Katrina.
He passed this life at his home with his loving family by his bedside on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the age of 81.
He was a retired Bar Owner and Tug Boat Captain.
Son of the late V.C. and Gertie Mae D. Haygood....
Linda D. Porchia Brown
Jun 28, 2024
Linda Diane Porchia Brown “Tootie” as she was so lovingly known was born on August 13, 1953, in Camden, Arkansas to the late H.B. and Joyce Neal Porchia. She accepted Christ at an early age at Good Hope Baptist Church in Stephens, Arkansas.
She was a 1972 graduate of Fairview High School in Camden, Arkansas. She worked for many years as...
Joetta Tatum
Jun 26, 2024
In loving memory of Joetta Tatum, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and beacon of strength. Joetta passed away at the age of 80. surrounded by the love of her family.
Joetta's life was a testament to resilience and unwavering love. She was born in Arkadelphia on November 26, 1943, to Maude and Dona Brown. She grew up with a deep sense...
James Murphy Henry
Jun 24, 2024
James Murphy Henry, a cherished resident of Gurdon, Arkansas passed on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. His nick-name to many was “Grouch” or “Brown Eyes”. He was born on May 6, 1921, in Strong, Arkansas to the union of Owen Henry and Roberta Ross Henry. At the age of 103 years, James...
Willie Henry Gray
Jun 24, 2024
“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have a good fight, I have finished my course; I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:6-7
Willie Henry Gray was born into this life June 5, 1947 as the oldest of his siblings to the late Willie C. “Dub” Gray and the late...
Willye M. Talley
Jun 24, 2024
Willye M. Newburn Talley
November 2, 1944 – June 24, 2024
Willye M. Newburn Talley, a distinguished retired educator, passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born on November 2, 1944, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and resided in Little Rock, Arkansas at the time of her passing.
Willye dedicated her life to education, having worked as a classroom teacher for Prescott Public Schools,...
Pastor Earl E. Green
Jun 23, 2024
The journey of life for Earl Edward Green began on October 13, 1953, in Sparkman, Arkansas. He was the 7th child of 11 children born to Charlie and Ardeen Johnson Green.
His parents taught him to adhere to morals, spiritual matters, and educational values. Earl was a 1973 graduate of Harmony Grove High School. A man who was no stranger to...
Rosetta "Tina" Milton
Jun 20, 2024
On June 20, 2024, Rosetta Milton, a beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away at the age of 88 at her home in Bearden. Rosetta was born on May 22, 1936, in Ouachita County, Arkansas to the union of Cicero Rideout and Lonnie B. Flint Rideout.
She attended Bearden School and first united with White Springs AME Church as a young...
Herbert James Anderson
Jun 15, 2024
On the glorious fourth Sunday of January in 1946, in Camden, Arkansas, Herbert graced the world as the first-born beautiful child of his beaming parents, Willie Isaiah and Gracie Lee Brown Anderson. Our beloved Herbert James Anderson entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was 78 years old....
Tammy Tequita Thompson
Jun 10, 2024
Tammy Tequita Thompson was born on December 30, 1977, in Prescott, Arkansas, to Mattie Marlow and Leotis Thompson. From the moment she was born, she became her mother's "sweet bundle of joy," and her inner joy seemed to shine. Everyone loved her instantaneously, especially her grandmother, Christine Phillips. Tammy and Christine were inseparable until Christine's passing. As a child, she grew a love for...
Bruce Steven Thompson
Jun 7, 2024
Bruce Steven Thompson was born to the late Ruthie Mae Thompson and James Lambert on March 15, 1969. He departed this earthly life on Friday June 7, 2024 at the Springs of Pinnacle Mountain in Little rock, AR.
He attended Bearden Public Schools and graduated in 1989. Throughout the years, he worked with Maurice Guest doing brickwork. Uncle Bruce loved to...
Marquis Davon Holliman
Jun 6, 2024
Marquis “KeKe” Davon Holliman, 38, of Camden, AR, passed away, way too soon in the city of Arlington, TX were he resided for the last 4 years on June 6, 2024. He was born on August 5 of 1985 to the proud parents Joyce Ann (Holliman) Bryant and Curly Henderson of Sparkman, AR. Despite facing the challenges that life put...
Bobby Dickerson
Jun 2, 2024
Bobby Dickerson was born on December 25, 1945, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Grady and Essie Mae Cummings Dickerson., Arkansas. Bobby was born into a large and loving family of 16 children. He accepted Christ at a very young age and joined Clayborn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Springhill Community.
He was a 1964 graduate of Rubdoux...
Ray Charles Giles
May 31, 2024
Ray Charles Giles was born March 31, 1955, in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of Susie Mae Giles and Willie Giles, Sr. Ray Charles accepted Christ at an early age at Eastern Star Baptist Church in the Smithton Community. He attended Gurdon High School and worked as a certified mechanic with McDonalds Ford Trucks.
By all accounts he was a “jack...
Lovie Brim
May 24, 2024
Lovie Brim was born on August 28, 1924, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was one of the five children born to Love Manny Brim and Eula Brim. His mother knew right away that he was a gifted child and would one day be a great husband, father, provider, and friend.
He accepted Christ at a young age. He attended Peake High School...
Eula Mae Strickland McKenzie
May 24, 2024
Eula Mae (Strickland) McKenzie was born on September 14, 1957, in Camden, AR, to PW and Roletha (Oliver) Strickland.
Eula united with Brown’s Temple Church Of God In Christ at an early age and later joined St. Matthew Church Of God In Christ under the pastoral leadership of her brother, Bishop Jerome Strickland, Sr. She began her career as a Licensed...
Deverna Bates Cummings
May 24, 2024
Deverna Bates Cummings was born on May 15, 1951, in Camden, Arkansas to the union of James and Alberta Porchia Bates. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Camden and a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School in Camden.
She married John Elic Cummings and to this union, two sons were born, John Cummings and Albert C Cummings....
Roy Neil Beavers
May 22, 2024
Roy Neil Beavers was born in Gurdon, Arkansas on December 23, 1941. He resided in Dallas, Texas, and passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, in his home at the age of 83.
He was a proficient handyman; accomplished farmer; gardener with a green thumb; lifelong dedicated son; loyal brother and an awesome uncle who had an avid love of homemade...
Vanessa Mallette
May 17, 2024
As we retrace the footprints of Vanessa Joyce Mallette, we can only give thanks for the many lives she touched and enriched along her life’s journey.
Vanessa, or “Ness Joy” as many knew her, began her journey of life on January 26, 1956, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas as the daughter of Martha Lee Ivory Burks. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord...
