OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Lonnie Louis "Lump" Rucks
Dec 18, 2011
Lonnie Louis Rucks “Lump” began his journey of hope and wishes on July 16, 1958, in Sparkman, Arkansas as the 6th child and 5th son of Adolph and Everlean Rucks. He grew up in a loving home and was a vigorous and outgoing child. He went to Sparkman Public Schools where became a 1977 graduate of Sparkman High School ....
Fred Douglas Mitchell
Dec 10, 2011
"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 journey began...
James Harold "Pete" Stafford
Dec 3, 2011
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it” Ecclesiastes 12:7 On February 28, 1953, James A. and Frances Coleman Stafford welcomed to their family a handsome baby boy. They named him James Harold and was affectionalty called “Pete.” Pete was raised in the Greenville community. Nurtured in...
Mattie Francis Quarles-Browning
Nov 29, 2011
Mattie Franics was born September 10, 1921, in Dalark, Arkansas to the union of Eddie Lee and Florence Alexander Quarles. Mattie married Quincy Virgil Browning and to this union three children were born. The Browning family made her home in the Gum Springs Community. Together they made many sacrifices to raise and nurture their children. She was a faithful member...
Belois O. Montgomery
Nov 21, 2011
The Montgomery family has planned a service of Celebration and Thanksgiving honoring the life of their beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Belois O. Montgomery, on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. in Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., the pastor, will preach the celebration message. On Monday, November 21, 2011, at Baptist Health Medical Center,...
Leandrew Locke
Nov 3, 2011
The Locke family has planned a service of Celebration and Thanksgiving honoring the life of their beloved Lee Andrew Locke, to be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Missionary Baptist Church in Sparkman. Rev. L. A. Craig, the pastor will preach the celebration message. The committal service and final resting place will...
Herbert Pete Sands
Oct 30, 2011
Just doing all each day that I can, and living it with zest by loving, laughing, and dreaming too, but always just trying to do my best. My best I’ll give, my best I’ll share without a question why because I know I cannot stay, for I’m just passing by. Herbert "Pete" Sands was born on April 1, 1955 in...
Millie R. Wright
Oct 30, 2011
Millie R. Mays, was born on January 22, 1923 to the union of Mose Mays and Gertrude Nelson in Sparkman, Arkansas. She joined White Springs AME Church at an early age. Millie R. Mays Wright was married to Jessie Lee Wright for more than 33years. She was a house wife and worked part-time as a cook. Millie lived in both...
Joe Keith Crow
Oct 28, 2011
Born August 31st, 1959 in Gurdon, Arkansas to Mack and Wanda Crow, Joe Keith proved to be personable, full of life, strong and determined. He was blessed with big beautiful bright eyes and a contagious smile that was certain to capture your attention. Without prejudice, he eagerly used his vivacious charm and enormous sense of humor to lighten the heavy...
Larry Dejesus Mitchell
Oct 23, 2011
As we retrace the footprints of Larry Dejesus Mitchell we can only give thanks for the many lives he touched and enriched along life’s journey. A strong and self confident man, he was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a child, a brother, a father, and a trusted friend. Larry began his journey of life on July 2,...
Charles Ollison
Oct 20, 2011
…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 Charles Ollison came into this world on November 27, 1946, in Gurdon, Arkansas. He was the son of Albert, Jr., and...
Jennifer Denise Dickens-McClelland
Oct 17, 2011
The McClelland family has planned a service of Celebration and Thanksgiving honoring the life of their beloved Jennifer Denise Dickens McClelland, to be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Missionary Baptist Church of Rockport. Dr. J. N. McCollum, the pastor will preach the celebration message. The committal service and final resting place...
Gennie V. Cunningham
Oct 17, 2011
As the sun was rising on April 11, 1921 in Willisville, Arkansas, it meant the beginning of the life of Gennie V.. This beautiful baby girl was the 2nd child born to Lonnie and Ritter Bell Moss Beasley. Gennie V. lived and was raised in Willisville. At an early age she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. Believing God’s...
Elzadie Harrison Williams
Oct 7, 2011
Elzadie Harrison Williams was born on November 6, 1928, in the Ouachita Community of Dallas County, Arkansas to Lewis Allen Harrison and Mary Ellen Dawn Harrison. The apple of her father’s eye and his baby girl, he named her after a popular recording artist of that time. Elzadie was blessed with God fearing parents who taught her Christian values, integrity...
Kenneth R. Caldwell
Oct 6, 2011
Kenneth Ray Caldwell, 46, of Little Rock, died Thursday, October 6, 2011, at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. Kenneth was born on October 29, 1964, in Water Valley, Mississippi son of J.W. Caldwell, Sr., and Mary Turner Hervey. He leaves his memories with his companion Cherise Jackson of Little Rock, AR; his father J.W. Caldwell, Sr., of Water Valley, MS;...
Imo Jean Juniel
Oct 5, 2011
As we retrace the footprints of Imo Jean Juniel we can only give thanks for the many lives she touched and enriched along life’s journey. A bold and self confident woman, she was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a child, a sister, a mother, aunt, grandmother and a trusted friend. Imo Jean began her journey of life...
Mary Helen Williams-Primm
Sep 30, 2011
Mary Helen Williams Primm was born on June 13, 1924, in Malvern, Arkansas as the second child of three daughters to Cato and Sarah Carson Williams. She traded time for eternity on Friday, September 30, 2011 at her daughters home in Malvern surrounded by her family. Mary Helen was blessed with God fearing parents who, by example, taught Christian values,...
James Edward Hogan
Sep 20, 2011
Just doing all each day that I can, and living it with zest by loving, laughing, and dreaming too, but always just trying to do my best. My best I’ll give, my best I’ll share without a question why because I know I cannot stay, for I’m just passing by. On October 10, 1938, Tyree and Claudine Williams welcomed the...
Romond Laray Easter
Sep 20, 2011
“I was born, I lived and I died, to live again.” “Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed - in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye………” I Corinthians 15:51-52 Romond Laray Easter arrived on February 23, 1984 in New Boston, Texas. Better known to family and friends as “Mon”,...
Roosevelt Thomas
Sep 14, 2011
On November 4, 1929, Andrew and Lucy Hogan Thomas welcomed to their family a handsome baby boy. They named him Roosevelt. Roosevelt was raised in Clark County, Arkansas and was educated at the Manchester Rural School. Nurtured in a Christian environment, Roosevelt gave his life to Christ at a young age and joined Piney Grove AME Church. He later moved...
