OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Ezekiel Thomas Harrison, Jr.
Jan 27, 2010
On August 19, 1955, Ezekiel and Maelene Halton Harrison welcomed to their family a beautiful baby boy. They named him Ezekiel Thomas Harrison, Jr. He was affectionately called “Pokey” by his friends and family. During his early childhood, he gave his life to Christ and united with the First Baptist Church family under the leadership of Rev. G. C. Cook....
Henry Douglas Murphy
Jan 27, 2010
Henry Douglas Murphy began his journey of life on December 16, 1939, in Carthage, Arkansas as the son of Louie and Henrietta O’Hara Murphy. He was a graduate of Carthage High School and grew up to be a handsome and intelligent young man. On December 23, 1967, he united in holy matrimony with the apple of his eye, the sweet...
Willie J. Stitt
Jan 26, 2010
On April 20, 1942, Jessie and Tossera Burban Stitt welcomed to their family a handsome baby boy. They named him Willie J. Stitt, although his mother would often refer to him as Willie Jr. Willie gave his life to Christ at an early age. He grew up to be a mild and hard working young man. On September 20, 1984,...
Winfred Burton
Jan 22, 2010
Elder Winfred Burton was born June 3, 1942, son of Willie and Helen Welch Burton in Okolona, Arkansas. During his early childhood, he gave his life to Christ and confessed his hope in Christ. He attended school in Okolona, Arkansas and was a graduate of Camden High School. He was affectionately called “Whimp” by those who knew and loved him....
Nannette W. Jackson
Jan 18, 2010
Grace Nannette White Jackson was born on September 13, 1915 to the union of William B. and Minnie M. White in Dumas, Arkansas. As a child she had fond memories of growing up in Dumas, Arkansas and attending Tyree Temple A.M.E., where she professed her faith in Christ at an early age. Her formal education began in Dumas Public Schools...
Archie Mae Hunter
Jan 18, 2010
God’s child, Archie Mae Giles was born into time on March 30, 1929, in Sparkman, Arkansas to the blessed union of Arch and Iora Downs Giles. During her early childhood, she gave her life to Christ. She was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where she served dutifully with the WMU, as the kitchen committee chairperson, and as a...
Mary Learlene Hedrick
Dec 29, 2009
As the sun was rising on December 15, 1931, it meant the beginning of the life of Mary Learlene Burns. This beautiful baby girl was born to John and Osha Morris Burns in Texarkana, Arkansas. Mary became Mrs. Mary L. Hedrick when she married Clarence Hedrick. The Lord added to their union five children. Mary was a homemaker and a...
Geneva Marks
Dec 18, 2009
As we retrace the footprints of Geneva Ester Marks 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, grandmother and a friend. Geneva Ester Marks began her journey of life on...
Truman Gentry
Dec 15, 2009
On January 18, 1944, a baby boy was born in Antione, Arkansas, he was named Truman Gentry. The proud parents were Norman and Orether McDaniel Gentry. Nurtured in a Christian environment, he was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, and Sunday School teacher, and he was President of the Southwest District Singing Convention,...
Katherine Gipson Bullock
Dec 12, 2009
It was a beautiful day in Sparkman, Arkansas, on February 25, 1948, when another baby girl was born to Onnie and Arlline Craig Gipson, they name her Katherine, now know to her family and friends as “Kathy”. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Harmony Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas. After moving to Rockford, Illinois, Kathy...
Willie Mae Hill
Dec 6, 2009
On September 14, 1944, in Kewanee, Missouri Willie B. and Annie B. Brown Hill welcomed the birth of their second child a baby girl they named Willie Mae. The family later moved back to Arkadelphia where Willie Mae joined St. Paul AME Church and attended Peake High School. She was not a woman of many words, but of few words...
Vernell "Puddin Head" Jones
Nov 23, 2009
Just doing all each day will hold, and living it with zest Loving, laughing, and dreaming too, but always just 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 May 7, 1932, Rev. Levi and Lizzie Matlock Jones welcomed to their family a...
Mary Ann Sorrells
Nov 16, 2009
As we retrace the footprints of Mary Ann Sorrells we can only give thanks for the many lives she touched and enriched along life’s journey. Mary Ann Sorrells began her journey of life on August 3, 1962, at Osceola, Arkansas as the daughter of Charles William and Arlene Haynie Sorrells. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at...
Orine Smith - Arnold
Nov 4, 2009
Our mother Orine Smith was born the last of eleven children to William and Lula (Lucinda) Carter Smith in Vaden, Arkansas on August 25, 1929. For over 80 years she lived her life by the teaching of her parents, a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches; and having favor rather than silver and gold. She accepted...
Idonia Pace-Craig
Nov 4, 2009
Idonia Pace began her journey of life on October 16, 1911, at Buena Vista near Camden, Arkansas, as the daughter of Bolonia and Janie McIntyre Pace. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at a tender age. She was raised by her grandparents Tony and Pearl McIntyre. Idonia later moved to Camden to work and live with Uncle...
Jewel Dean Gordon-Powell
Oct 31, 2009
As we retrace the footprints of Jewel Dean Gordon Powell 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 wife, a mother, and a friend. Jewel Dean Gordon began her journey of...
Lillie Mae Stovall-Thomas
Oct 26, 2009
The sun rose on the life of Lillie Mae Thomas on January 19, 1923 when she was born the union of Acey and Birda Payne Stovall in Okolona, Arkansas. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Burdette, Arkansas. Lillie was a graduate of Burdette High School in Burdette, Arkansas. In search...
D. G. "Doc" Blacknall
Oct 24, 2009
On February 7, 1916, Sam and Mary Sue Jones Blacknall welcomed to their family a handsome baby boy. They named him D. G. He was affectionatly called “Doc” by those who knew him. D. G. was raised in the Joan community. Nurtured in a Christian environment, D. G. gave his life to Christ at a young age and joined Pleasant...
Wallace Jerome Reed
Oct 21, 2009
Wallace Jerome “Jack” – “Speedy” Reed, 56, died October 21, 2009 in Ogden, Uath. He was born July 6, 1953 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas the son of Wil Reed and Bert Ella Buckley Reed. Upon living in Utah Jack enrolled in Job Corps. He trained as an auto diesel machinist and heavy equipment operator. After graduation Jack was employed by Circle...
Willie Joe "Honey" Young
Oct 18, 2009
God in His Infinite mercy viewed the long suffering of Willie. He looked down with compassion on His patient servant and we believe He dispatched an angel and said go with lighting speed and say to my feeble servant “enough.” Mr. Willie Joe (Honey) Young was born on March 7, 1939 to the union of Jessie & Lillie Young of...
