OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
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...
Patsy Ruth McCoy
May 9, 2024
In Loving Memory of Patsy Ruth McCoy
Born on July 8, 1939, in the heart of Camden, Arkansas, to proud parents Seymore and Lillie Mae Freeman, Patsy Ruth McCoy’s (Pat) life was a testament to resilience, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family. Growing up surrounded by the joy and companionship of eleven sisters and five brothers, she learned the value...
Mildred Jean Thompson Juniel
May 5, 2024
God saw that he needed a bright bloom to brighten the flower arrangement, so on Sunday at 2:42 p.m. at Baptist Health Medical Center. He picked Sis. Mildred Jean Thompson Juniel as the blossom and she transitioned to her heavenly home where she was welcomed by her parents, her sisters, Josie Thompson, Ruthie Mae Thompson, and Nadine Walston; her brothers,...
Johnny Ray Neal
May 5, 2024
Johnny Ray “Mr.” Neal was born on July 3, 1951, to Mary Elizabeth Carr Giles and John Morris Neal in Dalark, Arkansas. Johnny was a member of the Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church and was honored as Father of the Year on June 15, 2014.
Johnny was a 1969 graduate of Sparkman High School, where he played offensive tackle. He studied business...
Annie Sue Bailey
May 2, 2024
Annie Sue Arnold Hart Bailey passed from this life on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at her home in Gurdon, Arkansas. The last farewell will be shared with family and friends at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Vernon Moody, Sr., eulogist. The interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Annie Sue was...
Carolyn Lewis
Apr 24, 2024
Missionary Carolyn Lewis was born February 18, 1953 to Joseph McGhee, Sr., and Delois McGhee. Missionary Lewis wore many hats during her lifetime. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved the Lord, her family, and her church family. She had a genuine love for people. She showed that love in everything that she...
Alvin E. Thompson, Sr.
Apr 14, 2024
Alvin Earl Thompson was born July 4, 1963 in Fordyce, Arkansas to Ruthie Mae Thompson and Larence Terry Gregory. Alvin departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Conway Regional Medical Center.
He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Gillard Baptist Church in Bearden, Arkansas. He later united with the First Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership...
Gladine McGill
Apr 6, 2024
It was a Tuesday, July 30, 1935, when the late Mr. James Anderson Brown and Mrs. Lucy Hopkins Brown welcomed three baby girls into the world…triplets! Although one of the three girls did not survive her earthly life for long, Gladine and her sister Nadine, survived and thrived to become known affectionately as “The Twins.”
Under the guidance of her parents,...
Tamara K. Daniel
Apr 6, 2024
"Taz” as she was affectionately called was born into life on January 29, 1980, to Celesia Daniel-Williams and Mr. Larry Hunter in Prescott, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at a tender age and joined First Missionary Baptist in Sparkman, Arkansas. Growing up in the house with her grandmother, Dorothy Daniel, she went to church no doubt!
Tamara grew up mostly in Sparkman,...
Lota Jean Penney
Apr 4, 2024
Lota Jean, “Lottie” as she was known by her family and friends was born December 11, 1954, in Gurdon, Arkansas. She was the second of ten children born to her loving parents, Davell and Murthrue Lee (Dickens) Penney. She was a graduate of Gurdon High School, Class of 1972. Soon after graduating, Lottie left for California and soon after, moved...
Gregory Ellis Moss
Apr 2, 2024
Gregory Moss was born into this life on June 21, 1965, in Rockford, Illinois to Thomas E. Moss, Sr. and Dorothy Marie Sims Moss. After the passing of his grandfather, Joe Sims, the Moss family moved back to Bluff City. He confessed his belief in Christ and was baptized at St. John Baptist Church in Bluff City.
Greg met Vanessa, the...
Ivory Mae Davis
Mar 31, 2024
In the early morning, Ms. Ivory Mae Davis, 63, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Ivory was the youngest of ten children to Johnnie H. and Zettie B. Davis in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is resting in peace now and no longer in pain. She had been battling with serious health issues for the past...
Leatha Marie Bryant
Mar 28, 2024
Leatha Marie Bryant was born on February 5, 1932, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and was the second of the nine children of James Monroe Bryant and Savillo Jefferson Bryant. It was in Arkadelphia that Leatha was baptized at an early age and became a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. She participated in youth activities, Sunday School, singing in the choir,...
Grace Halton
Mar 24, 2024
On January 24, 1929, in Louann, Arkansas, Phillip Johnson, Sr. and Gleasie Jones Johnson celebrated the birth of a daughter they named Grace. She was the fourth child of six children born to this union. She was raised by her maternal grandparents due to her mother’s passing.
At a tender age, she joined Good Home Baptist Church where she served faithfully...
Kenny Quarles
Mar 22, 2024
Kenny Quarles was born June 11, 1949, in Dalark, Arkansas. His mother Bennie Jean Quarles taught her sons the value of hard work. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a lifelong member of Mt. Olive AME Church.
He graduated from Sparkman Training School in 1967, where he excelled in sports. He loved Baseball and played sandlot baseball for...
