Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries

Dec 20, 2024

Willie Thomas Reed, Jr., was born May 10, 1945, in Clanton, Alabama. He was born to the union of Will T. Reed and Ollie Mae Reed. He was the sixth child of thirteen children.

He accepted Christ at an early age. He was raised in the Church of God in Christ under the pastorage of Bishiop William Rimson. Willie was educated...

Dec 13, 2024

Clemon Lee Gentry, Jr., was born on October 20, 1952, in Litte Rock, Arkansas. He was the eldest son born to the union of Clemon and Pearline Muldrew Gentry. His father was a preacher who preached around the central Arkansas area and SW Arkansas. So naturally as a young kid he developed an early love for the scriptures and obeyed...

Dec 11, 2024

Lynn Alexander Jackson, who left us on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 91 was born on July 7, 1933, in Dallas County, Arkansas. He was the beloved son of Dossie Jackson and Gertrude Quarles Carter. Lynn was a devoted son, brother, husband and father.

He attended the Dalark Rural School and at the age of 23 on June...

Dec 10, 2024

Anthony Otories Luster was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 20, 1966, to the loving parents, James A. Luster and Willie Lee Hunter Luster.

Anthony completed his education at Milwaukee Technical High School. He always looked forward to the summer and attending the Craig & Lock Family Reunion. He later moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where he graduated from Arkansas Baptist...

Dec 9, 2024

It is with great respect and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Thomas Ray McPeak fondly known as “Butch” departed this life on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 76. 

He was born on April 24, 1948, in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of Hamp McPeak and Nancy Edmonson McPeak. Thomas was a graduate of Bell High...

Dec 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sylvester Williams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, who departed this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Born on November 20, 1945, in Malvern, Arkansas to Chester Williams and Dora Young Johnson, Sylvester dedicated his life to hard work, family, and his cherished hobbies. He...

Dec 7, 2024

James Allen Ashley, 72, of Hampton Arkansas passed away on December 7, 2024, at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden Arkansas. He was born on June 7, 1952, to James W. and Freddie Bell Bush in Hampton Arkansas. He was a 1971 graduate of Hampton High School. Soon after graduation he married the love of his life Mae Zell Dismute...

Nov 26, 2024

Logan Morgan Williams was born the in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on October 22, 1945. He was the 13th child of 15 children born to Roy and Elosie Holmes Williams. Logan was nicknamed “LM” by his brothers, sisters and friends who know him. He attended Peake High School and was a member of St. Paul A. M. E. Church during that time.

After...

Nov 25, 2024

Curtis D. Thrower passed from his life on Monday, November 25, 202, at Ouachita Nursing and Rehab in Camden. He was born on April 2, 1945, in Camden, Arkansas to the union of T. D. Thrower and Ida B. Davis Thrower.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Paul Thrower, Billie Faye Clark, Ida Jean Hudson, Verelene Brown...

Nov 25, 2024

On November 25, 2024, Leonard Berg McCoy, affectionately known as Len Bird, departed this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and unwavering dedication to his family. Born on March 6, 1939, in Lester, Arkansas, to the late Will and Ida Curry McCoy, Len Bird was the youngest of eight children, including a sibling lost at birth, Len...

Nov 21, 2024

Shevie Jean Brim Quarles, a beloved member of the Millcreek community, passed on November 21, 2024, she was 83. She was born on Christmas in 1940, to the union of Roy and Susie Lee Hogan Brim.

She dedicated her life to serving others and spreading joy wherever she went. She worked with the facilities personnel at the Clark County Courthouse until...

Nov 20, 2024

Mrs. Ivie Lee Middleton was born on March 8, 1925 to the late Thad Harvell and Lillie Osborn-Young in Okolona Arkansas. She attended Simmons High School. On April 1, She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Johnnie Middleton.

She departed this life at home with family in Arkadelphia AR, on November 20, 2024

She was preceded in death by her mother Lillie...

Nov 19, 2024

Floyd Matlock was born to the union of Wylie Matlock and Bessie Turner Matlock on July 4, 1947, in Sparkman, Arkansas. He grew up in a loving and God-fearing home who parents taught self-respect and respect of others

He accepted Christ at a young age and attended service with his mom who was a member at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. He...

Nov 14, 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

Rico Anton Cone was born into this life September 9, 1969, in Fordyce, Arkansas to the union of Earnest Cone, Jr., and Beatrice Momon Cone.

He professed...

Nov 9, 2024

The Life and Legacy of Michael Dwayne Eason

Michael Dwayne Eason, affectionally known as “Wayne” was born on May 1, 1957, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Edward Emerson and Desarea House Eason.

Michael grew up in the Mt. Moriah community and at an early age, became a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He was outgoing, kind, thoughtful, and loved to talk....

Nov 4, 2024

Ruth Ella Dansby-Charles better known as "Moot". A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friends when needed to many when needed.

Ruth Ella worked for Beirne Lumber Company in Beirne, Arkansas later becoming a homemaker. She has a true passion for outdoors with hobbies in both hunting and fishing, but mostly fishing. She would spend countless hours watching...

Nov 3, 2024

James Earl Lee, Jr., was born on September 24, 1982, in Camden, Arkansas to James Earl Lee, Sr., and Patricia Ann Parham Lee.

James commonly know as “Polo Da Don” was a 2001 Camden Fairview High School and worked with grave services with Proctor Funeral Home in Camden, Arkansas. 

He enjoyed listening to R&B and Rap Music. In his spare time, he...

Nov 1, 2024

Oct 27, 2024

The journey of life for Michael Anthony Hale began on September 24, 1958. He was the 3rd child of 7 children born in Okolona, Arkansas to Imon Hale, Jr., and Mary Ellen Lidge Hale. The Hale family settled in Arkadelphia where Michael attended Arkadelphia High School.

In 1976, he visited the home of Deacon JV Hill and Sister Georgia for prayer;...

Oct 26, 2024

Malcolm Jamal Jones was born February 1, 1998 to Irish Turner and DeMarcus Johnson.

Malcolm united with First Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He loved going to church with his grandmother.

Malcolm attended Carthage Public Schools and Malvern Public Schools. Malcolm was a jack of all trade. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing basketball, hunting, four-wheeler riding, and pit bulldogs.

Malcolm was...