OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Mary Kay Bolton
Feb 19, 2024
The life of Mary Kay Bolton came to a close on Monday, February 19, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was 75 years old. Mary Kay Bolton was born on December 3, 1948, in Richton, Mississippi to James W. Brown and Marie Brown. She was the third oldest child and accepted Christ at an early...
Esther Marie Norton
Feb 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts yet fond memories that we gather today to celebrate the life of Esther Marie Norton, known affectionately to many as "Re-Re." Esther's journey began on January 29th, 1935, in Nevada County, Arkansas, born to Clint and Arizona Norton, alongside her siblings Dorothy, Roy, Bobbie, and Roger. She grew up in Okolona, Arkansas, where she found...
Gladys Lee Graves Leeper
Feb 13, 2024
Gladys Lee Graves Leeper was a beloved grandmother, compassionate mother, devoted daughter, dutiful sister, and faithful friend. Gladys’ home from the day she greeted the world in Kansas City, Kansas on October 1, 1964, was a source of unconditional love. She was baptized at an early age, and later became a member of Greater Tate Temple Church Of God In...
Doss Algin Eason
Jan 29, 2024
Doss Algin Eason was born on March 10, 1950, in the Mt. Morriah Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was the second child born to Charlie Doss and Gilberta Smith Eason. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Morriah Baptist Church.
Doss was a graduate of Peake High School. After graduation he enlisted into the United...
Dorothy Hopson
Jan 24, 2024
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying,...
Fred Allen Green, Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
Fred Allen Green, Sr., affectionately known as “Da Squeeze” was born April 2, 1957, to the late Otis & Minnie Lee Lois Green. The beloved legend of Camden, Arkansas departed this life on January 24, 2024.
He met his ex-wife and still forever love Deborah Haulcy Purifoy in the 8th grade in Saginaw, Michigan. The two lovebirds later had one son,...
Hollis Bea Simpson
Jan 22, 2024
Hollis Bea Simpson was born on January 25, 1937, to Opal Lillie Matlock and Hollis Ray Jefferson. She accepted Christ at a youthful age and was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas. She attended Sparkman Training School.
“Hollis Bea” as she was affectionately called, was a mild-mannered woman who never met a stranger. She enjoyed spending time...
Eva Irene McKinney Nelson
Jan 21, 2024
Eva Irene McKinney Nelson was born on July 9, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of Frederick and Myrtle Parrish McKinney. Eva was a graduate of West Tech High School and earned her Computer Processing degree at Cleveland State Community College. She spent the beginning of her career in healthcare taking care of others. Thereafter, she decided to work...
Mae Frances Owens
Jan 17, 2024
Mae Frances Macon Owens was born to Alberta Bullock Macon and Gilbert Macon on April 9, 1942, in the Griffithtown Community. In Mae Frances’ early childhood, she played with her siblings and neighborhood kids. This community was one big village full of love, where all the children lived as one big family. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an...
Annie M. Lacy
Jan 11, 2024
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3
For Annie Lacy, being a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, neighbor, matriarch, and women of God was a blessing not to be taking for granted.
On July 12, 1955, The Lord blessed the lives of Ozell and Betty Johnson Penny with a beautiful baby girl named Annie. She accepted Christ and...
Claudie E. Beard, Sr.
Jan 8, 2024
Claudie Edward Beard, Sr., the third oldest child of Daisy E. Grandy Beard and Claudie Beard was born by a midwife on Wednesday, May 18, 1938. He was a vigorous lad, full of energy with a selfless spirit. He was nick-named “Billy.” He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at an early age. He grew up to...
Brenda J. Hopkin Newburn
Jan 8, 2024
~ Our Queen Mother ~
The journey of life for Brenda Joan Hopkin-Newburn began on August 7, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the only child born to Grace Calhoun Wiley and John Hopkin. Upon her mother’s marriage, she was raised by her stepdad, Clyde Wiley. They taught her to keep God first, adhere to high morals, as...
Robert C. Dennis
Jan 4, 2024
Robert Christopher Dennis, was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 20, 1955 to the union of Bertha Mae Quince and Willie Lewis Dennis. Robert was the youngest of five children, falling in line with his sisters Dolores, Patricia, Jackie, and brother Willie(Billy).
As a child, Robert was a member of Union Baptist Church Phoenix, Az. He attended Mary McLeod Bethune...
C. W. Allen
Jan 4, 2024
~ A Journey of Remembrance ~
C. W. “Tom” Allen, 79, left us on the morning of January 4, 2024. His fight has ended, and our hope is that his spirit has found peace, comfort, and rejoicing with loved ones in Heaven.
C. W. “Tom” Allen was born on June 7, 1944, in Vaden, Arkansas to F. C. and Ludi...
Fred L. Jones
Dec 31, 2023
Bro. Fred Liquinn Jones, was the eighth child born to the late Jessie Jones and Aljean Elliott Jones on November 28, 1962. He departed this life on December 31, 2023, in the comfort of his home.
Bro. Fred loved listening to music and his favorite song was “I’m Not Tired Yet.” He was a very generous and giving person. He was...
Cynthia Wright-Owens
Dec 31, 2023
~ Remembering Her Journey ~
The world became a much brighter place on Thursday, August 7, 1958 in the lives of Ezekiel Thomas Harrison, Sr., and Maelean Halton Harrison on the arrival of their first beautiful, bouncy baby girl who they affectionately names, Cynthia. She was also known as “Cynthi Baby” by her family. Cynthia united with First Missionary Baptist...
Taniesha Shanae Hughes
Dec 30, 2023
Taniesha Shanae Hughes was born on January 18, 1977, to Sammy and Karen Jones Hughes. Taniesha accepted Christ at an early and joined the Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Bearden, AR, under the leadership of Rev. F.O. Jones. Taniesha was active in church, attending regularly with her family. She was involved in the youth department and sang in the...
Clifford J. Ollison
Dec 27, 2023
Clifford J. Ollison was born September 12, 1953, in Gurdon, Arkansas to Mr. Albert Ollison, Jr. and Mrs. Dorothy Virginia Wilson, they were united in love on July 14, 1946. He Joined Mt. Cannon Baptist Church in 1960, under the leadership of Bishop L.S. Lloyd.
As a child, he was quiet and self-motivated. He attended and graduated from Bell High...
LaTonneo T. Hughes
Dec 27, 2023
LaTonneo T. Hughes was born on August 27, 1982, to Sharon Hughes Evans and Donald Ray Thrower. His parents knew right away that he would steal the hearts of those who would be fortunate to meet him.
He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas. He was a graduate...
Nadine Thompson Walston
Dec 24, 2023
Nadine Thompson Walston peacefully slept into the Lord's embrace on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at her home in Fordyce. A service of celebration of life will be shared with family and friends at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Greenville First Baptist Church with Dr. David W. Webb, officiating, and Moderator Verna Thompson, eulogist. The interment will be...
