OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Rev. Ronald T. Scott
Apr 4, 2025
The journey of life for Ronald Thomas Scott began on March 8, 1950, in Los Angeles, California. He was the only child born to the union of Frank Thomas Scott and Ida Vaugh Scott. He was a high school graduate and played football while attending college.
As a young man he would spend the summer with his grandmother in the Smithton...
Danny "Boy" Sims
Mar 28, 2025
Danny “Boy” Sims was born in Bluff City, Arkansas, on August 11th, 1955, to Donnie and Clara Mae Purifoy Sims. He departed his life Friday, March 28th, 2025, at the home of his sister Clara Brown in Chidester, Arkansas. He married the love of his life, Inez (Gentry Sockwell) Sims, who preceded him in death on September 20, 2015.
He attended McRae...
Iserine Angela McHenry
Mar 24, 2025
Iserine Angela McHenry was born March 1, 1940 to the late Ira Seals and Narvell Snider-Seals in Willisville, AR . A small yet friendly community made up of mostly “kin folk” where everybody knew everybody. She accepted Christ at a tender age. In 1960, she graduated from Lafayette High School in Camden. She was a member of The Word Family...
Mary Ann Moore
Mar 23, 2025
Remembering the life of
Mary Ann Moore
Mrs. Mary Ann Moore began her journey of life on June 30, 1951, in Camden, Arkansas. She was the eldest of seven children. Her parents were Rozell Murphy and Zelmer McElroy whom she proceeds in death.
Mary Ann grew up in Locust Bayou and attended Hampton High School, graduating in May of 1969. Being the oldest,...
Velma Jean Newburn
Mar 21, 2025
Her Story
It's my time for my story to be shared.
Velma Jean Newburn peacefully passed away on March 21, 2025, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock surrounded by her family members. She was born on October 2, 1950, in the Mt. Morriah Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, she devoted over 40 years of her life to serving as a dedicated...
Rosie Elizabeth Norman
Mar 20, 2025
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." – Jeremiah 29:11
Rosie Elizabeth Norman, a beloved daughter of Curtis, Arkansas, graced this world with her presence on December 12, 1935, and peacefully completed her earthly journey on Thursday, March 20,...
Temothy Lashunn Nelson
Mar 19, 2025
The Tes•tem•ony of
Temothy LaShunn Nelson
“For us, this is the end of all stories…But for our loved one, it was only the beginning of the real story. All of his life in this world… had only been the cover and the title page: now, at last, he is beginning Chapter One of the Great Story, which no one on earth has...
Billy Dewayne Calahan
Mar 17, 2025
Billy Dewayne Calahan was born on November 11, 1963, in Camden, Arkansas, to Billy Ray Calahan and Iserine Seals. Billy was a beloved son, brother, uncle , cousin and friend who touched the lives of many during his time here on Earth. He transitioned from this life on March 17, 2025, at the age of 61 at his home in...
Keyeon Hopson
Mar 3, 2025
A Tribute to Keyeon
Keyeon Hopson was a bright light in the lives of those who knew him—his infectious enthusiasm, warm spirit, and unwavering love for family left an unforgettable impact. A proud 2009 graduate of Rockford East High School, Keyeon excelled both academically and athletically, especially in track and field. His dedication, perseverance, and talent shined from an early age.
After...
Jackqueline E. Jones-Turner
Mar 2, 2025
A beautiful flower was picked from this Earth and chosen to join God’s ever growing beautiful garden. Jackqueline Elaine Jones-Turner entered Heavens gates greeted by those loved ones she has longed to see on March 2, 2025 at Ouachita County Medical Center.
Jackqueline Jones-Turner, affectionately known as Jackie, was born to Nora L. Jones-Celestine and James A. Fort on April 4,...
Marjorie Hunter
Feb 28, 2025
Marjorie Dudley Hunter
"Let not your hearts be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where...
Clea Ester Stephens
Feb 26, 2025
Clea Ester Dickens Stephens, of Gurdon, Arkansas, passed away on February 26, 2025. She was born February 7, 1941, to the late Sherman Charles and Sarah Dickens of Kansas. On February 3, 1959, she was united in holy matrimony to J.N. Stephens. To this union, three children were born: Janice Brewer, of Davenport, Florida, the late Quinn Anthony Stephens, and...
Samuel D. Harrison
Feb 18, 2025
Samuel Dale Harrison, affectionately known to friends and family as “Sket”, was a beloved figure in the Sparkman community. He was born in Manning, Arkansas on November 16, 1955, to the union of Emmitt and Laura Hughes Harrison.
A lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Samuel served as an usher, contributing his time and friendly manner to the church. His love...
Lanetta Bryant
Feb 12, 2025
Born August 6, 1985 in Little Rock, AR. A 2003 Hot Springs High School graduate. She earned a bachelor's degree from John Brown University and a master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Webster University. She worked for Arkansas Workforce Service for 11 years. She has been a board member for Diamond Lake Federal Credit Union. A member of the...
Wunderful Charles Horton
Feb 11, 2025
Wunderful Charles Horton Sr passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born May 20, 1952, in Curtis, Arkansas to Arto Horton and Vennie Jean Williams Mitchell.
Helping others, education and religion were major values in the Horton family. He attended Peake High School and was the first class to integrate Arkadelphia High...
Luther R. Wilson
Feb 1, 2025
Luther Ray Wilson was born to Leebirtha Rowder and Paul Wilson on May 25, 1946, in Camden, Arkansas. He grew up in Chidester and attended New Scotts Temple COGIC in his early years.
He attended Lincoln High School and owned/operated Wilson Logging Company for many years. He was a simple man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He married Kathy...
Rev. Curtis O. Dansby
Jan 30, 2025
Rev. Curtis O. Dansby was born on November 9, 1951, to Gertrude Gulley and John Phillip Dansby as the seventh of eight children in Rosston, Arkansas. He attended Oak Grove and Cale Public Schools, graduating in 1970. He continued his education at East Texas Baptist College (now East Texas Baptist University) in Marshall, Texas, where he excelled in baseball, commanding...
Shelia Ann Bragg
Jan 28, 2025
Shelia Ann Bragg passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born on July 13, 1958, in Gum Springs, Arkansas to Daniel Clayborn Gillette and Lauretta Tate. Shelia lived a vibrant life marked by love, laughter, and an indomitable spirit.
A proud graduate of Arkadelphia High School, Class of 1976, Shelia advanced her...
Lillie Turner
Jan 23, 2025
Lillie Faye Turner was born February 21, 1950, in El Dorado AR, to Pearline Beasley and James Staples.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in her early childhood days. Lillie later became a member of First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park in Richardson, Texas after moving to Dallas.
She attended Washington High...
Clyde Edward Middleton
Jan 22, 2025
Mr. Clyde Edward Middleton was born on January 23, 1951, to the late Johnnie Edward Middleton and Ivie Lee Young Middleton, in Arkadelphia AR. He graduated from Peake High School.
Clyde enjoyed fishing, boating, riding motorcycles, and being with family and friends. He was a hard worker and retired from Siplast after 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his father...
