OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Mary L. Post Kennedy Flowers
Jan 9, 2025
Mary Linda born on April 1, 1950, in Nevada County, the eighth of nine children to Dave Post and Maggie Taylor Post. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member St. Thomas Baptist Church in Prescott.
Mary grew up to be a beautiful young lady. She attended Blevins Training School until moving to Fort Worth, Texas where she...
Karen Renee Eason, MS, LPC
Jan 8, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Karen Renee Eason, affectionately known as “Renee”, who left this world on January 8, 2025, at the tender age of 38. She was born on December 20, 1986, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Naomi Eason and James Gilmore. Renee was a beloved daughter and a cherished friend whose spirit touched the lives of...
Effie Jean Arberry Davis
Jan 6, 2025
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven; A time to be born, and a time to die: a time to plant, and a time to pluck up which is planted… a time to love, and a time to hate, a time of war, and a time of peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1,2 & 8
Effie Jean...
Sheldon Davis
Jan 5, 2025
Sheldon Davis, a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away from this life on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1963, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Fred and Annie Pearl Watkins Davis.
He accepted Christ at an early age at Piney Grove AME Church and grew up in Arkadelphia and where he had made countless...
Annie Mae Buford
Dec 22, 2024
Celebrating the life of Annie Mae Buford, who soared into eternal rest on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the age of 67. Born in Prescott, Arkansas, on May 18, 1957, Annie spent her life radiating joy and warmth, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. A beloved resident of the Burstell and Okolona Communities, Arkansas, she took immense...
Clyde Graham, Jr.
Dec 21, 2024
The Life and Legacy of Clyde Graham Jr.
Born on March 29, 1945, in Camden, Arkansas, to Marie Cazy Graham and Clyde Graham Sr., Clyde Graham Jr. began his earthly journey - A life graced with simplicity, faith, and love.
In the Harmony Grove area, he learned and grew, graduating from Union Grove School, where the seeds of his quiet determination were...
Willie Thomas Reed, Jr.
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...
Clemon Lee Gentry, Jr.
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...
Lynn A. Jackson
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...
Anthony Otories Luster
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...
Thomas Ray McPeak
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...
Sylvester Williams
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...
James Allen Ashley
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...
Logan Williams
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...
Curtis D. Thrower
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...
Leonard Berg McCoy
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...
Shevie Quarles
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...
Ivie Lee Middleton
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...
Floyd Matlock
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...
Rico A. Cone
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...
