OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
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...
Eric DeWayne Wells
Jan 19, 2025
Eric DeWayne “Wayne” Wells made his entrance into the world on April 19, 1965 in Curtis, Arkansas, to John Henry and Melrose McClure Pennington Wells. He grew up, as he lived life, surrounded by love of family, friends, and associates. He relocated to Plano, Texas, where he met the love of his life, Mary Victoria Joseph and they united in...
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
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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...
