OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Barbara Ann Clayborn Dickens
Aug 5, 2022
Barbara Ann Clayborn Dickens was born on September 21, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan to Wilfred Clayborn and Mary Francis Harris Clayborn. She transitioned from earth to eternity on August 5, 2022, at the CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas surrounded by her family and loved ones.
She united with Eastern Star Baptist Church at an early age, where...
Janilah Shantelle Williams
Aug 5, 2022
On March 26, 2015, Justin and Khadijah welcomed a brown bouncing bubble of joy. Her parents knew right away that Janilah Shantelle Williams would win the hearts of the world. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and an enthusiastic 2nd grader at Louisa E. Perritt Primary School.
She was affectionately called “Nilah”. She liked to make TIK TOKs,...
Rae Evelyn Adams
Aug 3, 2022
Rae Evelyn Thomas Adams was born on July 1, 1948, in Okolona, Arkansas to Henry Thomas and Tressie Johnson.
She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and united with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Okolona, Arkansas. She was a graduate of Simmons Highs School and shortly thereafter moved to Los Angeles, California. In 1968 she moved back to...
Carolyn Sue Bivens
Jul 28, 2022
Carolyn Sue Matlock Bivens was born on October 21, 1943, in Sparkman, Arkansas to the union of Bennie D. and Earnestine Cook Matlock. She accepted Christ at an early age and is a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She married Ruby Dell Bivens and to this union a son, Charles Dell was born.
She worked for several years at Riverwood...
Clarence Horton, Jr.
Jul 22, 2022
Clarence Horton Jr., 52 of Brinkley, passed away on Friday evening, July 22 at Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City. He was born March 14, 1970 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Earlene Dickson-Horton and Clarence Horton Sr.
Clarence was a lifelong member of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ in Brinkley. Clarence received his education from the Brinkley Public...
McKinley Jones
Jul 21, 2022
McKinley Jones, 85 of Holly Grove, passed away on Thursday evening, July 21 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock.
McKinley Jones was born September 30, 1936 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to Robert Jones and Callie C. Sutton-Jones. He was the widower of Lendora Davis-Jones.
McKinley was a member of Kingdom Builders Ministries in Holly Grove. He was...
Blossie Vivian Mitchell
Jul 19, 2022
Blossie Vivian McClure Mitchell was born on August 1, 1937 to Leo McClure, Sr. and Janie Cleon McNeil McClure in Curtis, Arkansas.
At the age of 12, she joined St. John Baptist Church is West Memphis, Arkansas and was baptized in the Mississippi River. Throughout her life, she maintained her position as a faithful servant of the church. At the...
Noy Buckner, Jr.
Jul 16, 2022
Noy Buckner, Jr., was born on June 27, 1947, in Gurdon, Arkansas, to Alice Louise Buckner and Noy Bucker, Sr. Noy, Jr., was the eldest of two sons. He was a delightful child, filled with fun-loving energy, cheerful laughter, and the early ability to "crack a joke." As a young boy, Noy spent a lot of time in the home...
Freddie Mae Banks
Jul 5, 2022
Freddie Mae Walton-Banks, 73 of Brinkley, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at her home.
Freddie was born February 15, 1949, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Fred Walton and Mathis T. Williams-Walton.
Freddie was a member of Mount of Olive Ministries in Brinkley for almost 50 years, where she served as Chief Usher and as a member of the...
Oneda R. Beavers
Jul 4, 2022
Services commemorating the life of Oneda Dickens Beavers will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon, Arkansas with Rev. Johnny C. Harris, eulogist. There will not be a public visitation.
Oneda was born to the union of Sherman Dickens and Sarah Lowery Dickens on December 18, 1949, in Gurdon, Arkansas. At...
Gale Jones, Sr.
Jun 30, 2022
Gale Jones, Sr., was born on July 7, 1936, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of JC Jones and Clarice Hunter Jones. JC and Clarice taught their children the value of hard work, being honest, and having a great name. Those attributes were a few of the many characteristics of the modest and soft-spoken Gale.
He accepted Christ at a...
Lonnie Ray Lacy, Sr.
Jun 18, 2022
Lonnie Ray Lacy, Sr., was born on January 10, 1963, in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of Johnny Lacy, Sr., and Orystine Allen. He was a 1981 graduate of Gurdon High School and worked for many years at Firestone and GP.
Lonnie loved the youth and was widely known for coaching PeeWee basketball and football for children ranging in ages...
Johnny C. Jones
Jun 13, 2022
Services for Johnny C. Jones will be held graveside at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Piney Grove Cemetery.
Johnny C. was born on February 20, 1949, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to C. J. Jones and Hattie Andrews Jones. He passed from this life on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He...
Dennis Tyrone Matlock
Jun 12, 2022
Dennis Tyrone Matlock was born on March 17, 1955, in Sparkman, Arkansas to the union of Bennie D. and Earnestine Cook Matlock.
Family and friends called him “Big Red.” He was a hard worker and always busied himself with “odds and ends” around the house.
Dennis worked for Ray White Lumber Company for years until he retired. He was a...
Willie B. Swink
Jun 10, 2022
Willie B. Swink, affectionately known as “Rabbit”, was born November 19, 1920, to the union of Eddie and Edna Norton Hendrix. Rabbit was born and raised in Okolona, AR.
At a young age, she was baptized and united with First Baptist Church of Okolona, AR. She was a faithful member until her health failed.
At the tender age of 14,...
James Craven
Jun 9, 2022
James Craven was born on November 19, 1925, in Prescott, Arkansas to the union of Brooks Craven and Mattie Redic Craven. He confessed a hope in Christ early in life and was a member of St. Luke AME Church in Prescott.
In 1959, he married the sweet Janie Morgan and their union was blessed with five children. He was a...
Ruby Jean Reed
Jun 6, 2022
Services commemorating the life of Ruby Jean Walker Reed will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Antioch Cemetery with Bishop C. L. Thompson, officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home Van Buren.
Ruby Jean was born the third child of Cornelius “Junious” and Viola Greening Walker on August...
Marine Johnson
Jun 1, 2022
Marine Johnson was born on April 5, 1936, in Camden, Arkansas to the union of Joe and Hazel Harris Johnson.
She accepted Christ at a young age and was a lifelong member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir and attended Sunday school faithfully.
Marine worked as a domestic worker for several years. She...
Cavashia Ravon Nicole Young
May 31, 2022
Cavashia Ravon Nicole Young came into the world on January 26, 2004 and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents Latrice and Calvin knew right away that she would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world. As a baby she was active and exploratory; she warmed up easily to anyone...
Otis Washington
May 25, 2022
Otis Washington was born March 4, 1951, on a bright and cool spring day in Camden, Arkansas. He was the one and only child born to Dorothy and Hampton Washington, Jr., who were proud parents.
His mother passed when he was two years old. He was raised by his paternal grandparents, Hampton and Mauler Washington.In his era, he began working...
