OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Willie Bell Smith
Oct 5, 2022
Willie Bell Green Smith was born into this life in Macon, Georgia on May 5, 1946. Her mother, Alice Viola Henning loved her beyond measure. She was a longtime member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church where she served with the WMU.
She loved to cook and knew her way around any kitchen. Her home was the gathering place for good...
Lillie Alma Eason
Oct 1, 2022
Lillie Alma Eason was born on September 2, 1940 in the Mt. Morriah Community near Arkadelphia and was the first born of six children to the union of Edward Emerson and Desarea Eason.
Lillie gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Morriah Baptist Church. She was an extremely sweet and soft spoken woman who deeply loved...
Willie Lee Henry
Sep 29, 2022
Willie Lee Henry was born on March 28, 1954, in Prescott, Arkansas to the union of Jesse Henry and Allie Mae Ford Ollison. Willie Lee was a 1972 graduate of Gurdon High School.
He accepted Christ at a tender age and attended Mt. Canaan Baptist Church and New Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He worked as an independent plumber for a...
Patsy Ann Harris
Sep 27, 2022
Now unto Him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. AMEN. Ephesians 3:20-21
Those who love me when I am gone, release me and let me go. I have...
Anthony "Big Buck" Williams
Sep 26, 2022
Anthony Brady Williams was born on August 6, 1975, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of CJ Williams-Pigg and Marion Marlow Arnold. “Big Buck” was known as a gentle giant. He was a loving, honest, kind, and caring young man who never met a stranger. He confessed his faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of...
Willis Ivory Floyd
Sep 25, 2022
Willis Ivory Floyd was born in Okolona, Arkansas to the parents of Willis and Estella Floyd. He was the seventh-born child of eight siblings. He was raised in a healthy and Christian home. Ivory joined Piney Ridge Methodist Church when he was sixteen years old.
He is a 1963 graduate of Simmons High School in Okolona, Arkansas. Ivory moved to...
Beverlyn Ann Williams
Sep 24, 2022
Beverlyn Ann Williams was born into this life on April 2, 1956, in Clark County, Arkansas to William Brim and Willie Marie Deloach. She grew up to be a fun-loving and intelligent young lady.
Beverlyn was a 1974 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Services from Henderson State University. She worked as...
Derrick Bryon Newburn
Sep 17, 2022
The journey of life for Derrick Bryon Newburn began on November 14, 1966, in Malvern, Arkansas. He was the last born of four boys to Rev. Franklin D. Newburn and Brenda Hopkins Newburn. His parents taught him to adhere to high morals, as well as spiritual and educational values.
“Rick” as he was lovingly called, accepted Christ at a tender...
Lee Edward Gulley
Sep 14, 2022
“Reflection of Life”
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 5:8
Brother Lee Edward Gulley was born April 18, 1947, to Lawson Gulley and Willie Mae McKinney Gulley. He lived in Bluff City, Arkansas and married Diana Sims on October 18, 1974....
William "Boo" H. Battle
Sep 9, 2022
William Henry Battle was born on April 29, 1966, in Arkadelphia to Nell Battle and Lucille Ussery. Being raised in a large family of 12 he was the baby brother. His mother passed when he was only 2 years old. He was raised by his grandmother Lucy “Big Mama” McNeil. His grandmother was highly respected among friends and neighbors in...
Floyd J. Gulley
Sep 8, 2022
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under Heaven. This is the story of Floyd Junius Gulley; a son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend whom God in his infinite wisdom called home September 8, 2022.
Floyd J. Gulley was born October 2, 1956 in Bluff City, Arkansas. He was the second of four children born to...
Andretti Meyone Austin
Sep 6, 2022
Andretti was born August 18, 1998 to Zandra and LaCorey Davis in Camden, Arkansas. On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Andretti transitioned from this life to go home to be with the Lord.
Andretti was a 2017 graduate of Camden Fairview and attended Henderson State University in Arkadelphia.
Andretti was one of seven siblings and lived in Camden, Arkansas. Andretti loved...
Edwin L. Swan
Sep 6, 2022
Edwin L. Swan was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on Tuesday, September 7, 1993 to Monica J. Swan and Marvin Griswold. He accepted Christ and was baptized on June 20, 2001at New Bethel Baptist Church in Crossett under the pastorate of the late Rev. B. J. Jackson.
He attended Crossett High School and later went on to Job Corps in...
Annie Jewel Gossett
Aug 23, 2022
Life’s Journey
Ecclesiastes 3:1
To everything there is a season, and a time under the heaven.
Annie Jewel was born on November 24, 1932, in Prescott, Arkansas to Huey and Grace Hudson.
She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and united with the Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Elder Johnny S....
Ike Tripp, Sr.
Aug 8, 2022
Ike Tripp Sr., 74 of Augusta, passed away on Monday evening, August 8 at Unity Health White County Medical Center in Searcy.
Ike was born February 28, 1948 in Fitzhugh, Arkansas to Jack Tripp and Cercy Lee Rowe-Tripp.
Ike received his education from the Augusta Public School System. He was a 1967 graduate of Carver High School in Augusta. He...
T'Korrie A. Davis
Aug 7, 2022
Services remembering the life of T’Korrie A. Davis will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., eulogist. There will not be a public visitation.
On November 6, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas Tiarra Okra and Corey Davis gave birth to a beautiful...
Anika Bunch
Aug 6, 2022
Services commemorating the life of Anika Lock Bunch will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with Rev. K.L. Jones, eulogist. Public visitation will be Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Anika was born to the union of John Dale Wilson and Sharon D....
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...
