OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
J. C. Ware
Apr 2, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of J. C. “Potato” Ware will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Bishop Steven A. Paylor, the eulogist. Interment will be Pickett Cemetery in Hampton, Arkansas. Public visitation will be Friday, April 8 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Van...
Cleveland Cliff Jones
Mar 29, 2022
Cleveland Cliff Jones was born on February 22, 1949 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Booker T. Jones Sr., and Zenobia Jones, who preceded him in death. He was raised in a loving Christian home with his parents and siblings. While growing up, he attended Piney Grove AME Church. He attended and graduated from Peake High in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He later went...
Delores Van Hodge
Mar 21, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Delores Van Hodge will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny C. Harris, eulogist and Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., officiating. Interment will be at Boggy Cemetery in Bethany, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2022...
Ferman McClure, Sr.
Mar 17, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Deacon Ferman McClure, Sr., will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., eulogist and Rev. Henry E. Morgan, Jr., officiating. Interment will be at Curtis Cemetery in Curtis. Pallbearers will be Eric Crockett, Marcus McClure, Paul Bailey, III., Mark...
Cassandra Denise Young
Mar 5, 2022
Cassandra, affectionately known to us all as, “San”, was born April 30, 1964, in Gurdon, Arkansas at 509 Seahorn Street. San was the second child of three children born to Vernell and Shirley Gulley.
Cassandra accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Cannon Baptist Church in Gurdon, Arkansas. She attended Gurdon Public School System and graduated...
Alex Lee Winfrey, Sr.
Mar 2, 2022
The journey of life for Alex Lee Winfrey, Sr., began on June 9, 1949, in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was the eldest of 11 children born to Elmond J. and Mary Ophelia Winfrey. His parents taught him to adhere to high morals, spiritual and educational values.
Alex was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School in Forrest City, Arkansas. He...
Lee Esther Muldrow
Feb 27, 2022
Lee Esther Smith Muldrow was born July 8, 1954 in Prescott to the union of Earnest Smith and Hattie Walker Smith. She grew up in Prescott and was a 1972 graduate of Prescott High School.
She was fun-loving, and lived life with no limits. Everyone in Prescott knew her as “No P”, which meant “No Problem”. Lee Esther meant what...
Joyce Ann Gentry
Feb 25, 2022
On February 25, 2022, Joyce Ann Gentry received her wings and went to talk with the angels. She was 67 years old. Joyce Ann Gentry was born on October 10, 1954, in Beirne, Arkansas, and was the eldest of six children. She grew up in Beirne surrounded by the love of her sisters and brothers. Joyce Ann was a graduate...
James Edward Crawford
Feb 23, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of James Edward Crawford “Poochie” will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Williams Funeral Home with Rev. J. L. Newborn, the eulogist. Public visitation will be Friday, March 4, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 pm. until 7:00 p.m.at Williams Funeral Home.
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Leonard Hatley
Feb 19, 2022
Leonard Hatley was granted eternal rest in the glorious presence of The Lord at 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was at home, while surrounded by family during his final earthly days and transition to glory.
Leonard "Pud" Hatley was born on Monday, May 30, 1932 in the Burtsell Community of Okolona, AR. He was the baby-born child...
Patricia Ann Curry-Porter
Feb 19, 2022
Patricia A. Curry-Porter was called home to Glory and joined the “Great Cloud of Witnesses” on February 19, 2022. Her love, support, and commitment to her family were only exceeded by her faith, belief, and love for our Heavenly Father who she now joins.
Patricia was born October 12, 1954, in Camden Arkansas to the late Clarence H. Curry, Sr.,...
Patricia Ann Beavers
Feb 6, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Patricia Ann Beavers will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at The Word Family Church with Bishop Jacovis Davis, the eulogist. Interment will be at Patton Cemetery. Walk-thru visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Bethel AME Church in Camden. Pallbearers will be...
Yolanda Hughes
Feb 6, 2022
There was never a person that was turned down for help by Yolanda Joyce Hughes. After a short aggressive illness, she transitioned peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022, with her family at her side. She was 58. Within a span of her short amazing years on this earth, this phenomenal woman found a way to leave an indelible mark on...
Mattie Frances White
Feb 3, 2022
“There is no secret what God can do. What He’s done for others, He will do for you. And if I can help somebody as I travel along the way, then my living will not be in vain.”
That is exactly how Mattie saw life. It did not matter what walk of life you followed, you were welcome when in...
Carrie Hamilton Torrrence
Feb 2, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Carrie Hamilton Torrence will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Macedonia Baptist Church with Pastor Roy Williams, the eulogist. Interment will be at Good Hope Cemetery in Stephens, Arkansas. Walk-thru visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Van Buren....
Lee J. Johnson
Jan 29, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Lee “Jay” Johnson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Williams Funeral Home with Elder Australia W. Banks, eulogist and Rev. Vernon Moody, Sr., officiating. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Arkadelphia. The family will receive friends one hour before service time.
We thank you, in...
Lois Ann Williams
Jan 28, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Lois Ann Williams will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Harris, the eulogist. Interment will be at Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon, Arkansas. Public visitation will be Friday, February 4, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home.
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Enoch Arnold
Jan 28, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Enoch Arnold will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at the Arkadelphia Rec Center in Feaster Park with Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., eulogist. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Public visitation will be Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Williams...
Andrea "Andre" Marcus Adams
Jan 26, 2022
Services to commemorate the life of Andrea Marcus Adams “Andre” will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the Arkadelphia Rec Center in Feaster Park with Bishop Junius E. Williams, the eulogist. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Sparkman, Arkansas. Public visitation will be Friday, February 4, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m....
Dorothy Mae Luster
Jan 24, 2022
Dorothy Mae Smith Luster was born November 21, 1940, to Joseph and Savilla Norman Smith. She was the fourteenth of sixteen children born to this union. She was the baby girl and demanded to be treated like the baby girl. In other words, she enjoyed getting “her way” according to her siblings. She was born in the village of the...
