OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
LaDonna Gail Williams
Oct 12, 2020
LaDonna Gail Williams, beautifully known as “Gail”, was born on July 20, 1965, the eight children of ten children of Rev. Henry C. Giles ad Virginia Mae Osborn-Giles. She grew up in a large family and understood the importance of family and sharing.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Eastern Star Baptist Church where...
Karen Louise Bivens
Oct 7, 2020
On June 17,1965, Clarice Henderson and the late Richard Berry welcomed the birth of their first daughter, Karen Louise Berry.
Karen accepted Christ at a young age and was united with Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she served as a cook in the kitchen. She attended Sparkman High School where she also worked some time as a janitor.
Karen was a...
Billy Ray "Glen" Highsmith
Oct 6, 2020
Billy Ray Highsmith was born in Amy, Arkansas on Wednesday, September 4, 1963 to O. D. Flint and Celaster Highsmith. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Rising Star Baptist Church in Amy, Arkansas and often attended Shady Grove Baptist Church.
He was a 1982 graduate of Harmony Grove High School and was a member...
Burnette Muldrow
Oct 6, 2020
On September 19, 1945 in Prescott, Arkansas a baby boy was born to Adell Furlow and Rufus Muldrow. They named him Burnette. He was the cute little boy who everybody loved. He was taught the importance of true Christian values in the home and church. He was also taught that hard work pays off in the end. There was no...
Deidra Neshia Carrigan
Oct 3, 2020
Deidra Neshia Carrigan came into the world on Wednesday, December 29, 1982 and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas to the union of James Edward and Rutha Bell Porter Carrigan. Her parents knew right away that Deidra would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world....
Sarah Louise McDaniel
Oct 1, 2020
On Wednesday, August 18, 1937, the Lord loaned his child to Ludie Mae Buggs Robinson and Willie Robinson. They named this curly, red head baby girl Sarah Louise Robinson. When Sarah was six years old, Ludie Mae gained her heavenly wings and left Sarah and her two brothers to be raised by their dad until he met and married Mae...
Maxine Thomas Adams
Sep 30, 2020
The beautiful and sweet life of Maxine Thomas Adams came to a close on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs. She was born Wednesday, March 5, 1941 in Okolona, Arkansas to the union of L.C. Thomas and Clara McDaniel Thomas.
She gave her life to Christ at a tender age and was a member of...
Thurman Dixon, Jr.
Sep 29, 2020
Thurman Dixon, Jr. was born to Thurman Dixon, Sr. and Gertie Mae Hill in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on July 4, 1949. He was the 6th of 7 children born of that union. Thurman graduated from peak high school in 1969. He also attended Arkansas AM&N, now known as UAPB where he excelled as a football player. In 1971, Thurman married his...
Preston Lynn Johnson, Sr.
Sep 25, 2020
Preston L. Johnson, Sr., a Christian man whose name was synonymous with reliability, service, expertise, and hospitality, went to be with the Lord unexpectantly at his late Arkadelphia, Arkansas residence, on Friday, September 25, 2020. He was 79 years old.
A North Carolina native, born May 28, 1941, Preston was adopted at the age of four by his aunt, the...
Mashunda Latoya "Shunda" Hill
Sep 24, 2020
Mashunda Latoya Hill sweetly known as “Shunda” came into the world on November 25, 1985 and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents Zella Berry and Michael Hill knew right away that Shunda would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world. As a baby she was active and exploratory; she...
Ronny R. Elliott
Sep 24, 2020
Ronny R. Elliott was born on June 30, 1953 in Camden, Arkansas to Louie and Marcelene Jones Elliott.
He was a member of Mt. Gillard Baptist Church and a 1971 graduate of Lafayette High School. Shortly after high school he attended trade school in Hot Springs and studied lawn mower maintenance. He worked as a pulp- wood hauler and tired...
Sandra Steward Porchia
Sep 18, 2020
“To everything there’s is a season and a time to every purpose under the heavens. A time to be born and a time to die.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
On February 18, 1962 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Oreas Steward Sr. and Willie Mae Steward welcomed the birth of their baby girl, Sandra Steward Porchia.
Sandra was a joyful, loving, caring, giving individual with...
Clarence Buckley
Sep 15, 2020
Clarence “Yank” Buckley was the 3rd child born to the union of Ollie and Osie Lee Richardson Buckley on June 6, 1948 in Arkadelphia. He grew up in a close-knit family surrounded by the love of his sisters and brothers. “Yank” as he was fondly called accepted Christ and was baptized at Tate Temple C.O.G.I.C. He was a 1966 graduate...
Grady Leon Jenkins
Sep 13, 2020
Grady Leon Jenkins was born on December 12, 1957 in Camden, Arkansas to Rosie Jenkins. Grady confessed Christ at an early age and attended Christian Methodist Episcopal Temple Church.
He attended Camden Senior High School and as a teenager he worked as carrier for Camden News. He later attended Job Corps in Hot Springs where he studied carpentry. He met...
Diana Biggs
Sep 10, 2020
Diana Marie Biggs was born June 12, 1929 to Paul and Mildred Hoagland in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was the oldest of six children and the family later moved to Billings, Montana. She married Paul Sadler and to their union four children were born. She worked in the head-start program in the early 1960’s. She also worked to help start...
Devessa Viola Kincy
Sep 8, 2020
The home going and final respects for Ms. Devessa Viola Kincy, one of Bearden’s centenarians will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the White Springs Community Cemetery in Bearden, Arkansas with Moderator Vernon Thompson, eulogist. Ms. Kincy passed on to glory Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Silver Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation in Camden, Arkansas.
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Kenny Knox
Sep 7, 2020
On February 5, 1961, Oddis and Emma Jean Dixon Knox welcomed the birth of their last child, a son they named Kenny Knox. He accepted Christ at a young age. Later in life he attended Davis Temple Church of God In Christ. He was 1979 graduate of Arkadelphia High School where he played football.
“Boo Boo” was they typically young...
Kason Keith Porter
Aug 26, 2020
As we retrace the footprints of Kason Keith Porter, we can only give thanks for the many lives he enriched along life’s journey. A strong, and quite young man, he was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a son, a brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle and trusted friend.
On November 12, 2001, Michael and Constance Matlock Porter welcomed...
Lillie Mae Brown
Aug 26, 2020
Lillie Mae Brown was born on December 3, 1929 to John Henry and Hannah Brown in Smithton, Arkansas. At an early age, Lillie was baptized and united with Eastern Star Baptist Church where she served as a member of the choir. She attended school at Smithton Schools and later attended Bell High School where she was a member of the...
Donell Rogers
Aug 25, 2020
Donell Rogers was born in Bearden, Arkansas on Tuesday, July 12, 1955. He was the fifth child born to the union of Ben and Irene Gilder Rogers. The Rogers family later moved to Bearden. His parents were highly respected in Bearden and they taught their children self-respect and respect of others. Donell accepted Christ at an early age and was...
