OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Frances D. Nelson
Jun 18, 2020
Frances D. Eason-Nelson was born on November 15, 1952 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Edward E. and Desarea House Eason.
Frances was the wife of her high school sweetheart, Terry Nelson. Frances was very active in her community, church, and career. She spent several years engaging in volunteer and community service events in Los Angeles, CA during her...
Carl Houston Vaughn
Jun 14, 2020
Carl Houston Vaughn was born on October 16, 1937 in Centerpoint, Arkansas to the union of Albert and Tilla Jones Vaughn. He was a graduate of Childress Training School in Nashville, Arkansas and was a member of Centerpoint Church of Christ.
He married Rachel Post on April 1, 1977 and they share 43 year together. Carl was a quiet, yet...
Cledis Marie Coleman-Braswell
Jun 11, 2020
Sister Cledis Marie Coleman-Braswell was born February 8, 1931 in Bearden, Arkansas. She was the second child born to the late Robert Coleman and Gracie Hudspeth-Coleman.
She joined Macedonia AME Church in her adolescent years. Sister Braswell is a faithful, loyal, and dedicated member at Macedonia AME Church currently under the leadership of Rev. Kent Boughton. She is always willing...
James "JJ" Edward Neal, Jr.
Jun 10, 2020
The world was forever changed on December 28, 1996, when Yolandra Green and James E. Neal welcomed the birth of a little boy they named James Edward Neal, Jr.
“JJ” as most knew him grew up in Camden and had many friends. He was that cool laid-back friend. He loved to joke around and just have a good time. He...
Jacqueline Cleon "Jackie" McClure-Goshen
May 31, 2020
Jacqueline Cleon McClure Goshen made her grand entrance into this world on Christmas Day in 1966. She was born the union of Leo, Jr., and Mattie Lee Hill McClure in Lansing, Michigan. Her parents knew right away that world would never be the same with “Jackie”.
She accepted Christ at a tender age and was a member of Mt. Friendship...
Charles McElroy
May 30, 2020
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF REV. CHARLES MCELROY
The journey of life for Charles McElroy began on December 7, 1955 to Zelmer and Margaree Galbert McElroy in Camden, Arkansas.
He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a 1972 graduate of Hampton High School and earned an associate degree in computer technology from SAU Tech in East Camden....
Jessie "Pappa Pete" Jones
May 16, 2020
Jessie Jones was born to the late Henry Jones and Parthena Jones on April 12, 1933. He was united in holy matrimony to Aljean Elliott on March 5, 1950 to this union 10 children were born.
He was saved and Holy Ghost filled at Brown’s Temple COGIC under the leadership of Superintendent Harry Brown in the year of 1979. He...
David Lynn Jackson
May 14, 2020
David Lynn Jackson was born on July 16, 1961 in Arkadelphia to the union of Lynn and Margarine Jackson. He accepted Christ at an early age. David grew up to be a strong and athletic young man. Growing up David attended Piney Grove AME Church, but later began practicing the Catholic faith.
David, also known as “DJ” and “Dave”, graduated...
Mattie J. Horton Armstrong
May 3, 2020
When Mattie J. Horton was born on June 30, 1941, she was blessed with God fearing parents Sam and Ietta Mitchell Horton who, by example, taught Christian values, integrity and ingenuity that resulted in a solid and caring family environment. Her parents were highly respected among friends and neighbors in the Curtis Community.
She confessed her faith in Christ at...
Thelma Ross-Webb
May 3, 2020
“Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me: for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
On Wednesday, September 24, 1947, Thelma...
Nicholas Todd "Nick" Dickerson
Apr 28, 2020
The sun rose on the life of Nicholas Todd Dickerson on October 5, 1983 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was a bubbly and happy little boy who early awaited what life had to offer. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas.
“Nick” was an outgoing and care free soul. He...
Willie "JUNE BUG" Giles, Jr.
Apr 28, 2020
Willie was born July 24, 1949 to Willie Giles, Sr., and Susie Mae Osborn Giles. He was the eldest of nine children. He joined the Army National Guard after graduating from Bell High School in 1967. He was a devoted member of Eastern Star Baptist Church until his health began to fail.
Upon his return he worked for the international...
Helen Marie Hunter
Apr 20, 2020
Helen Marie Epps Hunter was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on January 1, 1959 to the union of Jasper and Mary Helen Atkins Epps.
She attended Lafayette High School and worked as a homemaker. She married Larry Joe Hunter and later moved to Garland, Arkansas. After his passing she moved back to Camden in 2003 to be closer to her family.
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Sherman Charles Dickens
Apr 14, 2020
Sherman "Charles" was the 6th child born to Sherman Dickens and Sarah Lowery Dickens on September 21, 1951. At an early age, Charles joined Providence AME Church in Kansas, Arkansas.
He was a 1969 graduate of Bell High School. His favorite sport was basketball and he was a famous well-known fisherman. He loved to barbeque and widely known for making...
Shanndor Monta' Thrower
Apr 8, 2020
On June 12, 1977, Ms. Jeanette Thrower welcomed a baby boy with beautiful dark brown eyes who instantly captured her heart. She named him, Shanndora Monta’ Thrower, known to all as "Shawn” and “Shoo.” Shawn departed this life and entered into the arms of his loving Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Bearden, Arkansas.
Shawn was an only...
Johnny Talley, Jr.
Apr 2, 2020
When the Heavenly Father calls a soul to rest, we must be ready to answer the call. Such was the circumstances on Friday, April 3, 2020, when our beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Johnny Talley, Jr., began his journey to a place of infinite tranquility-one without pain and anguish, but of eternal rest.
Johnny Talley, Jr. was born in...
Kiana E. Davis
Apr 1, 2020
Kiana Entajiah Davis was born July 17, 1994 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Zakia Sinks and Megaenus Davis.
Kiana was a 2012 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She enjoyed cooking, cosmetology and spending time with her daughter, Ca’Marii and her family.
Kiana gained her wings on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gail Winfrey...
Robert Edward Lee, Jr.
Mar 27, 2020
Robert Edward Lee, Jr. , 88, of Arkadelphia passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. Robert Edward Lee, Jr. was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on May 23, 1931. Robert, also known as Bob, graduated from Peake High School in Arkadelphia, in 1950. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and retired after serving for 25 years...
Gerald Chavis
Mar 25, 2020
Brother Gerald Chavis was born on April 2, 1956 in Thornton, Arkansas to John Henry Land, Sr., and Christeen Chavis Brown. He was reared by Christeen and Earnest Brown.
He was educated at Calhoun County High School and was a 1975 graduate of Thornton High School. Shortly after graduation he enlisted into the United States Army.
Gerald was an employee...
Ronald Bernard Minor
Mar 21, 2020
Ronald Bernard Minor passed from the life on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born to Robert Lee Armstrong and Lacyrene Minor on November 17, 1959 in Louann, Arkansas.
Ronald was a 1979 graduate of Fairview High School where he played in the football team. He was outgoing and his energy...
