OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Vivian Marie Harris
Jun 15, 2019
Vivian Marie Williams Harris
“THE LIBRARIAN”
Vivian was born November 21, 1932, in Clark County, Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Cody Leon and Lizzie Mary Holmes Williams. They also had a son, Karl Frederick who preceded them and his sister in death on November 8, 1942.
Vivian attended elementary school in Smithton, Arkansas under the tutelage of her parents. She finished Smithton...
Pearlie Smith Rose
Jun 13, 2019
Pearlie Rose, 102, of Hampton, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, June 13, 2019. She lived a full blessed life and will be missed. She was born in Harrell, Arkansas on December 28, 1916 to the union of Earnie and Irma Tate Smith.
She married the handsome Odis Rose on December 3, 1937 and the Lord blessed their union...
Mae Lois Brim-Harris
Jun 13, 2019
The unforgettable moment in time was on July 30, 1938. It was then that Mae Lois Brim made her grand entrance into the world. Delivered by a midwife, Mrs. Josie Newburn in Manchester, she was the beloved daughter of Roy and Susie Lee Hogan Brim. The Brim and Hogan families played a key role in the development and shaping of...
Faymond Randall
Jun 11, 2019
Faymond Randall was born on January 15, 1946 in Camden, Arkansas to the union of Flymon and Elizabeth Ferguson Randall.
He was a graduate of Chaffery High School in Ontario, California and served in the United State Airforce. He worked as a steel worker in California and later retired. He moved to Camden, Arkansas and was an employee of the...
Jalen Da’rel McGhee
Jun 6, 2019
Jalen Da’rel McGhee was born into this life on April 29, 1993 in Portland, Oregon to Phillip LeAndrew McGhee and Katina Louise Daniel. From the beginning his parents knew that he would grow up to be the “life of the party”. Jalen was a loving and friendly person who was the absolute center of attention.
At the age of 6,...
Leartis Dansby
May 29, 2019
Leartis Dansby was born into the life on November 22, 1948 in Rosston, Arkansas to the union of Jacob and Mazie Marks Dansby.
He worked as a truck driver with the Arkansas State Highway Department for 27 years. He enjoyed a simple life watching westerns and spending time with family.
He passed into the Lord’s embrace on Wednesday, May 29,...
Joseph Edward Eason
May 28, 2019
Joseph E. Eason was born on April 28, 1951 in the Mt. Morriah Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was a cherished son of Charlie Doss and Gilberta Smith Eason. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Morriah Baptist Church.
“Joe Ed” as he was commonly known grew up to be talented and athletic. He...
Dwight Jerome Govan
May 22, 2019
Dwight Jerome Govan, AKA, “Baby Boy” was born on October 26, 1969 in Arkadelphia to the union of C. V. Govan and Ruby Lee Simpson Govan.
As a little boy he accepted Christ and was baptized. He was a member of Williams Temple C.O.G.I.C. He attended school in Arkadelphia and was a graduate of Gurdon High School. Dwight worked as...
Ruthie T. Helms Biggs
May 17, 2019
Ruthie T. Helms Biggs born November 8, 1932 to the parents of Gladys Wheeler Helms and Adolphus Helms both preceded her in death. She made her transition to eternal life at 2:49a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019.
Ruthie accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a member of Clayborn Chapel AME Church Springhill Community...
Douglas Wade Williams
May 14, 2019
Douglas Wade Williams, the first child of Clinton and Florence Albert Williams, was born on September 23, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was shy, yet outgoing and had a great sense of humor.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He graduated from Harmony Grove High School in 1977, where...
Gertie Mae Hill Dixon
May 4, 2019
Gertie Mae Hill Dixon the last surviving Hill family member of her generation passed on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Courtyards Gardens in Arkadelphia. She was 95.
Gertie M. Dixon was born into this life on August 18, 1923 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the union of Sam and Mattie Ross Hill. She accepted Christ at a young age and was...
Dennis Jerone Allen
May 1, 2019
Dennis Jerone Allen, a prominent fixture and celebrated friend of the Arkansas State Parks went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The Curtis, Arkansas native was 60 years old. His legendary work ethic and relentless drive proved instrumental in his living an extraordinary life.
Dennis was born in Gurdon, Arkansas on Friday, May 2, 1958. He...
DAMION L. BURNELL
Apr 16, 2019
Damion L. Burnell was born on December 22, 1991 in Camden, Arkansas to Orlando Burnell and Alice Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joycelyn Broadway; his grandfather, Ray Dean Porchia and his great-grandparents, Richard “Buster” Mitchell and Delois Mitchell.
Damion accepted Christ at a young age; he had a passionate love for God. He attended church in...
Carolyn Jean Berry
Apr 4, 2019
Carolyn Jean Berry was born into this life on February 18, 1950 in Camden, Arkansas to Clarence and Pearlene Berry.
She accepted Christ at a young age and attended St. Paul Baptist Church. She was a sweet and loving young lady. All who knew her; knew her to always be the “Life of the crowd.”
She passed from this life...
Simone Aleece Buckley
Apr 3, 2019
Simone Aleece Buckley came into the world on November 13, 1996 and those who were touched by her life would never be the same. Her parents were George Buckley and Jennifer Lavonne Scott. Her mother knew right away that Simone would one day make a forever lasting impression in this world. As a baby she was active and exploratory; she...
Parthena Williams
Apr 2, 2019
Parthena “Pot” Mitchell Williams was born on May 4, 1934 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was one of eleven children born to Thomas and Gracie Hudson Mitchell.
She attended Peake High School and was a member of St. Paul AME Church. Parthena met the handsome and tall Jesse C. Williams, Sr. He was known around Arkadelphia as “Slick”. She was impressed...
Ardis Jerome “JB” Barrett
Apr 1, 2019
JEROME - The MAN The Myth The LEGEND - BARRETT
1972-2019
Ardis Jerome Barrett was born August 14, 1972 in Camden, Arkansas to Lee Ardis Barrett and Barbara Ann Stevens Barrett.
Many were drawn to him because of his friendly and down-to-earth personality. “JB” as he was called by his friends and family was always cool, calm and collected.
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Judieth Myra Steinman
Mar 30, 2019
Judieth Myra Williams Shingledecker Steinman was born into this life January 23, 1956 to the union of Limon Louis Williams and Rosie Lee McCoy Williams. As a little girl her parents knew that Judieth would one day take on the world and do things her way.
Judieth confessed Christ as a teenager and united with Cottrell Chapel CME Church in...
Gussie Mae Bell Kelleybrew
Mar 28, 2019
Gussie Mae Bell Kelleybrew began her journey of life in Beirne, Arkansas on February 18, 1924 when she was born to William and Irene Roberts Bell. She completed a 95 year journey on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 6:59 p.m. shortly after the passing of her sister, Christine. Gussie was one of 16 children born into the large Bell family.
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