OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Earder Gulley, Jr.
Aug 21, 2017
E A R D E R G U L L E Y, J R. Deacon Earder Gulley Jr. was born on June 14, 1942, in Bluff City, Arkansas to the late Earder and Emma Jewel Gulley. Bro Gulley accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Union Grove Baptist Church where he was active until his health began to...
Robert Allen Turner
Aug 1, 2017
Robert Allen Turner was born into time on July 27, 1954 in Gurdon, Arkansas to Allen G. Wilson and Quarlee Turner. He accepted Christ and united with Mt. Canaan Baptist Church at an early age. Robert was a 1974 graduate of Gurdon High School. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Army on August 30, 1974 and...
Jerry L. Furlow
Jul 22, 2017
The Life and Times of Jerry L. Furlow “Pluke” On February 9, 1947 Jerry Calvin and Minnie Ola Brooks Furlow welcomed the birth of a son they named Jerry Laverne Furlow. Jerry was a fun loving and curious little boy. He united with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at the age of seven under the leadership of Rev. Anthony. He was...
Timothy Edmund Martin
Jul 16, 2017
The Life and Times of Timothy Edmund Martin “Timmy” Timothy Edmund Martin was born into time on November 27, 1979 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the union of Gilbert and Cathy (Wilson) Martin. “Timmy” as he was commonly called was fortunate to be a part of the Martin family and the Wilson family. Being a member of both he was...
Helen Francis Flannigan
Jul 11, 2017
The Life and Times of Helen F. FlanniganIf life is a song worth singing, then every breath taken should exude the melody, the harmony and the rhapsody of Helen Francis Morgan Hughes Flannigan. After a lengthy illness, Helen transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 with her family at her side. She was 79. Within a span of seventy-nine amazing...
Robert Duane Williams
Jul 9, 2017
On August 10, 1958, Roger and Annie Bell Miner Williams celebrated the birth of a son they named Robert Duane. He accepted Christ as young man and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He was a 1976 graduate of Arkadelphia High School where he played football and excelled as a student.On February 4, 1977 he enlisted in the...
Emmanuel Ray Jenkins
Jul 6, 2017
The Life of Emmanuel Ray JenkinsGod bless those who mourn, for the will be comforted. Matthew 5:4Emmanuel Ray Jenkins was born in the City of Camden, Arkansas on September 21, 1947, to the late Rosie Lee Jenkins.“Manuel” as he was often referred was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School. Shortly after high school he attended Job Corps and studied...
Bobby Lee Bell
Jul 3, 2017
Bobby Lee Bell was born into this life on September 16, 1948 in Smackover, Arkansas. His parents Bennie and Margaret Jones Bell taught him Christian values and the value of hard work.Bobby was a graduate of Smackover Training School. He worked several jobs and was known to be a jack of all trades. Fishing was one of his hobbies and...
DL "T Cake" Simpson
Jun 30, 2017
D.L. was born on May 22, 1941 in Vaden, Arkansas to the union of Lonnie and Armenter Pigg Simpson. He attended Bell High School in Gurdon and worked for the Homer G. Brazeale.His hobbies included fishing, hunting and he was a member of the Big Bend Hunting Club in Vaden. He enjoyed hanging out around the barrel at the bottoms...
Regina Faye Davis Saine
Jun 28, 2017
Regina Faye Saine was born December 31, 1976 in Little Rock, Arkansas.Such a woman, whose life was spent in dedication to family, friends, and church, the daughter of Fay and Lottie Davis. She traded her earthly home to be placed in her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Regina confessed her love of Christ at an early age at...
Flossie Mae Summerville
Jun 25, 2017
Flossie Mae Brown Summerville was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on August 15, 1945. She was the seventh child born to Dona and Maude Eva McNeal Brown. By every account, Flossie was an intelligent, joyful and obedient child, gifted with a gentle nature that would serve her all her life. As a young girl she found Christ and united with the...
Leo Hendrix
Jun 23, 2017
The Life of Leo HendrixLeo was born on March 11, 1964, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Lee Gustar Hendrix, Sr. and Hattie Mae Smith. He grew up in a home filled with an abundance of love, laughter and good times. Coming from a large family of sisters and brothers he really didn’t need a lot of friends, but his personality and...
Frederick Tyrone Alexander
Jun 22, 2017
The Life of Frederick Tyrone AlexanderGod bless those who mourn, for the will be comforted. Matthew 5:4Frederick Tyrone Alexander was born December 30, 1960 to the late Henry “Bubba” Alexander, Jr., and the late Alice T. Wroten-Alexander in Camden, Arkansas. He accepted Christ early in life and united with Good Home Baptist Church in Louann, Arkansas until God called him...
Odessa Mae Johnson Nelson
Jun 16, 2017
A Glimpse Into Her LifeLet not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you...
Henry Louis "Louie" Marks
Jun 14, 2017
Henry Louis “Louie” Marks was born on June 20, 1952 in Gurdon, Arkansas to James Garfield and Lucille Hawthorne Marks. He was a life-long member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church having joined as a little boy under the leadership of Rev. S. L. Loyd. He was a 1970 graduate of Gurdon High School, which was the first class so graduate...
Melvin McPeak
Jun 12, 2017
On September 12, 1953, Willie and Aletha Phifer McPeak welcomed the birth of a son the named Melvin. He accepted Christ at a young age and united with Philadelphia AME Church in the Piney Ridge Community. Melvin was a 1971 graduate of Gurdon High School.He married Cathy in 1982 and to this union two children were born, Natasha and Kelvin....
Kedre'us De'Juan Norvell
May 29, 2017
KEDRE’US DE’JUAN NORVELLAs we retrace the footprints of Kedre’us De’ Juan Norvell 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, fiancé, expectant father, grandson, nephew, cousin, and trusted friend. On March 16, 1995 Jacqueline...
Otis Earl "Jake" Gulley
May 26, 2017
A Glimpse into His Life Otis Earl Gulley was born into this world on December 23, 1956 to Earder and Emma Purifoy Gulley. He was given the nickname “Jake” whom all his family and loved ones would call him. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and untied with Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Bluff City,...
Arthur Wayne Jones
May 11, 2017
The Scroll of Life HIS DEPARTURE Silent as sunlight, Arthur Wayne Jones slipped into God’s blessed eternity to make his home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 2:41 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017. He left his earthly home in the presence of family and staff at Detroit Receiving Hospital. The Spirit of the Lord dominated the room...
Ruby Lee Newburn
May 9, 2017
God, on May 9, 2017 stretched forth his hand and welcomed his faithful servant, Ruby Lee Newburn, home. Her entrance into eternity completes the Gabriel and Bessie Wilson Family. Ruby Lee Newburn was born on September 1, 1919 in Arkadelphia, AR to the late Gabriel and Bessie Wilson. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age,...
