OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Johnny Ray Gulley
Jul 15, 2015
A service celebrating the life of Johnny Gulley will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Union Grove Baptist Church in Bluff City, Arkansas with interment following at Union Grove Cemetery. Rev. Larry Hines the pastor will officiate. The humble man known as Johnny Ray Gulley surrendered his soul to Christ on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at...
Elder G. C. Nolen
Jun 30, 2015
On August 23, 1938, Mary Eason and Granville Nolen were blessed with a son G. C. Nolen in Sparkman, Arkansas. He attended Sparkman Training School and later graduated from Lifeline Academy. He united with the Macedonia Baptist Church at an early age. In l965 he received the baptism of the Holy Ghost under the ministry of the late Elder Leo...
Elteaser Meredith
Jun 28, 2015
It was in the small town of Sparkman during the early days of fall that Elmer and Clifford Perry Harrison awaited the arrival of their second daughter and fifth child. Born on October 25, 1921, they named her Elteaser, who become known to her family as “Tee”. Nurtured in an environment that fostered independence and pride, she moved to Chicago,...
Marybeth Howard
Jun 26, 2015
A service commemorating the life of Marybeth Howard will be shared with family and friends held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Piney Grove AME Church with Pastor Claire Rhodes, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 6-7pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. On November 6, 1952, Marybeth Howard was born to James and Elizabeth Jones Howard...
Annette Middleton
Jun 18, 2015
Annette Bullock was born September 14, 1938 in Winnsboro, Louisiana. She was the second child born to Gib Bullock and Mary Jane Jones. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior as a little girl and united with the Pleasant Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church family. She grew in the Lord and served as Sunday school secretary and as a member...
Amir and Amarian Newburn Conner
Jun 7, 2015
Amir Newburn Conner and Amarian Newburn Conner were born on June 6, 2015 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their precious little memory will be cherished by their parents; Terence Deshea Conner and Fallon Nicole Newburn; one sister, Lauren Epps; three brothers, Raylon Hughes, Tarriq Conner, Terence Deshaun Conner; grandparents, Felix & Phyllis Newburn, Claude & Reva Delamar and Ricky...
Johnny Louis Rucks
May 29, 2015
Johnny Louis Rucks was the second child born to Adolph and Everlean Eason Rucks on April 28, 1952, in Sparkman, Arkansas. He protected his brothers and sisters, while enjoying being an example for them to follow. Nurtured in a Christian environment, he accepted Christ at a young age and joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. He was a dedicated member who...
Barbara Ann Beasley
May 17, 2015
Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me and let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You must not tie yourself to me with tears, be thankful for our beautiful years. I gave my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love...
Phyllis Renee Powell
May 12, 2015
The beautiful and sweet life of Phyllis Renee Powell came to a close on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. For 53 years Phyllis lived her life in contentment, peace and love. She dealt with bad days, obstacles, ups and downs with courage knowing that behind every dark cloud lies a silver lining. Phyllis was the fourth child born to Floyd and...
Clara Mae Rogers-Cummings
May 11, 2015
Clara Mae Rogers was born in Waldo, Arkansas on November 6, 1944, to Lawson and Priscilla Rogers Beasley. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mae Rogers and Rosie Rogers; brother, Lawson Rogers, Jr.; two daughters, Catherine Washington (March 16, 2015) and Clara A. Bowie (April 2, 2015); and one granddaughter. She united with First Memorial COGIC in...
Joe Charles Stephens
Apr 26, 2015
Joe Charles Stephens passed into the Lord’s embrace on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Heartland Fostrian in Flushing, MI, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born September 18, 1945 to Delia Mae Zachary Stephens and Joe Manning Stephens in Arkadelphia. Joe was a standout in sports while attending high school. He is a 1963 graduate of Peake...
Barbara Ann Tatum
Apr 23, 2015
The beautiful and sweet life of Barbara Ann Stitt Tatum came to a close on Thursday April 23, 2015. At her passing she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and the familiar voices that she had never forgotten. For 57 years Barbara Ann lived her life in contentment, peace and love. She dealt with bad days, obstacles, ups and downs...
Billy Ray Helms
Apr 17, 2015
On December 12, 1954, George and Callie Mitchell Helms welcomed the birth of their fifth child, a boy they named, Billy Ray Helms. Being nurtured in a Christian environment, Billy Ray accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Shady Grove A.M.E. Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher. He was a faithful and dedicated. He attended...
Aprly LeeAnn Hervey
Apr 9, 2015
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? He who has clean hands and a pure heart. Psalm 24:3-4 RSV On November 13, 2014, Justin and Vonnesha Shepherd Hervey and Diamond welcomed the birth of Little Miss Aprly LeeAnn Hervey. She was a happy bay girl who brought joy to the lives of those she touched. Smiling is what she...
Craig "Lucky" Oliver Greene
Apr 7, 2015
Craig Oliver Greene was born in Camden, Arkansas on August 27, 1960 to John Thomas Greene and Onie B. Broomfield Wilborn. He confessed his faith in Christ at a tender age. “Lucky” as he was known grew up to be a handsome and intelligent young man. He attended Hot Springs High School and later completed his course work in auto...
George Gould Oliver
Apr 3, 2015
This life’s journey began on February 24, 1936, when John L. “Johnny” and Jessie Lea Oliver welcomed the birth of a son they named, George Gould Oliver. George grew up in the Bunn Community. The Bunn Community was a thriving, yet small community filled with good neighbors, family and friends whom never met strangers. So much of the community was...
Clara Ann Bowie
Apr 2, 2015
Clara Ann Bowie was born on August 10, 1964, in Waldo, Arkansas to the union of Earnest and Clara Mae Rogers Bowie. Clara was fun-loving and caring. She was a 1982 graduate of Gurdon High School. She furthered her education at the Little Rock Job Corp Training Center. She was a hard worker and worked countless jobs to take care...
Patricia Ann Barnum
Mar 25, 2015
Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me and let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You must not tie yourself to me with tears, Be thankful for our beautiful years. I gave my love. You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love...
Larry Donnell Jenkins
Mar 25, 2015
Larry Donnell Jenkins was born on April 18, 1954, in Camden, Arkansas to Rosie Lee Jenkins. He was known to friends and family as “Dobbie.”Larry was an active and lively kid. Larry built his own first basketball goal and mostly all the boys from the Northside came to play. Larry was a dedicated member of the “Northside Club.” He accepted...
Vendercea Lock Amos
Mar 22, 2015
Mrs. Vendercea Lock Amos was born on October 8, 1928 in Sparkman, Arkansas to Julia Williams Hunter and Ira Lock. She was the oldest of three sisters, Oradell, Delores, and Versie. She always loved her sisters and had fun loving memories growing up with them. She was united in holy matrimony in 1950 to Mr. R.B. Amos and they remained...
