OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Murthrue Lee Dickens Penny
Aug 30, 2014
Murthrue Lee Dickens Penny was born into time on September 10, 1934 in the Beech Creek Community outside of Gurdon, Arkansas. She was the fourth child born to the union of William Taft and Lou Emma Jones Dickens. Murthrue gave her life to Christ at a young age and was a member of Providence A.M.E Church in Kansas, Arkansas. As...
Juanita Cunningham
Aug 30, 2014
Juanita Cunningham was born on July 25, 1937 in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of Leroy and Mary Mitchell Cunningham. Juanita accepted Christ as a young lady and united with Eastern Star Baptist Church where she was a member of the Women’s Missionary Union. Those she touched and those who knew her witnessed her love for God. She was a...
George Elliot Butler
Aug 29, 2014
George Elliot Butler was born on March 29, 1930 in Dalark, Arkansas to Elliot and Lula Alberta Williams Butler. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas. George married Ella Mae Kelley Blevins. He welcomed her children and loved them as his own. He operated the chipper at Ray Lumber Company for several years before he retired....
Doris Etta Minor
Aug 20, 2014
Doris Etta Jones Minor was surrounded by loved ones when she transitioned into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. Doris was born into time on February 8, 1942 in the small, but friendly Waterloo, Arkansas. She was born to the union of K. C. and Etta Brewer Jones. She...
Deborah Ann Jefferson Martin
Aug 11, 2014
Deborah Ann Jefferson began her journey of life on Sunday, January 15, 1961 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was the oldest child born to Richard and Virginia Hill Jefferson. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and joined Greater Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Dr. W. T. Keaton. She worked in the nursery with her...
Sammie Edward Leeper
Aug 8, 2014
Sammie Edward Leeper was born on December 9, 1932. He was blessed with God fearing parents; Rev. Willie Lee and Estella Meeks Leeper who, by example, taught Christian values, integrity and ingenuity that resulted in a solid and caring family environment. His parents were highly respected among friends and neighbors in “Meeks Settlement”. They taught him “a good name is...
Espen Butler
Jul 19, 2014
On Tuesday, April 13, 1926 in Manning, Arkansas, Meddra and Lubie Lock Butler welcomed the birth of another son, Espen Butler. He was blessed with God fearing parents who, by example, taught Christian values, integrity and hard work that resulted in a solid upbringing. His parents were highly respected among friends and neighbors in the community and taught their children...
Treviel A. "Veildy" Threadgill
Jul 8, 2014
As we retrace the footprints of Treviel Allen Threadgill 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, and trusted friend. On September 29, 1989, in St. Louis, Missouri, Jacqueline Cunningham and...
Calvin L. "Silk G' Kennedy
Jul 3, 2014
Calvin L. Kennedy was born in Gould, Arkansas on June 10, 1970. He was the son of Samuel Baker, Sr., and Stella Henderson Kennedy. Calvin grew up in a loving home filled with an abundance of laughter and love. As a child, Calvin was baptized and became a member of Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Gould, Arkansas. He was...
Michael Elmond Winfrey
Jun 19, 2014
Michael Elmond Winfrey was born into time on January 30, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee. Michael was the loving son of Alex and Barbara Jones Winfrey. He accepted Christ at a tender age and united with Antioch Baptist Church (Richmond Hill Community) under the leadership of his dad, Pastor Alex Winfrey, Sr. He recently united with First Baptist Church, Nashville, Arkansas...
James C. "Buck" Buckley
Jun 15, 2014
James Cornelius Buckley was born to Howard and Rosie Osborn Buckley in the small community of Shady Grove near Arkadelphia on August 30, 1924. Papa Howard and Mama Rosie instilled in their children the value of hard work, family and loyalty. “Buck” as most knew him grew up to be a handsome young man. He united with the Shady Grove...
Macy Ella Haynie
Jun 12, 2014
On Thursday, June 12, 2014, Macy Ella Sims Haynie mercifully left this world of time to live forever in eternity. Her strong spirit will be missed by many. Her passing reminds us that life is uncertain, but death is sure. Macy Ella was born into time on May 17, 1921, in Bluff City, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Tidwell...
Kendall Corey Murphy
Jun 10, 2014
On November 2, 1968, joy and delight was added to the Murphy family with the birth of Kendall Corey Murphy, the sixth child born to Henry and Samella Murphy in Arkadelphia. His parents knew right away that he would add more laughter and love to their family. Kendall grew up to be a funny, smart and handsome young man. He...
Sharon Ann Daniel
Jun 7, 2014
A fun-loving, charismatic spirit slipped the bonds of this life and traded time for eternity on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Her irreplaceable presence, her laughter and sporty attitude will be forever etched in the minds and hearts of those who knew her. Sharon Ann Daniel was born August 7, 1955 to Charles Walter and Dorothy Jean Jefferson Daniel in Sparkman,...
Reva Jeanette "Net" Blacknall
May 21, 2014
Reva Jeanette Blacknall was born in a small close-nit community of Millcreek near Arkadelphia, Arkansas on October 20, 1955. She was the oldest daughter among the three born to Booker T. and Jessie L. Ankton Blacknall. By every account, “Net” as she was affectionately called was an intelligent, joyful and obedient child, gifted with a gentle nature that would serve...
Florence Randall Banks
May 13, 2014
The Florence Virginia Randall Banks family has planned a memorial service honoring her life on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Caddo Valley. Brother Monty Montgomery will be officiating. On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at the age of 96, she passed at Baptist Health Medical Center, Arkadelphia. She was born October...
Terry Louis Perry
May 4, 2014
Terry Louis Perry was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on October 29, 1957. He was the son of Joe L. Williams and Mattie Goodloe-Perry. Terry grew up in a loving home filled with an abundance of laughter and love. He was taught the values and virtues of hard work by Joe L. Perry who raised him and loved him as his...
Rodney Keith Brownlee
Apr 21, 2014
RODNEY KEITH BROWNLEE was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the parents Samuel L. Grandy and Ms. Lois L. Brownlee. He received his education in Arkadelphia, AR and completed his studies in Wilmer-Hutchins High School on May 22, 1977. He worked at Kipps Big Boy and Interstate Battery for 5 years. He was currently operating Sherry’s Place until the Lord called...
J. D. Brown
Apr 21, 2014
J. D. Brown was born September 20, 1922 to parents of Hannah Dixon and John Henry Brown, Sr. of Holly Grove, Arkansas. He was the first of thirteen children. Preceding him in death were his parents, one son, Henry Brown; his siblings, John Henry, Jr., Howard Brown, Minnie Mae Brown and Richard Brown. At the age of 17,...
Mary "Mollie" Hearn McKinney
Apr 10, 2014
Mrs. Mary “Mollie” Hearn McKinney, was born October 10, 1935 in Richmond Hill Community, Clark County, Arkansas to the union of the late Henry Hearn, Jr. and Lucinda Stephens Hearn. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age, and joined Richmond Hill AME Church. Mary, who was affectionately called “Mollie,” graduated from Peake High School in Arkadelphia,...
