OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Willie Clyde Elliott
Mar 21, 2024
Willie Clyde Elliott was born on January 24, 1948, in Camden, Arkansas to Louie and Marcelene Jones Elliott. He joined the Mt. Gillard Baptist Church at an early age. He attended Lafayette High School. He joined Job Corps on February 18, 1967, and worked at Conagra Poultry in El Dorado, Arkansas.
He loved all sports. Willie took pleasure in the simple...
Cledis Darnell Dorn Box
Mar 20, 2024
Cledis Darnell Dorn Box was born on December 24, 1969, in Malvern, Arkansas to Ruth Ann Doby and Leotis Box. He answered God’s call on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Cledis grew up in the home surrounded with the love of his mother, Ruth Ann; his grandmother, Mildred, along with his first cousin, Dyeama Brandon, whom he cherished as a sister.
Cledis...
Kathy Denise Harrison Cunningham
Mar 17, 2024
On May 12, 1958, God delivered one of His most unique and precious creations into the arms of Emmitt Harrison and Laura Louise Hughes Harrison. They named their beloved bundle Kathy Denise. She was born in Manning, Arkansas, but the family settled in Sparkman where they raised their family. Kathy’s parents ensured she was involved in her local church, Macedonia...
Johnnie Edward Johnson
Mar 9, 2024
Johnnie Edward Johnson was born on Monday, January 25, 1960, in Prescott, Arkansas to Ella Mae Gulley Brown and Johnnie Johnson. He was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church in the “Upchurch Community.”
Johnnie attended Prescott High School where he was a member of the track team. Johnnie was an industrious worker. He was a laborer at the steel mill...
Catina Michelle Clayborn
Mar 3, 2024
Catina was born on May 15, 1975, at the Gurdon Municipal Hospital in Gurdon, Arkansas, to Sheree Hatley-Clayborn and Johnny Ray Clayborn. As a child, “Tina” enjoyed being under her mother and father. She was a beautiful little girl who was also adamant early on about her desires. “Tina” was extremely active as a child, which led to her days...
Matthew Thomas Ollison
Mar 3, 2024
Matthew Thomas Ollison was born on April 14, 1955, in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of Albert “Chuck”, Jr., and Dorothy Ollison. Matthew was affectionately known as “Buggie.” He confessed his love for Christ at a youthful age and was a member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in Gurdon, Arkansas.
“Buggie” earned his GED and worked as a chip hauler. He...
Bobby Joe Helms
Mar 2, 2024
On March 1, 1950, George and Callie Mitchell Helms welcomed the birth of their 4th son, Bobby Joe Helms. He confessed to Christ at an early age uniting with Shady Grove A.M.E Church in Arkadelphia, AR.
He attended and graduated from Peake High School in 1968. Bobby was employed with Shepherd Auto Sales, Fafnir Bearing, and the Arkansas Highway and Transportation...
Melven Trammell
Mar 1, 2024
Melven Trammell was born January 13, 1947, in Eagle Mills, Arkansas to the union of Rev. Jeff Trammell and Jannie Torrence Trammell.
The journey of life for Melven “Red” Trammell began on January 13, 1947, in Eagle Mills, a small community on the outskirts of Camden, Arkansas. He was the youngest child of 7 children born to Rev. Jeff and Jannie...
Faith Naomi Lockhart
Feb 27, 2024
Faith Naomi Lockhart was born on August 7, 1980, in Camden, Arkansas to the union of Richard Lockhart, Sr., and Jearlene Holmes Lockhart. Faith was affectionately known as “Nay Nay.”
She was a graduate of Camden High School, class of 1998. Faith worked as a sales associate for Dollar General. She didn’t allow her work to overshadow the unconditional love she...
Johnnie Belinda Gentry
Feb 26, 2024
Johnnie Belinda Marie Lyons Gentry journey through life began on December 21,1951, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Naomi and Leodis “Johnny” Lyons.
Belinda began her education in 1957 at Henry Bell High School in Gurdon, AR, and graduated in 1969. She would go on to move to California and continue her studies at Los Angeles City College....
Claudis Jr. Goshen
Feb 22, 2024
Claudis Jr. Goshen made his grand entrance into this world on Wednesday, November 28, 1956. He was born to the union of Clarence C., and Anna Mae Torence Goshen in Camden, Arkansas.
He accepted Christ at a tender age and was baptized as a member of New St. Mary Baptist Church. He was an energetic boy who grew up to be...
Diana Langley
Feb 20, 2024
The earth was blessed with this sweet soul on December 12, 1954 in Sparkman, Arkansas. What a joy! Her life began as a sweet amber of light. She was a delight to her parents Albert and Dorothy Hill Evans. Diana was always inquisitive and began her life in the Lord very early on. Her love for the Lord only increased...
Mary Kay Bolton
Feb 19, 2024
The life of Mary Kay Bolton came to a close on Monday, February 19, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was 75 years old. Mary Kay Bolton was born on December 3, 1948, in Richton, Mississippi to James W. Brown and Marie Brown. She was the third oldest child and accepted Christ at an early...
Esther Marie Norton
Feb 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts yet fond memories that we gather today to celebrate the life of Esther Marie Norton, known affectionately to many as "Re-Re." Esther's journey began on January 29th, 1935, in Nevada County, Arkansas, born to Clint and Arizona Norton, alongside her siblings Dorothy, Roy, Bobbie, and Roger. She grew up in Okolona, Arkansas, where she found...
Gladys Lee Graves Leeper
Feb 13, 2024
Gladys Lee Graves Leeper was a beloved grandmother, compassionate mother, devoted daughter, dutiful sister, and faithful friend. Gladys’ home from the day she greeted the world in Kansas City, Kansas on October 1, 1964, was a source of unconditional love. She was baptized at an early age, and later became a member of Greater Tate Temple Church Of God In...
Doss Algin Eason
Jan 29, 2024
Doss Algin Eason was born on March 10, 1950, in the Mt. Morriah Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was the second child born to Charlie Doss and Gilberta Smith Eason. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Morriah Baptist Church.
Doss was a graduate of Peake High School. After graduation he enlisted into the United...
Dorothy Hopson
Jan 24, 2024
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying,...
Fred Allen Green, Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
Fred Allen Green, Sr., affectionately known as “Da Squeeze” was born April 2, 1957, to the late Otis & Minnie Lee Lois Green. The beloved legend of Camden, Arkansas departed this life on January 24, 2024.
He met his ex-wife and still forever love Deborah Haulcy Purifoy in the 8th grade in Saginaw, Michigan. The two lovebirds later had one son,...
Hollis Bea Simpson
Jan 22, 2024
Hollis Bea Simpson was born on January 25, 1937, to Opal Lillie Matlock and Hollis Ray Jefferson. She accepted Christ at a youthful age and was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas. She attended Sparkman Training School.
“Hollis Bea” as she was affectionately called, was a mild-mannered woman who never met a stranger. She enjoyed spending time...
Eva Irene McKinney Nelson
Jan 21, 2024
Eva Irene McKinney Nelson was born on July 9, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of Frederick and Myrtle Parrish McKinney. Eva was a graduate of West Tech High School and earned her Computer Processing degree at Cleveland State Community College. She spent the beginning of her career in healthcare taking care of others. Thereafter, she decided to work...
