OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Emma Angeline Hendrix
Jan 2, 2014
…I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician, in his work, and devote myself to the welfare...
Ozie Page
Jan 1, 2014
Ozie Page was born into time on December 10, 1931 to Deacon Samuel “Sam” and Effie Snider Page in Willisville, Arkansas. His parents were widely respected in Willisville and taught all of their children the values of an honest living and self respect. Ozie confessed his faith in Christ at a young age. He was a member of Pleasant Grove...
Joe Albert Bailey
Jan 1, 2014
….while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. II Corinthians 4:18 Joe Albert Bailey was born into this world on November 17, 1930, in the Holly Grove Community of Okolona, Arkansas. He...
Charles Edward Page
Dec 25, 2013
Romans 3:23-24 teaches…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. For Charles Edward Page being a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, uncle, patriarch, mentor, solider, counselor, confidante, and servant were all honorable callings. Moreover, he was a part of...
C. L. "Goose" Allen
Dec 22, 2013
C. L. Allen, also known as “Goose” was conceived and born out of the young love between R. C. and Armenter Pigg Allen on December 12, 1943 in Vaden, Arkansas. He was raised in loving home with his brothers and sisters by parents who instilled in him the values of morality, integrity and humility. C. L. accepted Christ as a...
Fred Douglas Owens
Dec 20, 2013
Fred Douglas Owens was born on December 14, 1941 in Sparkman, Arkansas to Julius and Ida Williams Owens. Fred was quiet and could bring a smile to just about anyone’s face. Fred professed his hope in Christ at a young age. He was a member of New Hope COGIC where he served as a deacon. On November 11, 1964, he...
Rosalyn Dean Summerville-Whitaker
Dec 12, 2013
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,...
Eddie McKinley "Boo Jack" Fort
Dec 11, 2013
Eddie "Boo Jack” McKinley Fort was born April 23, 1941 in Arkadelphia to William Lee and Algie Mae Fort. "Boo Jack" was a loving and kind person with an arsenal of oneliners that could bring a smile to just about anyone’s face. Eddie, like all of us, had his ups and downs, but no one could beat him being a...
Florida Mae Gillette
Dec 10, 2013
The beautiful life of Florida Mae Conner Gillette came to a close on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Courtyard Gardens in Arkadelphia. She was born on May 25, 1928 in Gum Springs, Arkansas to the union of Samuel and Ada Ritchie Conner. As a young girl she was baptized and joined St. Ruth Baptist Church. She was a graduate of...
Florine D. Jones
Dec 10, 2013
Florine D. Jones was born into time on April 27, 1934 in Okolona to Clarie Mae McClure and Ed Dixon At a tender age she was baptized and accepted Christ as her personal Savior. She attended Simmons High School in Okolona, Arkansas. She met Willie Jones, II., and to this union three children were born, Willie, III., Travis and Maggie....
Doyle A. Turner
Dec 10, 2013
Doyle A. Turner in his 56th season of life was born into eternity on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. He was born into time on August 29, 1957 to Allen G. Wilson and Quarlee Turner. He was preceded in transition by his father, Allen G. Wilson and one brother James “Jamie” Bell. Doyle was raised in Gurdon and attended Gurdon High...
Ethel Carolyn Reed
Dec 10, 2013
Ethel Carolyn Reed passed into the Lord’s embrace on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Courtyard Gardens with her daughters at her bedside. A memorial service to commemorate her life will be held at 5 pm on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Caddo Valley. Ethel was born on January 16, 1948, in Arkadelphia to the...
James Anthony Robinson Williams
Dec 9, 2013
James Anthony Robinson Williams was born on January 19, 1959 in Sparkman, Arkansas to Celestine Williams and David Lee Robinson. He grew up to be a smart and handsome young man. He was a Baptist and a graduate of Sparkman Training School where he excelled academically and athletically. Anthony worked for several years in the logging industry before his health...
Curtis James Gentry
Dec 3, 2013
Curtis James Gentry was born into this earthly life on March 26, 1950 in Antoine, Arkansas. He was born to the union of Eddies and Gracie Beavers Gentry. He attended Delight High School in Delight, Arkansas and a member of Antoine Church of Christ. Shortly after high school Curtis moved to Lansing, Michigan we he was employed at Motor Cars...
Paul Lawrence Gatlin
Nov 24, 2013
Paul Lawrence Gatlin was born into time on December 5, 1959, to Sam Gatlin and Flozell Thomas in Gurdon, Arkansas. When Paul was six years old his mother married George “Pap” Hawthorne. Paul was the big brother of the “Hawthorne Clan.” “Pap” raised Paul and loved him as his own. Paul grew up in a loving home filled with an...
Valree Smith
Oct 31, 2013
On Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 4:16 p.m., Valree transitioned from this earth to her heavenly home. She was in the company of her son when she passed. “Ms. V.” as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, was born November 3, 1921 to the late Toby Smith and Ella Welch. She confessed Christ at an early age under the...
Charles Lamont "Mussey" Daniel
Oct 28, 2013
On February 29, 1976, Charles and Cynthia Daniel welcomed the birth of their first born son. They named him Charles Lamont Daniel. He was better know as “Mussey”, “Half-Pint” “Lamont” and “Burger”. Lamont accepted Christ at a young age and united with the First Missionary Baptist Church family under the pastorate of Dr. Shadrach Porchia. He served as a Junior...
Mother Jezeree Buckley
Oct 27, 2013
Jezeree Gordon was born into time on March 4, 1921 in Altheimer, Arkansas to the union of Ezekiel and Nannie O’Neil Gordon. Being born into a large family of 16 siblings, her parents led by example and instilled in her a genuine love for God, the church and her family. Mother Jezeree Buckley was Saved and Filled with the Holy...
Carl DeWayne Anderson
Oct 24, 2013
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die.” Eccl 3:1-2 Carl DeWayne Anderson was born into time on October 20, 1984, in Prescott, Arkansas. Better known to family and friends as “Pooh”, he grew up in Gurdon surrounded by the love of...
Elmer Carter
Oct 21, 2013
Life’s journey began for Elmer Carter when he was born on May 31, 1925, in the “Carter Town” community of Sparkman, Arkansas. He was the fifth child of nine children born to the union of Monroe and Sarah Jane Lock Carter. His parents taught him “a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather...
