OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Dorothy Jean Jefferson Daniel
Oct 18, 2013
Dorothy Jean Jefferson Daniel was born April 23, 1935 to Ms. Lou Ella Mae Woodard and Rev. C. L. Jefferson in Sparkman, Arkansas. She was raised by her loving grandparents Mr. Walker and Lucille Osborne-Keith. She attended Sparkman Training School and confessed her hope in Christ at a young age joining First Missionary Baptist Church. She worked faithfully until her...
James Wesley Smith, III.
Oct 17, 2013
James Wesley Smith, III, the first born son of Superintendent James Arthur Smith, Jr. and the late Annie Mae Hill Smith was born October 23, 1943. He quietly departed this life on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, AR. The loving memories of his life are cherished by his wife, Deborah J. Smith of Fayetteville, AR; his children, Karen (Michael) Jones...
Samuel Horton, Sr.
Oct 15, 2013
When Samuel was born on January 18, 1937, he was blessed with God fearing parents Sam and Ietta Mitchell Horton 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 the Curtis Community. He confessed his faith in Christ at a tender...
George Cleo Biggs
Oct 15, 2013
George Cleo Biggs born May 12, 1917 to Tennie E. McNeil Biggs Jenkins & William (Bud) Biggs, both preceded him in death. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Clayborn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church which merged with St Paul AME Church Arkadelphia. His life was centered on his unwavering love for God, his church, his family...
Thomas Charles Bailey
Oct 14, 2013
On April 22, 1933 Jay Best and Ruth Forte Bailey welcomed the birth of a beautiful baby boy they named Thomas Charles Bailey. Nurtured in a family of love, faith and laughter; T. C. joined Tate Temple Church of God in Christ at a young age and remained a faithful member until his passing. Thomas was a graduate of Peake...
Patricia Jean Taylor
Oct 10, 2013
Patricia Jean Edgar Taylor was born on December 19, 1953 in Los Angeles, California to John, Jr., and Willie Mae Edgar. Patricia was a graduate of Compton High School in Compton, California and California State University in Dominquez Valley. She met Kevin through a “play Cousin” in Los Angeles and after a brief courtship their loved soon blossomed into a...
Julius Marks
Oct 4, 2013
Julius was born into time on November 4, 1943 in Gurdon, Arkansas to the union of James G. Marks, Sr. and Lucille Williams Marks. His experiences taught him to love all mankind. His parents instilled in him Christian values and hard work. Coming from a large family of nine her learned to share and the virtue of patience. He accepted...
John Wayne Stephens
Oct 4, 2013
Life’s journey began for John Wayne Stephens when he was born on March 28, 1948, in Gum Springs, Arkansas. He was the fourth child born to the union of Isaiah and Queen Stephens. His parents were highly respected among friends and neighbors in Gum Springs. They taught him “a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and...
Charley Ankton
Oct 2, 2013
Mr. Charley Ankton, son of the late Mannie Ankton and the late Bertha Shugart, was born in Sparkman, Arkansas on March 13, 1919. At an early age he joined with the Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church in Dalark, Arkansas and served faithfully until moving to California 1952. In November 1942 at the young age of 23, he was drafted to the...
Vera "Bit" Ann Marlow
Sep 25, 2013
A celebration of life in memory of Vera A. Marlow will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in Gurdon, Arkansas. Rev. D. B. Newburn the pastor of St. Clair Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. The interment will be in Rome Cemetery in the Burtsell Community of Okolona, Arkansas. Public visitation will...
Hershell C. Williams, Sr.
Sep 21, 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 Hershell C. Williams, Sr., being a son, brother, father, grandfather, friend, uncle, patriarch, mentor, neighbor, counselor, confidante, and servant were all honorable callings. Moreover, he was a part of the...
Betty Ann Cole
Sep 19, 2013
Into Heaven’s mansions she’s entered, never to sigh or to weep: After long years with life’s struggles, Betty has fallen asleep. Angels through heaven will guide her, Jesus will still bless and keep; Not for the world we would wake her, Betty has fallen asleep. Beautiful rest for the weary, well deserved rest for the true; when life’s journey is...
Ruth Lee Snowden
Sep 18, 2013
…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...
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brim
Sep 16, 2013
Elizabeth was born to the union of Mack Henry and Arilla Gray Brim on June 20, 1927 in Arkadelphia. “Lizzie” as she was affectionately called possessed a friendly and loving spirit. She accepted Christ at a tender age and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Lizzie was a retired employee of the Levi Strauss Company where she worked...
Esther "Bug" Marie Barton
Sep 13, 2013
Esther Marie Barton affectionately known as “Bug” was born March 21, 1947 to Tommie Swink and Willie B. Hendrix Swink. Bug grew up to be a fun-loving and beautiful young lady. She was a 1965 graduate of Simmons High School in Okolona. She confessed her faith for Christ at a tender age where she united with First Baptist Church of...
Floyd "Uncle Floyd" Traylor
Sep 3, 2013
Floyd Traylor was born into time on August 24, 1937 in Whelen Springs, Arkansas. He was the last child of eleven children born in the loving home of Henry Dayton and Sarah Ann Millage Traylor. Better known to family and friends as “Uncle Floyd”and “Watitdo”, he grew up in the Whelen Springs community surrounded by the love of his sisters...
Maud S. Jones
Aug 21, 2013
On February 15, 1918 Oliver J. and Sarah Turner DeLamar gave birth to a daughter they named Maud S. DeLamar. Oliver was a sharecropper and Sarah was a homemaker who made their home in the Manchester Township and together they laid a solid foundation built on hard work, sacrifice and love. Maud accepted Christ at a young age and united...
Eva Mae Hendrix - Williams
Aug 20, 2013
Eva Mae Hendrix Williams was born on May 19, 1948, to the parentage of Elbert and Curline Russell Hendrix in the Burstell Community of Okolona, Arkansas. She was a former employee of Riverwood Nursing Home and was a faithful member of Gennesaret Baptist Church. She was preceded in her passing by her parents and two sisters, Gloria Dawn and Sally...
Mae Eliza Craig-Harrison
Aug 14, 2013
1913 marked the 50th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, and celebrations were held across the nation to herald the event. On April 1, 1913, Lonz and Pearlie Hughes Craig celebrated something even greater; the birth of their fourth child, a daughter they named Mae Eliza. For most African Americans in 1913, however, life was hard, plain hard, with few gains...
Annie Bell Berry
Jul 25, 2013
Annie Bell Redic was born on January 3, 1939 in Malvern, Arkansas to the union of John Davis Redic and Alberta Trotter Redic. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at a young age. Annie Bell was a 1957 graduate of Malvern High School. She was witty, outgoing and was known as a trusted friend. Shortly after graduating from high...
