OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Lois Ann Johnson
Apr 10, 2012
Lois Ann Dupree began her journey of life on Tuesday, April 29, 1947, in New Edinburg, Arkansas when she became the daughter of Roy Dupree and Alline Avery. Lois was raised and nurtured with love by Earlean Dupree Warner. It was during this time that she was taught; that more than anything God loved her unconditionally. She was nurtured in...
Idella Hayes
Apr 7, 2012
Sis. Idella Hopson Hayes was born November 29, 1927 in Laneburg, Nevada County, Arkansas to the late Claudie and Emma Flemons Hopson. On Saturday April 7, 2012 after 3 P.M. at the Medical Park Hospital, Hope, Arkansas Sis. Hayes heard her Master’s call, as He noticed how tired she was, and said its time. Like a vapor she departed this...
Algie Mae Knox
Apr 6, 2012
On December 24, 1922 Ed and Bert Anthony Jones welcomed the birth of a beautiful daughter they named Algie Mae. Nurtured in a Christian environment, Algie Mae gave her life to Christ at a young age. She was a faithful member of St. Paul AME Church where she served as an Usher and was a committed Sunday school attendee of...
Ollie Johnson
Mar 24, 2012
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:28-30. The path of this life’s...
Aden Tristian Bailey
Mar 23, 2012
Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children." An angel wrote in Aden’s book of life on March 23, 2012. She whispered “too pretty for earth” then closed the book. The little one we longed for was gone so swiftly. Your...
Jo Ella Trejo
Mar 20, 2012
The bible reads in I Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Many lives have been made brighter and more enriched because of Jo Ella. Her legacy of family togetherness, peace and love will live on in the hearts of her loved ones and friends. We give thanks to...
Carolyn Ann Turner
Mar 19, 2012
Then shall the dust return to the earth at it was and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. Ecclesiastes 12:7 Carolyn Ann Turner in her 54th season of life passed into the Lord’s embrace on Monday, March 19, 2012, with her family be her side. Carolyn was born into time on April 20, 1957, to Utril Morgan...
Susan Ann Todd
Mar 13, 2012
For Susan, being a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, aunt, mentor, neighbor, and confidante were all honorable callings. Moreover, she was the true example of perseverance and strength. Susan Ann Todd was born on November 4, 1954, in Gurdon, Arkansas to Haywood and Eva Mae Sanders Todd. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and united with...
Joshua Lynn Blakely
Mar 11, 2012
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Joshua Lynn Blakely was born into time on September 22, 1990. He was the third child born to the union of Gary and Billie Page Blakely in Hope, Arkansas. Josh was raised in a loving family and accepted Christ at a tender age. He...
Willie Lee "Coach" Tate
Mar 8, 2012
Our world is much richer, because we were blessed to have Coach Willie Lee Tate in our lives. This “Man for All Seasons” began his earthly sojourn through life on September 5, 1942, in Gum Springs, Arkansas. He completed his journey when his immortal spirit soared to its resting place on March 8, 2012, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was the...
Windell Dickerson
Feb 18, 2012
The path of this life’s journey began in the summer, when Grady and Essie Mae Cummings Dickerson gave birth to Windell Dickerson on June 11, 1940 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Windell was born into a happy and loving family. He accepted Christ at a very young age and joined Clayborn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Springhill Community. He possessed...
Norris Harrell Glenn
Feb 11, 2012
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Norris Harrell Glenn was born into time on February 13, 1984. He was the only son born to the union of Freddie Harrell and Beverly Hubbard Glenn in Little Rock, Arkansas. Norris was raised in a loving family and accepted Christ at a tender...
Clayton Albert Jennings
Feb 7, 2012
I want to cross the meadows And to see the woodlands grow, I want to find serenity Wherever I do go, I long to see the rivers And the gently flowing streams, Which sparkle in the sunlight there Within a place of dreams. I just want to change my ways I need a brand new start, A country boy at...
Resteen W. Knox
Feb 1, 2012
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."—Matthew 11:28-30. The path of this life’s journey began...
Mariah Craig Henderson
Jan 20, 2012
Sister Mariah Henderson was born December 20, 1920 in Sparkman, Arkansas to Lonz and Perlie Craig. Mariah enjoyed church and participated whenever there was a church event, Mariah loved the Lord. In 1938 Mariah was united in holy matrimony to Joe Henderson and from this union nine children were born. Mariah would later become mother to one more child. Mariah...
Sadie Mae Jones - Buckley
Jan 6, 2012
Sadie Mae Jones Buckley was born into time on January 27, 1949, in Arkadelphia daughter of Vergie Mae Williams Carr and Roy Louis Jones. Sadie accepted Christ at a tender age and united with Piney Grove AME Church. She attended Peake High School and later moved her membership to New Bethel Baptist Church. She was a retired employee of Ouachita...
Robert Lee Sanders, III.
Dec 31, 2011
As we retrace the footprints of Robert Lee Sanders, III., we can only give thanks for the many lives he touched along life’s journey. A self confident man, he was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a child, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, and a friend. Robert began his life’s journey on November 30, 1952,...
Richard Walker
Dec 18, 2011
Just doing all each day will hold, and living it with zest loving, laughing, and dreaming too, but always just my best. My best I’ll give, my best I’ll share, without a question why because I know I cannot stay, for I’m just passing by. On April 5, 1937, June and Melanda Gulley Walker welcomed to their family a handsome...
Lonnie Louis "Lump" Rucks
Dec 18, 2011
Lonnie Louis Rucks “Lump” began his journey of hope and wishes on July 16, 1958, in Sparkman, Arkansas as the 6th child and 5th son of Adolph and Everlean Rucks. He grew up in a loving home and was a vigorous and outgoing child. He went to Sparkman Public Schools where became a 1977 graduate of Sparkman High School ....
Fred Douglas Mitchell
Dec 10, 2011
"Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."—Matthew 11:28-30. The path of this life’s journey began...
