OBITUARIES
Arkadelphia and Camden Obituaries
Local obituaries for Arkadelphia and Camden, AR area
Tressie Mae Leeper
May 31, 2010
God hath made everything beautiful in His time. On December 19, 1928, He brought forth Tressie Mae, one of His most beautiful and valuable creations. Tressie Mae was born to Willis and Mattie Mae Jones Johnson. She grew up in Okolona surrounded by the love of her sisters and brothers. Her roots of faith are grounded in Pleasant Grove...
Sallie Mae Tapps
May 30, 2010
As we retrace the footprints of Sallie Tapps we can only give thanks for the many lives she touched and enriched along life’s journey. A meek and humble woman, she was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a child, a wife, and a mother. Sallie began her journey of life on March 6, 1926, in Emmett, Arkansas as...
Stanley Loran Williams
May 20, 2010
The Life and Times of “Stan Loran” Stanley Loran Williams was born on July 27th, 1960 at Quachita Memorial Hospital in Camden, Arkansas to Elzadie Harrison Williams and the late Joe Williams, Jr. He grew up in the Pine Grove community and united with the Ebenezer Baptist Church early in life. As a teen Stanley later joined the Harmony Baptist...
Kimberly Leotha Smith
May 11, 2010
For none of us has life in himself, and none becomes his own master when he dies. For if we have life, we are alive in the Lord, and if we die, we die in the Lord. So, then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s possession. Happy from now on are those who die in the Lord!...
Bobby Ray "Byrd" Buckley
May 9, 2010
God hath made everything beautiful in His time. On December 2, 1956, He brought forth Bobby Ray Buckley, one of His most beautiful and valuable creations. Bobby Ray was the 11th child born to Ollie and Osie Richardson Buckley. He grew up in Arkadelphia surrounded by the love of his sisters and brothers. He was a graduate of Arkadelphia High...
Johnnie Lee Ware
May 2, 2010
John L. Ware peacefully passed away at his home on Sunday, May 2, 2010 with his loving wife of 35 years by his side. John was born on March 16, 1948 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the parents of Joshua and Allie Ware. He was married to Shirley Porter in 1974 and to this union two sons were born. John was...
Janiya Monique Dotson
Apr 26, 2010
Baby Janiya Monique Dotson of Arkadelphia, died April 26, 2010, in Baptist Health Medical Center, Arkadelphia, on the day of her birth. Janiya was the daughter of Mickey and Tequila McClure Dotson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Tanya McClure and Leo McClure. Janiya's precious memory will be cherised by her parents, and her grandparents, Kenneth McClure, Mattie...
Jordan Aaron Bragg
Apr 25, 2010
God’s Loan I’ll lend to you, a little while A child of mine,” He said. “For you to love while he lives, And mourn for when he’s dead. “It may be five or seven years, Or twenty –two or three, But will you, til I call him back, Take care of him for Me? “He’ll bring his love to gladden...
Willie B. Russey
Apr 24, 2010
On May 2, 1927, a baby boy was born in Burtsell, Arkansas; he was named Willie B. Russey. The proud parents were Archie and Tessola Russey. Willie B. being nurtured in a Christian environment united with St. Clair Baptist Church at a young age. He later joined New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Gurdon. He was very active having served...
Baby Keenon and Lillian Hatley
Apr 22, 2010
When God calls little children to dwell with Him above, We mortals sometimes question the wisdom of His love. For no heartache compares with the death of one small child. Who does so much to make our world seem so wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to His fold So He picks a rosebud before it...
Mary Jane "Nanny" Newburn
Apr 22, 2010
On May 20, 1920 in Griffith Town, a small and close knit community outside of Arkadelphia, Ausie and Selma Marie Jones Seawood welcomed the birth of their first child, a daughter they named Mary Jane. She confessed her hope in Christ and was baptized at New Bethel Baptist Church. She later joined Mt. Morriah Baptist Church under the pastorate of...
Laura Geneva Grigsby
Apr 17, 2010
Laura Geneva Gatlin was born on September 8, 1924 in Burtsell, Arkansas to Caesar and Cleo Welch Gatlin. Laura was blessed with God fearing parents who, by example, taught Christian values, and integrity creating a solid family environment. On Saturday, April 17, 2010 with her son at her side in her 85th season; she slipped the surly bonds of earth,...
Angeline White-Kelley
Apr 11, 2010
Angeline was born to the parentage of the Bro. Bearl Buck White, Sr., and Sis. Althea Mae Clary White in Sheridan, Arkansas on September 27, 1949. She confessed her faith in Christ at tender age. She was a 1968 graduate of AA Wilson High School in Malvern, Arkansas. In her later years she united with Lighthouse C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership...
Bobby Ray Stitt
Apr 5, 2010
On October 1, 1948, Jessie and Tossera Burban Stitt welcomed to their family a handsome baby boy. They named him Bobby Ray. Bobby Ray gave his life to Christ at an early age. He grew up to be a hard working young man. He was a former employee of the Hot Springs Sanitation Department. He worked at the Hot Springs...
Susie Robinson
Apr 4, 2010
Into Heaven’s mansions she’s entered, never to sigh or to weep: After long years with life’s struggles, Susie has fallen asleep. Angels through heaven will guide her, Jesus will still bless and keep; Not for the world we would wake her, Susie has fallen asleep. Beautiful rest for the weary, well deserved rest for the true; when life’s journey is...
Orystine Gulley
Mar 26, 2010
For just a little while our precious loved one leaves our sight, for just beyond the hill she wants in God’s eternal light. God hath made everything beautiful in His time. On September 6, 1935, He brought forth Orystine Allen, one of His most beautiful and valuable creations. Orystine was born in Gurdon, Arkansas to Charlie and Vera Roberts Allen....
Sarah M. Hill-Shell
Mar 19, 2010
Sarah Hill Shell, was born April 21, 1918, in Minden, Louisiana. She was called home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2010 in Sacramento, California after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings and two children, Cicero Clark and Bobbie Wesson. She is survived by her daughters, Freddy (Isaiah) Ollison and Velma...
Takia Yvette Williams
Mar 12, 2010
On May 14, 1986 Al and Lois Welch Williams welcomed the birth of a bundle of joy, a baby girl they named Takia Yvette Williams. Takia was a vivacious little girl. She confessed her faith in Christ and was a member of Carrie Street Church of God in Gurdon, Arkansas where she sung in the choir. She was Miss SWD...
Betty Joyce Daniel
Mar 7, 2010
God hath made everything beautiful in His time. On January 16, 1951, He brought forth Betty Joyce Daniel, one of His most beautiful and valuable creations. Betty was the 2nd child born to Charles and Dorothy Jefferson Daniel. She grew up in Sparkman surrounded by the love of her younger sisters and brothers. She attended Sparkman Training School. During her...
David Steven Ollison
Mar 5, 2010
God hath made everything beautiful in His time and on January 16, 1951, He brought forth David Steven Ollison, one of His most beautiful and valuable creations. David was the 4th child born to Albert, Jr. and Dorothy Wilson Ollison. He grew up in Gurdon surrounded by the love of his sisters and brothers. He attended Bell High School where...
