All Obituaries

  The beautiful spirit of Chaney Mae Helms came to an untimely end on Monday, July 8, 2019, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR. She was in her 67th season of a life well lived. Chaney Mae Moore Helms was born on January 11, 1952, in Eagletown, Oklahoma, the daughter of Emma and Otis Moore. She was a 1970 high school graduate of Eagletown high school. After high school, she attended Cal-State University at Hayward in Hayward, California where she earned her BA degree in...

Dennis K. Owens, age 63, of Amity, AR passed from this life into eternal glory on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. Dennis was a loveable mechanic who enjoyed fixing on things. He also loved his family who he leaves behind to cherish his memories. Memorial services were privately completed on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, by Mitchell Funeral Home of Arkadelphia, AR. 

I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness- 2 Timothy 4:7 Charlie D. Jones affectionately called “Tot” slept into the Lord’s embrace on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in his 91st season of life.  Charlie’s journey began on July 17, 1927, in Clark County, AR. He was the 3rd child born to the union of Cliff and Dora Reed Jones. At an early age, Tot accepted Jesus Christ as his...

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.- Psalms 30:5 KJV On May 11, 2019, Catherine Payne, affectionately known as “Cat”, made her transition from this early life to eternal rest.  She was born on March 14, 1943, to the late Woody Henry and Effie Bailey Henry of Gurdon, AR.  She confessed to Christ early in life and continued to be a faithful Christian throughout her life. She graduated from Henry Bell High School in Gurdon, AR in 1961.  Catherine...

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.- Matthew 25:21 Willie Otis Buckley was born June 18, 1939, to loving Christian parents, Roland Buckley and Tennie Cummings. He grew up in the rural area of Shady Grove, a suburb of Arkadelphia, AR. He attended Peake High School.  Raised in a Christian home while staying in Arkadelphia, he attended...

“For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.” I Timothy 3:13 (KJV)   Deacon Elmore Wiley, Junior, age 80, of Dalark, Arkansas, departed from this life on April 16, 2019, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas at 9:45 P.M. He was born on October 30, 1938, to the late Elmore and Pernella Leon Weaver Wiley in Okolona, Arkansas.  He was a graduate of Sparkman...

Otis Nicholas Allen was born on September 2, 1973, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Charles and Carlshella Allen of Vaden, Arkansas. Shortly after birth, he became fondly known as “Zap”. As a child, he enjoyed playing basketball with his brothers and cousins. Otis was a very competitive, intelligent, funny and determined individual who could accomplish any goal that he set for himself. In addition, Otis was an extrovert. He greatly enjoyed conversing with any and everyone who he came...

“Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” - Matthew 26:13 (NIV) Virginia Mae Burks was born May 9, 1929, to Henry & Annie Burks. She confessed a saving faith in Christ at First Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR at the age of 9, the same year that she lost her leg after having cut her foot while playing in a contaminated pond. Despite seemingly impossible odds, Virginia graduated from...

Heaven gained the reward of Little Nylah Symone Boone of Arkadelphia, AR, on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia, AR. She was the daughter of Terrance and Kennisha Boone of Arkadelphia, AR. Funeral Services are under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. The Memorial service is on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel at 5:00 P.M. Elder James Banks, of West Gum Springs Church of God in Christ in Gum Springs, AR,...

Psalms 121:1-2 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Vena Mae Ross was born to Ollie and Vena Mae Mitchell Hearn on June 14, 1926. She found love young and joined in Holy Matrimony to John H. Ross in 1946. They remained in wedded bliss until he passed on January 12, 1989. To this union four children were born: John, Paulette, Euthia, and Daphne. Vena Mae, affectionately known as “ Lucy” or...