All Obituaries

On October 16, 1942, Lawrence Edward House, Sr. was born to the late Huey Lee House and Ethel Marie Williams Fuller in the Manchester Community in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was his mother’s only child. Lawrence accepted Christ as his personal savior as a little boy and united with the Manchester Church of God in Christ, where he remained a member until his passing. Lawrence had a fondness for life. Among his hobbies were fishing, grilling, traveling, and socializing with friends....

Aloysius Larue Keaton, 58, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by both parents, Dr. William T. and Theresa S. Keaton; siblings, Julia Dell King, William Keaton II, Renwick Keaton Madgeryne Denise Keaton, and Louis Benard Keaton. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Tami Keaton of Little Rock; three daughters, Sharonda Butler (Emeka), Kendra Holbrook and Chasity Keaton; six sons, Aloysius Keaton, II, Leslie Nelson, William Keaton, III,...

Leon Nelson was born August 17, 1947, to Jewellene Lashley and Freeman Nelson, Sr. in the small town of Arkadelphia, AR. He was the youngest of 4 children. Growing up, Leon was a spontaneous child with many talents. The one talent that stood out was his love for art. Leon was gifted in his craft and was determined to pursue this path as a career. Leon was a 1965 graduate of Peake High School. After graduation, Leon entered into active service on June 29, 1967, and separated on October 11,...

  You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children. We comforted you and encouraged you. Yet, we insisted that you should live in a way that proves you belong to the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory. -1 Thessalonians 2:11-12  On April 19, 1944, in the small town of Arkadelphia, Arkansas John Ivory and Dessie Lee Bullock welcomed a baby girl into the world, they named her Annie Mae. Little did they know that her life would have such a...

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, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all them also that love his appearing.- 2 Timothy 4:7-8 JoAnn Smith Nelson’s journey began in Gurdon, Arkansas on November 21, 1958, to the late Sam and Marie Smith. She was one of sixteen children born and raised into this loving union. JoAnn was a 1977 graduate...

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.- Matthew 11:28 Brother James Bailey of Oakland, California, transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, February 5, 2020, at Sunset Regional Medical Center in Oakland, CA. James Bailey was born December 27, 1927, to Oliver and Mae Bell (Hunter) Bailey in Fairview, AR. It was then God saw fit to bless the world with the man, the myth, and the legend that would become known affectionately...

As we retrace the life of Gracie Evelyn Furlow Jones, or Mrs. Gracie as she was affectionately called, we can see the lives she touched and the legacy she left as a remembrance to her life on earth.  She was born on November 22, 1926, to the union of Madison and Alberta Thomas Furlow.   She acknowledged Christ as  her Lord and Savior early in her life and joined the Harrison Chapel Baptist Church, where she remained an active faithful member until she...

In the summer of July 30, 1956, Uthel and Bessie Mae Bell had a beautiful daughter named Annie Mary. She was the sixth child born to this union. She was a member of New Mount Zion before moving her membership to KACM. She attended eleven glorious years of Bell High. She was a life-long resident of Gurdon. Annie and Jesse Thomas were joined in Holy Matrimony and to this union, three children were born: Vanita, Tabitha, and Joshua. Later came Preanna Hunter.  She was a life-long CNA...

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me a crown of righteousness. - 2 Timothy 4 7-8 Louella Bullock was born into life on December 12, 1946, in Rosston, AR to the union of Jacob and Mazie Marks Dansby. She attended school in Rosston, AR at Rosston Middle School. She was a dedicated worker for Anthony Timberlands, Inc., formerly known as Beirne’s Lumber Company in Beirne, AR for 11 blessed years.  Louella...

Deacon Raymond Green Jr. entered into life’s journey on January 18, 1937, in Bearden, Arkansas; born to the Late Reverend Raymond Green and the late Mrs. Annie Albright in Bearden, Arkansas.  He spent his early childhood in Bearden and later moved with his family to Oceola, Arkansas where he completed his education and went on to serve four years in the Military.  Deacon Green’s career includes fifty years of service with the City, County, and state departments...