All Obituaries

Mrs. Marjorie Weir, of Arkadelphia, AR, slipped into eternal rest at her home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was in her 100th season of a blessed life. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Arkadelphia, AR. 

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith- 2 Timothy 4:7 Donald “D” Ray Jones began his journey of life on June 13, 1958, in Arkadelphia, AR to the parentage of Gale and Louise Macon Jones. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in the small community of Griffintown, AR. He received his education from Arkadelphia Public School District. Donald Ray met and fell in love with Wanda Russey on July 9, 1995. To this union, God blessed them...

"Glorious you are O Allah, and with Your praise, and blessed is Your name, and exalted is Your majesty, and none has the right to be worshipped but You." Edward Anthony Batts, Sr. was born April 2, 1962, in Camden, Arkansas to Bonnie Owens and Flora Batts. He transitioned from this life into the presence of the father on May 4th, 2022, at the age of 60, in Chicago, Illinois. Edward was reared in Camden, Arkansas. He graduated from Camden high school and attended the University of Arkansas...

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.- Psalms 23:4  Hattie Marie Stuckey- Mitchell was born on March 30, 1936, in Gurdon, AR the daughter of Edward and Genella Stuckey. She was a graduate of Bell High School in Gurdon, and later attended Votech in Hope, AR studying nursing and dietary.  She met and married Alee Mitchell in 1956 and together 6 children were born and raised. 1...

  Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. - Proverbs 31:10   On April 7, 1940, Ruby Jean Knox was born in Arkadelphia, AR to Mary E. Jones and Robert Knox. She graduated from Peake High School in Arkadelphia and raised 3 children. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Arkadelphia and worked as a housekeeper for many years at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia. Ruby Jean has always been the life of the party. She earned her...

Prince Kai'Joseph Scott Martinez of Arkadelphia, AR, went flying with angels on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR. His celebration of life will be under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Arkadelphia, AR. Memorial services will be on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Arkadelphia Central Park  from 2 P.M.-5P.M. "To have met you, is to always remember you". - Author Unknown

Rosie Jean’s Life Story…Mother Rosie Jean Gannaway Owens also affectionately known as “Dolly” was born September 16, 1947 in Banks, AR to the late Quiney Gannaway and the late Orvallett Lacerine Gannaway Turner. She departed this life on February 8, 2022 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia. Mother Owens loved the Lord and accepted him into her life as her Lord and Savior. She continued to keep the Lord first in her life. She loved her church, playing the tambourine in...

Eula’s Life Story I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith - 2 Timothy 4:7 The earthly life and pilgrimage of Eula Eyvonne Wiley Thomas began on  April 30, 1948, when she was born to the parentage of Elmore Wiley, Sr., and Pernella Weaver Wiley. She grew up in one of the contiguous areas of Arkadelphia, known as Millcreek. She loved and adored the farmland of this area. It was on Thursday, February 3, 2022, in her home, around 5:45 in the morning...

Henry Lee “Duck” Giles was born December 3rd, 1943, in Sparkman, Arkansas to the late James “Buddy” and Ollie Vester Giles. He departed this life February 3, 2022. He’s preceded in death by three brothers, Ed Giles, James Giles, Sonnie Giles and one sister Charlene Kelly. He attended Sparkman Training School in Sparkman, Arkansas. He dedicated his life to Christ at a young age at Harmony Baptist Church under Rev. Floyd O. Jones. He moved to Kansas City, MO in...

Wilma Ann Sauceman, Age 80, a resident of Amity, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in her home. She was born February 1, 1941. She lived with her sister, enjoyed playing computer games, watching ghost stories on TV, and loved spending time with her family and friends. Wilma was proceeded in Death by her children Marshall Rogers, Shelly Magers, her nephew Jackie Darden and brother in law Lem Barkman Jr.She is survived by her sister, Lee Barkman of Amity AR; Two nephews and a...