All Obituaries

Delois Carr, age 74, of Arkadelphia, AR, passed on Monday, March 1, 2021, at CHI St. Vincent in Little Rock, AR. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Arkadelphia, AR. 

Garland Hale, age 55, of Okolona, AR, passed on Friday, February 26, 2021, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. 

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. -Psalm 23:4   Our beloved Roosevelt Williams, Jr. was born the second child of O.D. and Roosevelt Williams, Sr. in Tucson, Arizona on July 31, 1945. Losing his parents at an early age, he was raised by his grandparents, Elese and Richard Walker. In his younger years, he attended Rosenwald School and graduated from Simmons...

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30 On March 10, 1955, Adolph and Everlean Rucks were blessed with the birth of their 3rd son Louis Charles Rucks in Mt. Pine, Arkansas. Louis Charles trusted and believed in the Lord. He was baptized at Zion Temple of...

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside still waters. -Psalm 23 Danny Donalson was born in Santa Monica, California on February 19, 1949, to the late Reverend Paul and Roberta Donalson. Danny was raised in a loving and large family including eight sisters and four brothers. He attended schools in Venice Beach and graduated from Venice High School. At an early age, Danny dedicated his life to Christ at First Baptist...

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. - Ecclesiastes 12:7 God’s child, Gregory Hunter, was born on August 22, 1954, in Sparkman, AR to Archie Mae and Christel Lee Hunter. Greg loved the Lord and was baptized at an early age at First Missionary Baptist Church in Sparkman, AR. He attended Sparkman Training School and graduated from Sparkman High School. After school, he joined the U.S. Army where he served honorably achieving...

 Roy Charles Gray began his journey on July 12, 1928, in Arkadelphia, AR one of four sons born into the union of Will and Lillie Gray.  He was educated at Peake High School and served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He later worked at Coca-Cola bottling Company where he retired after 50 years of dedicated service. Roy gave his life to Christ at an early age and became a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. He married his first wife, Rosie Lee Wright and to this union, 4 children...

 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. -John 14:6 Deacon John Namon Hunter, beloved husband of Esther Leeper Hunter went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was in his 90th season of a life well lived, abundant love shared, and a legacy made to carry on after his death. John Namon Hunter, who was affectionately known as Namon, was born on, October 5, 1930 in...

Annie Mae Moss was born September 29, 1939 in Arkadelphia, AR (Shady Grove Community) the second child of Lottie Mae and Monroe Moss. Annie gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church. She graduated from Peake High School where she was a majorette and member of the basketball team. Later in life she married Booker T. Jones and to this union five children were born: Lottie Marie, David Allen, Veronica, Stephanie Ann, and Samuel Thomas. Some of her life...

Benjamin Franklin Stephens was born on January 26, 1953 in Okolona, Arkansas.  He was the fifth child born to the union of the late Isaiah and Queen Stephens. Ben, as he was affectionately known, accepted Christ at an early age, and was a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church in Okolona, AR. He graduated from Arkadelphia High School class of 1971, and then furthered his education at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR.   After college, Ben moved to Buffalo, New...