All Obituaries

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 of ...

 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 In the 64th season of a loved life, Shelia Kay Scott of Arkadelphia, Arkansas was granted her angel wings on September 10, 2019, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her final days were spent in the home of her daughter, Jessica Scott, Manassas, VA.   Shelia K. was born November 5, 1954, the daughter of the late Tracy Scott, Sr., and Classie Mae Scott. She graduated from Arkadelphia High School,...

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.  -2 Corinthians 5:1 Mr. Wiley Blevins was born on November 28, 1921, in Dalark, AR.  He was the sixth of thirteen children born to the late Nathan and Patsy Perry Blevins.  He was preceded in death by six brothers and his sister.  At an early age, he accepted Christ and joined the Methodist Church in Dalark and attended school...

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 KJV Tony Mario Hughes was born to Grady and Lois Hughes on November 1, 1977, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, AR.  Tony confessed in Christ at the tender age of 7 years old, under the leadership of his Father, Pastor G. L. Hughes, Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Gurdon, AR. He...

  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...