All Obituaries

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...

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.- Psalms 116:15 Mrs. Ola Mae (Wiley) Bailey, daughter of the late Atoy and Violet Wiley was born in Okolona, AR on September 27, 1924. She departed this life on February 11, 2019.  Sister Bailey gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of St. Clair Baptist Church, of the Burtsell Community, where she served until her health began to decline. She served on the usher board, motherboard, Sunday school,...

Charles Dwayne Pierce, 53 of El Dorado, passed away on November 30, 2018, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas due to a lengthy illness.  Dwayne was born on Dec. 7, 1964, to Charles E. Pierce and the late Lola Morgan-Pierce of Smackover.  Dwayne was employed by El Dorado Mobile Homes for several years. He was also in the Arkansas Army National Guard for 8 years.  Dwayne loved being outdoors enjoying fishing and hunting, he also loved calling the Arkansas...

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall be any more pain.” Revelation 21:4 Ms. Gwendolyn Macon was born on March 26, 1968, in the city of Arkadelphia, AR to Mr. Roy and Mrs. Dorothy Macon. Ms. Macon departed this life on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, AR after a prolonged illness. Affectionately known as Gwen, Gwen’s personality, intelligence,...