All Obituaries

Mr. John Hunter, age 90, of Delight, AR, slipped into the Lord's embrace on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at John L. McClelland Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, AR. 

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...

“To everything, there is a season", and it is for this very reason that we celebrate the homegoing of Louis Jones, Sr. Louis was born the seventh child of Levi and Lizzie Matlock Jones on November 1, 1923, in Antoine, AR. His siblings include Isaiah Jones, Celestine Jones Haislip, Ruthelle Jones Dickerson, Narvelle Jones, Edward Jones, Vernell Jones, Annie Jones Thomas, and Arlene “Jean” Brock Jones. With both of his grandparents as slaves, Louis often saw the turmoil...

Dale A. Kleinsorge 73, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 24, 2020 surrounded by loved ones, Kristy, Burgie, Tiara, Ricky, Austin, Tea, Pierce, Nyle, and Ashley. He was a loving father, grandfather, mentor, and friend and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.Dale was an honorable, and dedicated war veteran who served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. He also worked as a Diesel Mechanic for several years. He was a member of the...

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 4:7-8 The beautiful spirit of Donna Denise Mitchell-Hart came to an untimely end on Friday, October 23, 2020, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR. She was in her 63rd season of life. Donna Denise was born on August 12, 1957, in Camden, AR, the daughter of Alee and Hattie Marie Mitchell. She was a 1976 graduate of Gurdon High...

Ms. Beatrice Green Collins was born on December 1, 1941, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the late Raymond and Mary Green. She attended Peake High School and received her high school diploma in 1959. After graduating high school, Bea worked at the family-owned grocery store until she began her studies at Henderson State College. In 1961, she moved to Los Angeles, California, and married Albert Taylor in 1962. They had two children, Pamela Denise Taylor, and Bryan Keith Taylor. She later married...

For l am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith; as it is written. The just shall live by faith. -Romans 1:16-17   The Life and Times of Jimmie Lee Thomas  Jimmie Lee Thomas went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 06, 2020, surrounded by his family.  Jimmie Lee Thomas was...

Vernell “Brer” Smith was born on Monday, January 23, 1950 in Clark County, Arkansas to Alfred Jerry Smith and the late Mollie Newburn Smith.  Vernell was the second of five children. He was preceded in death by his younger brother Harry Smith. Vernell attended Peake Elementary School in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and graduated from Peake High School in 1968. He went on to further his education at Henderson State University, and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in...

On June 23, 1979, James Curtis Stephenson was born in El Dorado, AR to the proud parents, Votieo“ Bo” Cross and Mary Lee Smith. James was a graduate of Hampton High School where he excelled in Football and Baseball. After High School James attended trade school and mastered a skill in the automotive technician program. He also attended CR England Trucking School where he completed and received his CDL. James attended church at Life Line COGIC in Rosston, AR and Shiloh COGIC in...