All Obituaries

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...

Barbara A. McConnell, age 61, of JoAnn, AR, passed on Friday, September 4, 2020, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Arkadelphia, AR. 

"Don't give up on your dreams, or your dreams will give up on you."                                                -Coach John Wooden       It was hard not to believe in Vincent or his dreams. He somehow took you in, helped you believe all things were possible. His charisma and enthusiasm were undeniable. His heart was open and giving. He tried his best...

And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. -Psalm 55:6 KJV On September 1, 2020, God sent his angel to usher Elder Paul Williams from labor to reward, in his 88th season.  He was born on September 19, 1931, to Abe and Tiny Williams. Elder Paul professed his hope in Christ at an early age.  He was Saved, Sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost under the leadership of Elder Andrew Tate at the Manchester C.O.G.I.C. He became an...

Dorothy Hill was born on November 20, 1941, to Clevland Hopkins and Eloise R. Gooden in Tollette, AR. She was the oldest of ten children. At an early age, the family moved to Bakersfield, CA, where she attended school. Later moved to Los Angeles where she worked at Pacific Electrical, thereafter, she started working for Weiser Lock, where she worked for 20 plus years. On December 24, 1968, she married Marion G. Hill and they were married for 52 years. In 1983, Dorothy and her family moved...

On January 15, 1942, Henry and Emma Bryant Johnson welcomed a son they named Henry Johnson, Jr. Henry Jr., affectionately called “Tater” by some and “Lookup” by others, transitioned to eternity on August 18, 2020. Henry Jr. lived much of his life in Clark County, Arkansas, between the communities of Curtis, Gum Springs, and Greenville. He attended Peake High School and worked in the logging industry. He was not one who enjoyed social events, but rather enjoyed his...

Sarah Leonia Henderson Hailey was born July 8, 1932to Earnest and Elvia Nelson Henderson, in Sparkman,Arkansas.  She departed this life on August 8, 2020. Sarah   accepted   Christ   at   an   early   age   at   the   FirstBaptist   Church,   Sparkman,  Arkansas.     She   attended and graduated  from the Sparkman Training School. After...

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” -Maya Angelou   Garrett Ann Sanders lived a full and blessed life. A life filled with loving and leading. Supporting and helping. Fighting for both people and causes. Giving. Doing what’s right. Her needs were secondary. Her heart was her compass.   She was born Garrett Ann Williams, but everyone called her Ann. She...

On June 17, 1948, Roy Terry Lyons was born to the union of the late Nellie Mae Lyons and Frank Lyons of Gurdon AR. Roy’s mother was later married to the late Willie B. Russey and to this union two siblings were born. Roy accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early and united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Gurdon AR. Roy graduated from Henry Bell High School in 1966. He later served in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975 with an Honorable Discharge. Roy’s military...

"And I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown" Bernadette (Bernie) A. Heavener, age 76 of Prescott, AR went to be with our LORD on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 at Courtyard Garden Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia, AR. Bernadette, affectionately known as Bernie, was a bubbly, joyful, Christmas baby born on December 25, 1943, in Milford, Iowa. She was the youngest of 11 children. Bernie went to Catholic Schools and then later in life earned a...