All Obituaries

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, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but to all them also that love his appearing.- 2 Timothy 4:7-8 JoAnn Smith Nelson’s journey began in Gurdon, Arkansas on November 21, 1958, to the late Sam and Marie Smith. She was one of sixteen children born and raised into this loving union. JoAnn was a 1977 graduate...

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.- Matthew 11:28 Brother James Bailey of Oakland, California, transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, February 5, 2020, at Sunset Regional Medical Center in Oakland, CA. James Bailey was born December 27, 1927, to Oliver and Mae Bell (Hunter) Bailey in Fairview, AR. It was then God saw fit to bless the world with the man, the myth, and the legend that would become known affectionately...

As we retrace the life of Gracie Evelyn Furlow Jones, or Mrs. Gracie as she was affectionately called, we can see the lives she touched and the legacy she left as a remembrance to her life on earth.  She was born on November 22, 1926, to the union of Madison and Alberta Thomas Furlow.   She acknowledged Christ as  her Lord and Savior early in her life and joined the Harrison Chapel Baptist Church, where she remained an active faithful member until she...

In the summer of July 30, 1956, Uthel and Bessie Mae Bell had a beautiful daughter named Annie Mary. She was the sixth child born to this union. She was a member of New Mount Zion before moving her membership to KACM. She attended eleven glorious years of Bell High. She was a life-long resident of Gurdon. Annie and Jesse Thomas were joined in Holy Matrimony and to this union, three children were born: Vanita, Tabitha, and Joshua. Later came Preanna Hunter.  She was a life-long CNA...

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me a crown of righteousness. - 2 Timothy 4 7-8 Louella Bullock was born into life on December 12, 1946, in Rosston, AR to the union of Jacob and Mazie Marks Dansby. She attended school in Rosston, AR at Rosston Middle School. She was a dedicated worker for Anthony Timberlands, Inc., formerly known as Beirne’s Lumber Company in Beirne, AR for 11 blessed years.  Louella...

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...

 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...