All Obituaries

Bennia Jones, age 82, of Arkadelphia, AR, formerly of , Sparkman, AR, slipped into the Lord's embrace at Nightingale Arkadelphia on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. 

Irmon Ray Gentry was born April 11, 1958, in Antoine, AR the oldest child of four siblings, to Normon and Roberta Gentry, Jr. He was in his 65th season of life. Irmon departed this life to be with our heavenly Father on March 22, 2024 at Sevier County Medical Center in DeQueen, AR. Irmon, affectionately known as Ray, accepted Christ at an early age, joining his family at Church of Christ in Hot Springs, AR. He became a member of Roland Piggee Baptist Church in the small community of Graves...

Chase Mikael Scoggins, born on October 9, 1992, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest on March 7, 2024, in Dermontt, Arkansas. Chase answered the call of heaven’s trumpets with unwavering faith and a vibrant spirit. He was the beloved son of the late Gremyko Scoggins Sr. and Sibyl Scoggins Davis.Chase’s infectious smile and compassionate nature endeared him to all who knew him. He had a unique way of connecting with people and was a natural-born...

Toni Ella Natt was born on May 6, 1962, in Arkadelphia, AR to the late Theodore and Ruby Lee Natt. She was one of four children who grew up in the Natt household. Her early childhood was full of wonder and adventure. Her parents instilled in her the values of life at an early age. She grew up in a home filled with four qualities that would ultimately define Toni throughout her entire life: Loyalty; Love; Dedication; and Cheer.  Toni also grew to be a God-fearing Christian, her spiritual...

 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28   Willie Joe Battle was born December 10, 1954, to Jodie Cook and Willie Mae Battle, in Ramer, Alabama. Raised by his mother and stepfather, the late Dr. Henry L. Butts in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, he was affectionately called Joe and was the oldest brother of 14 children. At the age of 13, Joe relocated with his family to the state of...

Rosie Jean Meeks was born on October 4, 1929, in Delight, AR, to Ben and Else Furlow. Rosie was a people person who carried a smile everywhere she went and never seemed to meet a stranger. She attended Peake Rosenwald and later, determined to graduate, she took night classes accomplishing her goal graduating from Delight Public school. Rosie was a determined, hard working woman. She was employed as a presser for Levi Strauss where she retired after over 30 years of dedicated service....

The Life Story Of Angelia Danette Craigg...... Angelia Danette Davis-Craigg, was born on April 20,1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Johnnie H. and Zettie B. Davis. She was one of ten children born unto this union. She attended school in the Sparkman School District, graduating from High School in 1977. After graduation, Angie moved to Rockford, IL where she began her adulthood.  Angelia was a hard-working, determined, independent woman. She wasn’t blessed with any children of her own,...

Mrs. Earline A. J. Bailey…A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”...

Johnathan Eugene Griffin-Chandler was born on August 20, 1977, in Monticello, AR, to Shelley Jean (Davis) Griffin and Oliver Gene Griffin. He spent his childhood between Perris, CA and Hamburg, AR. Johnathan attended high school in Hamburg, AR. During high school, Johnathan was an active member of the Hamburg High football team. Throughout his life, Johnathan had a love for sports. As a young child he enjoyed playing basketball and football. Johnathan was adopted by his Uncle and Aunt,...

“To everything, there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven”- Ecclesiastes 3:1James Harold Nelson was born in Curtis, AR, to Freeman Nelson, Sr., and Jewellene Lashley on December 1, 1940. James, affectionately known as Sonny, was a 1960 graduate of Peake High School in Arkadelphia, AR.Sonny was a cool cat! He always had a big smile on his face and wore hats with just about whatever he put on. His infectious smile is what earned him the nickname “Sonny”.  He...