August 12, 2023
Betty was born in Phillips County, Arkansas on July 18th 1958 to Glory Dene Dyson and Curdell Allen, Sr. Betty accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Trenton Arkansas where she remained a faithful and active member of
August 12, 2023
Ms. Dorcus LaSharon Dunlap was born to the late Charles Dunlap and Lenora Kemp German on April 10, 1974, in Elaine, Arkansas. Dorcus accepted Christ at an early age and attended St. Luke Church of God in Christ. She later moved from her birth ci
August 5, 2023
Dorothy Johnson was born on November 27, 1956 in Ratio, Arkansas to the late Barney Hardison, Jr. and Mary Hardison. Dorothy was raised by the late Barney Hardison, Sr. and Robbessie Hardison (grandparents) who welcomed her into their hearts and ho
August 5, 2023
Frank “Pete” Wilson, Jr., was born on February 24, 1945 in Helena, Arkansas to the union of Frank and Leola Wilson. He had a special bond with his parents, living with and caring for them until they preceded him in death. Anyone who knew Pet
July 29, 2023
Samella Brown was born May 5, 1949 to the late Sam and Mattie Bell Brown in Helena, Arkansas. She transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home July 21, 2023. Samella accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She joined th
July 29, 2023
Tanita Angelyn Miller was born August 8,1959 in Sedalia, Missouri to Walter James Miller and Grace Verline Sims-Miller. She was a 1977 graduate of Central High School in West Helena, Arkansas. She studied at Oklahoma State University, where she excel
July 22, 2023
Maggie Mae Kirkwood-Ayers was born June 6, 1939 in West Helena, Arkansas to the late Robert Lee Kirkwood and Maggie Cox-Kennedy. She departed this earthly life July 11, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Maggie was unit
July 22, 2023
Ervin Patrick Calhoun, Sr. was born August 22, 1983 to Priscilla Calhoun – Dockery and Percy Smith in Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life July 9, 2023 in Helena, Arkansas. Ervin accepted Christ as his personal Savior at a yo
July 15, 2023
Jimmy "Poppa Smith" Lee Smith was born to Hattie and Joe Smith, Sr. on November 16, 1954 in Elaine, Arkansas. Jimmy had eleven siblings whom he shared everything in life with. Jimmy went to school and continued as a farmhand along with many othe
LATONDRA RENEE' CHATMAN YARBER
July 8, 2023
Latondra Renee’ Chatman Yarber was born January 5, 1982 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to the late Samuel Chatman, Jr. and Eddie Mae Holden. She departed this earthly life June 25, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. Affectionately known as “Tonnie,
June 24, 2023
Robert Lee Johnson was born May 16, 1948 to the late William and Althea Johnson, Sr. in Oneida, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life June 16, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Robert accepted the Lord as his personal Savior at an early ag
June 24, 2023
Death does not come untimely. Death comes swiftly to those who are prepared. It makes no difference. Freddie was ready and willing to go. She knew she was going to a land of peace. Mother Freddie Mae Fraction took a first-class flight home to be w
June 17, 2023
Mrs. Jessie Mae Taylor began her earthly journey December 25, 1935. She made her transition to return home with her heavenly father June 6, 2023, at the St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She began her earthly journey in Marianna, Arka
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June 17, 2023
Phyllis Ann Calvin was born to the Late Freddie Lee Calvin and Lena Mae Williams-Calvin, in Helena, Arkansas, on April 2, 1967. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age, under the Pastorship of Reverend J.W. Webb, at Beautiful Zion Missionary
June 10, 2023
Mrs. Delois Cheatham Parker was born November 19, 1952 to the late Willie C. and Cleinix Cheatam in West Helena, Arkansas. She transitioned to her heavenly home May 30, 2023 at Helena Regional Medical Center, Helena Arkansas. Delois accepted Chris
June 3, 2023
Rosemary Rebecca Brown was born October 21, 1951 to the late Isiah and Ollie Brown in Lambrook, Arkansas. She departed this earthly life on May 16, 2023 at 411 Parker Avenue, Elaine Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary confessed a ho
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May 27, 2023
Emment was born May 11,1947 to the late Homer Williams, Sr. and Lillie Mae Jones in Crumrod, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life to his eternal home May 19, 2023. Emment was married to Carolyn Williams for twenty-four years. She prece
May 27, 2023
Mother Mildred Ransom Hoover was born March 22, 1940 in Natchez, Mississippi to the late Mr. Henry J. and Mrs. Beatrice C. Ransom, Sr. Mildred confessed a hope in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior in September 1957 at Egypt Baptist Church and wa
May 13, 2023
Ms. Elbony “Ebony” Simerate Gammon was born on January 1, 1974 to the late Shirley Jean Gammon – Anderson in Helena, Arkansas. She was the eldest of five siblings. Her grandparents, Eddie and Evangeleane Gammon helped raise and support her th
May 6, 2023
Mary Ann Watson was born May 26, 1957 to the late Nelson “Big June” Carter, Jr. and Snow Ella Bobo. She was a 1976 graduate of Barton High School. Her beauty, outgoing personality, and natural smarts landed her the honor of becoming the first b
SHERRY DENISE STEELE WITHERSPOON
May 6, 2023
Sherry Denise Steele Witherspoon was born June 13, 1978 in West Helena, Arkansas to the late Willie Ann Hargrow and Orin Steele, Sr. Sherry accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at First Missionary Baptist Church, West Helena Arka
April 30, 2023
Deacon James B. Golden was born to the late Sam and Annie Bell Golden on August 18, 1940, in Oneida, Arkansas. Affectionately known to some as “Uncle J.B.,” James was a vibrant man of God until his death April 17, 2023. He was preceded in death b
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April 2, 2023
Mr. Laria D. Gammon was born September 30, 1951 in Phillips County, Arkansas to the late Eddie Matthew and Evangeleane Gammon. He was the third of six siblings. Laria accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age under the leadershi
DEQUAINTUS MARQUILLA CLEVELAND
March 25, 2023
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:28 It was Super Bowl Sunday, January 26, 1986, when Heaven dispatched a delicate soul to the township of Helena, Arkansa
March 11, 2023
Birdie Jean Daniel was born on March 24, 1952 in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Sam and Gladys Daniel. She transitioned to her heavenly home February 28, 2023. Birdie attended Eliza Miller High School in Helena – West Helena Arkansas. She later wo
