December 2, 2023
Demarcus Burell Billingsley was born March 15, 1983 to the late Loistene Pruitt of Marianna Arkansas and the late David Lee Billingsley of Southland Community, Lexa Arkansas. He departed this earthly life Sunday, November 19, 2023 in West Helena Arka
November 18, 2023
Mrs. Martha Washington was born August 2, 1942, in Mellwood, Arkansas, to the late Maryze Gathings and Aunte Rose. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Reverend F. A. Simpson at Zion Traveler Missionary Baptist Church in Mellwood.
November 18, 2023
Jacqueline Denise Gray, also known as J-Jizzle, Jackie, Jack Mack, Jay (yes, she was known and named by many) was born on January 24, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois to Mary Frances Gray and Roger Lee Craig Sr. She was the oldest of seven children. Apart f
October 28, 2023
Cedric “Duke” Lloyd Moore was born April 8, 1960 in Helena, Arkansas to Sadie Mae and J.C. Moore. Cedric confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at The Star of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Poplar Grove, Arkansas. Cedric rededicated h
October 21, 2023
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. (Psalm 23:6) The earthly realm blushed beneath the applause of the heavenly host when Beverly Jean Arnold-Turner was divinely d
October 7, 2023
Eugene Handley was born March 29, 1945, in Lexa Arkansas. He was the third child of five children born to Rebecca and Arsmond Handley, Sr. The family moved to Chicago where Eugene, lovingly called Gene Baby, attended Parker High School. As a you
September 30, 2023
Cheneka Jacquese McCraney was born October 21, 1991 to Latarsha Edmond and Dennis McCraney in Helena, Arkansas. She departed this earthly life September 15, 2023 at Helena Regional Medical Center, Helena Arkansas surrounded by her family. Cheneka
September 23, 2023
David Lee Billingsley was born August 6, 1947 to the late Johnny and Mary Billingsley in the Southland Community, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life September 14, 2023 at Baptist Health Medical Center, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Affectionat
September 16, 2023
Kenneth Dolphin was born October 9, 1950 in Elaine, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Essie Lee Dolphin and George Watkins. On September 6, 2023, God reached out his loving hands and Kenneth quietly departed his earthly life at home in his favorit
September 2, 2023
Mrs. Ludie Mae Dolphin Johnson, of Helena Arkansas was born on September 23, 1928 in Lonoke County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Mayor Silas Dolphin and the lovely Etta Mae Dolphin. In the 1940s, her parents and siblings moved to the
August 19, 2023
LeAdrian Anton Williams was born August 29, 1995 to the late Lee Andrew Williams and Jacqueline Clark in Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life August 19, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. LeAdrian had Christian values and accepted Chr
CHOYCE BEATRICE DONAHOO PIERCE
August 19, 2023
Choyce B. Pierce departed this life on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Crestpark Nursing Home in Helena, Arkansas. Choyce B. was born November 22, 1944 to the late Wyatt, Sr. and Kattie P. Donahoo in Oneida, Arkansas. Choyce B. accepted Christ at the age
EARLINE HELEN JONES MCGINISTER
August 19, 2023
1931 Reflections of a Virtuous Woman 2023 “Childr
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
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
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
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
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 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
