Veteran
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
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
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
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
March 5, 2023
Yvonne Elaine Dolphin was born to Mamie Bridewell and the late James Leroy Dolphin, Sr. on January 27, 1963 in West Helena, Arkansas. Affectionately known as “Elaine,” she was the only girl of Mamie’s four children. She transitioned from this e
March 4, 2023
Claveland Martin was born November 25, 1958 to the late Charles E. Martin, Sr. and Roberta Gause. He departed this earthly life, receiving his heavenly reward February 21, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. Claveland accepted Christ as his personal Savio
February 25, 2023
Ms. Lenora Kemp German was born to the late George Kemp and Geraldine German on May 31, 1950 in Elaine, Arkansas. Lenora was a resident of Elaine, Arkansas all her life. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Luke Church of Go
February 11, 2023
Kimyata Javon Lofton Randall was born November 2, 1975 to the late Walter and Dorothy Lofton at Helena Hospital, Helena Arkansas. Kimyata accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Helena Arkansas u
January 21, 2023
Letory, “LT” was born on October 13,1923, to the late Nelson and Lemon Kirkwood in Calico Bottoms, West Helena, Arkansas. She was the first born of 18 children. As the first-born child, she was the apple of Nelson’s eye. She was raised on the f
January 14, 2023
Mr. Joe Dean Motton, Jr. was born February 23, 1950 to the late Joe and Bessie Motton, Sr. in West Helena Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life December 25, 2022 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joe accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an
January 14, 2023
She was Born: Corlunda Syimesha McGinister was born November 19, 2001 to Cortez McGinister, Sr. and Jolunda Johnson at Helena Regional Medical Center, Helena Arkansas. She Lived: Corlunda lived a loving and fun life. She loved her family and
January 7, 2023
On September 16, 1937, a beautiful baby girl, Mary Pearl Brookins, was born to Katie L. Phillips Brookins and Howard Brookins, Sr. She was born in Meridian, Mississippi. Mary Pearl Brookins would grow up and later marry, Brother Johnnie Smith, II
December 17, 2022
Curley Mae Marshall was born September 15, 1955 to the late James and Classie L. Campbell, Sr. in Elaine, Arkansas. She transitioned to her heavenly home December 7, 2022. Curley accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She was a fa
December 11, 2022
Obituary information will be updated at a later date.
December 10, 2022
He ARRIVED…Bro. Jessie James Blakely, Jr., known to everyone as “J.B.”, born on January 27, 1942, in Helena, Arkansas, was the fifth child of 13 born to Jessie Blakely, Sr. and Isabel Grant Blakely-Orange. He LEARNED…Jessie was a lifelong
December 3, 2022
Lula Mae Bailey was born September 11, 1942, in Marianna, Arkansas to the late Elgie Williams, Sr. and Janie Williams. She departed this life on November 24, 2022. Lula Mae accepted Christ at an early age. She was an active and participating memb
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November 28, 2022
Elder Ruben Jackson was born on January 8, 1946 to the late Deacon Moses Jackson, Sr., and Missionary Pearla Ardene Glass Jackson of Snow Lake, Arkansas. He confessed and accepted Jesus Christ into his life at an early age. His parents were loving, g
