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
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
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
