February 12, 2022
Walter Ellis Walker was born August 11, 1953 to Sally and Peter Walker in Helena, Arkansas. The youngest of 12 children, he was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Theodore Williams, Odie Toliver, Veola Cunningham, William Walker, George WaFebruary 11, 2022
Obituary information will be updated at a later time.CHARLENE WASHINGTON - BRUNDIGE
February 5, 2022
Charlene Washington-Brundige was born in Helena, Arkansas on May 4, 1939 to the late Ethel Lee Thomas Parker and Oscar Willie Edwards. She was raised in three households – Ethel and Joe Parker Sr., Oscar and Gladys Edwards, and Pearlie and SimuelFebruary 4, 2022
Marcus James Foster affectionately known as “Cody” was born April 11, 1977 to Dannie KanDallas Foster and the late Vern Ella Spriggs in Helena, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life January 11, 2022 at UAMS Medical Center, Little Rock Arkansas.February 1, 2022
Latoria was affectionately known to her community as “T. Payne,” but she was known as Toya to her immediate family. The T. Payne side of Latoria was cool, outgoing, fashionable, diva oriented, a self-employed hustler (that means she was determJanuary 30, 2022
Joseph Lonzo, affectionately known to family as “Joe T.” was born October 25, 1955 to Bernice and Willie Lonzo. Joseph was self-preserved and lived life being dedicated to family. He was reserved and mostly stayed to himself. He reminded you oDELORIS "SIS" WESTLEY KNOWLTON
January 29, 2022
Deloris Westley Knowlton, affectionately known as “Sis” was born March 22, 1948 to the late Westley Holder, Sr. and C. L. Holder of West Helena, Arkansas. She transitioned from the cares of this life on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at NEA Baptist MeJanuary 29, 2022
Mrs. Ethel Mary Ross born April 18, 1934 in Helena, Arkansas. She was raised by her father and her mother preceded her during childbirth. She had one sister who lived in Chicago, Ill, her sister and her dad preceded her in death. She is theJanuary 29, 2022
Ella Mae Arrington was born January 10, 1955 in Dundee, Mississippi. She was the third of four children to the late Steve and Lillie Arrington. She was baptized at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church, Marks Mississippi. She later moved to HelJanuary 15, 2022
Vera Mae Gant Boss departed this life peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022 in the home of her brother William C. Gant and sister-in-law, Debora, in West Helena, Arkansas. Vera was the second child of five children born to Lay Leader C.T Gant andJanuary 8, 2022
Earnestine "Baby Sook" Kirkwood was born to the parents of Robert and Rosie Kirkwood on February 28, 1951. She accepted Christ as her personal savior at a young age. Baptized as a child and as an adult. Earnestine was a private individually who keptJanuary 6, 2022
Toney Young, Sr. was born December 20, 1963 to the late Leroy Young and Malinda Brown in Marvell, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life December 29, 2021 at home his surrounded by his loving family. Toney confessed Christ as his personal SaviorDecember 30, 2021
Evelyn Annette Ingram, "Nette," was born in Elaine, Arkansas on July 4, 1973 to Larry and Veronica Ingram. Her parents preceded her in death in 1975 and she was raised by her grandparents James and Miram Edmonson whom she loved dearly. Although inDecember 27, 2021
Clark Bailey, Sr. was born December 21, 1967 to Mrs. Pattie Bailey in Helena, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life December 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Clark accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He later joined NewDecember 18, 2021
Inez Shaw Green was born May 19, 1945 to the late Lee and Azelaic Davis Bingham in Eupora, Mississippi. Inez accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She was an active member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church, West Helena ArkansDecember 11, 2021
Shirlette Shonta Donaby was born August 15, 1979 to Mr. James Donaby, Jr. and Cynthia Baker in West Helena, Arkansas. She departed this earthly life December 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Baptist Healthcare, Little Rock Arkansas. ShirNovember 27, 2021
Alexander Dewayne Hawkins was born March 18, 1974 to the late Andrew and Eula Mae Hawkins, Sr. in Helena, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life November 15, 2021 at Mercy Saint Annes Hospital, Toledo Ohio. Alexander affectionately known as “AlNovember 20, 2021
Isaiah Brundige was born on January 4, 1945 to the late Gennie L. Brundige. Isaiah went to Macon County School in Alabama and later relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where he was educated in the Detroit School System. He was employed at Chrysler ForOctober 16, 2021
Kent Darrel Dillard was born November 26, 1962 to the late Paul Dillard, Sr., and Gloria Kuykendall in Mellwood, Arkansas. As a child, Kent’s grandmother, Mrs. Rose Bell, made sure that he attended church. He confessed hope in Christ at an earlyOctober 2, 2021
Mamie Ruth King was born October 16, 1945 in Moro, Arkansas to the late Steve Wiggins and Alberta Holt Wiggins. She was the eighth child of eleven children born to this union. Mamie Ruth accepted Christ at an early age. She joined Mt. Moriah MSeptember 25, 2021
Nelson Shepard (49) was born on February 3, 1972 to Mary Ann Carter and the late Eddie “Buskeet” Fraction, Sr. in Helena, Arkansas. He was raised by his favorite great grandparents; the late Nelson and Alberta Carter. At an early age, NelsonSeptember 25, 2021
Freddie Lee Haynes was born September 18, 1978 to the late Josie Haynes in Helena, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life September 14, 2021. Freddie received his formal education within the Helena-West Helena School District. He was a part of CeSeptember 18, 2021
Junior Stewart, 79 was born to Otha Mae McCleary & Lloyd Rankin, Jr. on July 08, 1942 in Greenville, Mississippi. After sometime, the family moved to Elaine, Arkansas. At an early age, Junior confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior under the leSeptember 11, 2021
James Louis Doby was born March 20, 1945 to the late Alberta Thomas and Johnnie Louis Doby in Lakeview, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Crestpark of Helena, Helena, Arkansas. James was raised on his grandmotherSeptember 11, 2021
Curtis Calvin Frierson was born on June 27, 1963 in Poplar Grove, Arkansas, to his parents Edward Frierson and Alberts Barrow-Frierson. He departed this life at the age of 58 on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 4:21 a.m. at Washington Regional Medical Cen