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

BIRDIE JEAN DANIEL

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

YVONNE ELAINE DOLPHIN GOLDEN

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

CLAVELAND MARTIN

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

LENORA KEMP GERMAN

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

KIMYATA JAVON LOFTON RANDALL

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

LETORY KIRKWOOD KELLEY BRYANT

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

CORLUNDA SYIMESHA MCGINISTER

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

JOE DEAN MOTTON, JR.

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

MARY PEARL SMITH

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

CURLEY MAE CAMPBELL MARSHALL

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

KAILEE SYMONE LEE

December 11, 2022

Obituary information will be updated at a later date.

JESSIE JAMES BLAKELY, JR.

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

LULA MAE BAILEY

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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ELDER RUBEN JACKSON

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

DARRYL DARNZELL SIMS

November 26, 2022

Darryl Darnzell Sims was born to the late Robert T. Sims and Dorothy Carruth Sims October 11, 1966 in Helena Arkansas. He transitioned to his eternal life November 18, 2022 at his home. Darryl accepted Christ as his personal Savior at the young ag

FLORINE MOTLEY

November 20, 2022

Sis. Florine was born September 6, 1923, to Roberta (Harp) and Spencer Weston Hall Sr.  She departed this life on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Her first love was Jesus Christ.  She accepted him as her personal Savior many years ago.  She believ

MATTIE A. TOWNS

November 19, 2022

Mattie A. Towns was born February 13, 1946 to the late Columbus Towns and Pearline Milton in Barton, Arkansas. She was raised by her beloved uncle and aunt J.H. and Lucille Milton Hammond. Mattie accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early

MYRTLE HAYWOOD ROBBINS

November 12, 2022

Myrtle Haywood Robbins affectionately known as “Peg” was born November 15, 1931, in Marianna, Arkansas to the late Cleophas and Charlie Aaron Haywood. At an early age, she professed her hope in Christ and was baptized at the Paradise No. 2 Mis

WILLIE JACKSON

October 29, 2022

Willie Jackson was born January 5, 1946 to the late Bernice Jackson and Vastire Hanks in the community of Cornell Point, Arkansas. He was raised by his grandmother, the late Eula Jackson. Willie attended Turner School until the nineth grade. He fi

FRANK AMOS

October 15, 2022

We celebrate the life of our beloved Frank Amos who transitioned from time to eternity Saturday, October 1, 2022 in Helena – West Helena Arkansas. Frank Amos was born October 10, 1943 to the union of Melvin and Ruby Amos, Sr. in Barton Arkansas.

SHARON ANITA STORMER GORDON

October 8, 2022

Sharon Anita Stormer Gordon was born May 21st, 1962 to J.B. Stormer and Louise Marshall in Wabash, Arkansas. She gained her wings September 27th, 2022. Sharon was little in size, but her personality was huge, and she didn’t mind letting you know wh

ANNIE LEE NATHAN HOLLINGSWORTH

September 24, 2022

Annie Lee Hollingsworth was born July 16, 1927 in Greenwood, Mississippi to the late Cleveland and Mary Nathan, Sr. She was one of six children born to this union. Annie Lee professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Zion Hill Missionary Baptis

CLEINIX CHEATAM

September 17, 2022

Centenarian, Mrs. Cleinix Cheatam was called home to be with the Lord August 30, 2022. She was born February 13, 1922 to the late Hosea and Idella Young in Wabash, Arkansas. She later moved to West Helena, Arkansas. Cleinix accepted Christ as her

AUBREY "JUNE" GENE GARNER, JR.

September 17, 2022

Aubrey “June” (A.G.) Gene Garner, Jr.  was born August 9th, 1956 to the late Aubrey (A.G.) and Mary Garner, Sr. in West Helena, Arkansas. Aubrey departed this earthly life on September 4th, 2022 in Memphis Tennessee. Aubrey accepted Christ as