September 6, 2025
Obituary information will be updated at a later date.September 6, 2025
Obituary information will be updated at a later date.September 6, 2025
Obituary information will be updated at a later date.August 30, 2025
Brandon Demario Billingsley, Sr. was born on January 8, 1985 to the late Timothy McMickle and Jennifer Billingsley in Helena, Arkansas. Brandon attended Phillips Community College in 2003 where he obtained his General Education Diploma. He was a hAugust 30, 2025
Patsy Ann Lewis-Billingsley was born November 1, 1953, to proud parents Johnnie and Evelyn Lewis in Helena, Arkansas. Patsy was baptized and attended First Baptist Church in West Helena, Arkansas. Later in life, she joined and attended New Haven MissAugust 23, 2025
Mrs. Verna Gill Wright the daughter of the late Eldridge and Bessie Gill. She was born May 13, 1936 in Marvell, Arkansas. Mrs. Wright gave her life to Christ at an early age at Midway Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined Tuckers Grove MissiAugust 16, 2025
Obituary information will be updated at a later date.August 2, 2025
Linda Fay (Perry) Whitfield, of Helena, Arkansas was born on October 22, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late John L. Perry and Laura Wallace, as one of their ten children. As the daughter of a sharecropper, her upbringing in Memphis just beforeAugust 2, 2025
Martha Ann Stewart, age 46, was born to Junior and Lillie Stewart at Helena Regional Hospital in Helena, Arkansas. A proud graduate of Central High School, she furthered her education at Phillips County Community College, pursuing general studies andAugust 2, 2025
Demetriss Lashun Vincent was born February 24, 1979 in Helena, Arkansas to the late C.W. and Stella Roberson Vincent. He transitioned from this earthly life to receive his heavenly reward July 15, 2025 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Demetriss accAugust 1, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound love, we celebrate the life of Sidney Roberson, affectionately known by all who loved him as “Sidney Boo.” Sidney was born on July 12, 1974, in Helena, Arkansas to Rosetta Roberson and from the very beginning, he brJuly 26, 2025
Arlean Wheeler was born August 16, 1951 in Helena, Arkansas to the late John Robert, Sr. and Armella Perry. On July 16, 2025 she was called from labor to reward. She confessed hope in Christ May 18, 1969 at Long Lake Missionary Baptist Church, HelenaJuly 26, 2025
Martin Lewis Wilson was born on January 15, 1971, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Sammy Calhoun and Eliza Tate. In 1975, his family relocated to West Helena, Arkansas, where he continued his education, attending both elementary and high school. Martin dJuly 25, 2025
It is with profound respect that we mark the passing of a cherished individual, Melvina Williams Neal, whose life leaves a lasting legacy and whose memory will continue to illuminate the lives of those fortunate enough to have known her. Melvina waJuly 19, 2025
Bryceson Lasha McClinton, 24 was born on February 16, 2001, to Angela Phillips and Delvin McClinton in Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life receiving his heavenly reward on June 26, 2025. Bryceson accepted Christ as his personaJuly 5, 2025
Johnnie Wesley, Sr., affectionately known as “Coal Oil” and “Shoe Shoe” was born March 2, 1931, in Poplar Grove, Arkansas to the late Robert Wesley and Helen Phillips. He departed this life on June 19, 2025. He was a member of the First BJune 28, 2025
Doris Diane Tyler-Johnson, 68 was born on April 18, 1957 to Adell Hollingworth and Naomi Washington in Helena, Arkansas. She transitioned from this earthly life receiving her heavenly reward on June 16, 2025. Affectionately known as Diane, she accJune 28, 2025
Obituary information will be updated at a later date.June 21, 2025
Daniel Swopes, II was born December 6, 1957 to the late Daniel and Lillie Swopes, Sr. in Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life receiving his heavenly reward May 30, 2025 at his residence in Helena, Arkansas. Daniel accepted theJune 7, 2025
Latoya Lashay Dukes Banks was born June 7, 1978 to Willie Clark and Jo Ann Dukes at Taborian Hospital in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. She transitioned from this earthly life May 26, 2025 at Baptist Health Medical Center, North Little Rock Arkansas surroMay 31, 2025
Each day we praise the Lord for the many blessings, some often untold. More this day we thank him once more for sharing a life, one that will not be forgotten. On March 30, 1951, God blessed this earth and sent a disciple to help spread His worMay 24, 2025
Lakayla Quanyae Holmes was born on November 11, 2002, to Latarsha Edmond and Anthonia Holmes in West Helena, Arkansas. She departed this earthly life on May 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lakayla received her formal education within theMay 17, 2025
Earlene “The Queen” Walker entered this world on September 23, 1952, in Helena, Arkansas, born to Earl Walker, Sr. and Josie B. Walker. On May 2, 2025, she peacefully entered eternal rest at home—her favorite place to be. At an early age, EaSAMUEL "SAM" ZAKARIOUS SAYEED ROGERS
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Samuel “Sam” Zakarious Sayeed Rogers was born November 24, 2002 to the late Gary Rogers and Keigan Thompson in Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly reward April 21, 2025 in Helena, Arkansas. Samuel confessedMay 10, 2025
Walter Moore Jr., affectionately known as “June” to all who loved him, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the age of 72. Born on June 3, 1952, in West Helena, Arkansas, June was the fifth child of Alice and Walter Moore. H