March 29, 2025
Ira Lee Scaife Olloway known to many as “Ike,” was born to the late Ira Lee Scaife and Aloise Hampton on March 8, 1936 in Poplar Grove, Arkansas. She transitioned to her eternal home March 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Ira Lee confMarch 29, 2025
Sarah Helen Seals was born August 15, 1956 to the late Naomi Williams and Add Rand, Sr. in Modoc, Arkansas. She departed this earthly life surrounded by her loving family March 14, 2025 in the comforts of her own home. Sarah accepted Christ as herHANNAH CHARMANE GATLING DOZIER
March 29, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Hannah Charmane Gatling Dozier, who departed this life peacefully on March 4, 2025, at her home. Hannah was born on March 20, 1963, to Emogene Reeves and Price Purifoy. She was lovingMarch 22, 2025
Andre Kentarious Clark was born at Helena Hospital on June 28, 1984 to Polly Holmes. Andre professed his hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Cecil Coleman. AndrFebruary 22, 2025
Toni Monta Brown was born to Ethel Brown Sanders on May 1, 1967 in West Helena, Arkansas. He made his transition from this life in the early hours of February 7, 2025. Toni accepted Christ at thirteen years old and was baptized at First MissFebruary 15, 2025
Mrs. Christine Smith was born on March 6, 1947, to the late Clifton Woodley and Pecolia Donaldson Woodley in Tunica, Mississippi. She confessed her hope in Christ at Mt. Zion in Tunica, Mississippi. Christine met and married the love of her life,February 15, 2025
William” Beal” Ingram Johnson, Jr. was born August 29,1959 to the late William Johnson and Mattie B. Ingram Johnson. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Virginia and James Ingram. Beal confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at theFebruary 8, 2025
Ronald E. Reed, affectionately known as “Ronny,” was born on August 9, 1962, in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, to Josephine Walker-Clark and father Robert Reed. After graduating from Job Corps, he set out to explore the world, embracing life wFebruary 1, 2025
Annie K. Lindsey was born February 10, 1943, to the late Sandy, Sr. and Annie Knowlton. She was the fourth child out of thirteen children and was the oldest daughter. Annie accepted Christ at an early age at Allen Temple African Methodist EpiscopaFebruary 1, 2025
Thomas Charles Thomas 88, of Lakeview, Arkansas died January 20, 2025 in Brinkley, Arkansas. Thomas was born August 3, 1936 in Lee County to Rosie Lee Miller. Thomas accepted Christ at an early age. Thomas served as an usher at Zion Travel Church,January 18, 2025
Geraldine Doyle was born March 27, 1957 in Itta Bena, Mississippi to the late Earnestine Swinney and Erskine Adams. Geraldine confessed her hope in Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Reverend Robert Hudson. Affectionately kJanuary 18, 2025
Rosie Lee Smith was born on July 25, 1941, to the late Beatrice and Joe Dockens of Winstonville, Mississippi. Rosie Lee began her education in Mound Bayou and later earned her GED, demonstrating her lifelong commitment to learning and growth.January 18, 2025
Catherine Thomas Brown, age 96 of West Helena, Arkansas transitioned peacefully on December 31, 2024. Catherine was born in Poplar Grove, Arkansas on December 15, 1928, to the late Chester and Alice Thomas. Catherine lived a long-blessed life in wJanuary 11, 2025
Curtis Tobar was born August 26, 1970 to the late Willie and Aretha Tobar in West Helena, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Curtis confessed a hope in CJanuary 11, 2025
Henry Lonzo, affectionately known as “Hank,” was born June 30, 1946, in West Helena, Arkansas, to Bernice (Hill) Lonzo and Willie Lonzo. Henry peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal heavenly home Sunday, December 29, 2024January 4, 2025
Life’s Journey: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unDecember 28, 2024
Reshon Shardan Rogers was born January 26, 1994 to the late Verlyn Denise Rogers in West Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home with the Lord December 8, 2024, leaving a legacy of love and laughter. His affectiousDecember 21, 2024
James Willis, Jr. was born July 27, 1974 to the late James Lee Willis, Jr. and Luellar Willis in Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home December 1, 2024 in West Helena, Arkansas. Affectionately known by manyDecember 14, 2024
Mikel Dwayne Booker was born August 3, 1964 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Solomon Booker, Sr. and Delores Young. He transitioned from this earthly life to his eternal home November 26, 2024. Mikel accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an earDecember 7, 2024
Harvey Lee Walker, Jr. was born on January 12,1963, to the late Harvey Lee Walker, Sr. and the late Ann Elizabeth Walker. He departed this earthly on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Harvey was raised in Lakeview, Arkansas. He received his primary eduNovember 16, 2024
On February 6, 1942 Tommie Sien was born to the late Thomas Hicks, Sr. and Thelma L. Perkins in Helena, Arkansas. She graduated from Eliza Miller High School in 1961. She worked as a seamstress at Bobbie Brooks and Helena Sportswear. She worked in thOctober 26, 2024
Today, we gather to celebrate the life of Kylin Harris, Sr., a beloved son, brother, father, and friend. Born to Curtis Harris and Anita Washington, Kylin brought joy and love to everyone who knew him. From a young age, he confessed hope at the ChurcOctober 20, 2024
Kenneth Liddell Williams was born on March 9, 1980, to Cleola Williams and the late Frank Williams. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Gilliam A.M.E. Church. Kent enlisted in the Army Reserve straight out of high school. He was sOctober 19, 2024
Lisa Williams of Temple, Texas passed from this life on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the age of 59. Lisa was born on April 22, 1965 in Manhattan, New York to mother; Theresa Harris Russell and father; Bernard Gonzalez. Lisa was raised along withOctober 9, 2024
Jessie Lee Johnson was born May 15, 1959 in Elaine, Arkansas to Leroy T. Johnson, Sr. and Juanita Johnson. He was the third of five children and the baby boy born to this union. Jessie accepted Christ at an early age. His involvement in the church