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Willie James Hicks, affectionately known to family and friends as “Willie J,” was born on September 5, 1945, to the late Allen Jasper “A.J.” Hicks and Bernice Knox Hicks. His life began in the Arkansas Delta, where family, faith, hard work,September 12, 2026
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A Life Well Lived A life is not measured simply by the number of years a person lived, but by the people they loved, the lives they touched, the sacrifices they made, and the memories they leave behind. Born in West Helena, Arkansas, he spentAugust 28, 2026
Van Taylor was born March 2, 1958 in Wynne, Arkansas to Zeartus Taylor. He is preceded in death by his mother. Van departed this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee. Van was a member of Devine DeAugust 27, 2026
Charles Darren Giles was born March 15, 1960 to the late Calvin and Ellawynn Giles in Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life receiving his heavenly reward August 23, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. Charles received his formal educatiAugust 22, 2026
Once upon a time there was a pastor named, Rev. Virgie Amanda Gant and a layman named Bro. CT. Gant. By 1946, this union had produced four daughters: Virgie Lee, Vera Mae, Elva Jean and Verbie June. Sadly, several miscarriages occurred. However, Rev.August 22, 2026
Willie Mae Luckett, of West Helena, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was 72 years old. Born in Helena, Arkansas, in 1953 to Malissa and Tommie Luckett, she grew up in a large family and later became a mother of three. ThougAugust 15, 2026
Zenora Rogers was born on December 16, 1959 to Ruby Lee Dimely and Isiah Rogers in Lakeview, Arkansas. Zenora confessed her hope in Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Old Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Wabash, Arkansas. ShAugust 1, 2026
Mrs. James Ora Reed was born August 30, 1943 to late Eldridge and Bessie Gill, Sr. in Marvell. Arkansas. She transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly reward, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. James Ora accepted ChrJuly 18, 2026
Ms. Loretta Harris was born April 28, 1944 in Marianna, Arkansas to the late Will Harris and Rosetta Davis. At a young age, she moved to Helena, Arkansas where she was raised and received her formal education within the Helena School District. It wasJuly 11, 2026
Napoleon Henderson was born July 1, 1953, and peacefully departed this life June 19, 2026. He was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. Napoleon was a man who brought joy wherever he went. He loved spending time with his family, dancing, and celebrJuly 11, 2026
Patricia Ann Brewer Bell was born September 3, 1955, in Lakeview, Arkansas to Alex Brewer, Sr. and Opal Rozell Brewer. She was the sixth of fourteen children. Patricia attended Southside Elementary in Helena, Arkansas, Eliza Miller Jr. High, and gradJuly 4, 2026
Rickey Doss was born November 24, 1957 to the late Willie D. and Mildred Carter Doss in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. He transitioned from his earthly presence to his eternal home June 19, 2026 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Rickey was taught and accepted CJune 27, 2026
Loretta Marie Brown Jackson was born October 19, 1943 to the late Lewis and Josephine Brown, Sr. in Helena, Arkansas. To this union, she was the first of twelve children. She transitioned from this earthly life receiving her heavenly reward June 11,June 13, 2026
Daniel Key, Jr. was born March 31, 1945 in Hughes, Arkansas to the late Daniel and Odell Key, Sr., he was their youngest child. He also had three brothers and one sister. He departed this earthly life receiving his heavenly reward June 4, 2026 in NorJune 13, 2026
Eddie Lee Hawkins was born November 22, 1959, to the late Andrew and Eula Mae Hawkins, Sr. in Helena, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life at Saint Francis Hospital, Memphis Tennessee. Eddie accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early agJune 6, 2026
Arthur Lee Eaton was born on July 27, 1983 to Leotis Coleman, Sr. and Flora Mae Eaton Coleman. He departed this life on May 19, 2026, in Mayfield, Kentucky. Arthur accepted Christ at an early age at the Twin City Church of Christ in West Helena, AJune 6, 2026
Earnestine Rattler was born March 31, 1951 to the late Lonnie Rattler, Sr. and Betty Lee Crowder. She transitioned from her earthly home to her eternal home, May 23, 2026 in West Helena, Arkansas. Earnestine received her formal education in the ElMay 30, 2026
Mrs. Ella Mae Knowlton McGinister was born on July 27, 1950 in Knowlton, Arkansas as the seventh of twelve children to the late Sandy Knowlton, Sr. and Annie M. Knowlton. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior early in life and served faithfullMay 16, 2026
Leonard Charles Scaife, Sr., lovingly known as “Charles,” was born on February 19, 1952, in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Fred and Rosa Scaife. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Charles peacefully departed this life surrounded by his wife and children afteMay 16, 2026
James Henry Smith, Sr. was born December 8, 1954 to his late parents Shedrick and Lucille Smith, Sr. in Midway (Marvell), Arkansas. James professed his faith in Christ at the age of 13 in 1968 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Oneida, ArkansaMay 9, 2026
Robert Lee Thomas was born on June 25, 1949, in Oneida, Arkansas, to the late John Luther Thomas and Lucy Mae Coley Thomas. He was the sixth of thirteen children, growing up in a large loving family that helped shape his strong values and deep senseMay 8, 2026
Bessie Lee Hunt, a remarkable matriarch, entered this world on August 3,1959, in Lexa, Arkansas, as the cherished daughter of Bobbie Jean Hunt and Henry Banks. Her life was a testament to unwavering love, boundless generosity, and a radiant spirit th

