July 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 B
June 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 acc
June 28, 2025
Obituary information will be updated at a later date.
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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 the
June 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 surro
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May 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 wor
May 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 the
May 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, Ea
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May 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
SAMUEL "SAM" ZAKARIOUS SAYEED ROGERS
May 10, 2025
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 confessed
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April 26, 2025
James was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Roscoe Petterson and Leola Lee Petterson, both preceded in death. He was raised in West Helena, Arkansas before the family moved to St. Louis, Missouri. There, Huedell joined the military and learned to fix
April 19, 2025
“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 unto all them also t
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 conf
March 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 her
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HANNAH 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 loving
March 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. Andr
February 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 Miss
February 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 the
February 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 w
February 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 Episcopa
February 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
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 w
January 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
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 k
