Veteran
April 26, 2026
On June 14, 1945, in Elaine, Arkansas, the first of eight children, a baby boy was born to the late Cottril Bobo and Mattie Lee Bobo. They named their son, Troy Lee Bobo – not knowing the impact that he would have on so many people’s lives.
April 25, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Johnson was born July 26, 1947 to the late Sam and Mattie Brown in West Helena, Arkansas. She transitioned from this earthly life April 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Mary accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at an ea
April 25, 2026
Sammie Lee Arnett, Jr. was born on April 21, 1974 to the late Sammie Arnett, Sr. and Snowella Bobo in Helena, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life receiving his heavenly reward April 8, 2026 at St. Vincent Chi Hospital, Little Rock Arkans
April 25, 2026
Will Hankins, Sr. was the ninth of eleven children born to the late Chancy and Beatrice Hankins in Mellwood, Arkansas on December 21, 1947. Affectionately known as “Beeticup,” he accepted Christ at an early age at Zion Travelers Missionary Baptis
April 11, 2026
Survirtia “Vivian” Banks was born on May 10, 1948 to Pearlene Banks in Helena, Arkansas. God saw fit to give her rest on March 25, 2026 at 9:35 a.m. at Helena Regional Medical Center in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. She confessed her hope in C
March 28, 2026
On Wednesday, July 27, 1937, Joe Betty Vincent-Sims was born to Nathaniel Vincent, Sr. and Alberta Jones-Vincent in Marvell, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and an infant daughter. Betty attended schools at Blackfoot
March 28, 2026
Lorine Key was born January 7, 1945 in Elaine, Arkansas. She was the oldest of eleven children. Lorine accepted Christ at an early age. Although she did not complete her education, she emphasized the importance of education to her children and grandc
March 14, 2026
Monica Jones was born on October 22, 1977 at Helena Regional Center to Billy Ray Jones, Sr. and Addie Elizabeth Ester, who raised her with love, strength, and unwavering support. From a young age, she displayed a vibrant spirit, a kind heart, and a n
March 14, 2026
Edna Lee Turner was born March 9, 1956 to Dorothy Jean Tyson – Williams and Willie Williams in Helena, Arkansas. Edna was a graduate of Central High School in Helena, Arkansas. Edna had three children from previous marriages. While serving in the m
March 7, 2026
Evangelist Dr. Catherine Knowlton - Gibson, was born March 11, 1955, in Knowlton, Arkansas to the late Sandy, Sr. and Annie Knowlton. She was the 12th of 13 children. She was reared with strong family values. Evangelist Gibson accepted Christ at a
Veteran
March 7, 2026
Walter “Jack, Jr.” Clay Scaife, III was born on August 19, 1948, to the late Mae Frances Kendricks and the late Walter Scaife, Jr. in Helena, Arkansas. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Jack Jr. confessed his hope in Christ
February 28, 2026
Andre’ Lazar Page, affectionately known as “Ralph” was born October 17, 1970 to the late Earnest and Shirley Page, Sr. in Little Rock, Arkansas. He transitioned from this earthly life receiving his heavenly reward February 20, 2026 at St. Franc
February 28, 2026
Bruce Jerome Gathings was born April 29, 1968 to the late Douglas and Katherine Gathings, Jr. He transitioned form this earthly life receiving his heavenly reward February 14, 2026 at Helena Regional Medical Center, Helena Arkansas. Bruce accepted
February 26, 2026
Obituary information will be updated at a later date.
February 21, 2026
Benita Faye Allen was born June 5, 1965 in Elaine, Arkansas to Ara Montegue. She was baptized and joined New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Wabash Arkansas at an early age under the leadership of the late Reverend Mansco Anderson. Benita later
February 14, 2026
Dwight Spencer Swanigan, Sr. was born February 16, 1953 in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Gaspin and Addie Bernice Swanigan. He was the oldest of four children. His late maternal grandparents helped care for him during his early years. Dwight attend
February 14, 2026
Willie B. Evans was born in Oneida, Arkansas on August 14, 1943 to the late Exel and Elnora Evans, Sr. He transitioned peacefully on January 24, 2026 at Crestpark Nursing Home, Helena, Arkansas. Willie B. was introduced to Christ at an early age a
February 7, 2026
Ellis Jones, Sr. was born on March 7, 1937 in Phillip County, Arkansas to the late Edward Jones and Rosie Lee Jones. He departed this earthly life receiving his heavenly reward on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Conway, Arkansas. Ellis was a faithful
February 7, 2026
Rufus James Trammell a beloved father, transitioned on January 18, 2026 at the age of 62 at his home. He was born October 10, 1962 to the late Ruthie May Trammell in Helena, Arkansas. He lived a life marked by love, resilience, and devotion to his fa
February 6, 2026
Larry Allen White was born March 22, 1959 to Mamie Bridewell and James White in Helena, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life on January 13, 2026 in the company of his Mother’s Love. Larry confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was bap
January 17, 2026
Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Christine Walker was welcomed into this world on July 22nd, 1954. God entrusted her to the care of Emmer Lee Watson and Wilson Walker as the second of four children. Shortly after her birth her family moved to Elaine,
January 10, 2026
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Eddie Lee Williams, Sr., was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from his
January 10, 2026
Sam Dean, Jr. was born on May 29, 1956, in Marianna, Arkansas, the eldest of ten children born to the late Ophelia Madden and Sam Dean, Sr. He departed this earthly life and received his heavenly reward on December 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee.
December 27, 2025
Mrs. Lucille Seals, the daughter of the late Eldridge and Bessie Gill was born May 15, 1938, in Marvell, Arkansas. Lucille Seals accepted Christ at Midway Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined Tuckers Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where s
December 27, 2025
Linda Faye Clash was born February 17, 1965 to the late Willie and Mercie Clash, Sr. in Ratio, Arkansas. She transitioned from this earthly life receiving her heavenly reward December 19, 2025 in Conway, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. L
