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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 ElJune 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, AMay 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 thMay 2, 2026
Tommy George Gause, Jr. was born in Helena, Arkansas to the late Tommy and Roberta Gause, Sr. He was the second of eleven children. He transitioned from this earthly life to receive his heavenly reward April 23, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas surroundApril 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 eaApril 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 ArkansApril 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 BaptisApril 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 CMarch 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 BlackfootMarch 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 grandcMarch 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 nMarch 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 mMarch 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 ChristMarch 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 aFebruary 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 acceptedFebruary 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. FrancFebruary 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

