Timothy Williams
Mar 22, 2017
Timothy Williams, age 78 of Blackwell, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Born January 14, 1939 in Blackwell, Arkansas, he was the son of Joshua and Luvenia Williams. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 57 years, Eatha Williams of Blackwell, AR, two sons; Dale Williams of Kansas City, KS and Timothy Williams, Jr. (Tannikia) of...
Alice Dean Parks
Feb 18, 2017
Alice Dean Parks, age 87 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. Born May 17, 1929 in Morrilton, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Morgan Heaggans and Louise McGee. She is survived by four sons; Glenn (Jean) Parks of Russellville, Arkansas, Jason (Valette) Parks of Olathe, Kansas, Donnie Parks of Morrilton, Arkansas and Gary (Wendy)...
Lacy Bobo, Jr.
Jan 5, 2017
Lacy Bobo, Jr., age 70, of Atkins, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born March 16, 1946 in Atkins, Arkansas to the late Lacy and Alice Bobo. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age. He was a 1964 graduate of L.W. Sullivan High School in Morrilton, Arkansas. He is survived by five sons;...
Betty Lou Franklin
Dec 15, 2016
Betty Lou Franklin, age 83, of Blackwell, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016. Born May 4, 1933 in Blackwell, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Annie Mae Bland. She is survived by one son, Michael Franklin, Sr. (Kathy), one daughter, Deirdre Franklin Wilkins both of Blackwell, Arkansas, daughter-in-law, Tammy (Wert) Franklin, 13 grandchildren and eight...
Alice B Reed
Nov 26, 2016
Alice B. Reed, age 83, of Springfield, Arkansas passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. Born April 21, 1933 in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late James and Sadie Walker. She is survived by two daughters, Vanessa Reed Hood of Menifee, Arkansas and Tonja Reed Cooper of Carrollton, Texas, one son, Roman Reed, Jr. (Bonnie) of Springfield, Arkansas,...
Glenn Allen Henson
Nov 23, 2016
Glenn Allen Henson, age 54, of Hattieville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Born September 30, 1962 in Salinas, California, he was the son of Ora Lee Henson and the late William Henson, Sr. Glenn professed a hope in Christ at an early age.He was a member of New Mt. Zion Methodist Church. He attended elementary school at...
Jerry Wayne Mitchell
Nov 22, 2016
Jerry Wayne Mitchell, age 61, of Russellville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Born August 21, 1955 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Roger and Essie Mitchell. At an early age,he joined St. Matthew #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton, Arkansas under the pastorate of Rev. E. T. Vaughn.On May 6, 1974 he joined...
Frances Lois Campbell
Nov 15, 2016
Frances Lois Campbell, age 92, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Born November 27, 1923 in Plumerville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of James and Jamater Brown. She is survived by one son, Johnny Campbell of Morrilton, Arkansas, one daughter, Jamater K. Nwachuku (Emanuel) of North Little Rock, Arkansas, 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great...
Scipio Hoyle
Nov 7, 2016
Scipio Hoyle, age 82, of Plumerville, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 7, 2016. Born September 10, 1934 in Plumerville, he was the son of Bud and Rosie Lee Hoyle. He is survived by his wife, Alice Hoyle, 5 sons; Arthur Walls (Janice), Billy Ray Walls, Lester Lee Walls (Diane), Donnie Ray Walls (Levon), Edward Walls (Flora), one daughter, Joyce...
Addie Mae Ponds Brown
Nov 6, 2016
Addie Mae Ponds Brown, age 89 of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016. Born November 2, 1927 in Morrilton, Arkansas, she was the eldest child of James E. and Lucille Manuel Ponds.She was preceded in death by her sister Geraldine Ponds Bonds and brother James M. Ponds, and twin brothers Carl and Charles Ponds. On December 25th...
Susie Criswell
Oct 7, 2016
Susie Criswell, age 100 of Beebe, Arkansas formerly of Springfield, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. She is survived by three daughters; Etter Criswell of Beebe, Arkansas, Gertie Toney and Pattie Mitchell both of Morrilton, Arkansas, one son, Verlee Criswell, Jr. of Beebe, Arkansas, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Funeral service for Mrs. Criswell will be Saturday,...
Leonard Ray Murray
Sep 12, 2016
Leonard Ray Murray, age 56 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. He was born April 19, 1960 to the late Roxie Viola Murray and W.T. Everette. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Greater Union Hill Baptist Church in Morrilton. He graduated from Morrilton High School in 1979.He worked for many...
Shawna Renee Franklin-Jackson
Aug 4, 2016
Shawna Renee Franklin-Jackson was born January 3, 1958 in Morrilton, Arkansas. She was the second born child of Betty Bland Franklin and the late Rayford Franklin, Sr. Shawna was a devoted member of St. Paul AME Church where she served as an usher and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Shawna's earthly journey ended with her...
Ernestine L. Jackson
Jul 18, 2016
Ernestine L. Jackson was born June 14, 1925, in Blackwell, Arkansas to Clarence Elbert and Gabrilla Hensley Downs. A long time resident of Russellville, Arkansas, and the widow of Jewell B. Jackson Sr., she passed away on July 18, 2016, in Kindred Hospital South Bay in Gardena, Calif. Mrs. Jackson worked as a beautician and an educator in the...
Ulysses Sylvester Harris, Jr.
Jul 13, 2016
Ulysses S. Harris, Jr., age 75 of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Born December 12, 1940 in DeQueen, Arkansas, he was the son of Ulysses S. Harris, Sr. and Nellie Mae Harris. Mr. Harris was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a graduate of Arkansas Baptist College and Harding University with a Masters...
Marilyn Evette ""Vette"" Canady
Jul 8, 2016
Marilyn Evette Vette Canady passed from this life to her eternal home on Friday evening, July 8, 2016. She was born March 20, 1960, the 7th child of Johnny and Jaretha (Meeks) Canady.Vette accepted the gift of salvation God gave to us through the death, burial and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ, at an early age.She grew up...
Malinda Lafayette
Jul 2, 2016
Malinda Lafayette, age 95, of Morrilton passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016. Born April 11, 1921, she was the daughter of Carter Rosbia and Octavia Kemp Rosbia. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Greater Union Hill Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful member, attending church regularly until her death. She loved...
Etta Marie Strickland
Jun 28, 2016
Etta Strickland, 89 years old, was born November 9, 1926 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Will Pledger and Lula Brown Pledger.Lovingly known to her family and community as Ettamama, she was the youngest daughter of nine children born to that union.She was preceded in death by all of her siblings, her husband, Lawrence (Junior) Strickland, and two sons, Don Allen...
Isaac Leon Criswell, Sr.
May 18, 2016
Isaac Leon Criswell, Sr. was born October 1, 1939 to the late Samuel Adam and Hallie Velma Criswell of Springfield, Arkansas. He departed this life on May 18, 2016 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by two sons, Isaac Jr. (Skeet) and Marco Cooper, two brothers, Samuel Criswell Jr....
Azer Lee Sykes
May 14, 2016
Azer Lee Clinkscale Sykes, age 89, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. Born July 19, 1926 in Center Ridge, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Doc and Myrtis (Morris)Clinkscale. She professed a rewarding life in Christ at an early age. Azer Lee married Andrew L. Sykes January 30, 1967, and remained a loyal wife until his...
