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...
Venora Puddin) Black
May 2, 2016
Venora Black (''Ma Puddin',), age 86 of Plumerville, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 2,2016. She is survived by her husband, Herman (Will) Black of Plumerville, Arkansas, two sons, Sherman Black(Jacquelyn) of Plumerville, Arkansas and Robert Black (Delois) of Morrilton, Arkansas, eight daughters, Mattie (James) Brewer of Springfield, Arkansas, Gracie Williams, Vera (Duel) Cross, Janice (Arthur) Walls, Brenda Black and...
Aree Foster
Apr 28, 2016
Aree Foster, age 95, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 28, 216. Born November 1, 1920, he was the son of George and Essie Milner Foster. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a faithful member of Mt. Zion MissionaryBaptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter Linda Ann Clay, two brothers,...
William Charles Leverett
Apr 16, 2016
William Charles Leverett, age 90 of Goodyear, Arizona (formerly of Plumerville, Arkansas) passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. Born March 1, 1926, he was the son of Charles Leverett and Hannah Osler Leverett. He was a retired educator who believed strongly in the development of young minds. He invested his time and talents in helping to make this a...
Jennie L. Warren
Apr 1, 2016
Mrs. Jennie L (Jimmie) Warren was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 1, 2016 at Conway Regional Hospital, Conway, Arkansas. She was born March 16, 1945 in Springfield, Arkansas to the late Al Smith and Orine Clark. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a life long faithful member of Greater Mt. Olive Baptist...
Sandra Kay Stone Everette
Feb 19, 2016
Mrs. Sandra Kay Everette was called home to be with the Lord, who she loved, on Friday, February 19, 2016.She was born October 3, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Carl and Alicestean Stone. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was a member until her passing. She loved attending...
Ruthie Mae White
Dec 25, 2015
Ruthie Mae White (Palmer) was the daughter of the late Clifford Palmer and Lucille Trezvant. Ruthie was born December 1, 1937 in Plumerville, Arkansas. She attended Shady Grove Baptist Church until she moved to Kansas City, Kansas. When she returned to Morrilton, Arkansas, she attended St. Matthew No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church. She departed this life December 25, 2015....
Shanda Re'Nee Oates
Dec 22, 2015
Shanda Re'nee Oates, age 46 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Eweltha Oates of Center Ridge, Arkansas, one son, Antony Corneilus Jones of Little Rock, Arkansas, one brother, Brian Anthony (Bridget) Oates of Conway, Arkansas, one sister Monica Oates of Center Ridge, Arkansas and one niece,, Brianna Gaines...
