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Randy Joe Reese
Jul 8, 2015
Bro. Randy Joe Reese was born on February 9, 1962 in Morrilton, Arkansas.He was the 7th child born to the union of Lorine Palmer Reese and the late Ulysee Reese, Sr. He accepted Christ at an early age joining the Shady Grove MBC in Plumerville, Arkansas under, the leadership of Rev. Jerry Bradden, were he remained until death. He...
Clifton Lee Robertson
Jul 2, 2015
Clifton Lee Robertson, age 93, returned to his Heavenly Fathers Home on July 2, 2015.He was born on October 27, 1921, in Morrilton, AR, to the late Homer and Freida Bell Robertson.He was the third of four children born of whom two preceded him in death, Atha Lee Robertson Powell and Cumire Robertson Ellis. He was a graduate of...
Alberta Clifton Criswell
Jun 18, 2015
Mother Alberta Criswell was born March 24, 1917 to the late Ether Green Donald and the late Clifton Smith in Greenbrier, Arkansas.She departed her earthly home June 18, 2015 at 8:45 P.M. at Heritage Living Center in Conway, Arkansas surrounded by her family. Mother Criswell accepted Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Grove Baptist Church Greenbrier,...
Bertha Lee Johnson
Jun 3, 2015
Sis. Bertha Lee Hardiman Johnson was born September 18, 1922 to the late Adolphus Hardiman & Mattie Bryson Hardiman in Plumerville, Arkansas. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Carmel Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. T. L. Dorris.She remained a faithful member until she moved to Kansas City,...
Airhart Hyler Carter
May 26, 2015
Airhart Hyler Carter age, 91, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Born April 8, 1924 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of N. C Carter and Carrie Bell Airhart Carter. He was a United States Navy veteran. Survivors include one brother, Aaron Carter of Inglewood, California. A graveside service for Mr. Carter will...
Kelcey Orlando Clemons
May 3, 2015
Kelcey Orlando Clemons, age, 43, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May3, 2015. Born April 21, 1972 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of Cleathes and Betty Clemons. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Clemons of Conway, AR, father, Cleathes Clemons of Plumerville, AR, mother, Betty Clemons of Little Rock, AR, four sons; Kristopher Butler of Little Rock,...
Ralph O'Niel Canady
Apr 29, 2015
Ralph (Sarge) ONiel Canady was born on September 22, 1949 in Cleveland, Arkansas to Oniel and Marzetta Byers Canady. He was the eighth born of twelve children to their union. He departed this life on April 29, 2015 at his home on Morrilton, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Juanita Canady and two brothers...
Athalene Cato
Apr 16, 2015
Sister Athalene Foster Cato was born October 17, 1910 to the late George and Essie Milner Foster.She was the second oldest of ten siblings. She peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2015 in her home under the watchful care of her devoted daughter, Gladys Mae Cato. Psalms 91:16 was fulfilled in her lifetime...
Murlee Perry
Apr 13, 2015
Murlee Perry, age 77 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. She is survived by her son; Kenneth Perry (Sharon) of North Little Rock, Arkansas, three brothers; Jeremiah Barnes of Chicago, Illinois, David Barnes of Morrilton and Ben Henry Barnes of Conway, Arkansas, four sisters; Annie Barnes and Maxine Hardiman of Morrilton, Ruby Bacon of Pine Bluff,...
Ernestine Mable Robertson
Mar 30, 2015
Sister Ernestine Mable Willis Robertson age 90, returned to her heavenly Father on March 30, 2015.She was born on July 23, 1924, in Morrilton, AR, to the late Simpson and Alloua Leapheart Willis, a sharecropper and homemaker.Sister Robertson was the tenth of eleven children born.Her ten siblings preceded her in death.Her devotion to her family and her firm belief...
King Truman Arnold, Jr.
Mar 29, 2015
Each life, indeed, has its own purpose, paints its own picture, is the editor of its own story, and leaves its own memory. King Truman Arnold, Jr. moved into this world so ordered by God on February 20, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri.He was the first child of nine children and is proceeded in death by his parents, King...
Helen Louise Rice
Feb 15, 2015
On October 30, 1932, Helen Louise was born in Morrilton, Arkansas to Orean (Nabors) Brown and K.C. Brown.After her Mothers death, at a very early age, her father married Ethel Gilreath.Helen was the first born of six children. At the age of thirteen, Helen and her sister, Mary Lois joined Saint Paul AME Church during a revival at St....
Willie Earl Payne
Jan 2, 2015
Willie Earl Payne, age, 74 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 2, 2015. Born March 5, 1940 in Morrilton, he was the son of Amos and Aretha Payne.He was the youngest of 12 children. Willie Earl graduated from L. W. Sullivan High School.After graduation, he moved to California and began working at Trend Mills, a carpet manufacturer and...
Serleatha Fleming Mayfield
Oct 20, 2014
Serleatha Fleming Mayfield, the second child of the late Harrison and Everline Fleming was born October 27, 1916 in Center Ridge,Arkansas (Abel Community).She departed this life Monday, October 20, 2014 in Morrilton, Arkansas. Serleatha professed a belief in Christ and was baptized in the Baptist faith at an early age.She remained steadfast in her faith in God her entire...
Gladis Mae Toney
Oct 10, 2014
Gladys Mae (Fields-Ealy) Toney departed this life on Friday Oct. 10, 2014 at Baptist Medical center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born February 14, 1946 in Damascus Arkansas to the late Lonnie and Willie Ann (Rhodes) Fields. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Zion Grove M.B. Church and later united with Solomon...
Nannie Lou Alexander
Sep 27, 2014
Nannie Lou Alexander, age, 93, of Menifee, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014. Born August 2, 1921 in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, she was the daughter Adam and Vinicie Dupriest. Survivors include three sons; Perry Alexander of Smithfield, Rhode Island, Theodas Alexander of Springfield, Arkansas and Larry Alexander of Jonesboro, Arkansas, three daughters; Velma Counts of Charlotte, North Carolina,...
Patrick Shawn Mcclinton
Sep 15, 2014
Patrick Shawn McClinton, age 38 of Aurora, Colorado passed away Monday, September 15, 2014. Patrick was born December 30, 1975 to Michael and Margo McClinton in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was the first of two children. He received his General Education Diploma and went on to complete Pickens Technical College to receive his credentials in Automotive Technology.After graduation, Patrick went...
Katie Louise Davis
Sep 2, 2014
Katie Louise Davis, age 82, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Born August 23, 1932 in Plumerville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Augusta Jackson and Thelma Leverett Jackson. Survivors include her husband, Elder Virgil Reese Davis of Morrilton, four sons; William (Pamela Parks), Lee Otis Parks and Rev. Joseph (Janice) Parks all of...
Bertha Mae Byers
Aug 28, 2014
Bertha Mae Byers, age 85 of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014. She is survived by six daughters; Phyllis Canady of Little Rock, Arkansas, LaVeta Hunter of Maumelle, Arkansas, Janice Haynes of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Georgia Rainey, Joyceteen Roseburr and Staytoria Byers all of Kansas City, Missouri, three sons; Walter Byers, Frank Byers and Theotis Byers...
Louise Virgil Harris
Aug 16, 2014
Mother Louise Virgil Harris was born November 15, 1922 in Menifee, Arkansas to the late Carlina C. Virgil and Ida Bell Purifoy.She departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2014. She confessed a hope in Christ, August 1935, and united with Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Plumerville, Arkansas under the pastorate of Rev. T. L. Dorris.Later in 1943, she joined...
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