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Athalene Cato

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lora Ann Reese

Lora Ann Reese

Aug 12, 2014

Lora Ann Reese, age 49 of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Morrilton passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Lorine Reese of Morrilton, one son, Ravin Reese and one daughter, Jocelyn Reese both of Tulsa, Oklahoma, two brothers, Randy Reese and Steven Reese both of Morrilton, four sisters, Velma Wright and Bobbie Hervey both of...

Helen Ruth Washington

Helen Ruth Washington

Jul 14, 2014

Helen Ruth Washington, age 73 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. She was born February 15, 1941 in Springfield, Arkansas to Artheimer and Verma Doss. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Washington, Jr., her parents and her brother Lloyd Doss. She is survived by three daughters, Tonya Jarrett, Yolanda Washington and Sonja...

Nathan Salsberry

Nathan Salsberry

Jul 5, 2014

Nathan Salsberry, son of the late James and Luvada Salsberry, was born September 11, 1931 in Morrilton, Arkansas.He departed this life Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the age of 82. Nathan professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Greater Union Hill Baptist Church.Nathan served as custodian for many years at the church.He was very loyal...

Walter Cunningham Jr

Walter Cunningham Jr

Jun 14, 2014

Walter Cunningham Jr. was born April 2nd, 1940. He was the first born son of the late Cynthia Elizabeth Stewart and Sir Walter Cunningham Sr. of Atkins, Arkansas. He departed this life on June14, 2014 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock Arkansas. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Pilgrim Rest...

Harold Anderson Brown

Harold Anderson Brown

May 13, 2014

Mr. Harold Anderson Brown of Morrilton, Arkansas departed this life May 13, 2014 at the Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born January 19, 1946 to Georgia and Isaac Brown.His father preceded him in death. Harold confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Pilgrim Baptist Church in Solgohachia, Arkansas. He graduated from...

Claudia Mae Everette

Claudia Mae Everette

Apr 22, 2014

Claudia Mae GarrettEverette,of Morrilton, Arkansas , went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2014, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 76 years. She was born March 5, 1938 in Blackwell, Arkansas, to the late Herman Garrett, Sr. and Vivian Everlean Robinson Garrett Webb. At an early age, Claudia accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord...

Bertha Lafaye Delph

Bertha Lafaye Delph

Mar 28, 2014

Sis. Bertha LaFaye ColemanDelph was the 10th of 10 siblings born to the late Jeff and Daisy Falls Coleman on April 9, 1938 in Menifee, Arkansas. She departed this life on Friday, March 28, 2014 at St. Andrew's Place Nursing Home in Conway, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Delph and three sons; Cecil Delph,...

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