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James Edward Moore

James Edward Moore

Oct 13, 2011

James Edward Moore was born July 25, 1934 to the late T.C. and Hettie (Mitchem) Moore in Cleveland, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by both parents, three sisters and four brothers, his wife, Ruthie Mae (Byers) Moore, three daughters, Lachelle Moore, Donna Fletcher, Helen Byers, three grandchildren, Darwin Jones, Jeremy Byers and Ravin Garlington. James confessed a hope...

Howard Bernard Criswell

Howard Bernard Criswell

Oct 11, 2011

Howard Bernard Criswell, the son of the late Napoleon and Birtha Mae Criswell, was born in Morrilton, Arkansas on October 21, 1965. He attended grammar school at East Side Elementary in Menifee, Arkansas and high school at Nemo Vista in Center Ridge, Arkansas. He was employed by Tyson Foods, River Valley Furniture, Dayco and Tramaine Harris Concrete Company, and...

Norman P. Shirley

Norman P. Shirley

Sep 29, 2011

Norman was born in Kingston, Jamaica to the union of Lloyd and Hazel Shirley. He attended Wolmer's Boys School during his childhood years and throughout high school. Wanting to pursue a better and higher education, he left Jamaica in1969 to come abroad to the United States, where heenrolled atArkansas AM&N College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He graduated from AM&N...

Mattie Mae Winston Mcdaniel

Mattie Mae Winston Mcdaniel

Sep 20, 2011

Mattie Mae Winston McDaniel was born in Menifee, Arkansas on February 4, 1932 to the late Dewitt Talmadge Winston and Rosetta Edwards Winston. She attended Conway County Training School in Menifee, Arkansas and graduated from L. W. Sullivan High School in Morrilton, Arkansas. She was united in holy matrimony to James Alfred McDaniel n June 21, 1948 and to...

Leandre Devon Jackson

Leandre Devon Jackson

Aug 16, 2011

LeAndre DeVon Jackson, age 41 of Springfield, Arkansas passed away, Tuesday, August 16, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Cassandra L. Baskin of Beebe, Arkansas, four brothers, LeShawn M. Baskin and Marcellus D. Baskin both of Beebe, Arkansas, Chauncey R. Beachem of Conway, Arkansas and Courtney L. Baskin of Little Rock, Arkansas, one sister, Chandra l. Stiger of...

Nevada Strickland Rosbia

Nevada Strickland Rosbia

Aug 4, 2011

Nevada Strickland Rosbia was born July 28, 1935 in Cleveland, Arkansas to the union of Elsie McFall and J. C. Strickland. She departed this life August 4, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Hot Springs, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. James A.M.E. Church in Paola, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Robert...

Mary Celestine Osler

Mary Celestine Osler

Jul 9, 2011

Mrs. Mary Celestine (Delph)Osler was born September 6, 1927 in Friendship, AR to the late Ernest Sr an Parthenia (Field) Delph. She was the second of seven children. Three siblings and one sister -in-law preceded her in death. At an early age, she moved with her family to Menifee, AR where she proclaimed Jesus Christ as her personal Savior...

Mrs. Thelma Sandridge

Mrs. Thelma Sandridge

Jul 3, 2011

Mrs. Thelma Sandridge was born January 17, 1912 in Plumerville, Arkansas to Octiva and Lula Ausler, who preceded her in death. She got her angel wings on July 3, 2011 at 1:33 P.M. at St. Andrews Care Facility in Conway, Arkansas.She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Shady Grove Baptist Church in Plumerville, Arkansas...

Ashley Teeaira Warren

Ashley Teeaira Warren

Jun 15, 2011

Miss Ashley Warren, age 19, of Plumerville, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. She is survived by her mothter, Barbara Hawkins of Plumerville, AR, grandparents, L.B.and Jennie Warren of Springfield, AR, five brothers and five sisters. Funeral service for Miss Warren will be Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Plumerville,...

Ruthie Mae Everette

Ruthie Mae Everette

Jun 11, 2011

Ruthie Mae Everette, age 63, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away, Saturday, June 11, 2011. She is survived by one son, Michael (Connie) Everette of Conway, AR, two daughters, Patricia Green of Murfreesboro, TN and Barbara Everette of Conway, AR, four brothers, Bobby (Myra) Everette of Dardanelle, AR, Danny (Vanessa) Everette, Charles Everette and Mickey Jeffers all of Morrilton, AR,...

Sammie Lee Mcdaniel

Sammie Lee Mcdaniel

May 21, 2011

Bro. Sammie Lee McDaniel was born in Plumerville, AR, September 8, 1930. He took his heavenly flight on May 21, 2011. He made a short stop in Conway Regional hospital, Conway, AR. The Conductor called his name and he stepped on board the train to glory. Bro. Sammie Lee met a pretty , petite lady named Mae Esther. She...

Zeptha Vashti Taylor

Zeptha Vashti Taylor

May 16, 2011

Sister Zeptha Brown Taylor, daughter of the late James Brown and Jamater White Brown began her earthly journey on May 5, 1915 in Plumerville, Arkansas. She was the fourth child of nine born to this union. She departed this life Monday, May 16, 2011. Her journey as a child took her to Shady Grove Baptist Church. She made preparation...

Elizabeth ""Eliza Canady"" Byers

Elizabeth ""Eliza Canady"" Byers

May 12, 2011

Elizabeth ""Eliza Canady"" Byers was born February 22, 1929 in Hattieville, Arkansas. Elizabeth was the fourth of seven children born to the late Ozie and Mae Frances Alexander Canady. She attended the Liberty School in Hattieville, Arkansas. Elizabeth accepted Christ at an early age and united with the New Prospect Baptist Church where her membership continued until death. Elizabeth...

Richard R. Penn

Richard R. Penn

May 2, 2011

Mr. Richard R. Penn, age 93, of Menifee, Arkansas passed away, Monday, May 2, 2011. He is survived by his two sons, Richard V. Penn of Kingman, Arizona and Christopher Penn of Menifee, Arkansas, two daughters, Pamela V. Tuggle of Chicago, Illinois and Deloris M. Penn of North Little Rock, Arkansas, nine grandchildren and on great-grandchild. A private memorial...

Ila Faye Brown Evins

Ila Faye Brown Evins

Apr 12, 2011

Ila Faye Brown Evins was born July 18, 1928 in Solgohachia, Arkansas to the late Ola Cooper and Luther Brown. Ila accepted Christ at an early age and united with Pilgrim Baptist Church, Tucker Mountain under the pastorage of Rev. J.R. Jamison. She graduated from Conway County Training School in Menifee, Arkansas. Ila was united in holy matrimony to...

Henry Lucas Foster

Henry Lucas Foster

Apr 4, 2011

Henry Lucas Foster was born November 10, 1953 to William H. Foster and Bervie Wright Foster in Morrilton, Arkansas. He went home to be with the Lord April 4, 2011. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton. He served as bass guitar player for the Male Chorus....

Gloria Dean Jackson

Gloria Dean Jackson

Mar 20, 2011

Gloria Dean Jackson, age 67, of Menifee, Arkansas passed away, Sunday, March 20, 2011. She was born to the union of John Lee Henry Sr. and Charlene Heath Henry on April 11, 1943 in Warren, Arkansas. Her devoted grandmother, the late Ms. Emma Henry raised her. Gloria Dean attended high school in Warren. She played on the girl's basketball...

Charles Edward Foster

Charles Edward Foster

Mar 5, 2011

Charles Edward Foster was born April 20, 1931 to the late Felton Foster and Bernice Boozer Foster. He departed this life Saturday, March 5, 2011 at St. Anthony's Medical Center, Morrilton. He was married to the love of his life Ivo Henson for 59 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Felton Foster, mother Bernice Foster, one...

Stella Taylor

Stella Taylor

Mar 1, 2011

Sis Stella Payne Taylor the daughter of the late William ""Fox"" Payne and Mary Payne was born September 13, 1915 in Plumerville, AR. She was the last surviving child born to this union. Sis. Taylor made preparation for her homegoing at an early age, accepting Christ at the Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful servant until...

Queen Davis Watson

Queen Davis Watson

Feb 12, 2011

Queen Davis Watson was born December 4, 1924 to the union of Mamie and Junior Davis. In 1965, she married George Watson. She joined St. Paul A.M.E. Church where she served in offices of, President of the Stewardess Board, a Class Leader and an ever faithful usher, until her failing health prevented her from attending church. She retired from...

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