Richard L. Leake, Sr.
Jul 15, 2010
Brother Richard L. Leake was born February 2, 1928 to the late Ben Leake and Rosa Lee Edington. Brother Leake professed a hope in Christ at an early age. He was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member until his health began to fail. Brother Leake departed this life on July 15, 2010....
James Thomas
Jul 7, 2010
James Thomas 47, of Plumerville, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born July 13, 1962 in Memphis, TN to Clarence Thomas and Mary Thomas.He was a member of Better life Ministries in Conway, Arkansas.He is survived by his wife, Shelia Thomas of Plumerville, Arkansas, his mother, Mary Rice of Elgin,...
Bro. Harding A. Byrd
Jun 21, 2010
Arkansas Mourns the Loss of its 1st African-American Postmaster June 21, 2010 Menifee, Arkansas
Bro. Harding ArthurByrdwas born in Paris, AR on April 30, 1921. He was the fifth child of Chester and Louella Franklin Byrd. His family moved to Springfield, AR when he was a small child and he attended school at Union Chapel through the...
Mary Ross Garrison
May 31, 2010
Mary Ross Garrison was born June 11, 1926 to Robert Ross Sr. and Daisy Ross, the third child of nine. Mary worked many years for Colonial Courts and Levi Strauss and Company. She spread love and joy. She will always be remembered for her outstanding cooking skills and her willingness to share her many talents with others. She was...
Bobby Earl Criswell Sr
May 25, 2010
Bobby Earl Criswell Sr. was born December 15, 1955 to the late Samuel Adam Criswell Sr. and Hallie Velma Criswell. Early in life, he professed a hope in Christ and joined the Holly Springs Baptist Church where he remained a member until his death. He departed this life May 25, 2010. He was preceded in death by his son...
Vianna Mcdaniel Byers
May 24, 2010
Vianna McDaniel Byers was born October 18, 1918 to the late Earl and Sarah McDaniel in Cleveland, Arkansas. On May 24, 2010 she entered into peaceful rest and eternal reward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulies Byers, daughter, Luella Alexander and grandson-in-law, Garron Porchay, brothers; Wilma, Lonnie and Frank McDaniel. Vianna was united in Holy matrimony...
Francis Louise Everette
Feb 25, 2010
Francis Louise Everette, the last child born to Elijah Everette, Sr. and Glessie Garrett Everette, was born on November 25, 1965 in Morrilton, Arkansas. During her formative years, Francis attended Conway County Public Schools. She was a 1984 graduate of Morrilton High School where she participated in Track and Field, Future Teachers of America, Future Business Leaders of America,...
Arletha Mcallister Manley
Feb 15, 2010
Sister Arletha Manley was born to the late L.L. McAllister and Mrs. Theola McAllister Tyus on April 25, 1938. She was the 7th child bornto this union. She departed this world on Monday, February 15, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. She professed a hope in Chirst at an early age and joined the Spring Valley Baptist...
Esther Marie Virgil
Feb 10, 2010
Esther was born August 13, 1965 to Willard & Bervine Rosbia in Morrilton, Arkansas. Esther attended Morrilton High School in Morrilton, Arkansas. After graduating high school, she began to work for Levi Strauss in Morrilton. She later became employed at IC Corporation in Conway, Arkansas. She worked for Hawker Beech Corporation in Little Rock, Arkansas until her health declined....
W J Switzer
Dec 27, 2009
Brother W. J. Switzer was born in the Northview community, Conway County, Arkansas on March 16, 1910. He departed this life early on Sunday, December 27, 2009. His parents Will and Della Switzer preceded him in death. His wife, Esther Lee Harris Switzer, four sisters and four brothers also preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn is death,...
Ethel Lee Brewer
Dec 13, 2009
Miss. Ethel Lee Brewer was born in Coy, Arkansas to the late Maryanna Johnson. She departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2009. Ethel was a member of the Mt. gale Missionary Baptist Church where she always put the Lord first and did accordingly. Ethel exceeded the limit of excellent in partening to her children; daughters Tamila ""Cookie"" Parker...
Diversa Bell Payne
Dec 10, 2009
Diversa was born November 23, 1923 in Center Ridge, AR, the daughter of Dock and Myrtis (Morris) Clinkscale. She was one of six children. Two of whom preceded her in death. She professed a rewarding life in Christ at an early age. Diversa married Rubin Payne, September 1945 and remained a loyal wife until his death December 17, 2002....
Virgil Leon Blackwell
Dec 9, 2009
Mr. Virgil Leon Blackwell the son of Alfred and Donie Blackwell, was born June 30, 1932 in Morrilton, Arkansas. He departed this life December 9, 2009 at Conway Regional Medical Center, Conway, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Jewel Houmbert and Emma Louise Hervey, Ruby Gorman and daughter, Patty Dillard. He leaves to mourn his...
Catherine Cunningham
Dec 6, 2009
Sister Catherine Barnes Cunningham was born December 21, 1943, daughter of the late Judge and Frances Barnes Campbell in Mt. Zion, AR. She departed this life on December 6, 2009 at St. Mary Regional Hospital, Russellville, AR.She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Greater Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She later became a...
Ophelia Walls
Nov 23, 2009
Ophelia Walls was born to James L. Toney and Alice R. Toney in Springfield, Arkansas. She was raised in the Union Chapel community among relatives and friends. She was a member of The Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church where she accepted Christ at an early age as her Savior. She later moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she...
Maralco Landova Cooper
Oct 20, 2009
Maralco (Shep) Landova Cooper was born August 20, 1972 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Joyce Gilliam. He departed this life on October 20, 2009. He was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. he attended school in the South Conway County School District. He also attended Job Corp in Denton, Texas. He was employed by Souter Construction for sixteen...
Powell Odom Sr.
Oct 13, 2009
Mr. Powell Odom, Sr., affectionately known as (Pa Pa, Papa Powell, and PO) was born May 5, 1908 to the loving marriage of James and Ardelia Odom, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by ten siblings. He was one of the oldest men in Conway County and the oldest in the Mt....
Jewel B. Byers
Sep 18, 2009
Jewel B. Byers was born to the late Jonathan Canady and Gertrude McFall on September 1, 1939 in Hattieville, Arkansas. Her parents, husband and two sons preceded her in death. Jewel was married to the late Ervin Byers. To this union six children were born. At an early age, Jewel accepted Christ in the Sardis Community. After moving to...
Robert B. Mitchell
Sep 3, 2009
On September 29, 1918, God sent a heavenly angel, Brother Robert Mitchell to his loving parents Hilary Benson and Laura Wilma Mitchell in Menifee, Arkansas. On September 3, 2009, our Lord and Savior called our beloved from earth to glory where he is at rest. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Elizabeth Mitchell; parents, Hilary and...
Thomas Davis Jr.
Sep 2, 2009
Thomas Davis Jr. was born in Arkansas City, Arkansas on April 1, 1925 to Viola Rings and Thomas Davis Sr., both who preceded him in death. He attended Arkansas City High School and enlisted int the U.S. Navy after his discharge he met his wife, Gladys Cooper in California where he was stationed. He was the proud father of...
