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Esther Marie Virgil

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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...

Emma Louise Hervey

Emma Louise Hervey

Sep 1, 2009

Sister Louise was a surgical nurse under the observation of the late Dr. T.H. Hickey for many years. Sister Hervey became a member of Union Baptist Church of Morrilton, Arkansas in 1988, where she served faithfully until she became ill. Sister Emma Louise Hervey was born in Morrilton, Arkansas on December 28, 1918. She departed this life on September...

Javari Ka'Shaun E'Gene Washington

Javari Ka'Shaun E'Gene Washington

Aug 17, 2009

Javari Ka'Shaun E'gene Washington was born January 10, 2003 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Jonathan Washington and Shequena Williams.""Big Boi"" or Bubba as he was affectionately called enjoyed playing the game of basketball, soccer and his friends. He was a pizza eater, and he loved his ""Spiderman"".Javari was excited about returning to school, he would have entered the 1st grade...

Dandrick ""Magic"" Moton

Dandrick ""Magic"" Moton

Jun 29, 2009

Dandrick ""Magic"" Moton was born the seventh child to Thelma Dooley Moton and Daniel Moton, Jr. on February 15, 1976 in Los Angeles, California. He accepted Christ and received the gift of salvation at the age of nine at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California. He was later baptized by his father at Fellowship Baptist Church...

Mondray Clinton Kelley

Mondray Clinton Kelley

Jun 27, 2009

Mondray Clinton Kelley was born September 10, 1970 to Jackie Clinton Kelley and Dinah Ray Hervey Kelley. He departed this life June 27, 2009. Mondray joined Shady Grove Baptist Church at a young age in Plumerville, AR. He later joined Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Plumerville, AR. Mondray completed his high school education at Thomas Jefferson High School in...

Clifton Clarence Acker

Clifton Clarence Acker

May 16, 2009

Clifton Clarence Acker, known as C.C., was born on February 13, 1930 to the late Elmer and Mable Acker in Springfield, Arkansas. He was the first born of five children. He completed his earthly journey on May 19, 2009 at Riverview Healthcare Center in Morriltn, Arkansas. C.C. graduated from the Union Chapel Junior High School, (Springfield, AR) and Conway...

Arbie Lee Templeton

Arbie Lee Templeton

May 15, 2009

Arbie Lee Templeton was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben and Bertha Blackmon on December 13, 1922 in the Hickory Hill community. She departed this life on May 15, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She professed her faith in Christ at the age of 12. She later joined Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Kenwood,...

Beulah O. Talley

Beulah O. Talley

Apr 4, 2009

Mrs. Beulah O. Talley was born in Bigelow, Arkansas on October 24, 1923. Beulah was the daughter of Robert and Octavia Casey. Beulah departed this life on April 7, 2009. She gave her soul to Christ at the age of 13 and maintained her membership at Bethel A.M. E. Church her entire Christian life. She united in marriage to...

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