Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Velma Marie Marshall Jones

Velma Marie Marshall Jones

Feb 3, 2019

Velma Marie Marshall Jones, 89, of Carthage died Sunday, February 03, 2019 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born July 2, 1929 in Carthage, Arkansas. She was a member of Carthage Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Marshall and Nora Cearley Marshall; husband of 51 years, Jack Jones; three sisters,...

Dorthay Mae Gay

Dorthay Mae Gay

Feb 1, 2019

Dorthay Mae Twilla Gay, 90 of Camden formerly of Magnolia died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Camden, Arkansas. She was born April 13, 1928 in Memphis, TN. She was a retired Health Care Administrator of Magnolia Manor in Magnolia, Arkansas. She and her husband, James were missionaries to Africa and ministers for many years....

Joe Gordon Reaves

Joe Gordon Reaves

Jan 31, 2019

Joe Gordon Reaves, aged 76, of Tinsman passed to his heavenly home Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born in Tinsman on September 3, 1942, to the late Gordon and Bedie Moore Reaves. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Martha Lindsey; brothers-in-law, Jack Dempsey, Luke Avant, and Max Lindsey; and great granddaughter, Kenslee Riggs. He is...

Gisela Johanna Gray

Gisela Johanna Gray

Jan 30, 2019

Gisela Johanna Urban Gray, 88 of Fordyce, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born May 22, 1930 in Benz Eutin, Germany to the late Paul and Anne Kirchmann Urban. She was also preceded in death by her former husband Sgt. James W. Gray. She is survived by two sons, James Paul Gray and wife Elisha of Thornton, Ronald Gray...

Carolyn Ann Jarrett Warren

Carolyn Ann Jarrett Warren

Jan 29, 2019

Carolyn Ann Jarrett Warren, 76, of Elkins died Tuesday January 29, 2019. Born August 28, 1942 in Dallas County, she was a daughter of the late Luther Jarrett and Mary Jane Palmer Jarrett. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Jarrett. She was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband,...

Clara Mae Carroll

Clara Mae Carroll

Jan 29, 2019

Clara Mae Carroll, 77, of Kingsland died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her home. She was born October 5, 1941 in Calmer, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of Southside Baptist Church in Fordyce. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Hardy Carter, Sr. and Josie Olivine Johnson Carter; husband, Hugh F. Carroll; one brother, George...

Janett Marie Williams

Janett Marie Williams

Jan 26, 2019

Janett Marie Williams, 84, of Hampton, died Saturday, January 26, 2019. She was born October 14, 1934, to Louie and Arnett Ables. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles Hugh Williams, brother Earl Ables, and sister Charlotte Dorey. She is survived by daughters Judy Rogers of Houston, Texas, Linda (Carl) Harrell of Little Rock, sons Chuck...

Walter Lee "Sam" Harris

Walter Lee "Sam" Harris

Jan 20, 2019

Walter Lee “Sam” Harris, 89 of Rison, died Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was born December 13, 1929 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Lonnie Lee Harris and Mattie Reed Harris. He was also preceded in death by his wife Rose Kathryn Martin Harris and his daughter Nana Kay Harris Davis. He is survived by his son Danny Lee Harris...

Raymond K. Mcclellan

Raymond K. Mcclellan

Jan 20, 2019

Raymond K. McClellan, age 80, of Fordyce died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home. He was born April 5, 1938 in New Edinburg, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Monroe McClellan and Myrtle Gray McClellan; three brothers, Paul McClellan, Mack McClellan, and Nolan McClellan; and two sisters, Frances Bolion and Christine Williams. He is survived by...

Janie Sue Evans

Janie Sue Evans

Jan 19, 2019

Janie Sue Hayes Evans, one day short of 94 years, of Emerson, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born January 20, 1925, to Isaac Clarence and Carrie Irene Souter Hayes of Macedonia, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elton Austin Evans, and two brothers. Left to cherish her memory are four daughters: Judy...

Billy Joe Evans

Billy Joe Evans

Jan 18, 2019

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” – 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Billy...

Jimmy James

Jimmy James

Jan 13, 2019

Jimmy James, 73 of Thornton died Sunday January 13, 2019. He was born January 8, 1946 in Camden to the late Gurtman and Jewel White James. Jimmy married Diane (Domanski) on Feb 12, 1969. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the outdoors. He retired from Associated Pipeline Contractors in 2011 and was a member of the...

Nelle Stuart Thomason

Nelle Stuart Thomason

Jan 12, 2019

Nelle Stuart Thomason, 98 of Hampton, died Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was born December 24, 1920 in Ozan, AR to the late Nannie Fletcher Stuart and Hugh Ossie Stuart. She was also preceded in death by her younger brother Monroe Stuart. Nelle attended school at Ozan and Nashville High School. She graduated from a two year commercial study program...

Annette Archer Finley

Annette Archer Finley

Jan 11, 2019

Annette Archer Finley, 72 of Fordyce, died Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born July 17, 1946 in Camden to the late Carter Lamar Archer and Georgia Mae Palmer Archer. She was also preceded in death by her husband James W. Finley and brother-in-law David Golenor. She is survived by her brother Tommy Archer and wife Debbie of White Hall;...

Malinda Mae Strickland

Malinda Mae Strickland

Jan 10, 2019

Malinda Mae Strickland, 61, of Hampton left this world for her eternal home on January 10, 2019 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. She was born November 12, 1957 in Houston, TX to Leroy and Jessie Ruth Strickland. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hampton, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is...

Brandy Nicole Laws Schmelter

Brandy Nicole Laws Schmelter

Jan 8, 2019

Brandy Nicole Laws Schmelter, 23, of Austin died Tuesday January 8, 2019. She was born September 22, 1995 at Warren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Odom and Gerald Laws and an aunt, Kimberly Donahoe. She is survived by her father, Steven Laws of Harrell; her mother Karen Mosley (James) of Austin; husband, Paul Schmelter of Perryville;...

Mary Sullivent Hathcoat

Mary Sullivent Hathcoat

Jan 7, 2019

Mary F. Berry Sullivent Hathcoat and known as “Grandma” to many, age 95 of Sparkman, formerly of Bearden passed away from this life on Monday, January 7, 2019. She was born April 6, 1923 in Redfield, Arkansas to the late Stanford and Dora Berry. She loved the outdoors, gardening, flowers and singing gospel hymns. She was an active member of...

Joseph Braxton Everett

Joseph Braxton Everett

Jan 3, 2019

Joseph Braxton “Joe” Everett, age 73, of Sparkman died Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born August 8, 1945 in Sparkman, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Braxton Bragg Everett and Amy Beatrice Calhoun Everett. He is survived by one son, Joe Everett of Sparkman; one daughter, Nikki Hunter of Anchorage, AK; two sisters, Dyan Watson of...

Carlton Buchannan Strickland

Carlton Buchannan Strickland

Jan 3, 2019

Carlton Buchannan Strickland, 86, of Hampton died Thursday January 3, 2019 at his home. Born February 12, 1932 in Calhoun County, he was a son of the late Lester Augustus Strickland and Ollie Naomi Bowen Strickland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Lane Clemons Strickland; two sons, Carl Wayne Strickland and Barry Scott Strickland; sister, Louise Hollingsworth;...

Ruth Jacinta Cathey

Ruth Jacinta Cathey

Dec 31, 2018

Ruth Jacinta Davis Cathey, age 83, of Thornton, Arkansas went to heaven on Monday, December 31, 2018. Ruth was born on February 7, 1935 in Sibley, Louisiana to Lester and Ola Pearce Davis. She was the youngest of six children, Henry, Vera Sue, Levi, Billy, and Dorothy. She graduated from Magnolia High School in Magnolia, Arkansas and later from the...

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