obituaries

Sep 26, 2022

Anita Rose Bivens began her journey of life on October 15, 1961 to the late Andrew Jr and Rosie Lee Bivens. Anita accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church Vine Street in Malvern, Arkansas. Anita attended Malvern School District. Graduating from Malvern Senior High School in 1980. She later enrolled at Prime Trucking...

Sep 25, 2022

Mr. Jason Dukes, 35 of North Little Rock transitioned on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the University of Arkansas For Medical Science (UAMS). Jason was born January 17, 1987 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Mae Jean Dukes and the late Milton Claude Dukes. Jason was a beloved son, companion, father, brother, and uncle. To know Jason is to truly...

Sep 22, 2022

Sonja Cozzetta "Kay" Moss was born on November 4, 1963 to the late Enoch "June Bug" Moss and Ruby Muhammad. Kay received her Wings on September 22, 2022

Kay received her biblical teaching at Calvary Church of God in Christ under the leadership of JW Harrison and most recently she attended Personal Touch Ministries International under the...

Sep 16, 2022

Mr. Robert Myles, 76 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, September 16, 2022 at The Blossoms at Hot Springs Rehab & Nursing - Hot Springs. Services are incomplete.

Sep 9, 2022

David Johnson, 66 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Chi St. Vincent - Hot Springs. David was born on February 19, 1956 to the late V.S & Dora Young Johnson. David was a member of 1st Memorial Church of God in Christ in Gurdon, Arkansas David enjoyed driving 18 wheelers. He was employed with Swift...

Aug 19, 2022

Carol Ann Dunn was born to the late Mary Ann Dunn on December 26, 1953. She departed her earthly home on August 19th at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Carol early years were spent in Rison, AR. She later moved to Fordyce, AR where she remained until her passing. Carol was the third child of nine children. Carol...

Aug 17, 2022

Mr. Lemon Harmon Jr. 84, Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Chi St. Vincent- Hot Spring. Services are incomplete. Happy the Man Happy the man, and happy he alone, He who can call today his own: He who, secure within, can say, Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today. Be fair or foul or...

Aug 17, 2022

Benny Ray "Pee Wee" Billups was born in Dermott, AR to the late Bernice Johnson and Herman Billups Sr. He attended Dermott Public Schools and later earned his GED as well as a certification in Plumbing. Pee Wee had many life experiences; he loved life and enjoyed living it to the fullest. Pee Wee was a man of many...

Aug 16, 2022

Linda Smith was born to the late LC & Mattie Mae Hawkins on Wednesday, February 7, 1951 in Tulip, Arkansas. She graduated from Carthage High School. She worked at International Paper for many years. Linda was a member of Toones Chapel AME Church in Tulip, Arkansas, she also attended The Word Center Ministry in Malvern, Arkansas. Linda loved shopping,...

Aug 4, 2022

Ocsie was born on March 26, 1954, in Baxter, AR. She was the daughter of Anderson and Caretha Wimberly (preceded in death). Ocsie accepted Christ at a young tender age at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. She became a member of Calvary #1 Baptist Church where she served as Assistant Superintendent and Youth Teacher of Sunday School. She later continued...

Jul 26, 2022

John Wayne "Johnny" Stephens, 84 of Gurdon, Arkansas was granted his Angel Wings on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born to the late Samuel and Hester Dickens Stephens in Kansas, Arkansas on March 30, 1938. He attended Bell High School in Gurdon, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at a young age. He attended Providence A.M.E. Church under the leadership...

Jul 6, 2022

Joyce Ann Morris – Thomas was born October 23, 1958 to Harvey & Dorothy Morris in Hamburg, Arkansas. Joyce grew up in Greenville, Mississippi until the age of 13 then later moved to Carthage, Arkansas to live with her father. She attended Carthage High School. Joyce later moved to Malvern, Arkansas where she worked as a cook at The...

Jul 1, 2022

Rodney Maurice Jackson, born January 12, 1984 to the late Robert Maurice Jackson and Betty Ann Jackson. Rodney transitioned on July 1, 2022 to eternal rest. Rodney leaves to cherish his beloved mother Betty Jackson, his sister Robyn Washington (Marlon), A nephew Jacobi Parker, a niece Jada Parker and his grandmother Sedalia Bhones. Rodney also leaves behind a host...

Jun 20, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Ann Williams, of Malvern, Arkansas, gained her wings on Monday, June 20, 2022. She was born September 4, 1943 to the late Reverend James Lee and Addie Lue Faison McCalister. Virginia attended the Historic Annie Agnes Wilson Colored School in Malvern, Arkansas. She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and united with First Missionary...

Jun 13, 2022

Mrs. Deborah McGowan, 68 of Camden, Arkansas transitioned on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Ouachita County Medical Center-Camden. Services are incomplete. There is No Light Without a Dawning By: Helen Steiner Rice No winter without a spring And beyond the dark horizon Our hearts will once more sing …. For those who leave us for a while Have only...

Jun 6, 2022

Tommy Lee Figures was born May 17, 1972, at St Mary's Hospital in Dermott, AR to Penny and Harris Watkins.

He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Bethany Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Jessie L. Courtney.

Tommy's sweet and loving spirit made it a joy to work with...

May 26, 2022

LIFE AND JOURNEY OF WILLIE D. AIKENS, SR.

Willie D. Aikens, Sr., affectionately known as "Papa" was born September 9, 1942 in Readland, Arkansas. He was the son of John Aikens, Sr. and Willie Bea Aikens. He was called from labor to reward on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the age of 79 at the loving home...

May 25, 2022

Jaycen Alexander Busby passed away Wednesday May 25th, 2022 at Baptist Health Medical Center- Little Rock, Arkansas.

He is greeted in Heaven by his Paternal great-grandparents; Harold Coleman Sr., and Erma Bryant. Paternal great-grandparents; Wilma Busby, Henry Busby, and Harmon Gatson

He is survived by his parents; LaRome Busby & Deja Coleman of Maumelle, Ar....

May 22, 2022

Elder Truman Marshall transitioned on Sunday May 22, 2022. Truman was born on March 25, 1931 to the late Mark and Lillian Roland Marshall in Carthage, AR. He was the thirteenth of seventeen children.

Truman accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age.

Truman attended Malvern Colored School in Malvern, Arkansas. He...

May 7, 2022

As we retrace the footprint of Michael Anthony Ragland. We can give thanks for the lives he touched along life's journey. A likable, fun, charismatic guy, he was blessed to enjoy many of God's blessings as a son, brother, husband, uncle and a trusted friend.

Michael was born on February 21,1963 as the first child of George...