All Obituaries

Nathaniel Stone was born on January 14, 1956 to Sallie Mae Lillard and the Late James Stone who proceeded him in death. Nathaniel was the 12th of 17 siblings. Whereas 4 brothers proceeded him in death (Denois, Herbert, Otis and James). Nathaniel accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was Baptized at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church by the late T. H. Scissom in Postelle, Arkansas. Nathaniel attended Postelle Elementary School in Postelle, Arkansas and Marvell High...

  “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.  II Timothy 4:7 Gloria, affectionally called “Glo” in her latter years, began her journey of life on August 28, 1964, in Marvell, Arkansas as the daughter of Magnolia Washpun Johnson and Hartsville Johnson, Sr.   This journey ended on Saturday, April 13, 2019 when she was granted her angel wings to make her transition to her eternal home. Gloria accepted Christ as...

Augusta Marshall Edmond “BB” was born August 12, 1940 to Lonnie and Ardessa Marshall in Wabash, Arkansas. Augusta’s Christian journey began at an early age at the St. Mary #2 Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. P. C. Clayburn, where she sang in the choir.  She later joined Morning Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. W. B. Vasser and the final step of the journey ended at the New Haven Missionary Baptist Church where until her health failed...

Levon Sales Jr was born to Sharon Taylor-Frazier and the late Levon Sales Sr., on February 16, 1986 in Marvell, Arkansas. Levon accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at St. Matthews Gum Bottom in Marvell, Arkansas. Later Lavon moved to little Rock, Arkansas and Attended 1st Baptist in Higgins, Arkansas. Levon spent his life working and providing for his family if he could. He loved to have fun, eating and sleeping, he also loved to give inspiration to his...

Mark Edwin Lindsey was born to the late Ollie Mae Craig-Lindsey and Melvin Lindsey on January 11, 1961 in Helena, Arkansas. Mark confessed Christ many years ago, Mark was a faithful member of 2nd Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Jarvis Smith.Mark departed this earthly life to be with our Lord on October 06, 2018.Mark’s beautiful memories will forever be cherished by those who loved and knew him, three sisters; Shanta Lindsey-Frazier(Kenneth Frazier), Reena Lindsey, and...

Hazel Smith Robinson, Johnson was born on January 20,1927 in Marvell, Arkansas, she was the first child born to Jesse Smith and Roosevelt Tate. She was raised by her grandmother Heneretta Tate on a farm in Phillips County. Hazel professed hope in Christ at a young age at Wesley Chapel AME. Choosen to baptized rather than sprinkled. She was on the Mother Board at Wesley Chapel AME until her health failed. Hazel attended school in Marvell, Arkansas. She worked at Cedar Lodge...

Patricia Ann Bryant was born to the late Lottie Mae Bryant and Isaac Bryant on November 21, 1955 in Marvell, Arkansas.Patricia accepted Christ at an early age in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas.Patricia worked in hospitality at various U.S. National Parks. She spent time working in South Dakota, Florida, and California.Patricia leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom and inspiration to whom all she encountered. Her gentle nature and easy going manner that drew people to her will be remembered and...

A melodious sound was heard on April 11, 1945 when a son, Lee Andrew Parks, was born to Katie Sain and the late Bish Parks in Turner, Arkansas.  This son grew up in the fear and admonition of the Lord and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of fifteen. He joined in fellowship with the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late E. R. Gaines. After his marriage to Claudine Ellington, he later joined St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in 1991...

“To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord” - 2 Corinthians 5:8. James Franks was born in Clarendon, Arkansas on June 28, 1926, to Shed and Ora Franks. He attended and graduated from Marvell High School. He moved to Postelle, Arkansas and later resided in Marvell, Arkansas until he became ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shed and Ora Franks, two brothers, Edgar Taylor and Roosevelt Franks; one sister, Creola Tabb, and his wife of 47 years, Alean...

Bryant departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 09, 2018 at the Meadowveiw Health and Rehab in Minden, Louisiana.   Bryant Oneilo Irease Tillman was born on February 09, 1985 to the late Ira Tillman Jr. and Flora Jean Shaw in Dumas, Arkansas. Bryant was the third child born to this union. Bryant accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Bryant was a member of Rankin Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Gould, Arkansas where he was a faithful and dedicated member...