All Obituaries

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...

Lottie Mae Conley was born to Cora Mae Harris and Judge Williams on November 11, 1921 in Marianna Arkansas. Lottie departed this life on March 5, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois at Jackson Park Hospital with her family at her bedside. Lottie accepted Christ at an early age in 1933 at Fredonia Baptist Church Lottie met and married Isaac Bryant in 1941. From this union six beautiful children were born: Isaac Jr, Roberta, Belinda , Patricia, Dorothy and Barbara. Lottie leaves behind a legacy of...

Mosezetta Holder was born September 10, 1962 to the late union of Otis James Holder Sr. and Inez Bennett Holder in Marvell, Arkansas.  Moszetta, was very caring and lovely women. She enjoyed being with her family especially her grandkids. Because of her pleasant personality, she was loved by many. Moszetta accepted Christ at an early age and united with New Haven Missionary Baptist Church in West Helena, Arkansas, under the leadership of Dr. Rodney Corbin for over 18 years and...

Annie “ Dorothy” Sims was born September 10th 1945 in Chicago IL, to Annie Taylor and Lonnie L. Sims Sr., who preceded her in death. Annie attended and graduated from Wendell Phillips High School. She worked early on as a Teachers Aide at Albert Einstien Elementary School. She had a passion for helping others and moved on to The Woodlawn Organization where she worked as a Mother Dean Coach Supporting and caring for abused and battered woman and children. In 1968 she began...

Joshua Sims Sr. or Paw Paw was born to the late John L. Sims and Alean Porter-Franks on March 8, 1960 in Poplar Grove Arkansas. He attended Barton School District where he was very athletics.  Joshua moved to Minneapolis Minnesota in 1979 where he remained until his timely death. Joshua was preceded in death by his parents John L Sims and Alean Porter- Franks, Grand Parents Elzenia and John Sims and Charlie and Mary Francis Porter, Great Grandparents Josie and Frank Turner, two...