Obituaries
Brinkley, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Brinkley, AR area
Dennis Wayne Nelson Sr.
Dec 26, 2023
Dennis Wayne Nelson age 61, of Fayetteville, formerly of Clarendon, died on Tuesday, December 26, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville after a lengthy illness.
Dennis was born October 29, 1962 in Clarendon, Arkansas to Freddie Mae Petty-Nelson and Harden Stewart.
Dennis received his education from the Clarendon Public Schools. He was a 1980 graduate of Clarendon High School. He...
Makesha Lawanda Shelton-Mayala
Dec 24, 2023
Makesha Lawanda Shelton-Mayala, 42 of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Brinkley, passed away on Sunday, December 24 at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington.
Makesha was born June 3, 1981 in Flint, Michigan to Cathy Morris Shelton and James Shelton.
Makesha was a member of Brown Chapel CME Church in Brinkley, under the leadership of Reverend Willie Branch Jr.
Makesha...
Franklin Tyler
Dec 23, 2023
Franklin DeLoyd Tyler, 84 of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Cotton Plant, passed away on December 23, 2023
"Frank" or "Frankie T" as he was lovingly known was born December 19, 1939 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Jennie and Houston Tyler Sr.. He was the youngest son of nine children born to this union.
While growing up in Cotton Plant, Frank and...
Robert Fitzgerald Chunn
Dec 21, 2023
Robert Fitzgerald Chunn, 60 of Brinkley, passed away on Thursday, December 21 at his home.
Robert was born January 13, 1963 in Fargo, Arkansas to Thaddus Chunn Sr. and Jannie Mitchell-Chunn.
As a child, Robert and his family attended New Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Cotton Plant.
Robert received his formal education from the Brinkley Public Schools. He was a 1982 graduate...
John Wesley Stewart Sr
Dec 21, 2023
John Wesley Stewart, 80 of Holly Grove, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, December 21 at his home.
John was born June 17, 1943 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to Edgar Doll Stewart and Mildred Cartwright Stewart.
While growing up on a farm south of Holly Grove, John and his family attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church.
John received his formal education from...
Hollis Foster Jr.
Dec 20, 2023
Hollis Foster Jr., 68, of Clarendon, passed away on Wednesday evening December 20 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart.
Hollis was born November 5, 1955 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to Ruthie Mae Hurd and Hollis Foster Sr.. He was raised in Holly Grove by his mother and step-father Arthur Lowery.
Although Hollis didn't have a regular church home, he and...
William Lee Ellison
Dec 19, 2023
William Lee Ellison, 62, of Little Rock, formerly of Brinkley, passed away on Tuesday December 19 at his home.
"Puddin" as William was affectionately known was born September 23, 1961 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Marie Ellison and Fred Lee Harris.
While being raised in the Brinkley Community, William attended the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith under the...
Mary Jean Neal
Dec 13, 2023
Mary Jean Neal, 78 of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Little Rock, passed away, on Wednesday, December 13 at Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Mary was born May 14, 1945 in McCrory, Arkansas to Eugene Poindexter and Susie Randolph-Poindexter.
"Mae Jean" as Mary was lovingly known by all, received her formal education from the McCrory Public School System. In later...
Michael Tristan Johnson
Dec 11, 2023
Michael Tristan Johnson, 38 of Little Rock, passed away on Monday, morning December 11 in Little Rock.
Michael was born January 28, 1985 in Augusta, Arkansas to Sandra Akins and Michael Johnson.
During his early years, Michael resided in Augusta until his family relocated to the Little Rock area. He then went on to attend the Little Rock Public Schools.
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Darlene B. Bartels
Dec 9, 2023
Darlene B. Bartels, 73 of McCrory, formerly of St. Louis, passed away on Saturday, December 9 at Oakdale Nursing Center in Judsonia.
Darlene was born April 15, 1960 in McCrory, Arkansas to Nathaniel Fletcher and Hazel Lee Pickens.
Darlene received her education from the McCrory Public School.
Darlene worked as a nurse for many years.
Her parents preceded Darlene in death.
Survivors are; Three...
Wallace Allen
Nov 23, 2023
Wallace Allen, 77 of Biscoe, passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 23 at his home.
Wallace was born September 26, 1946 in Biscoe, Arkansas to John Allen Jr. and Charlie B. Pinkney-Allen.
During his early years, Wallace attended church at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Biscoe (Upper Hill Community).
Wallace received his education from the Biscoe Public Schools.
In 1967, Wallace was...
Anthie Marie Dawson-Jones
Nov 19, 2023
Anthie Marie "Tina" Dawson-Jones, 55 of Clarendon, passed away on Sunday morning November 19 at the Springs of Pinnacle Mountain & Rehab Center in Little Rock.
Anthie was born December 10, 1967 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Harry L. Dawson and Erma Jean Williams-Dawson.
Anthie received her education from the Clarendon Public School System. She was a 1986 graduate of...
Da'Bradreon Jerome Wilson
Nov 18, 2023
Da'Bradreon Jerome Wilson, 20 of Las Vegas, Nevada formerly of Brinkley, passed away on Saturday, November 18.
"KeepaKay DJ" as Da'Bradreon" was affectionately known, was born June 17, 2003 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Angel F. Wynn and Curtis Webb.
While growing up in Brinkley, DJ attended the Brinkley Learning Tree Center (Monroe County Human Development Center). After his family relocated to...
James Earl Piggee Sr.
Nov 15, 2023
James Earl Piggee Sr., 53 of Clarendon, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 15 at the Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock.
James was born August 25, 1970 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Willie Joe Piggee Sr. and Betty Jean Harris-Piggee.
As a child growing up in Holly Grove, James and his family attended Pine Ridge Church of Christ in Blackton, Arkansas....
Elizabeth Stith
Nov 12, 2023
Elizabeth Stith, 67, of Conway, formerly of Howell, passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 12, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock.
Elizabeth was born May 19, 1956, in Howell, Arkansas, to Ben Williams Sr. And Catherine Girnetha Riddle-Williams.
Elizabeth, also known as "Liz," was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in...
Napoleon Floyd Hollister
Nov 9, 2023
Napoleon Floyd Hollister, 75 of Belton, Missouri formerly of Fargo, passed away on Thursday, November 9th at his daughters home following a brief illness.
Napoleon was born December 27, 1947 in Fargo, Arkansas to Major Hollister Sr. and Leola Marshall-Hollister.
While growing up in the Fargo Community, Napoleon and his family attended Union Missionary Baptist Church.
A product of the...
William James Green
Nov 8, 2023
William James Green, 60 of Brinkley, passed away on Wednesday, November 8 at Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City.
William was born March 12, 1963 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Willie C. Green and Katie Mae Calvin Green.
As a child in Cotton Plant, William and his family attended First Baptist Church-James Addition.
William received his formal education from...
Eldridge Lee Taylor
Nov 2, 2023
Eldridge Lee Taylor, 75, of McRae, passed away on Thursday, November 2 at his home.
Eldridge Lee Taylor was born August 28, 1948 in Howell, Arkansas to Aaron Taylor and Juanita Carruthers-Taylor.
Eldridge was baptized at New Mt. Zion House of Prayer in Cotton Plant, Arkansas
Eldridge received his formal education from Cotton Plant Public Schools. He was a 1967 graduate of Cotton...
Addie Veronica Abram
Nov 1, 2023
Addie V. Abram 85, of Holly Grove passed away on Wednesday, November 1, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Conway.
Addie was born August 8, 1938 to William Henry Hayden Sr. and Ruthie B. Starr.
Addie was a member of First Baptist Church in Holly Grove for more than 50 years. During her time here she served as a member of the...
Brian Alister Abram
Oct 29, 2023
Brian Alister Abram, 41, of Holly Grove, passed away on Sunday, October 29, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.
Brian was born September 16, 1982, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Fred Abram Jr. and Addie Hayden-Abram.
Brian was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Holly Grove Arkansas where he served as the church musician. He also served as a...
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