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Brinkley, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Brinkley, AR area
Willard Lamar Coleman
Oct 8, 2023
Willard Lamar Coleman, 44 of Holly Grove, passed away on Sunday morning, October 8 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart.
Willard was born September 20, 1979 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Willard Coleman and Brenda Cox-Coleman.
While growing up in Holly Grove, Willard and his family attended First Baptist Church, where he was baptized by Reverend F.L. Hall.
Willard attended the Holly Grove...
Sereka Tanshay Anderson
Oct 4, 2023
Sareka Tanshay Anderson, 31 of Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday, October 4 a t her home.
Sareka was born March 21, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois to Sarena Anderson and Norris Davidson Sr. She was raised by her maternal great grandmother Maggie Anderson.
Sareka received her early education from the Chicago Public Schools. She was a 2010 graduate of Thornton...
Kedrick Lamon Henderson
Oct 4, 2023
Kedrick Lamon Henderson, 47 of Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday, October 4 at his home.
Kedrick was born February 7, 1976 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lee Earnest Henderson and Lillie Jean Howard-Henderson. He was the only child born to this union.
Kedrick received his formal education from the Little Rock Public School System. He was a graduate of Central...
Luther Bennett
Oct 2, 2023
Luther Bennett, 81 of Holly Grove, passed away on Monday evening, October 2 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock.
Luther was born November 14, 1941 in Blackton, Arkansas to Carl Bennett and Willetta Wright-Bennett.
Luther attended the Holly Grove Public School System. He was a 1961 graduate of Holly Grove Vocational High School.
Luther was a lifelong member of...
Billy Bonds Jr.
Sep 26, 2023
Billy James Bonds Jr, 74 of Jackson, Mississippi, formerly of Biscoe, passed away on Tuesday, September 26 at his home.
Billy was born July 24, 1949 in Biscoe, Arkansas to Billy Bonds Sr. and Irene Berry-Bonds.
Billy attended Biscoe Public School. He was a 1966 graduate of Biscoe High School, where he was involved in school extra-curricular activities and playing...
Josie Renaie Arnold
Sep 23, 2023
Josie Renaie "Joice" Arnold, 55 of Little Rock, formerly of Holly Grove, passed away on Saturday evening, September 23 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock.
Josie was born March 25, 1968 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Weston "Boone" Arnold Jr and Viola Middleton-Arnold.
"Joice" or "Jackie" as Josie was lovingly known was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church...
Martez Freeman Sr.
Sep 21, 2023
Martez Freeman Sr, 50, of Searcy, formerly of McCrory, passed away on Thursday, September 21 at Unity Health-White County Medical Center in Searcy.
Martez was born July 29, 1973, in McCrory, Arkansas to Louis Mooney and Flossie Freeman. He was a fraternal twin.
While growing up in McCrory, Martez was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. He has...
Charles Gene Pettis
Sep 18, 2023
Charles Gene Pettis, 57, of Joliet, Illinois, formerly of Little Rock, passed away on September 18, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois.
Charles was born January 6, 1966 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to Joshua Pettis Sr. and Nora Banks-Pettis.
While living in Joliet, Charles attended church at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with his family.
Charles received his education from the...
Ollie Mae Adell-Davis
Sep 17, 2023
Ollie Mae Adell-Davis, 75 of Brinkley, passed away on Sunday, September 17 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock.
Ollie was born March 24, 1948 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Herman Adell Sr. and Ollie Mae Crawford-Adell.
"Mae-Mae" or "Frog" as Ollie was affectionately known by many, was a lifelong member of Mount Olive Ministries (formerly Mount Olive Missionary Baptist...
Peggy Louise Dawson
Sep 10, 2023
Peggy Louise Dawson, 68 of Clarendon, passed away on Sunday September 10 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.
Peggy was born January 12, 1955 in Clarendon, Arkansas to Henry Dawson and Jewel Gant.
Although Peggy didn't have a permanent church home, she would on occasion visit some of the local churches. She had strong faith in the Lord and always...
Esau Watson Sr.
Sep 8, 2023
Esau Watson Sr., 84 of Wheatley, passed away on Friday evening, September 8, at his son's home in Jacksonville.
Esau was born August 29, 1939 in Wheatley, Arkansas to Jessie Watson and Arie Howard-Watson. He was the widower of Rosie Lee Driver-Watson.
Esau was a member of Greater First Baptist Church (First Baptist Church) in Wheatley, where he had formerly...
Edward Louis Penn
Sep 6, 2023
Edward Louis Penn, 76 of Searcy, formerly of Augusta, passed away on Wednesday, September 6 at Unity Health White County Medical Center in Searcy.
Louis was born January 25, 1947 in Augusta, Arkansas to John Penn and Bernice Dozier.
Louis was a member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Augusta. He grew up in New Salem Baptist Church and reunited with...
Charade LaConda Ouma
Aug 28, 2023
Charade LaConda Flowers-Ouma, 46 of Memphis, formerly of Holly Grove, passed away on Monday August 28 at Methodist Lebonhur Medical Center in Germantown, Tennessee.
Charade was born January 14, 1977 in Wichita, Kansas to James Flowers and Christine Isby-Flowers.
Charade confessed in hope at a young age under the leadership of Pastor Robert Kelly, Jr. and was a faithful member...
Jewel Dean Moore
Aug 26, 2023
Jewel Dean Moore, 89, of Augusta, passed away on Saturday, August 26 at Unity Health -White County Medical Center in Searcy.
Jewel was born September 18, 1933, in Gregory, Arkansas to A.D. Green and Lenise Rhodes.
Jewel was a member of Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Gregory, where she was a faithful and diligent member for many years. In...
Gary Lamont Barker
Aug 26, 2023
Gary Lamont Barker, 50 of Cotton Plant, passed away on Saturday, August 26 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock.
Gary was born July 31, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Dennis S. Woods and Francine Barker.
Gary received his education from the Cotton Plant Public School System in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, where he participated in sports and...
Charles Edward Steppes Sr.
Aug 24, 2023
Charles Edward Steppes Sr., 79 of Marianna, formerly of Moro (Garrett Grove Community) passed away on Thursday evening, August 24 at The Springs of Avalon Rehab Center in West Memphis.
Charles was born March 10, 1944 in Moro, Arkansas to Marquette C. Steppes and Mable Garrett-Steppes.
Charles received his early education at the Moro (Garrett Grove) Public Schools.
Charles was a self-employed Farmer....
Upton York Bird
Aug 23, 2023
Upton York Bird, 67 of Clarendon, passed away Wednesday, August 23, at
his home.
Upton was born August 11, 1956 Little Rock, Arkansas to Harold A Bird Sr. and Blonzia Mae Pruitt.
Upton received his formal education from the Holly Grove Public School System. He was a 1974 graduate of Holly Grove High School.
Upton was employed at Riceland Foods...
Luvenina Scales
Aug 12, 2023
Luvenina Scales, 96 of Brinkley, passed away on Saturday afternoon, August 12 at her home.
Luvenina was born February 9, 1927 in McCrory, Arkansas to Harrison Edward Sr. and Emma Green-Edwards.
Luvenina was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Brinkley for nearly 50 years, where she was a faithful and dedicated member. She was formerly a member of Mount Olive...
Lula Mae Love
Aug 12, 2023
Lula Mae Love, 84 of Cotton Plant, passed away on Saturday, August 12 at her home.
Lula was born April 10, 1939 in Biscoe, Arkansas to James Cohen and Cassie Conner-Cohen. She was the only daughter born to this union of four children.
While growing up in Biscoe in the Upper Hill Community, Lula was baptized and attended church at...
Frank Terry
Aug 7, 2023
Frank Terry, 69 of Moro, passed away on Monday, August 7 at his home.
Frank was born January 30, 1954 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Sampson Terry and Geraldine Henderson.
Frank received his formal education from Marianna Public School System.
After graduating high school, Frank enlisted into the United States Marine Corp, where he served for 4 years. He received an honorable discharge....
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