All Obituaries

Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved, Elnora Banks.  Her bright light and big heart has gone to be with the Lord, but we will remember her warmth and love.  Our dear Elnora passed away on January 21, 2023 after a valiant battle with a long illness, and we feel at peace knowing that she can rest now. Elnora, a beloved mother of one daughter, was born November 20, 1941 to the late Charley Petterson, Sr. and Essie Mae Martin . Along with her loving...

Our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved Sharon. She passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Her bright light and big heart has gone to be with the Lord, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity. Sharon taught us all some fundamental lessons while she made her journey through life. Of which, the most memorable was to develop a sense of impenetrable generosity. During times of need she would say, “What can I do to help”. The Blessed Life...

Bobbie Jean (Smith) Davis was born on July 28, 1944 to the late Robert and Earnice Smith. She accepted Christ at an early age.  She later became a member of the First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church of Poplar Grove under the leadership of the late Reverend Moses Tillman. She attended the M.M. Tate School District where she received her formal education.  Later in life, she attended PCCC and received an Associate Degree in Business. Bobbie worked for the Marvell School District...

Luesinda “Cindy” Hoskins was born on April 27, 1961 in Marvell, Arkansas to the late Earnestine Hoskins-Owens and Harrold Hill. Luesinda accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a member until her health failed. She is a 1979 graduate of Marvell High School.  She attended Cohoma Community College after graduating high school.  Luesinda worked for Spray-Rite. On Friday, December 02, 2022, God picked an angel to add to...

Louwanda Thomas was born April 12, 1962 to the late Wallace Thomas and Essie Mae Allen.  Louwanda departed this life November 30, 2022 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Louwanda accepted Christ at an early age.  She spent her latter days as a member of the St. Matthew Baptist Church in Marvell, Arkansas.  Wanda, as she was affectionately called, loved her family and friends deeply.  Wanda had a heart of gold, and her love was felt by...

Jaterrance Wright was born December 10, 1990 in Marvell, Arkansas to Bobby and Annie Wright.  He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church of Gumbottom. Jaterrance graduated from Marvell High School in 2009.  Jaterrance help his father on the farm before adventuring to Jonesboro, Arkansas.  There he worked for Nestle, Butterball, and Hytrol before returning home. Jaterrance departed this life on November 28, 2022 in Forrest City,...

Annette Pike was born on May 28, 1961 to Louis and Delphine Pike in Marvell, Arkansas.  Annette accepted Christ at a young age at Branch Missionary Baptist Church.  After graduating from Marvell High School in 1979, Annette moved to Pasadena, California where she attended Pasadena City College. After attending college, Annette began her career at Bank of America & Home Savings and Loans.  In January 1991, Annette gave birth to a baby girl who she named Angela and later in...

Theartis James was born on March 28, 1947 in Marvell, Arkansas.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three (3) brothers:  Obie James, Alcurtis Paige, and Charles Paige. Theartis dedicated his life to Christ at an early age.  He was educated in the Marvell Public School System. On November 16, 2022, Theartis suddenly and unexpectedly went on to Glory after a brief illness. Theartis leaves to cherish his memories his sister:  Mary Taylor; his...

Dorothy Melanie Holmes was born on April 28, 1981 in Seattle, Washington to Almond Holmes and Rosa Weems. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in Postelle, Arkansas. Dorothy graduated from Marvell High School in Marvell, Arkansas; Class of 2000.  She furthered her education and later graduated from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Conway, Arkansas; Class of 2008. Dorothy passed from this earthly life on Monday, November...

Carlevern “Slim” Versey was born on February 28, 1952 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to the union of the late Ross Versey, Jr. and Elizabeth Lige` Versey.  He was the fourth child of nine children.  One (1) sister:  Natalie Carr; two (2) brothers:  Donald Versey, Sr. and Gary Mills; and one (1) grandson:  Courtney Thomas, Jr. preceded him in death. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist...