All Obituaries

Larry Darnell Davis was born May 20, 1945 in Turner, Arkansas to the late Otto and Emma Lou Davis. Larry accepted Christ at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in Postelle under the leadership of the late Reverend Calvin Jackson.  On Monday, May 22, 2023, God saw the load was getting heavy, and the hills were harder to climb.  He gently whispered, “Peace Be Thine,” and life’s curtain closed for Larry at the Helena Regional Medical Center surrounded by his...

Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved Shirlene. Her bright light and big heart has gone to be with the Lord, but we will remember her warmth, love, and kindness. Shirlene 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. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the...

Lillie Marie Foster was born on August 12, 1956 in Biscoe, Arkansas to Decatur Williams and Daisy Foster Williams.  Lillie immediately brought joy and laughter into the world.  She was loved and adored by all of her peers.  She received the title of the First Black Homecoming Queen in 1975 at DeValls Bluff High School, graduating that same year. Lillie was a fiercely, dedicated mom to all three (3) of her children:  Sandra Sheppard, Terry Foster and Joi Gillespie,...

Phyllis Sherrene Dorrough-Paschel was born on February 02, 1969 to Rose-Mary Rice Dorrough and Philemon Oscar Dorrough, Sr. in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to Flint, Michigan in 1978 where she attended Carman Community School and then married Kevin Lamar Paschel, Sr. She was preceded in death by her father:  Philemon Oscar Dorrough, Sr.; two (2) uncles:  Walter Rice and Elmer Rice; and her grandfather:  Willie Rice. Phyllis is survived by her mother:  Rose-Mary Rice...

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,...