All Obituaries

Mary Hunter Davis was born on December 21, 1958 in Helena, Arkansas to Mack Williams and the late Mable Jones. She received her early education from the Marvell School District and later graduated from East St. Louis High School.  Mary furthered her education and received her Master’s Degree in Nursing at Phillips County Community College in Helena, Arkansas. Mary’s first job was working in a Dental Office as a Dental Assistant, where she assisted the dentist in performing...

Rachel Thomas was born on August 8, 1926 to the late Andy and Laura (Hall) Adams in Marvell, Arkansas. And departed this earthly journey on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the age of 97 years old.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Personal Savior at an early age, and was baptized at Mt. Shelby Missionary Baptist Church, in Marvell, Arkansas and she remained faithful to her Lord and Savior! She was united in holy matrimony to Leroy Thomas, Sr. in April 1945 in Marvell, Arkansas and to...

George “Bro” Ferguson was born on June 10, 1954 in Helena, Arkansas to the late A.J. Ferguson and Fannie Ferguson.  He was converted at an early age and baptized. George enlisted in the Army at the age of nineteen (19). George is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents:  Cora Woods and Reverend Richard Deadmon; his parents:  A.J. Ferguson and Fannie Ferguson; and his siblings:  Herbert Bates, Raliegh Bates, Dorether Dennis, Ethel Bates, Manerva Banks,...

Our beloved Pearlie Lee (Boyd) Rose was born February 10, 1950 in the small community of Marvell, AR. On Sunday, October 22, 2023, she reunited with her parents, John Wesley & Essie Lee Boyd, alongside her sister Mamie Hayes (Roland-deceased), brothers John Wesley Boyd, Jr. (Dinella) and Freddie Lee Boyd (Carolyn) in heaven.  In her early years, she embraced her faith in Christ and became an active member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Church. Later, she also became a member of the...

Kelly Johnson was born on May 06, 1968 to John Henry Johnson, Sr. and Elizabeth Heard Johnson in Marvell, Arkansas.  He was raised by Luther Gatson and Carlina Heard. He received his education from the Marvell School District and graduated with the Class of 1989.  After graduating high school, he attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas. After his tenure at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Kelly moved to Bakersfield, California and...

Sedric “Spike” Hoskins was born on October 09, 1980 to Luesinda Hoskins and Ervin Harris.  Sedric confessed his hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor I.E. Holland. Sedric is preceded in death by his loving mother:  Luesinda Hoskins; and his father:  Ervin Harris. Sedric is known for his charming character, his infectious smile, and his helping and hardworking spirit.  Sedric graduated from...

Robert Williams, Sr. was born October 29, 1951 to the late John and Roberta Tate-Williams. Robert confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at the Asbury Missionary Baptist Church of Marvell, Arkansas under the leadership of Reverend H.A. Atkins. Robert was a diligent worker who was respected for his work ethic, friendliness, and gentle spirit. Outside of his work, he was a dutiful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  He enjoyed lawncare, barbecuing, listening...

Adella Reed was born on May 15, 1934 to the union of Wardell and Eular C. Reed in Marvell, Arkansas. Sis. Adella began her spiritual journey by giving her life to Christ at an early age under Pastor R.L. Russ at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, Gum Bottom. After completing her secondary education at M.M. Tate High School in 1952, she excelled in Housekeeping Management for over forty (40) years.  Additionally, she loved to visit the sick and shut-in, and she took great pride in...

William Earl Cole was born on April 09, 1949 to the late Roxie Lee Cole and McKinley Cole in Phillips County (Coffee Creek) Gumbottom, Arkansas.  He was the oldest of eight (8) children. He attended the M.M. Tate High school and after graduating, moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where he received  his license to drive large trucks and owning his own restaurant business.  He later met the love of his life, the late Ms. Gloria Jean Ellison, and they joined as one in Holy...

Cecil D. Craig, also known as “Joe”, was born on June 22, 1942 to the late Willie C. Craig and Lucille English in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He moved to Marvell, Arkansas where he resided. He accepted Christ at an early age. Cecil went to be with the Lord Almighty on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Marvell, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents:  Willie C. Craig and Lucille English; his wife:  Ollie “Honey” Lee Craig; one (1) daughter: ...