All Obituaries

  Joe Thomas Todd was born on March 25, 1940, to Taylor and Ophelia Allen Todd in Stephens, Arkansas. Surrounded by the love of his family, he peacefully entered eternal rest on May 14, 2026, at Medical City Hospital in Lewisville, Texas. Raised in Stephens, Joe was an excellent student and graduated with honors from Carver High School. After graduation, he attended Arkansas A.M. & N. College in Pine Bluff.  Joe paused his college pursuits when he volunteered for the United ...

Mrs. Ruth Lee Candler Johnson was born in Ouachita County on August 22, 1927 to the parents of Sam Candler and Irene Pace Candler. Ruth committed her life to Christ at a very young age and eventually became a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. She was active in the church, singing in the choir and working in the kitchen until her health began to fail. Ruth was married to John Henry (Jack) Johnson for 55 years before his passing. They had 7 children. Three children and 5 grandchildren ...

  Eddie Lee Johnson was born January 24, 1941, to the late Joshua Johnson and Annie Bell Harper – Johnson. He joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Pine Bluff and dedicated his life to Christ at a young age. After college, he joined the U.S. Army and lived in Oakland, CA for 16 years. On July 15, 1965, he married his first love Barbara Owens and they remained married for 43 years until her death in 2008. Eddie and Barbara had two wonderful sons. Missing home, Eddie and Barbara ...

Obituary for Abberteen Williams Lewis, Mt. Holly, Arkansas  Abberteen Williams Lewis, age 97, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 8th, 2026. Born on October 18th, 1928, in Mt. Holly to James and Bertha Williams, she lived a life rich with love, service, and dedication to her family and community. Abberteen was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, known for her selflessness and commitment to serving others. Throughout her life, she ...

Marvin made his entrance into this world on May 1, 1977. He was baptized at an early age at New Seminary A.M.E Church. He gained his wings on April 3rd, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Marvin graduated from McNeil High School in 1996. He was widely recognized for his hands-on skills and the genuine joy he found in working with cars. With a true passion for detailing, Marvin took great pride in making every vehicle look its absolute best. He was ...

Celebration Of A Life Well Lived Mr. Lawrence (Coo Coo) Adair affectionately known as Coo Coo was born on February 26, 1936, Stephens, AR to the late Pere Simmons and Beatrice Sim. At an early age, L.C. accepted Christ at the St. James A.M.E. church in Stephens, AR. He attended and graduated from Carver High in Stephens, AR. He joined the U.S. Army in 1956 to 1958. After service, he moved to Los, Angeles, CA and was employed with Honey Well. Later he moved back to his hometown in ...

  Robert Kenneth 'Ken' Ensley was born on January 31, 1951, in Ruston, Louisiana, to Robert John Ensley and the late Orpah Blake. On March 24, 2026, at the age of 75, Ken gracefully departed this life.  He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shady Grove C.ME. Church in Simsboro, Louisiana. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1969 in Stamps, Arkansas. After military service in the US Army, he spent several years working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before ...

  A Tribute to a Life Well Lived ~ Mrs. Ruby Jean Williams Mrs. Ruby Jean Williams, affectionately known as Jean, was born on May 19, 1941, in Selma, Arkansas, to the late Joseph and Fannie Sims. She was the second youngest of 12 children raised in a close-knit Christian home filled with love, faith, and the values of hard work and service. At an early age, Ruby accepted Christ and was baptized at Sixteen Section Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello, Arkansas. Bright, joyful, ...

Joe Nathan Hardiman was born on December 23, 1967, to the late Nathaniel and Earlene Hardiman of McNeil, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by four sisters: Sarah Pace, Ethel Mae Turner, Berniece Hardiman and Eula Mae Meeks all of McNeil, AR. One brother, James Hunter of Tyler, Texas. Joe attended the McNeil public school system. He accepted Christ and was baptized at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church of McNeil. Joe loved his family and he especially loved his many nieces and ...

A special life came to a close March 7, 2026, at 4:21 am at the Magnolia Regional Hospital in Magnolia, Arkansas. This is when God called her home. Edna Helen Hopson was born on October 3, 1943, to Harrison Robinson and Queen Ester Robinson. She was the oldest of 12 children. Education She was a 1961 graduate of McRae High School in Prescott, Arkansas. She continues her education at AM&N in Pine Bluff, Arkansas where she received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and went ...