All Obituaries

Henry Bell, Jr., 71, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas was called by the Heavenly Father on May 19, 2022.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife -Elizabeth Bell; two sons-Dexter Sumlin and Henry Bell, III; six daughters- Daffanie Bell, Sheri Bell, Trevira Wilson-Green, Audra Freeman, Twana Bell, and Kendra Franklin; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one brother-Leon Bell, Sr. (Alice); two sisters-Rosie Jones (James) and Jewerl Perry; seven brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; and...

Ermalene “Erma” Lampkin, was granted her wings on May 17, 2022. She was born February 23, 1941 to the late C.L. Washington and Elnora Davis-Price in Winchester, Arkansas. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she touched throughout her life. She loved fishing, gardening, family gatherings and her dog BJ. Nobody could separate Erma from BJ. She was an active and faithful member of the Barnett Chapel Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed.She...

It is with deep sympathy that we announce the passing of Baby Malachi Sullivan.  The staff of Perry Funeral Home respectfully request prayers for the Sullivan Family at this time. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Perry Funeral Home.    Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 NKJV  

Carolyn Ann Cannon, the daughter of the late Marvin and Margaret M. (Jones) Cannon, was born October 18, 1953, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She departed her life at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on May 14, 2022. She was the third child of seven children. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age Gospel Temple Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend E. Mason. Carolyn’s love for taking care of people led her into the Health Care Profession where she worked sometimes two...

Melvin Lampkin of Star City, Arkansas passed away May 9, 2022 at his home. Melvin was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Joe Lampkin and Erma Jean Lampkin, October 10, 1954.  Melvin received his early education in the Pine Bluff School District. His love for helping others and his faith in Christ always remained strong. His pastime hobbies included fishing and hunting.  He is preceded in death by his father-Joe “Chip” Lampkin; maternal grandmother-Elnora Pace;...

A Time to Be Born and Learn Life’s sunrise for Earline Woods Shorter was September 9, 1927, to the late Walter Woods and Ella Ardelia Wightman Woods in Noble Lake, AR. Walter died when Earline was eight years old in the Spring of 1935 of “the fever”. Six months later her mother died of the same illness. Earline and her siblings were adopted by her Aunt & Uncle, Gussie and Ideary Stewart and moved to Wilmot, AR. She attended Elementary and High School in the Ladd School...

On Monday, April 18, 2022, God called home a beautiful soul, Chaneikia “Booh” La’Shawn Smith. Chaneikia was born August 4, 1980, in Texarkana, Texas to Reece and JoAnn Nelson. Chaneikia accepted Christ at a young age under the leadership of Pastor David O. Jones at Kingdom Builders Outreach Ministry. Later joining Fellowship Full Gospel Ministry in LaFayette, Louisiana in 2020 with Pastor Charles Banks, Sr. Chaneikia attended Southeast Arkansas College while in Pine...

Carlton L Jones, born June 23, 1952, to Theodis and Leanna Jones in Pine Bluff, AR. He departed this life April 6, 2022 in Mabelvale, AR. Carlton was retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jones: Parents Theodis Jones Sr and Leanna Rhodes Jones. Brothers: Theodis Jones Jr, Rev. DeAutry Jones Sr and Paul Edward Jones. To cherish his memories he leaves Brothers: Daniel L. Jones (Delia) Houston Tx, Phillip J...

It is with fervent sympathy that the staff of Perry Funeral Home respectfully request prayers for the Burch Family in the passing of their beloved Mr. Gerald Burch. Arrangements will be announced later by Perry Funeral Home.

Life’s Journey Brother Jonathan “Joe” Willis departed this life Saturday, March 26, 2022. Joe was born September 26, 1940, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Anderson David (Bill) and Pearlie Mae Willis.  Joe was baptized and united with Parson Hill now Solomon Hill MBC at an early age. He was a dedicated and hard worker. He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and later lived in St. Louis, Missouri for a number of years before moving to Bartlett, Tennessee....