All Obituaries

Augusta James Thomas, “A.J.”, was born May 14, 1938, to the late Augustus James Thomas Jr. and Louise Turner Thomas. A.J. accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Also at an early age, he began to work for the Pine Bluff Paper Mill (from 1966 until 1969). A.J. began his lifelong journey as a Cotton Belt Railroader from 1969 until 1996, where he worked as a mechanic until his health failed him. He retired after 27 years of service. He loved his family and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. James Matthews, Sr. 85, of Pine Bluff, AR. The staff of Perry Funeral Home respectfully request prayers for the Matthews Family at this time. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Perry Funeral Home, Inc.   “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you....

Life’s Journey Harold Martin was born January 17,1952, in Grady, AR to the late John Martin, Sr. and Ella Mae Washington. He was natured and raised up in the admonition of the Lord by his beloved mother Clara and John Martin, Sr.  Harold matriculated his education journey graduating from Lincoln High School, Star City, AR in 1970. After high school he attend college at AM&N now (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) obtaining his degree in Auto Mechanics....

Robert Lee Simmons was born February 2, 1955, in Gould, AR to Virgil and Ethel Lee Simmons. Both preceded him in death. He was born to a family of 13 children. Four brothers, Virgil Jr., Richard Sr., Henry Sr., and John Sr., preceded him in death.  Robert confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Gould High School in the class of 1973.  Robert worked numerous jobs. However, his longest employment was...

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...

Malachai Julius Patrick Isaac Lee Sullivan, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, came into the world and went to take his place amongst the angels on May 17, 2022. He was the son of Justin Patrick Isaac Lee, Sr. and Mylshia Danyelle Sullivan.  He is survived by his parents. Other survivors include his grand-parents-Mary Jackson, Isaac Lee, and Martha J. Sullivan of Pine Bluff, and Brian Spears of California; sisters -N'dyiah, Jayla, Justice, Mi'Asia, Mi'yana,and Jade; 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...

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...