All Obituaries

It is with fervent sympathy that the staff of Perry Funeral Home respectfully request prayers for the Johnson Family in the passing of their beloved Reverend Carl Johnson. Reverend Carl Johnson's services are incomplete and will be announced later by the family.

It is with fervent sympathy that the staff of Perry Funeral Home respectfully request prayers for the Cook Family in the passing of their beloved Mr. James "JD" Cook, Sr. Mr. James "JD" Cook.'s services are incomplete and will be announced later by the family.

Life’s Journey I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined unto me and heard my cry. -Psalm 40:1   A Time to be Born Mr. James Barkins was born on April 11, 1936, in Grady, Arkansas, son of the late Redic and Frankie Caldwell Barkins.   A Time to Learn, Grow and Serve James accepted Christ at an early age.  He received his education in the Linwood Public School in Moscow, Arkansas.   James was very active at Richardson Chapel Missionary Baptist...

Rickey Williams, of Sherwood, Arkansas, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 29th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family members.  Rickey was born in Sherrill, Arkansas on June 13th, 1957 to Rozena Williams. He was the 13th of 16 children, born to Rozena Williams.  Rickey was known to many family members as "Headquarters" because if anything needed to be done in a timely or organized manner, he was the one to go to. He loved life. He was passionate about fishing,...

Ms. Dianne Washington, 56, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away March 13, 2021. She was born January 27, 1965, to Leon Tucker, Sr. and the late Rosie Lee Tucker in Lyon, Mississippi. She leaves to cherish her memories, father: Leon Tucker, Sr.; sisters: Inora Clark, Bobbie Phillips, and Teresa Tucker; brothers: Leon Tucker, Jr.and  Robert Washington; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Service By Perry Funeral Home.  

Ms. Valera Jean Nelson, 63, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away March 9, 2021. She was born October 25, 1957, to the late Vester Danner and the late John T. Nelson. She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons - Charles Robinson; James Nelson; one daughter- Kristy Washington; five brothers- Ray Charles (Juanita) Grant; John Nelson, Ulysess Nelson, Wayne Grant, Ronald (Sarah) Grant; two sisters- Vannessa Nelson and Rendy (Kenneth) Nelson-Kennedy; and a host of grandchildren,...

Sandra R. Smith Gaynor was born September 13, 1957, in Pine Bluff, AR to Daisy M. Boler Smith and the late Tommie L. Smith. Sandra was the third child of seven children born to Daisy M. Smith and the first child of four children born to Daisy & the late Tommie L. Smith. Affectionately known as "San", she grew up on the Eastside of Pine Bluff where she developed lifelong friendships and served as a guid­ing light.  Sandra is a 1975 graduate of Pine Bluff High School....

December 24, 1950, was the day God set aside for the birth of John Willie Jackson to the  John was raised on the farm in the Tillar and Reed area. He was educated by the Tillar School System.  Upon moving to Little Rock, Ar. he united with the love of his life Cassandra. They would remain together until he was called home by Our Heavenly Father. Cassandra and  John was married for 37 years.  John was preceded in death by daughter Tammy Jackson-Horn; two...

Mr. Elmer Lee Marks was born September 9, 1952, to the late Rebecca Davis Turner and the late Fate Marks Sr. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He departed this life on February 22, 2021.  He received his education from Coleman High School of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Elmer Lee Marks was blessed with one daughter that he named after his mother, Rebecca. He was united in holy matrimony to Nicole Warrior Marks from 1999 until his passing. He enjoyed fishing, listening to his blues and gospel music,...

Alice Stene McNealy-Ruff was born on December 24. 1944,  to the late Lucille McNealy. Alice departed her life on February 12, 2021. Alice devoted her life to Christ at an early age. Alice attended school in Lincoln County. She loved to listen to music, dress-up, and get her nails done. Alice loved her family dearly. She is preceded in death by her daughter-Katrina Ruff; mother-Lucille McNealy; her sister- Rosetta McNealy;  her brother- James McNealy; and her...