All Obituaries

Mr. Credill “Pete” Minter departed his earthly life and entered eternal life on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Credill was born February 17, 1941 in Grady, Arkansas to Sammie and Gussie Cutts Minter. He attended the Grady Public Schools. Credill was married to Gladys Keith Minter. The Lord blessed them with six children whom he loved dearly. Credill confessed a hope for Christ in 1955 at New Baptist Church in Grady. Whenever he talked...

Lacretia Michelle Robinson was born on October 6, 1979 to Velma Turntine Hill and Henry Robinson, Sr. in Kansas City, Kansas.  She later moved to Stuttgart, Arkansas. Lacretia was introduced to Christ at an early age. Her education began in the Stuttgart School District.  She graduated from Stuttgart High School, Class of 1998.  After graduating high school, Lacretia continued her education at Phillips Community College in Stuttgart with a major in Business. Lacretia loved...

On July 5, 2002 a handsome baby boy named Nicqualus DeJuan Murry was born to Sandra Holmes and Nicholas Murry in Stuttgart, Arkansas at Stuttgart Regional Medical Center. Affectionately known as Quez, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized in Jesus’ name at the Lively Stone Pentecostal Church, under the leadership of Pastor Alane Allen.     Quez attended Stuttgart Schools where he played football, basketball and ran track for the Stuttgart...

Carmanetta Wynn Sain was born March 4, 1953 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to Edith Wynn and Willie Shelton. She was the oldest of six children. Carmanetta transitioned from this Earthly life on November 5, 2021 surrounded by family at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, under the leadership of Elder Wiley Johnson at St. Paul Church of God in Christ in Clarendon, Arkansas. She later re-joined St. Paul Church of God in...

Mr. Fate Childress was born to the late Ned James Childress and the late Viola Childress in Marvell, Arkansas on November 10, 1937. Mr. Childress was united in marriage at an early age to Mrs. Lucille Frazier, later to Mrs. Emma Jean Wilborn, and lastly to Mrs. Cathy Jones. Growing up, he attended Mt. Ida Church in Marvell. Mr. Childress retired from Riceland Foods in Stuttgart, Arkansas, after twenty-plus years of service. He was known for giving his family and friends, who were Dallas...

Robert Ardell Burnett was born on October 24, 1956 to Cynthia and Eddie Burnett in Brinkley, Arkansas. Ardell accepted Christ at an early age and was a God-fearing man who loved everyone; he never met a stranger. He attended school in Moro, Arkansas. When the family moved on Highway 49, Ardell transferred to Brinkley High School. He worked at True Timber Mill in Wheatley, Arkansas, until it closed down. He then moved to Chicago, Illinois to work at his brother Sonney’s restaurant for...

Willie James Robinson was born July 11, 1953 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Deacon Eddie Robinson, Sr. and Missionary Mary Etta Robinson. He departed this life Tuesday, October 26, 2021. From a young age, Willie became interested in farm life. He even got in trouble once as a young boy for skipping school to check on his goats! He loved horses and at one time, owned 32 of them. He always dreamed of owning his own ranch. He acquired the nickname “Doc” from...

Velma Ree Turntine Hill was born on August 3, 1949 to Zelma Owens and Aaron Walker. She later moved to Lookout, Arkansas. Her education began in Almyra, Arkansas and later graduated from Holman School in Stuttgart, Arkansas, where she became the Homecoming Queen, ‘Class of 1968’. Velma was introduced to Christ at an early age. After graduating high school, she decided to work at First Baptist Church daycare in Stuttgart. She loved children, and that was one of her ways of...

Leoria L. Relerford was born December 13, 1934 to Steve and Myrtha London in Ethel, Arkansas. She departed this life on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was a graduate of Holman School in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Leoria was a young lady with ambitions and a strong-willed personality. In her earlier years, she worked in the nursing field, in which she spoke about with joy in her voice. Leoria married her beloved Booker T. Johnson and started a profession in the funeral...

LaChishia Chantel Sims was born June 28, 1983 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Felicia Sims and Roderick Frye. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Roe, Arkansas.    She was a graduate of Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Administration from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. In addition, she received her Real Estate license and Insurance license....