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Providing families with genuine comfort, understanding, and support during and after preparing for their loved ones Memorial Services. Whether you are planning in advance or a loved one has suddenly passed, we can help you. We provide our families funeral services and a final resting place.

A Homegoing Celebration: Karen Green

Sister Karen Green was born April 23, 1961 to May Wilma Green and Buster Perkins who preceded her in death. Karen was born in Arkansas City, where she attended school. Karen accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age at St. John Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend A.K. Childs. Karen leaves to cherish a daughter: Capri Seals(Brian), Son: Daniel Green(Lexie) all of Arkansas City, and one sister: Monetta Willis of Arkansas City. Karen has 9 grandchi

A Life Well Lived: Presiding Elder Tyrone Allen Broomfield

Presiding Elder Tyrone Allen Broomfield September 7, 1955 – December 8, 2025 Presiding Elder Tyrone Allen Broomfield was born in McGehee, Arkansas, on September 7, 1955, to the late William and Olevia Jenkins Broomfield, Sr. A devoted servant of God, he faithfully labored in ministry alongside his beloved wife of forty-six years, Reverend Ina Kay Willis Broomfield. Known for his warm spirit, humility, and steadfast faith, Elder Broomfield touched countless lives through prea

A Celebration Of Life For Presiding Elder Tyrone A. Broomfield

Sunrise: September 7, 1955 Sunset: December 8, 2025 The Obituary is forth coming: Visitations 1. Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 Visitation Gates Chapel AME Church 305 W 3rd Ave Crossett, AR from 5:00-6:00 PM 2. Friday, December 19, 2025 Visitation Willis Funeral Home 101 Park St McGehee, AR from 4:00-6:00 PM 3. Saturday, December 20, 2025 Public Viewing at Shorter College 604 N Locust St North Little Rock, AR from 9:00-9:45 AM Saturday, December 20, 2025 Cel

Forever In Our Hearts: Ruby Lee Winston

On November 29, 2025, Ruby Lee Winston departed this life and entered into eternity. Ruby, who was also known as "Babe Rose", was born on February 23, 1930 to the late Marshall Clark and Lurinda Joyce Clark. "Babe Rose" confessed her faith in Christ at an early age at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. A.M. Triplett, Rev. C.L. Beal, Rev. W.L. Plummer, and Rev. P.C. Holley, where she served as pianist and choir member. She was united in hol

A Celebration Of Life: Elijah "Sonny Boy" Bankston, Jr.

Elijah Bankston, Jr. was born on June 30, 1952, in Watson, Arkansas, to the late Elijah Bankston, Sr. and Emma Lee Bailey. He peacefully transitioned on October 30, 2025, at his home in Duncanville, Texas. After the passing of his mother, Emma, Elijah was lovingly taken in and raised by his stepfather, Rev. Louis Meadows, who also preceded him in death, along with his sisters Annie Lee, Violet, and Laverne. Elijah proudly graduated from Watson High School as a member of the C